Moving to Newnan, GA

About Newnan

Newnan is the county seat of Coweta County and the second-largest city in this group, with 42,769 residents in the 2020 census (2026 estimate: ~46,555). Designated the county seat in 1828 and named for Revolutionary War General Daniel Newnan, it grew as a cotton-trade and railroad hub.

Home prices in Newnan

The median listing price in Newnan is $429,900.

Top places in Newnan

• Downtown courthouse square — the 1904 courthouse and nine blocks of late-19th/early-20th-century brick commercial buildings with shops and restaurants.
• Restored Carnegie Library (1903) — a downtown cornerstone.
• Antebellum home districts — tours and drive-bys of the surviving 19th-century homes.
• Alan Jackson mural — downtown tribute to the country star's hometown.
• Downtown parks — several small landscaped parks within walking distance of the square.

Commuting from Newnan

• ~35–40 miles southwest of downtown Atlanta (NPS: ~40 miles; realtor sources: ~30 miles).
• I-85 passes through the east side of the city with multiple exits; US-29 and GA-16 provide local connections.
• Realistic drive to downtown Atlanta: ~40–55 minutes off-peak, 70–110 minutes in rush hour via I-85 N.
• No MARTA rail service; regional Xpress commuter buses serve the Newnan area.

Schools in Newnan

Public schools: Coweta County Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Newnan FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Newnan, GA?
  The median listing price in Newnan is $429,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026
• How is the commute from Newnan, GA?
  ~35–40 miles southwest of downtown Atlanta (NPS: ~40 miles; realtor sources: ~30 miles).
• Which school district serves Newnan, GA?
  Newnan is served by Coweta County Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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