Newnan, GA, United States

Capital City

With a population of 42,549, Newnan is no quaint Southern hamlet. This bustling county seat 40 miles southwest of Atlanta has seen its share of history, from the Civil War to a devastating 2021 tornado. While the city boasts antebellum architecture and a strong African-American heritage, bureaucracy is a persistent headache - just ask the Teamsters who unsuccessfully tried to unionize a local Kmart warehouse. And with an average annual rainfall of 51.84 inches, you'd better get used to carrying an umbrella. Newnan may appeal to those drawn to its small-town charm and proximity to the big city, but it's no sleepy Georgia backwater.