Arrests Made For The Murder of Dustin Scott Parrott

Statement from Chief Blankenship Regarding Shooting Incident

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 ...

Newnan Police Department Receives Grant from Norfolk Southern

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...

Chief Blankenship Announces Grant from Ga Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

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&...

Newnan Police Department Awarded Grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation

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...

Statement Regarding Jefferson Grove Shooting

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...