Teeming with antebellum Victorians, Greek Revival-style mansions and other historic houses, Newnan has earned the nickname “The City of Homes.” In fact, a sign atop the Newnan Carnegie Library downtown proudly proclaims it. Established in 1828, Newnan has six historic districts, all listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including its walkable downtown. Since 2000, this city 40 miles from downtown Atlanta has nearly tripled in size, and now counts a population of over 45,000. And while that recent growth has resulted in new residential and commercial development, it still has that small-town feel. "Newnan is for people looking for a more peaceful city than Atlanta," says longtime resident Michael McHenry. "Most of us spend our free time shopping at Ashley Park, playing a game of pickleball at The Hop or maybe grabbing a drink at The Alamo downtown."
This Newnan Greek-revival style home can be found on the former College Temple campus.
College Temple-style homes add a classic charm in the
Newnan neighborhood.
Come home to a grand entrance with large front porches in the Newnan neighborhood.
Newnan's Carnegie Library opened in 1924 and was the city's first library.
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Historic homes and new builds in Newnan
The median sales price in Newnan is around $380,000, lower than the Atlanta median of $412,000. Beverly Ferrell, a Realtor with Southern Real Estate Properties, says the prices and variety of housing options are part of the city’s appeal. “We have everything from townhomes to homes with large tracts of land,” says Ferrell, who grew up in Newnan. “You can buy a home sitting on 25 acres if that’s what you want. We have a diverse portfolio that a lot of areas don’t have.”
Buyers can find newly constructed townhomes in the Nickel Creek subdivision from $325,000 to $350,000 and contemporary homes in the Summergrove neighborhood for $350,000 to $450,000. Historic homes can range from around $500,000 for 100-year-old Craftsman bungalows to over $1 million for turn-of-the-century Greek Revival-style mansions. “We are one of the few cities that was actually spared when Sherman marched across Georgia,” Ferrell says. “We have many pre-Civil War homes here.” The Coweta County Visitors Center gives out self-guided driving tour maps directing people to more than 50 historic homes around Newnan.
Newnan offers new subdivisions with modern craftsman style homes.
New townhomes are becoming more common in the Newnan area.
Newnan homes still have the old architecture with sidewalks and beautiful landscaping.
Newnan offers mid century homes, craftsman style, and ranch style homes.
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Boutique shops downtown and major department stores at Ashley Park
Independent shops and restaurants occupy the historic buildings in downtown Newnan. The Alamo operated as a movie theater in the early 1900s and is now a popular spot for cocktails and live music. “I remember growing up, there were a lot of empty stores downtown, and now as soon as one moves out, another one moves in,” Ferrell says. “It’s a very vibrant area.”
Three miles from downtown, Ashley Park shopping center has a 14-screen cinema and department stores like Belk and Dillard's. Chain retailers, eateries and grocery stores are concentrated along Bullsboro Drive, the city’s main thoroughfare. Iconic dining establishments include Sprayberry’s Barbecue, just north of downtown. “It’s been family-owned and -operated since 1926,” Ferrell says. “When my cousins come here from Texas, the first thing they want to do is get Sprayberry’s.”
Schedule a hair appointment at Newnan's Hair Society located on the town square.
Newnan's Greenhouse Mercantile is a lifestyle store with jewelry and beauty accessories.
Newnan's Karvelas Pizza Company has some of the best pizza slices in the city.
Stop by Newnan's The Oink Joint for hickory smoked BBQ and local craft beer.
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Skateboarding at CJ Smith Memorial Park and pickleball at The Hop
There are eight parks in Newnan, including the 12-acre CJ Smith Memorial Park, which has a skate park, splash pad and playground. House of Pickleball, known as The Hop, has 15 courts with lights for night games. The 2,900-acre Chattahoochee Bend State Park is one of the biggest in Georgia. Just west of the city, it offers hiking, fishing and kayaking.
The newly developed 26-mile LINC trail is a popular spot among walkers, runners and bikers. The 12-foot-wide paved path is for non-motorized travel only and connects historic downtown with multiple neighborhoods.
Newnan's C.J. Smith Memorial Park has vert ramps and rails for skaters to enjoy.
Bring family and friends to Newnan's House of Pickleball courts for a game in the sun.
Newnan's LINC Path reaches multiple neighborhoods giving access to the best walking trails.
Walk along the wooded bridges over the small creeks on Newnan's LINC Trail.
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The Coweta County School System gets high marks
The Coweta County School System serves Newnan, earning an overall A-minus from Niche. The district operates 19 elementary, seven middle and three high schools. Newnan High, known for its nationally ranked gymnastics team, is considered the third-best high school in the county by Niche and scores a B-plus grade. Famous alumni include country singer Alan Jackson, who grew up in Newnan. The school district is one of the city’s top employers.
Newnan has four distinct seasons, marked by hot and humid summers and mild winters. Extreme weather events are rare, but a tornado hit the high school in 2021, costing $110 million to rebuild. “The tornado was just one of those odd things that came through,” Ferrell says.
The Elm Street Elementary School is known as the home of the Eagles.
Newnan High School athletics program is perfect for young student athletes.
Newnan's Evans Middle School is located in Coweta county.
Newnan Crossing Elementary School has a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1.
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Interstate 85 provides a direct route to downtown Atlanta
Interstate 85 runs through Newnan and, following the highway 40 miles north leads to downtown Atlanta. The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 30 miles away. “Newnan is car-dependent, but our traffic is relatively light compared to Atlanta,” Ferrell says.
Piedmont Newnan Hospital, a 217-bed facility on Poplar Road, provides 24/7 emergency care and employs over 1,000 staff members. Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation is another major employer.
Newnan, GA has convenient access to the I-85 expressway for commuters to get to work each day.
Newnan's Piedmont hospital has over 217 beds and 24 hour emergency services.
Newnan's Yamaha Motor Manufacturing produces ATV's, waverunners, and golf cars.
Newnan is only a 30 minute drive to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
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Oktoberfest and Monthly Market Day are popular events
Newnan hosts a July 4th Parade downtown that starts at Veterans Memorial Park and ends at Greenville Street Park. A fireworks display follows later at Newnan High School. Oktoberfest is an annual fall event where locals gather to sample Georgia craft beers along Main Street.
Monthly Market Day is held on the first Saturday of the month from March through December at the courthouse square, with vendors selling fresh produce and handmade crafts.
Newnan Market Day is perfect for family and friends to enjoy company.
Musicians can be found on every corner playing original compositions at Newnan Market Day.
Beyond Mountains Coffee has an assortment of unique flavors at the Newnan Market Day.
Kelly Mac Candy has delicious freeze dried candy at the Newnan Market Day.
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Newnan’s violent crime rate is lower than most U.S. cities
Violent crime and property crime rates are lower in Newnan compared to the nation. The city’s annual violent crime rate is 2.4 incidents per 1,000 residents compared to 3.8 nationally, and its annual property crime rate is 14.1 incidents per 1,000 residents compared to 19.6 nationally.
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