Hello Newnan! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Fire captain promotion, puppy picasso party, and sensory Shakespeare + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Honoring a standout career: Newnan has promoted firefighter Daniell Albertson to Fire Captain, recognizing a career that began in 2001 and includes a 2011 Public Servant of the Year honor and lifesaving awards -- meet Captain Albertson.
A long-term vision: Newnan’s proposed 28.88-acre arboretum near Ruth Hill Elementary sparked debate, as Mayor James Shepherd questioned who should shape a long-term project with costs estimated at $5.45 million plus operating costs -- see the full debate.
Major dealership shift: AutoNation purchased Toyota of Newnan from Tameron principals for an undisclosed sum, only its second Toyota acquisition in more than a decade. The dealership holds 22% of local new-vehicle sales -- see the dealership deal.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
A quick green escape: Greenville Street Park is a two-acre, downtown-adjacent hangout with a 25-column colonnaded entrance, meandering paths, and a terraced lawn that doubles as a small amphitheater. Take a lap, then find the two sculptures for a mini art-spotting victory lap.
Weekend boredom buster: Bowling, glow-in-the-dark mini golf, a huge arcade, and a solid bite-and-sip situation make Junction Lanes Family Entertainment Center the easy win when you need out-of-the-house fun. Rally your crew, claim some bragging rights, and remember, gutter balls build character.
Plant therapy, unlocked: If your yard needs a summer glow-up, swing by Morgan's Market for greenhouse-grown color, sturdy shrubs, and those impulse-buy houseplants that somehow always fit. Bonus points for the Artisans Shop... local gifts and florist-made arrangements when you want something pretty that isn’t another fern.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎨 Painting with Pammy V @ Newnan Carnegie Library | Thursday (6/25) at 10:00 AM – Pammy V is turning the Newnan Carnegie Library into a kid-friendly art studio, with an acrylic project inspired by A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Think fairy mischief, forest vibes, and zero homework. Best for ages 6 and older, space is limited, registration required.
🎵 Music Trivia Thursday @ The Alamo | Thursday (6/25) at 7:00 PM – Finally put all those carpool karaoke hours to good use at The Alamo’s Music Trivia Thursday with Sam, who keeps it family friendly, fast, and sneakily competitive. Lively, local, and bragging-rights worthy, it fills up, so wander in a smidge early.
🏕 Junior Ranger Summer Program @ Chattahoochee Bend State Park | Friday (6/26) at 9:00 AM – This Junior Ranger summer program at Chattahoochee Bend turns your wildlings into trail-wise pros with guided hikes, wildlife know-how, and shiny badges. They learn tracks, trees, and stewardship, you claim a shady bench and smug silence, and everyone sleeps like champions afterward.
💉 Low-Cost Shot Clinic for Dogs and Cats @ HELP Spay/Neuter Clinic | Saturday (6/27) at 8:30 AM – Low-cost shot clinic for dogs and cats, the kind that respects your wallet, and your pet's patience. Exams are $25, core vaccines $18 each, microchips $30, with $20 one-year rabies or $50 three-year if you bring proof, plus heartworm and feline tests.
🐶 Bark & Art: Puppy Picasso Party @ Confetti & Canvases Art Studio | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Need an excuse to inhale puppy breath and feel crafty without tackling the garage? At Confetti & Canvases in Sharpsburg, it’s an hour of adoptable-dog cuddles and bandana painting for $20, benefiting Newnan-Coweta Humane Society. Wholesome chaos, and your heart will wag.
🎭 Sensory Shakespeare @ Newnan Carnegie Library | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Newnan Shakes is turning the Carnegie into sensory-friendly Shakespeare with an interactive Midsummer Night’s Dream for ages 4-10. Expect fairy mischief, a braying donkey, and zero pressure to sit still. You get culture points, they get wiggles out, everyone wins.
🐉 How to Train Your Dragon (2PM Show) @ Wadsworth Auditorium | Monday (6/29) at 10:00 AM – Free Movies at the Wadsworth is serving up How to Train Your Dragon, which pairs nicely with popcorn, patience, and the bliss of someone else handling the epic soundtrack. Bring the kids, or borrow a niece, and enjoy AC, comfy seats, and zero ticket guilt.
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07 — The Newnan report Weather forecastToday — High: 86°F — Low: 66°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Wind around 0 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 89°F — Low: 70°F — Precip: 6%
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