Introducing…
Your 2022 Best of Coweta
Winners
Written and compiled by SONYA STUDT and JACKIE KENNEDY
Photographed by MISHA BENSON, DEBBY DYE, JILL WHITLEY and JACKIE KENNEDY
Newnan-Coweta Magazine readers set a new record this year, casting almost 5,000 ballots in our fourth annual Best of Coweta Readers’ Choice Awards. That’s up from 3,150 ballots last year, proving that the Best of Coweta contest keeps gaining in popularity. Throughout Coweta County, Best of Coweta decals are proudly displayed at businesses of our First Place winners.
While we have numerous repeat winners this year – here’s looking at you Meat ’N’ Greet, Buck’s Tire and several more – we have new names on the list as well, including Me Lumpia Long Time and Doggy Style Grooming, both first-time First Place winners in their categories.
Along with our advertisers, who make the Best of Coweta issue possible, we heartily thank our annual Best of Coweta sponsor, Coweta-Fayette EMC, who works with us each year to support community and economic development via this annual shoutout to local businesses.
First place winners are presented below.
FOOD & DRINK
Best Breakfast
Christy’s Cafe
27 Jackson Street, Newnan • 770.683.7512
facebook.com/christy.baucom27
Owner Christy Crosier, center, looks forward to serving customers with assistance from her staff, from left: Sydney Varnadoe, Debra Cato, Crosier, Cheyenne Duke and Stephanie Marchman.
Best Pizza
Karvelas Pizza Co.
Welcoming diners to Karvelas Pizza are, from left, Charlie Karvelas, Al Karvelas, Ailee Lopez, Chaevis Tumlin and Brennen De Graaf.
Best Asian Food
Garlic Thai Cuisine
16 North Court Square, Newnan
770.683.7515 • garlicthai.com
The staff at Garlic Thai look forward to serving you Coweta’s top-rated Asian Food, from left, front: Rudy Hermansyah, Pornchuen Chumuang and Yaowalak Pimhanam. Back: Apiwat Inthamart and Charnvit Harigan.
Best Dessert
Rock Salt Milk Bar
8 E Washington Street, Newnan
770.683.3578 • rocksaltmilkbar.com
Cynthia Hendricks serves up amazing cool flavors at her downtown Newnan dessert bar.
Best Catering Service
Contemporary Catering
25 Herring Road, Newnan • 770.254.0117
ccgeorgia.com
Brother and sister team Jennifer Hanna and John Hanna celebrate 30 years of providing top notch service through Contemporary Catering.
Best Southern Food
Goldens on the Square
9 East Court Square, Newnan
770.251.4300 • facebook.com/GoldensNewnan
Serving up Southern food that inspires are, from left, Goldens on the Square’s Marilyn Brown, Maridee Wise and Marceil Ousley.
Best Steak
The Cellar
20 Jefferson Street, Newnan
770.683.6328 • thecellarnewnan.com
In downtown Newnan, The Cellar has earned a reputation for serving up Coweta’s best steak.
Best Italian Food
Mama Lucia’s Restaurant
236 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan
770.253.2501 • mama-lucias.net
Katy Salomone and Leonard Guillaume serve authentic Italian favorites.
Best Cocktail
Meat ‘N’ Greet
11 Jefferson Street, Newnan • 770.683.4664
meatngreetnewnan.com
Known for its fabulous cocktails, Meat ’N’ Greet features a specialty cocktail each week, including Watermelon Crawl, Viva New Mexico, and many others.
Best Food Truck
Me Lumpia Long Time
Moreland • 850.384.2314
facebook.com/melumpialongtime/
Coweta’s most popular food truck is Me Lumpia Long Time, which specializes in Philippine cuisine. Leading the way are, from left, Luke Taylor, Kendall Lowery, Isla Teague, Owners Rob and Candace Teague, and Ash Lowery.
Best Burger
Meat ‘N’ Greet
11 Jefferson Street, Newnan • 770.683.4664
meatngreetnewnan.com
The Textbook Burger is one of several signature menu items that make Meat ’N’ Greet Coweta’s top spot to enjoy a bountiful burger.
Best BBQ
The Oink Joint
9 East Washington Street, Newnan
770.755.7999 • theoinkjointnewnan.com
The staff at The Oink Joint in downtown Newnan help build the restaurant’s reputation for Coweta’s best barbecue, from left: Brianna Doster, Rebekah Daniel, Caelei Brown, Livy Daniel and Katarina Daniel.
Best Mexican Food
Los Abuelos Mexican Grill
125 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan
770.683.1334 • losabuelosmexgrill.com
For the third year in a row, NCM readers have voted Los Abuelos as the best Coweta restaurant for Mexican fare.
Best Bar/Pub
The Alamo
19 West Court Square, Newnan
770.683.2526 • thealamonewnan.com
Voted Coweta’s Best Bar or Pub was The Alamo. Ready to serve you are, from left, Sean Stewart, Cody Kelly, Anya Seeton and Bar Manager Brett Murphy.
Best Overall Restaurant
Meat ‘N’ Greet
11 Jefferson Street, Newnan • 770.683.4664
meatngreetnewnan.com
The kitchen staff at the restaurant voted Coweta’s Best Overall includes, from left, front: Heidi Vrable, kitchen manager; Drew Harvey; Amy Murphy, owner; and Ronnie Henson. Back: Evander Johnson, kitchen service manager; Joel Rolon, John Farguson and Kevin Murray.
