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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

Jan 1, 1970
‘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…
Jan 1, 1970
Netflix Joins Georgia Boycott Over Anti Lgbt Bill
ATLANTA — On March 25, 2016, Netflix threw its weight behind a growing backlash against Georgia’s controversial anti-LGBT …

Complete Historical Timeline

1828 Culture
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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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