As we embark into the delightful possibilities of a new year, get curious about how you can meet some of your new year’s goals by paying Coweta County a visit! From creativity to movement, and even clean eating too, our communities have all of your resolution-themed things to do. 

Make 2024 the year you try something new. Let your creative juices flow at Mudhaven Pottery Studio! Venture to Grantville and explore the originality and enjoyment of crafting a clay piece of your own.

When you are ready to take on more crafts, visit Corner Arts Gallery in downtown Newnan and book an artsy class of your choice. With options covering canvas and ceramic painting, knitting and crocheting, mosaic art, jewelry making and more, you are sure to pick up a new skill at this eclectic spot.

If you are feeling sporty, experiment with pickleball at The HOP (House of Pickleball) or try your hand at disc golf when you play at “The Mutt” at Hunter Complex.

Step to it! The LINC is a multipurpose trail that encompasses a network of paved paths for walkers, runners, skaters and bicyclists. No matter your cardio form of choice, the LINC is a great path to a new year! 

Adventure is out there! And by out there, we mean in Coweta County! If you’re looking to explore the outdoors and immerse yourself in new open-air activities, we have a few ideas. Go for a hike, take that new kayak you got over the holidays for a paddle or cozy up and camp, all at Chattahoochee Bend State Park! 

Ready to get active on two wheels? Browns Mill has six miles of mountain bike trails and four miles of hiking trails with a .25 mile portion that is ADA accessible.

A new year means a fresh start! If you’re desiring more local produce in 2024, check out our farmers markets that begin in the spring season. Until then, 180 Degree Farms in Sharpsburg has a on-farm market that is open to the public every Tuesday and Saturday, year-round! Pick-up seasonal vegetables, fruit, meats and juices from 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. on market days.

As you enter a new chapter in 2024, pick out a new cover (or a few!) to read this year. Our local books shops, Book Love in Senoia and Newnan Book Company in Newnan, have the covers you crave.

From fresh takes on seasonal ingredients to experiences that are sure to shake up your old routine, there is no shortage of adventure to be had in Coweta County this year. Discover your curious and explore our communities as you lean into your resolutions, goals and delightful hopes for 2024!

If you’re in a funk when it comes to planning weekend fun, don’t waste another second heading to the same old brewery or park for the umpteenth time. In Coweta County, every day’s an adventure and you’ll never run into a shortage of out-of-the-box activities to delight the entire family. From trying out new sports like pickleball and disc golf to touring a film set or hitting the raceway, the sky’s the limit. Ready to shake up your routine? Plan a weekend trip to Coweta county and consider these quirky-cool places to buck tradition and make some memories.

OK, so it’s not an actual beach, but we guarantee you’ll get a kick out of this roadside attraction built by Steve and Linda Quick. The longtime residents of Turin, Georgia, created a 4-foot-by-6-foot sandy display in their front yard, where they frequently rearrange dozens of Barbies in scenes to match current events like the Final Four playoffs, Olympics, and the Royal Wedding. With the new Barbie movie coming out, there’s no better time to see what Barbie’s doing in Coweta County (spoiler alert: she might just be a zombie).

Those with a need for speed can make a mad dash to the Senoia Raceway to see a number of races from motocross to sprint cars. Events, shows, and races are scheduled year-round (weather permitting), so you’ll always have something to see. Buy seats in the grandstands or, if you’re lucky, you can grab one of the highly-coveted pit passes or trackside parking spots —there’s not a bad view in the house.

The 54-acre Hunter Complex in Sharpsburg is a popular spot for all kinds of sports, activities, and recreation, but the real star is the disc golf course. The complex’s newest addition features 18 holes, professionally designed for the most serious disc golfers to delve into. Cowetan Kevin McCoy is a world-champion disc golfer and a course designer who now works for Innova Disc Golf. If you need more disc golf action, be sure to check out the 9-hole course at the Temple Ave. Complex.

If you live just about anywhere in the U.S., chances are you’ve heard the term pickleball come up more than once over the past few years. Maybe it’s a neighbor who took up the sport or grandparents who play with their church group, but everywhere you look, pickleball is taking off. See what all the fuss is about at The HOP (House of Pickleball). The massive facility with 15 courts hosts free Pickleball 101 clinics where new players of all ages can come, learn, and leave with a new favorite activity.

For fans of the hit AMC zombie show “The Walking Dead,” or just those curious about how movie and TV magic comes together, Coweta County is your spot. The show was filmed exclusively in Georgia, so there are sites all over the area where certain scenes or seasons were filmed. For a guided tour with fun facts about the show and the process of filming it, book with either of our film tour groups. These will take you around Senoia (which is home to both Alexandria and Woodbury on the show) on foot, golf cart, or by van to see all of the major sites. Be sure to stop into the Woodbury Shoppe, where you can pick up clothing, gifts, and other collectibles all related to the show.

