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Posted on: May 26, 2023

Special Called Work Session

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The Newnan City Council today announced a Special Called Work Session will take place Tuesday, June 13 at 5:00 p.m., prior to the regularly scheduled City Council Meeting at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Richard A. Bolin Council Chambers (2...

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Posted on: May 12, 2023

Tornado Assistance Program Phase1A

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The City of Newnan, in partnership with the Coweta County Emergency Management Agency and the Coweta County Board of Commissioners, is excited to announce the next  phase of  the Tornado Assistance Program. In a recent join press release...

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Posted on: April 27, 2023

City Council Recognizes 2023 Citizen Academy Graduates

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Mayor Brady and the City Council recently recognized the 2023 Newnan Citizen Academy graduates:

  • Deborah Adebo
  • Volita Almon
  • Vicky Bryant
  • Kassie Hooks
  • Amy Lawson Leech (not pictured)
  • Willie Thomas

Led by the Office of Communications, these participants en...

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Posted on: March 23, 2023

Four Firefighters Rise in Rank

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The City of Newnan Fire Department recently promoted four firefighters to the rank of lieutenant. Fire department lieutenants are assigned to a specific fire station and shift and are responsible for supervising the crew of firefighters. 

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Posted on: February 27, 2023

Due Diligence Report for 57 East Broad Street

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FIDES Development, at the direction of the City Council, created a presentation for the property of 57 East Broad Street. The presentation was shared at the Special Called Work Meeting on Wednesday, February 22 at 5:30 p.m. You may watch the meeting here:...

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Posted on: February 24, 2023

Arrests Made For The Murder of Dustin Scott Parrott

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The Newnan Police Department has arrested Derrious Daniel, 20, of Newnan and a juvenile, 15, who is also from Newnan, for the murder of Dustin Scott Parrott. 

The investigation remains ongoing and additional charges are likely for other involved p...
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Posted on: February 24, 2023

Fire Training Facility Groundbreaking Ceremony

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The City of Newnan is pleased to announce the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Fire Training Facility will take place Tuesday, February 28 at 11:00 a.m. at 473 Greison Trail. Fire Chief Stephen Brown remarked, "We appreciate the support of the Cit...

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Posted on: February 18, 2023

Statement from Chief Blankenship Regarding Shooting Incident

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On February 17, 2023 at 10:55 p.m. the Newnan Police Department was dispatched to the area of 22 Cliff Circle in reference to a person being shot.  Upon arrival, police located a white male with a possible gunshot wound to the chest and officers ...

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Posted on: February 6, 2023

LINC Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Take Place February 17

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 The City of Newnan will celebrate the completion of the LINC's Section C and host a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, February 17 at 10:00 a.m. (473 Greison Trail). 

The first phase of the LINC opened in January 2019. This Friday ...

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Posted on: February 3, 2023

Newnan Police Department Receives Grant from Norfolk Southern

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The City of Newnan Police Department today announced they are the recipients of a $5,000 grant from Norfolk Southern. Chief Blankenship shared, "We would like to thank Norfolk Southern for their generous grant. These funds will be utilized to purchas...

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Posted on: February 2, 2023

Chief Blankenship Announces Grant from Ga Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

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The City of Newnan Police Department today announced the award of a grant of $67,500 from the Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. The grant will make it possible for the purchase of an Apex Officer VR Training Simulator. "Apex Officer&...

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Posted on: February 1, 2023

Newnan Police Department Awarded Grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation

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Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation recently awarded a grant of $18,379 to the Newnan Police Department to purchase a Polaris Ranger utility terrain vehicle (UTV). The new equipment will allow our first responders to be prepared in emergency situation...

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Posted on: January 31, 2023

Arbor Day Foundation Names Newnan a 2022 Tree City USA

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The Arbor Day Foundation has named the City of Newnan a 2022 Tree City USA. This is the 33rd year the city has received this designation, recognizing Newnan's "commitment to effective urban forest management." 

"We are hono...

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Posted on: January 24, 2023

City Fire Department Promotes New Captain

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The Newnan Fire Department today announced the promotion of Lieutenant Victor Kline to Fire Captain. Chief Stephen Brown shared, “We are very fortunate to have someone of Vic’s caliber and experience in our department. His long-term le...

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Posted on: January 9, 2023

Fire Department Announces Class 2 ISO Rating

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The City of Newnan Fire Department today announced their recent ISO Rating of Class 2. The fire rating is given by the Insurance Services Office and indicates the emergency preparedness of a fire department.

Fire Chief Stephen Brown remarked, “A ...

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Posted on: December 14, 2022

Firefighter Sorrells Honored

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Mayor Brady has issued a proclamation declaring Newnan Fire Department Radio #1264 as Firefighter Damien Sorrells’ radio number. Henceforth it will no longer be used by the City of Newnan Fire Department. Sorrells, 44, passed on October 11, 2022. The proc...

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Posted on: December 10, 2022

Statement Regarding Jefferson Grove Shooting

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At approximately 7:10 p.m. on Saturday, December 10, Blake Bowman a 19-year-old male, was injured when an unknown assailant discharged a weapon at 414 Jefferson Grove at the front gate of the Jefferson Grove Apartments. The victim is currently in stable c...

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Posted on: November 1, 2022

Redistricting Information Sessions

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The City of Newnan will hold a total of four (4) information sessions relating to the redistricting of the boundaries of the City Council districts. Redistricting occurs every 10 years, following the Decennial U.S. Census, and is mandated by law. The purp...

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