Spirits & Spice Festival

OCT. 19 Spirits & Spice Festival Downtown Newnan 2-7pm Free Get spooky walking the Downtown Spirits Trail, tasting numerous types of chilis at the Chili Cook-Off and enjoying the Twisted Trolley Tour ride, live music, a craft market and activities for the kids. mainstreetnewnan.com

Tracy Enerson Wood: Edgar B. Hollis Distinguished Author Series

OCT. 3 Tracy Enerson Wood: Edgar B. Hollis Distinguished Author Series Newnan Carnegie Library 6:30-8pm Free Hear from the international bestselling author Tracy Enerson Wood as she discusses her new book, Katharine, the Wright Sister. Registration is required. newnancarnegie.com

Fall Art Walk

SEPT. 20 Fall Art Walk Downtown Newnan 5-9pm Free Stroll through over 25 locations and see the work of 40+ artists where you’ll be inspired by a wide variety of art styles and mediums. mainstreetnewnan.com

Labor Day Sidewalk Sale

AUG. 30 – SEPT. 2 Labor Day Sidewalk Sale Downtown Newnan All day Free Enjoy this annual tradition where shoppers peruse the downtown streets of Newnan and shop the best deals of the year. mainstreetnewnan.com

Sunrise on the Square Road Race 5K

Sunrise on the Square

AUG. 31 Sunrise on the Square Road Race 5K  Downtown Newnan 8-10am Prices vary Lace up and stride through “The City of Homes,” where runners will glimpse beautiful, historic in-town neighborhoods. All skill levels welcome! Register now. mainstreetnewnan.com

Summer NewnaNIGHTS! 

Summer NewnaNIGHTS!

AUG. 8 Summer NewnaNIGHTS!  Greenville Street Park 6-9pm Free Enjoy family-friendly music and entertainment at the park filled with various festivities, food trucks and vendor/sponsor booths. mainstreetnewnan.com

Mike Furbush: Architect & Arborist • Youth Council Coordinator • Braves Fanatic

Mike Furbush

By Jennifer Colosimo As the coordinator of the Newnan Youth Council, landscape architect and arborist Mike Furbush teaches high school youth about local government, helping them participate in the process and represent the needs of their peers. Today, several former council members even serve on the 14-member, City Council-appointed Youth Activities Commission which plans, monitors […]

La Scogliera di Positano Pizza Napoletana

Positano Pizza

La Scogliera di Positano Pizza Napoletana uses ingredients imported weekly from Italy. Pull up a chair at their community-style table and dive into a classic Margherita Pizza made right in front of you with tangy San Marzano tomato, fresh mozzarella and basil. Complement your pizza with salads, antipasti, gelato, espresso and desserts.  Details: 316 A […]

Dunc’s BBQ

Dunc's BBQ

Here’s a family-friendly barbecue joint to satisfy every sauce-covered-fingers craving. Dunc’s BBQ Kitchen’s beef brisket sandwich, made with slow-smoked and hand-sliced Angus Brisket piled high on your choice of bun or hearty Texas Toast, inspires selfish bites amidst a Southern hospitality-infused atmosphere (and plenty of other incredibly delicious options). Details: 98 Jackson St., duncsbbq.com  

Knife & Stone

Knife and Stone

Knife & Stone’s chef-driven menu features elevated classics like fried eggplant, wild mushroom soup and Filet Deburgo, but amidst many options we can’t stop thinking about (read: drooling over) their fresh U-10 Scallops, served with ridiculously delicious savory smoked butter and delicate fried spinach. Details: 30 Perry St., facebook.com/knifeandstonenewnan