Page Contents for Newnan, Georgia

Statistics & Facts

Location

History & History-related items

City Attractions

Government

Chamber of Commerce.

Community news

Organizations, Churches, and Sports.

Libraries.

Schools.

Miscellany

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Statistics & Facts

The Georgia state capital is Atlanta.
The population of Newnan is approximately 16,242 (2000), 33039 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 4,983 (1990), 12439 (2010).
The amount of land area in Newnan is 32.203 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Newnan is 17.9 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0.388 sq kilometers.
The distance from Newnan to Washington DC is 592 miles.
The distance to the Georgia state capital is 34 miles. (as the crow flies)
Newnan is positioned 33.37 degrees north of the equator and 84.78 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Newnan elevation is 957 feet above sea level.
Newnan median income is $ 36,142 (2000).
The Newnan median home price is $ 114,200 (2000).
Newnan average annual precipitation is 52.5 inches peryear.
Newnan average annual snowfall is 2.1 inches per year.
The average winter temperature is 41.5 degrees F.
The average spring temperature is 60.3 degrees F.
The average summer temperature is 78.3 degrees F.
The average fall temperature is 61.1 degrees F.

Location

southwest of Atlanta about midway between the capital and the Alabama border. Nearby communities include East Newnan, Moreland, Sharpsburg, Grantville, Whitesburg, Luthersville, Palmetto and Corinth.

Here is a map page for Newnan.
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Weather

moderate. Summers are warm and humid with no really severe weather year-round. Here is a current weather page for Newnan.
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History & History Related Items

Newnan, named for General Daniel Newnan, was settled in 1828. He was Secretary of State for Georgia as well as a US Congressman. Originally it was home to the Coweta Tribe of the Creek Indian Nation. Learn more about Newnan history at this web page
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Attractions

Newnan is noted for its many beautiful historic homes. In fact, it has been known as the "City of Homes" for many years. See information on the Antebellum homes here. This page tells about the Victorian homes in Newnan.

Male Academy Museum
30 Temple Avenue
Newnan GA
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 1001
Newnan, GA 30264
Phone: 770-251-0207
See extensive collections from the War Between the States as well as period clothing. Please call ahead to be sure of the hours of operation.

Learn more about Newnan and the county at this informative site. NOTED NOTABLES
Newnan is the home town of Country Singers, Alan Jackson and Doug Stone.
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Newnan City Government

City of Newnan
25 LaGrange Street
Newnan, Georgia 30263
Phone: 770-254-2351
Fax: 770-254-2353

The City of Newnan has a council-manager form of government with a mayor and five council members elected from districts.

Newnan Chamber

Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce
23 Bullsboro Drive
P.O. Box 1103
Newnan, Georgia 30264
Phone: 770-253-2270
Fax: 770-253-2271
Email

Newnan Community News

The Newnan Times Herald

Newnan Organizations

Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce
23 Bullsboro Drive
P.O. Box 1103
Newnan, Georgia 30264
Phone: 770-253-2270
Fax: 770-253-2271
Email

Newnan Libraries

Newnan-Coweta Public Library
25 Hospital Road
Newnan, GA 30263
Phone: 770-253-3625
TDD: 770-502-1917

Newnan Schools

Coweta County Schools
P.O.Box 280
Newnan, Georgia 30264
Phone: 770-254-2800 Newnan

Miscellany

The population of Newnan was:
1970 - 11,205
1980 - 11,449
1990 - 12,497
1998 - 14,027
2000 - 16,242