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Newnan, Georgia

Known as the "City of Homes" for its beautifully preserved historic architecture, Newnan is a growing Atlanta suburb and Coweta County seat that has become a popular filming location. An EF4 tornado caused significant damage in 2021.
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Founded 1828 | Population 42,000 | Peak 42,000 (2024) | County Coweta County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Newnan, Georgia

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1828 Founded: Newnan was founded by colonial settlers in Coweta County.
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1828 Early Settlement: Newnan was established by early settlers in the region.
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1964 Civil Rights Era: The civil rights movement brought significant change to Newnan and the region.
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2021 EF4: Tornado.
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Latest News in Newnan

Mar 21, 2026
‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Player Misses Out On $73,000 Prize Because Of This Hard Puzzle
Things got a little wild on Wheel of Fortune Tuesday night as one contestant came dangerously close to dropping a not-so-family-fr…
May 28, 2016
Very Extreme Case Woman Makes Unfortunate Find Mans Head Video
In a quiet suburb outside Atlanta, Georgia, on May 28, 2016, a woman stumbled into one of the most horrifying scenes imaginable. W…
May 28, 2016
No Suspect Identified Shooting Death Georgia University Student
ATHENS, Ga. — A University of Georgia student was found shot dead early Saturday morning, leaving the campus community reeling f…
May 15, 2016
Im Disgusted Zaxbys Employee Fired After Customer Tastes Soap her Milkshake
ATLANTA, Georgia — Back in May 2016, a routine trip to a Zaxby’s fast-food joint turned into a messy fiasco that cost one …
May 10, 2016
Jimmy Carter Says Us Campaign Finance System Legal Bribery
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Former President Jimmy Carter didn’t mince words when he called the U.S. campaign finance system &#8220…
Apr 2, 2016
Woman who Killed 3 Year Old and 4 Year Old Learns her Fate
ATLANTA — On April 2, 2016, a Georgia woman convicted of murdering two small children finally heard her sentence, capping a case…

Complete Historical Timeline

1828 Culture
Founded
1828 Culture
Early Settlement
1964 Politics
Civil Rights Era
2021 Disaster
EF4

Did You Know?

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City of Homes.
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Filming location.
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EF4 2021.
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Newnan is located in Coweta County, Georgia.
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Newnan was founded in 1828.

Famous People from Newnan, Georgia

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Alan Jackson
Composer, Artist · Born Oct 17, 1958 · Age 67
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Calvin Johnson
American Football Player · Born Sep 29, 1985 · Age 40
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Ellis Arnall
Lawyer, Politician · Born Mar 20, 1907 · Died Dec 13, 1992 (age 85)
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Natalie Pluskota
Tennis Player · Born Nov 2, 1989 · Age 36
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Hamilton Bohannon
Singer, Record Producer · Born Mar 7, 1942 · Died Apr 24, 2020 (age 78)

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