Happy weekend, Newnan! In today’s happening-today edition: Peach picking and blackberries, a mini bookshelf event, and a summer night glow hike + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A neighborly farm visit: At Penelope's Peaches in Newnan, pick sweet peaches and blackberries side by side, with kind family owners and baskets provided for an easy visit that feels like dropping by neighbors -- tour the peach patch.
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Sweet expansion continues: The Peach Cobbler Factory opened its 15th Georgia location serving Newnan and Sharpsburg, with cobblers, banana pudding, cinnamon rolls, brownies, cookies, cheesecakes, milkshakes, and dessert flights -- explore the dessert lineup.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Weeknight upgrade, sorted: When your dinner rotation needs a glow-up this week, Big Joe's Grille hits the sweet spot with juicy burgers, steaks, and seafood starters, plus a legit full bar for a proper wind down. Cozy vibe, friendly faces, and takeout or delivery if the couch is calling.
Your nearby reset: Skip the long drive and wander river-hugging trails, paddle or cast a line, then crash under the pines at platform or backcountry sites, or spring for the new cottages with screened porches and fire pits. Chattahoochee Bend State Park keeps it easy, outdoorsy, and blissfully quiet.
Your weekend clubhouse fix: When you want something more local than Netflix asking if you’re still watching, Newnan Country Club brings 18 holes, racquet sports, pickleball, a refreshing pool, and an easygoing dining scene, all wrapped in a neighborly vibe that’s been part of Newnan life since 1919. Put it on your list this week.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
👨 Celebrating Father’s @ Leaf & Bean | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 AM – Skip the brunch brawl and celebrate Dad without the chaos. Your neighborhood coffee spot has $2 drip coffees all day, plenty of seats you do not have to elbow for, and enough quiet for him to workshop those legendary, groan-worthy dad jokes.
🧘 Gentle Yoga Saturdays with Jana @ True Balance Center for Breath and Bodywork | Saturday (6/20) at 8:45 AM – If your back has opinions and your brain needs a quieter narrator, Gentle Yoga Saturdays with Jana at True Balance is the fix. Slow, grounding flow, deep breaths, zero heroics, and a weekend reset that lingers. Downtown Newnan on East Washington.
📚 Mini Bookshelf Event @ Morally Gray Bookstore | Saturday (6/20) at 6:30 PM – Nothing beats shrinking your TBR pile to fun size. Build a pint-sized bookshelf in black, white, or dark brown, your pick of 20 tiny books and 20 stickers, add five wee decor pieces, then snack, sip, and admire your tidy literary empire.
🌙 Summer Night Glow Hike @ Chattahoochee Bend State Park | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 PM – Nothing beats a night wander at Chattahoochee Bend when the fireflies clock in. Join the glow hike on Flat Rock Trail, bring the neon, reflective sneakers, and your 'I know this path' stride. Bug spray is chic, hydration is wiser, and the stars headline.
🎉 Summer Reading Celebration Party @ Barnes & Noble | Saturday (6/20) – Remember summer reading logs and stickers that smelled like grapes? This family-friendly bash celebrates books with kids in the spotlight, parents in tow, and plenty of crafts, stories, and giggles. Low drama, high nostalgia, free air conditioning, and absolutely no homework.
🎲 Meeples of Newnan – Community Game Day! @ Line Creek Brewing The Reserve | Sunday (6/21) at 1:00 PM – Board Game Day is taking over Line Creek Brewing’s Reserve with friendly tables, teachable rules, and just enough strategy to feel clever. Grab Cosmic Brunch between turns, meet adoptable pups from Heart 'n Homes, and remember, losing gracefully is the most advanced expansion.
🪟 Stained Glass Dragonfly Mosaic Workshop @ AR Workshop Newnan | Sunday (6/21) at 1:00 PM – Swap screen time for sparkle at this DIY stained glass mosaic workshop, where you’ll craft an 8x10 dragonfly stunner on glass for $69. No art degree required, just patience, good vibes, and the satisfaction of saying you made it yourself. Your windows will gloat. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Newnan report Weather forecastToday — High: 86°F — Low: 68°F — Precip: 29%
A slight chance of rain showers between 9am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. North wind around 0 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northwest wind around 0 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow — High: 86°F — Low: 72°F — Precip: 65%
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 11am, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 11am and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%. This house is wildThis beautifully restored 1843 Welch-Parrott House sits just three blocks from Newnan’s Court Square and faces Veterans Memorial Park. Original wood floors, 12-foot ceilings, and two gas fireplaces set the historic tone, while updated kitchen and baths add polish. A detached two-car garage, executive office, and a lush .65-acre garden with a towering Catalpa tree make it especially distinctive.
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