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Newnan, GA


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Newnan, Georgia

Introduction to Newnan, Georgia

Newnan, Georgia, in Coweta county, is 34 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is in the Atlanta area. There are 16,242 residents in Newnan.

Newnan History

Newnan was founded in 1828 as the county seat of Coweta County. It was named after General Daniel Newnan of North Carolina. It developed rapidly mainly due to its thriving cotton industry. The town was witness to the trial of a rich landowner, John Wallace, in 1948. Wallace was convicted of murder through the testimony of two African-Americans. The trail inspired a book as well as a television movie.

Newnan and nearby Attractions

  • Caswell House
  • Oak Grove Plantation and Gardens
  • Male Academy Museum
  • Newnan Country Club
  • Summergrove Country Club
  • Canongate on White Oak

Things To Do In Newnan

The Caswell House is one of the few museums in Georgia that focuses mainly on African American History. The Newnan Theatre Company produce around 10 shows throughout the year. The city also offers facilities for the enjoyment of recreational activities like baseball, tennis, softball, soccer, dancing, pottery, yoga and karate.

Newnan Transportation

William B. Hartsfield Atlanta International is the nearest major airport.

Newnan Higher Education

The State University of West Georgia, Clayton College and State University and Atlanta Technical College provide facilities for higher education.

High Points

Newnan strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Newnan Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 14%Newnan College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Newnan, GA

Comparing Newnan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Female Share of the Population75
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Women48
Well-Paid Single Men48
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
Median Family Income48
People in Middle Class or Better37
People Above Poverty26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home46
Short Commute Times45
Public Transportation Use46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Property Taxes73
Housing Recently Built75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Rents42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime25
Low Property Crime23

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