City of Newnan Website

Area: Newnan is approximately 19.5 square miles, and Coweta County covers 443 square miles. Coweta County includes the municipalities of Newnan, the county seat, Grantville, Haralson, Moreland, Senoia, Sharpsburg, Turin, and a portion of the city of Palmetto.

Population: Newnan’s population is approximately 28,500, and Coweta County’s population is approximately 115,500. From 1990 – 2000, the population of Coweta County grew by 65.7% percent as compared to 1980 – 1990, when the county grew by 37.1%.

Climate: The climate is moderate with an average temperature of 64.3 degrees Fahrenheit (45.8 degrees in the winter and 79.1 degrees in the summer). The annual rainfall is 51.84 inches.

Print Media: The Times-Herald, a daily newspaper, has been covering Newnan and Coweta County since 1865. Other weekly papers also provide countywide coverage. Local monthly magazines detail tourist attractions, explain the best places to eat and shop, and highlight local citizens.

Broadcast Media: Two cable companies provide residents with cable programming. Both of the companies also feature local shows to keep citizens informed on local topics. Clear Channel Radio owns and operates several radio stations for our area, AM 720 The Voice, Magic 98.1, and AM 1400 WCOH. World Christian Broadcast features WNEA 1300 AM.

Education: With more than 20,200 students in 28 schools, the Coweta County School is experiencing a growth rate of 4-6% each year.

The Coweta County School Systems consists of 1 Pre-K school, 17 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 3 high schools, 1 technology charter school, and an alternative school. The technology charter school, the Central Educational Center, is recognized by the state as Georgia's model for seamless education and has been showcased to over 400 visitors from around the nation and 10 visitors from foreign countries.

Healthcare: Piedmont Newnan Hospital is a 143-bed JCAHO-licensed, private, non-profit facility, serving Coweta County and the surrounding communities. Additionally, Newnan has approximately 125 primary care and specialty physicians and surgeons to meet the clinical needs of children, adults and seniors of the community. As part of its services, Newnan Hospital offers a 24-hour Emergency Department; Same-Day Surgery; 12-bed Intensive-Coronary Care Unit; CT Scan, PET Scan, and an Open MRI; Obstetrics; and Pediatrics.

Other Assistance includes the Health and Fitness Center, Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Wound Treatment Center, Sleep Center, and Employee Assistance Program.

Newnan Hospital remains on the forefront of technology by combining its unique tradition of caring with quality healthcare services. Piedmont Healthcare purchased Newnan Hospital in 2007. 

Parks and Recreation: Diverse programs such as art, tennis, dancing, aerobics, basketball, karate, etc. are offered by the Coweta County Parks and Recreation Department. The Recreation Department maintains several county recreational parks and facilities. Private and public golf courses, located throughout the county, are a regional draw for our area. The City of Newnan’s Beautification department maintains neighborhood and community 10 parks at locations throughout the city including Temple Avenue Park, Greenville Street Park, C.J. Smith Park, Cranford Park, Lynch Park, and Ray Park. For more please go to our parks page under residents tab.

Airports: Newnan is approximately 25 miles southwest of Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the world. The local Newnan-Coweta Airport has 5,500 feet of runway and accommodates corporate, military, and general aviation aircraft.

Land Use: Approximately 30% of the land in the city is still undeveloped. Of the developed land in the city, residential makes up nearly 30% of all land, and publicly-owned land such as public/institutional, parks/recreation/conservation, right-of-way, and transportation/communications/utilities make up another quarter of the city’s area. About 15% of the land in the city is designated for commercial business and industry.

Housing: There are a wide range of housing types available from apartments and condominiums to townhouses, duplexes, triplexes, and single-family detached houses. The growth of multi-family units has resulted in a 69% - 31% split between single family and multi-family units. There are very few new homes available for less than $100,000, and new detached home construction tends to begin at $140,000. New townhomes, duplexes, and condominiums start in the $100,000 plus range. The city has experienced a large amount of upscale construction which increases the land and development costs. The cost of a new home averages $191,000 and the resale of an existing home is $186,500.

Water: Newnan Utilities has delivered water to businesses and residents of Newnan since 1893. An advanced water distribution system annually delivers one billion gallons for industrial, residential, and fire protection use. All of the water is treated in the Hershall Norred Water Treatment Plant, a conventional surface water treatment plant with a capacity of fourteen million gallons per day. The water that supplies the plant comes from three streams: White Oak Creek, Line Creek, and Sandy Brown Creek. Water is pumped from these streams into a 1.8 billion gallon reservoir system and is stored until needed for treatment.

