Newnan, Georgia Guide

Antebellum homes, historic buildings and a small town feel with big city fun. Newnan is home to country music stars Doug Stone & Allan Jackson, Sprayberry’s Barbeque, Internet entrepreneur Scott Thompson, and many one of a kind stores as well as a large outlet shopping center (The Newnan Center). Due to its abundance of historic houses-many of which can be toured and 5 that are on the National Registry of Historic Homes, Newnan, GA is called the City of Homes.

Things to Do in Newnan

Dunaway Gardens-One of the largest rock and flower gardens in the south, this majestic garden makes a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of life.

Coweta County African American Heritage Museum Research Center-As the county’s 1st museum of its kind, you will find exhibits on African-American history, genealogies, and architecture. There are also a variety of artifacts and records available as well. The museum is located in the old Ruby Caswell home.

Male Academy Museum- For Civil War artifacts, weaponry, maps and paintings, this is the place to spend a few hours learning about Coweta County’s part in the War Between the States.

Neighboring town attractions

Senoia Driving Tour of Homes- Step back in time as you visit its 150 historic homes and sites

The Lewis Grizzard Museum, Moreland - see memorabilia of the nationally celebrated humorist, Lewis Grizzard, here in his hometown. You will see his old typewriter, family photos, manuscripts and other Grizzard family mementos.

Newnan Website

Learn more about Newnan, GA at our guide to the City of Homes. Here you can view pictures of Newnan, learn about the history of this unique Southern town, and find information on moving to Newnan.

Photo Credits: Picture of Newnan Court House by John Trainor