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Newnan, GA

Newnan is a city in and the county seat of Coweta County, Georgia, about 40 miles (64 km) southwest of Atlanta. Its population was 42,549 at the 2020 census, up from 33,039 in 2010.

Newnan was established as the county seat of Coweta County (replacing the defunct town of Bullsboro) in 1828 and was named for North Carolinian General Daniel Newnan. It quickly became a prosperous magnet for lawyers, doctors, other professionals, and merchants. Much of Newnan's prosperity was due to its thriving cotton industry, which relied on slavery.

Newnan was largely untouched by the Civil War due to its status as a hospital city (for both Union and Confederate troops), and as a result, still features much antebellum architecture. During the Atlanta Campaign, Confederate cavalry defeated Union forces at the nearby Battle of Brown's Mill. Subsequently, architect Kennon Perry (1890-1954) designed many of the town's early 20th-century homes.

On April 23, 1899, a lynching occurred after an African-American man by the name of Sam Hose (born Tom Wilkes) was accused of killing his boss, Alfred Cranford. Hose was abducted from police custody, paraded through Newnan, tortured, and burned alive just north of town by a lynch mob of roughly 2,000 citizens of Coweta County.

Newnan is located in the center of Coweta County at 33°22′35″N 84°47′19″W (33.376411, -84.788648). U.S. Route 29 passes through the center of the city, leading northeast 13 miles (21 km) to Palmetto and south 7 miles (11 km) to Moreland. Interstate 85 passes through the eastern side of the city, with access from exits 41, 44, and 47. I-85 leads northeast 40 miles (64 km) to downtown Atlanta and southwest 125 miles (201 km) to Montgomery, Alabama. U.S. Route 27A leads northwest from the center of Newnan 22 miles (35 km) to Carrollton.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Newnan has a total area of 18.6 square miles (48.3 km²), of which 0.35 square miles (0.9 km²), or 1.88%, is covered by water.

For those seeking quality healthcare services, Piedmont Newnan Hospital stands as a cornerstone in the city's commitment to the health and wellness of its residents. With a range of medical specialties and advanced technologies, the hospital ensures access to top-notch healthcare within the community. Explore state-of-the-art fitness facilities, group exercise classes, and personal training sessions to achieve your fitness goals at Onelife Fitness. Experience the active fun of Urban Air Adventure Park Newnan with attractions like trampolines, climbing walls, and obstacle courses for all ages. Embrace nature with hiking, picnicking, and outdoor activities in Chattahoochee Bend State Park. Experience personalized training programs and group classes at NRG Fitness, Snap Fitness, or Orangetheory Fitness.

Top sites in Newnan, GA are McRitchie-Hollis Museum, C.J. Smith Park, and Ashley Park.

Population: 44,940 (2023). ZIP codes: 30263–30265, 30271. Area codes: 770, 678. Elevation: 975 feet. Area: 19.82 sq mi (51.34 km²).

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What is Newnan, GA famous for?

Boasting historic architecture, culinary delights, and a downtown square that would make even Norman Rockwell jealous, opportunities abound in this city. Newnan, the hometown of country singer Alan Jackson, is also known as the City of Homes. The community’s six National Register Historic Districts contain some of Georgia's most beautiful homes surrounding an idyllic courthouse square, all located just 30 minutes south of Atlanta. 

Is Newnan, GA expensive?

Newnan is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta Metro metro area, which is ranked 131 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Newnan is estimated to be 94.6% of the national average making it an average US city. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services. Note that your household composition (single or married, number of kids) and home ownership status (renting vs. owning) might affect your monthly expenses.

Is Newnan, GA wealthy?

Due in part to the success of the cotton industry, Newnan prospered at the turn of the century. Newnan's leading citizens then invested in the railroad during the mid-1800s, which continued to bring economic prosperity to the town and establish Newnan as one of the wealthiest towns per capita in the United States. The passenger railroad line to Newnan was opened in 1851. Established as a sawmill in 1854, the R.D. Cole Manufacturing Company won major construction contracts and was the contractor for a majority of the homes built in Newnan from the 1880s until after the turn of the century.

Sources

City of Newnan

Wikipedia

Explore Georgia

Fly Homes

McRitchie-Hollis Museum

Ashley Park

C.J. Smith Park

Piedmont Newnan Hospital

Onelife Fitness

Urban Air Adventure Park Newnan

Chattahoochee Bend State Park

NRG Fitness

Snap Fitness

Orangetheory Fitness

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