When the world felt heavy during the height of COVID and the summer of 2020 — a time marked by isolation, the Black Lives Matter protests, and community tension — Lenton Lees decided his hometown needed a laugh. Armed with quick wit, Photoshop, and a knack for turning everyday absurdities into satire, Lees created Newnan Time with Harold — a spoof on local news that looked so real even lifelong residents had to do a double take.
What began as a joke born out of stress and division became something deeper: a creative lifeline that helped Lees — and his community — rediscover joy.
– Ellie White-Stevens
If you’ve ever wondered who wakes up in the morning and thinks, “You know what Newnan needs today? A completely unnecessary fake headline,” then boy oh boy do I have the article for you.
Step right up and meet the Goofy Duck behind Newnan’s funniest news: a man armed with mustaches, a homeschool brewed imagination, and apparently no fear of confusing his entire hometown.
Go read the full story over at The Citizen and discover a bit behind Newnan Time with Harold.
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