Ongoing Homicide Investigation

The City of Newnan Police Department today issued a press release and video statement regarding the twelve year anniversary of the 2011 homicide of 17-year-old Blake Chappell. Anyone with information regarding this unsolved homicide is encouraged to conta...

City of Newnan Proposed Budget Available

The mission of the City of Newnan is “to provide cost effective programs and services while continuously focusing on preserving and enhancing the quality of life that is enjoyed by all Newnan citizens.” 

All departments are charged with action pla...

City Holiday Events Announced

The City of Newnan invites you to join us this holiday season at our many festive community events, including our annual Christmas Parade. Download our holiday guide and check the City calendar for additional details regarding each upcoming event...

City of Newnan Firefighter Rollins Retires After 26 Years of Service

The City of Newnan Fire Department today celebrates Firefighter Cornell Rollins’ retirement after 26 years of service. At his retirement celebration at Station 1, FF Rollins remarked that he enjoyed his 26 year career with the Newnan Fire Depart...

Tunnel to Towers Foundation Honors Damien Sorrells

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation recently honored Newnan Firefighter Damien Sorrells, who passed on October 11, 2022. “To know Damien was to love him,” said Fire Chief Stephen Brown. “He was one of those guys who could always lift you up. He was strong in ...

Now Hiring: Additional Assistant City Manager

The City of Newnan is currently hiring for the position of Assistant City Manager.

Read the description of the position in the ACM position booklet.

To apply for the Assistant City Manager position, visit the Mercer Group Associates website.

2023 Christmas Parade

The City of Newnan will host the annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 9 at 6:00 p.m. in downtown Newnan. The theme this year is “Christmas at the North Pole." All applications to participate in the parade must be received by Leisur...

Statement Regarding Shooting

On August 25, 2023, at approximately 2:20 PM, the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Units assisted by Newnan Police Department Patrol Units were involved in a vehicle pursuit. 

Due to the immediate threat of life to civilians and law...

City Drug and Vice Unit Receives Investigator of the Year Award

The Newnan Police Department is proud to announce that the Drug and Vice Unit is the recipient of the 2023 “Investigator of the Year Award” for the Western Region of Georgia. This award is generally presented to a single investigator who has performed at ...

June Homicide Investigation

Today at approximately 2:06 p.m. the Newnan Police Department responded to reports of gunshots fired near Salbide Avenue and Thompson Street. Police discovered a deceased male, Willie Charles Hunter, 60, and a female who received non life-threatening inju...

57 East Broad Street Visioning Exercise Summary

City Council Recognizes 2023 Citizen Academy Graduates

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...

Four Firefighters Rise in Rank

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. 

Fire Chi...

Due Diligence Report for 57 East Broad Street

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:...