Small rural town in Coweta County
Spanning less than a square mile, Sharpsburg is a small rural town in eastern Coweta County, about 40 miles southwest of Atlanta. Incorporated in 1871, the early history of Sharpsburg surrounded the cotton industry, but other businesses like blacksmith shops, a drug store and banks flourished until the Great Depression. Today, the town has a population of just around 320 people but has seen a slight population growth with new construction homes and the hope to bring business back to the area with the Sharpsburg Downtown Development Authority. “It has grown leaps and bounds in recent years,” says Jim Chancellor, a real estate agent with DRB Group, who lives in Coweta County. “It is a tiny town, but we have seen many people come here to get out of the Atlanta area but still be close enough to get work.”
Houses on at least an acre of land
Many neighborhood streets feature dead-end roads and properties that sit at the end of long driveways that provide a bit of seclusion from the house next door. The home inventory includes ranch-style homes built in the 1990s, Colonial Revivals and new construction Craftsman homes. Prices range from $277,000 to $1 million, but buyers can expect an older ranch home to go for $330,000, while a new construction property will sell for around $680,000. “You get a little bit more elbow room. The market has slowed down because of the higher interest rates, but it remains active,” Chancellor says.
The highly rated Coweta County Schools
Sharpsburg is part of the Coweta County School System, which ranks as an A-minus on Niche with around 23,000 students. One potential path is Willis Road Elementary, which advances to Lee Middle and ends at East Coweta High School and all three schools rate as B-pluses on Niche. The high school offers a STEM Academy for students who stand out in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Staying active at Hunter Recreation Complex
Spanning 54 acres along East Highway 16, Hunter Recreation Complex offers many activities for children and adults. Best known for its recreational sports leagues on its multiple ball fields, it is one of the most frequented venues in the city. The complex has an indoor gym, outdoor fitness equipment, and a paved walking trail. It will also add an 18-hole disc golf course in the coming months.
Commuting into neighboring cities for weekly needs
In the early days of Sharpsburg, there was a small commercial district centered around cotton and other small businesses, but that faded during the Great Depression. Recently, the town created and enlisted the Downtown Development Authority to help revitalize the Main Street area, but their work is still in the early stages. One of the lone restaurants in the town is Sharpsburg Pizza and Pub, which makes its fresh homemade pizza dough daily. While the wait is on for the development, residents can make a quick trip to Newnan, Peachtree City or Senoia and find everything they need. Weekly groceries can be found at Publix at Stillwood Pavilion, Kroger, or big box stores like Walmart and Home Depot in Newnan. For more restaurant options, Bistro Hillary is a popular spot in Senoia.
Classes and events at the Sharpsburg Community Center
Living in a rural area might mean no events, but that is not the case with Sharpsburg. The Sharpsburg Community Center offers many classes almost daily for its residents. Classes range from yoga to CPR training, dog training and cooking. The third Saturday of each month hosts Sharpsburg Market Days, a farmers market with local vendors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Recently, a small Sharpsburg Library opened near the town hall, and it is open three days a week, and select Saturdays.
Coweta Connect
Coweta County residents can take the Coweta Connect, a scheduled shuttle public transportation. Residents can schedule a $3 ride to places like work, doctor appointments or activity centers, but must schedule at least a day in advance. Sharpsburg is about 40 miles from Atlanta, accessed by Georgia State Route 54 and Interstate 85 in Newnan.
