What Newnan is actually like
Newnan was established in 1828 as the seat of Coweta County, named for General Daniel Newnan and laid out in a grid around a central courthouse square. Its 19th-century wealth came largely from cotton, especially after an 1851 railroad connection. During the Civil War, Newnan served as a hospital city for wounded soldiers of both armies — roughly 10,000 were treated across seven field hospitals there — which spared it the destruction that hit many nearby towns.
Because it was spared, Newnan's antebellum and early-1900s homes survived intact, giving the city its "City of Homes" nickname; six of its historic districts are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Newnan has also become a go-to Georgia filming location, hosting productions including The Walking Dead's series finale, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, and Zombieland. Its population grew from 33,039 at the 2010 census to 42,549 by 2020. The LINC, a paved multi-use greenway still being built out, currently connects a couple of miles between the Newnan Centre and downtown, with more segments planned. That preservation runs on more than reputation: Newnan's Historic Preservation Commission oversees seven National Register districts today (the newest, Chalk Level, added in early 2026), and exterior work on a contributing property requires a Certificate of Appropriateness before a permit is issued.
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Getting around
Newnan and Coweta County have no MARTA rail or local MARTA bus service. Xpress GA's Route 453 commuter bus connects a Newnan park-and-ride to MARTA's Lakewood/Fort McPherson rail station, but most trips are car-dependent via I-85.
Newnan FAQ
Is Newnan part of Atlanta?
No — it's an independent city and the county seat of Coweta County, about 40 miles southwest of downtown Atlanta.
Does Newnan have MARTA?
No rail or local bus service, but Xpress GA's Route 453 commuter bus connects a Newnan park-and-ride to MARTA's Lakewood/Fort McPherson rail station.
Why is Newnan called the "City of Homes"?
Because it served as a Civil War hospital city and was spared major destruction, its antebellum and early-1900s homes survived and were preserved, giving the city its nickname.