Utilities: Newnan Water, Sewerage, and Light Commission (Newnan Utilities) is completely responsible for the control and management of the water, sewerage, and electricity for the City of Newnan. Newnan Utilities has gained a reputation over the last century for excellence in providing services, planning for the future, and maintaining only the highest quality of facilities.

Business and Industry: Some of Newnan’s top corporate employers include Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation, Bon L Manufacturing Company, Yokogawa Corporation of America, Cargill Corporation, Rite Aid Drug Distribution Center, Newnan Hospital, K-Mart Distribution Center, Kason Industries, Georgia Power Plant Yates, and Wal-Mart.

The Coweta County Development Authority cooperates with local, regional and state agencies in efforts to promote business expansion and/or relocation to Coweta County. Business and industry clients and prospects receive assistance in many areas including low-cost bond financing, developed industrial sites, available industrial buildings, Ad Valorem tax liability, government permitting/Approval process, and temporary office space.

Business Development/Main Street: The Business Development Department is made up of two parts, Business Development and Main Street Newnan. The office is focused on maintaining healthy, viable commercial districts that are symbols of
community caring and promote a high quality of life. The Business Development office is directly concerned with three areas of development: business retention, business expansion, and business development.

Main Street Newnan trusts that a healthy, viable downtown is crucial to the heritage, economic health, and civic pride of the entire community. Main Street recruits new businesses for any available space in the downtown area and also promotes existing
Main Street businesses. Many special events are held throughout the year to attract visitors and potential customers to the downtown commercial district.

Newnan Coweta Chamber of Commerce: Through an active and diverse membership, the Chamber improves the economy and quality of life for members and the community. The Chamber is focused on helping businesses grow and succeed. Invaluable training, networking opportunities, and informational resources are provided to members.

Government: The City of Newnan operates with a Council/Manager form of government. The City of Newnan is divided into six districts, A, B, C, D, E, and F, with a council member selected from each. Districts E and F are Superdistricts consisting of the combination of two districts. The Mayor is elected citywide. Therefore, every citizen in Newnan is represented by the mayor and by two council members, one from the district and one from the Superdistrict. Official policy for the City of Newnan is set by this elected body who serve four-year terms. Elections are held every two years on odd years. The City Manager runs the daily operations of the city.

Coweta County is governed by a five-member, elected Board of Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners establishes ordinances and policies for County operation. Board members are elected in separate districts, and terms are for four (4) years. Elections are held in even years and alternate between two and three districts. The Coweta County Commission Chairmanship rotates on a yearly basis allowing each Board Member to serve as Chairman of the Board. The day-to-day governmental operations are handled through the County Administration Office.

Arts and Entertainment: The Newnan Theatre Community provides quality theatrical performances to audiences and training opportunities for cast members. Productions are held throughout the year at the First Avenue Warehouse. The impressive Centre for Performing and Visual Arts is a gathering place for art exhibits, live theatre performances, and musical concerts. The historic Wadsworth Auditorium in downtown Newnan is also home to concerts and shows throughout the year.

The Newnan-Coweta Art Association encourages and aids artists to produce original works of art of every type and character including painting, sculpture, ceramics, weaving photography, collage, woodcraft, drawing, and metal crafts. The Art Association also displays art at public facilities throughout the community and promotes the interest and education of fine arts in Coweta County.

Historical Attractions: The African American Alliance is dedicated to the preservation and conservation of the cultural, historical, and architectural African American heritage of Coweta County. The Alliance operates the Coweta County Heritage Museum and Research Center at 92 Farmer Street. The Newnan Coweta Historical Society is charged with preserving the community’s rich heritage. The Historical Society maintains the Male Academy Museum at 30 Temple Avenue and the historic Railroad Depot at 60 East Broad Street. Additional tourist information can be found at the Coweta County Convention and Visitors Bureau, located at 100 Walt Sanders Memorial Drive.

Quick Glance/By the Numbers:

Racial Composition: The racial composition of the City of Newnan indicates that 53% are Caucasian, 41% are African-American, and 5% are Hispanics. The remaining population includes American Indian or Eskimo, Asian or Pacific Islander, Other, or two or more races.

Income: Data indicates that in 2000, the city of Newnan’s median household include was $36,142. The state of Georgia’s median household include was $42,433.

Population: In 2005, the city had 8,746 households and an estimated total population of 23,000 people. The age distribution projects that the 35-44 year olds make up the highest percentage of the population with 17.0%, followed by 5 – 14 year olds at 15.6%, 45-54 years old at 14.2%, and 15-24 years old at 13.6%.

Educational Attainment: Latest information shows that 29.4% of citizens in the city are high school graduates, 18.6% have some college, and 25.1% are college graduates.