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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are you close to Atlanta?

A: We are about 30 minutes south of Atlanta on Interstate 85 and about 20 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.

Q: What is the nearest airport to Newnan-Coweta?

A: Newnan-Coweta County Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Q: Is there public transportation for those with disabilities?

A: Coweta County’s Dial A Ride (5311) program provides transit services to business, commercial and activity centers in Coweta County. Schedule a trip by calling 770-683-RIDE (7433) by noon for next-day service, dependent upon availability.
Trips are $3 per one-way trip, must be within Coweta County and are generally scheduled between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The Coweta County Transit shuttle van will come to any Coweta address to pick up or drop off.

The City of Newnan also offers a trolley shuttle from Ashley Park to downtown Newnan Friday through Sunday.

Q: Where can I stay at night?

A: Newnan-Coweta offers a mix of hotels, resorts, B&Bs and more. Visit our Where to Stay page to peruse all the offerings.

Q: What are some of the must-see attractions around Newnan-Coweta?

A: Visitors should certainly make time to tour the six historic districts in Newnan, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, kayak down the river in Chattahoochee Bend State Park or shop till you drop along Main Street in Senoia. Grab some homemade ice cream or one of our famous doughnuts while you wander through our beautiful county.

For more ideas on what to explore, visit our Things to Do page.

Q: Have any movies or television shows been filmed in Newnan-Coweta?

A: TONS! Hollywood has been coming to Coweta County for decades. Productions such as The Walking Dead, Sweet Home Alabama, Hunger Games, Footloose, Fried Green Tomatoes, Driving Miss Daisy, Zombieland and The Founder have all been shot in the county. Film tours are offered in Senoia and you can also customize a private tour if there are specific locations you would like to see.

Q: How many communities are there in Coweta?

A: We have seven communities in the county — Grantville, Haralson, Moreland, Newnan, Senoia, Sharpsburg and Turin — and several unincorporated areas as well as towns/cities that are located in both Coweta and bordering counties.

Q: Does Newnan-Coweta have any listings in the National Register of Historic Places?

A: We have six registered historic districts listed for downtown Newnan and one in Senoia.

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