You’ll find friendly faces, plenty of stories, and delicious homestyle eats at Redneck Gourmet. The Newnan favorite is known for its hearty breakfast and huge choice of sandwiches, burgers, and hot dogs for lunch and dinner. We recommend the fried pickles and redneck caviar with any meal. Another great place to eat with an interesting story is Nic & Norman’s Restaurant, a modern American spot opened by none other than Norman Reedus (Daryl Dixon in “The Walking Dead”) and Greg Nicotero, the lead director and executive producer of the smash hit show. The Senoia location is known for great burgers, pizza, and a fun brunch menu.

Any trip to these iconic Coweta oddities ensures awesome memories you’ll be talking about for years to come. Make a weekend of it in one or all of our seven communities and experience Southern charm, cinematic wonder, and tasty local cuisine at every turn.

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Coweta County’s rich heritage dates back nearly 200 years, when the area opened for settlement in 1827 following Georgia’s fifth Land Lottery. Many early residents were successful farmers, merchants, and politicians, and their grand homes and businesses stood as testaments to their prosperity. Today the preservation of these structures—representing a variety of architectural styles ranging from Federal and Gothic Revival to Queen Anne and Victorian—is an integral part of the county’s focus.

The City of Newnan boasts six districts with a National Register of Historic Places designation, and locals and visitors alike can enjoy selfguided tours. The best place to begin is the Downtown Historic District, anchored by the neo-Greek Revival courthouse designed by renowned architect James W. Golucke. This area also includes the Carnegie Library, McRitchie- Hollis Museum, Murray Warehouse Block, Reese Opera House, Virginia House Hotel, and the old train depot. Nearby is Oak Hill Cemetery, the final resting place of many of the city’s most prominent citizens as well as more than 250 Confederate soldiers.

The residential Cole Town Historic District developed around the R.D. Cole Company, a once-prosperous business that produced millwork, machinery, and water towers. Many homes here display ornate railings, decorative pilasters, and intricately carved moldings that reflect the company’s fine architectural woodwork.

The College-Temple Historic District is a classic example of a well-planned neighborhood, with parks, churches, schools, and tree-lined streets. This area features magnificent homes with a wide range of architectural styles as well as the Male Academy, formerly a boys’ college preparatory school that now serves as a children’s museum, and two houses that were part of College Temple, a private school for girls.

In contrast to the intentional layouts of other districts, the Greenville-LaGrange Historic District developed along two major highways and includes both older and newer homes. The antebellum house located at 87 LaGrange Street served as Confederate headquarters during the Battle of Brown’s Mill.

The Newnan Cotton Mill and Mill Village Historic District is representative of early 20th-century Georgia mill communities. The mill, now converted into loft apartments, was once a bustling center of commerce. The adjacent village provided housing for workers.

As its name implies, Platinum Point Historic District is a collection of homes built by some of Newnan’s wealthiest citizens. This district, which showcases a variety of Revival-style architecture, emerged with the prevalence of automobiles as is evidenced by the many outbuildings that were used as garages.

A few miles down the road from Newnan is the tiny town of Senoia, a picturesque community that has served as a backdrop to numerous films and television shows. With its own vast collection of architectural treasures, much of the town comprises a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places.

Begin the self-guided tour at the Senoia Welcome Center on Main Street. It includes more than 45 homes and several churches, with structures encompassing such diverse styles as Gabled Ell, Neo-Classical, New South Cottage, Saddlebag, and Victorian Gothic. Particularly noteworthy is the 1906 Greek Revival mansion on Seavy Street that operates as The Veranda Historic Bed & Breakfast Inn. Notable guests here included author Margaret Mitchell, who interviewed Confederate veterans at the inn for her epic novel Gone with the Wind.

Located a short distance from downtown is the Senoia Area Historical Society Museum. Housed in the 1870 Carmichael home at 6 Couch Street, the museum is filled with artifacts that bring to life the story of Senoia and is open on Friday and Saturday afternoons. Walk your way through Senoia’s history when you take part in Senoia Area Historical Society’s Historic Walking Tour. This activity is a self-guided, audio experience priced at $6.99. Download the app and enjoy the 60-90 minute walking tour or stroll through Senoia’s Main Street in between stops for a full day of fun.

A highlight of the holiday season is the Candlelight Tour of Homes, which offers an inside view of the town’s storied past. Sponsored by the Senoia Downtown Development Authority, the tour is held in early December.

With a copper dome rising 100 feet above street level, this 1904 Classic Revival building towers above Newnan’s town square, but it also has some dark history: It held the famous 1948 Murder in Coweta County trial—subject of several podcasts and a movie.

Built in 1896, this Victorian-era mansion has been the center of paranormal activity in Grantville for decades. Among the sightings are a ghost named Mary and a spectral cat. Today, you can book a stay in one of the inn’s rooms through Airbnb and experience the haunted vibe for yourself.