SHOPPING
Best Apparel Store
Ellie Mack Boutique
15 N Court Square, Newnan
678.857.3999 • shopelliemack.com
From left, Ellie Mack staff members Katie Capshaw, Heather Sibley, Khristie Chandler and Anna Bettis look forward to helping you find the perfect outfit and accessories.
Best Boutique/Gift Shop
Gillyweeds
21 West Court Square, Newnan
770.683.9200 • instagram.com/shopgillyweeds/?hl=en
Owner Valerie Dumas invites patrons to shop the vast assortment of unique gift items and art at Gillyweeds.
Best Plant Nursery/Greenhouse
Coweta Greenhouses/
Morgan’s Market
81 Oaklawn Circle, Newnan • 770.301.0168
cowetagreenhouses.com • morgansmarket.com
From left, Tommy Morgan, Joey Harris, Loretta Cash, Lori Strange and Mark Taylor serve the nursery/greenhouse needs for numerous Coweta residents.
Best Jewelry Store
FIRST PLACE TIE -
MORGAN JEWELERS & MORGAN’S AT WHITE OAK CENTER
Morgan Jewelers (Downtown)
14 North Court Square, Newnan • 770.253.2720
morganjewelersnewnan.com
From left, Morgan Jewelers staff members Amy Harrelson, Jeff Morgan, Bridget Kee and Mari Pulido enjoy serving the jewelry needs of customers throughout Coweta.
Best Furniture Store
Knox Home Furnishings
75 Greenville Street and 18 Savannah Street, Newnan
770.253.4040 • knoxfurn.com
From left, Jeff Peek, Mark Knox and Sara Knox Rund are eager to serve your furnishing needs at their family owned and operated business.
Best Jewelry Store
FIRST PLACE TIE -
MORGAN JEWELERS & MORGAN’S AT WHITE OAK CENTER
Morgan’s at White Oak Center
1485 Highway 34 E, Suite A-12, Newnan
678.552.9855 • morganjeweler.com
A third generation family business, Morgan’s at White Oak Center fills their customers’ needs with a staff that includes, from left, front: Angie Morgan and Kristyn Doris. Back: Asher Brantley, Jim Morgan and Spence Morgan.
Best Antique/Vintage Store
Rockin’ B Antiques
2025 Sharpsburg McCullum Rd., Newnan
770.253.8730 • facebook.com/rockinbantiques
Rockin’ B’s has earned a reputation for being Coweta’s go-to spot for finding unique antiques and vintage items.
ENTERTAINMENT
Best Local Band/Musician
Doug Kees
48 Spring Street, Newnan • 770.252.7900
musicologynewnan.com • dougkees.com
A local performer and music teacher whose musical influence spreads far past county lines, Doug Kees remains Coweta’s favorite local musician for the fourth year in a row.
Best Event/Wedding Venue
Lillian Gardens
3 Greenville Street, Newnan
770.251.1206 • lilliangardens.com
Owner Ashley Keeley-Bercich welcomes guests to Lillian Gardens for special occasions, from bridal showers and weddings to family reunions.
Best Live Music Venue
The Alamo
19 West Court Square, Newnan
770.683.2526 • thealamonewnan.com
For the area’s best in live music, visit the Alamo, helmed by, from left, Brett Murphy, Cody Kelly, Owner Amy Murphy, Sean Stewart and Anya Seeton.
Best Family Entertainment
Junction Lanes
141 Newnan Station Drive, Newnan
770-683.2695 • junctionlanes.com
Along with bowling, Junction Lanes offers bumper cars, arcade games, climbing walls and more.
Best Art Gallery/Studio
The Boyd Gallery
14 East Washington Street, Newnan
678.361.8909 • theboydgallery.com
David Boyd Jr. shares his own art – as well as that of other artists – at Boyd Gallery in downtown Newnan.
Best Outdoor Recreation
LINC Trail
Newnan, Georgia • friendsoflinc.org
Whether you’re on foot or cycling, the LINC linear park offers retreat into nature as it winds through Newnan.
BEAUTY/FITNESS
Best Hair Salon
The Hair Society of Newnan
5 LaGrange Street, Newnan • 770.683.4937
facebook.com/Hair-Society-of-Newnan
From left, Ashley Anderson, Katie Hudson, Sara Dewberry and Brooke Coots welcome your business at The Hair Society of Newnan.
Best Spa
Emily’s Skin Care & Spa
35 Jackson Street, Newnan
770.262.6233 • emilysskincarespa.com
Owner and esthetician Emily Mitchell welcomes clients to her full care spa in downtown Newnan.
Best Barber Shop
The Barber’s House of Handsome (HOH)
285 Temple Avenue, Suite D, Newnan
678.552.9111 • facebook.com/teamhoh
From left, Lauren Wright and Kim Wright are two stylists whose work helped HOH retain its ranking by NCM readers as Coweta’s top barber shop.
Best Nail Salon
Cozy Nails & Spa
300 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan
770.683.2878 • cozynailsandspa.com
Mimi Pham welcomes customers new and old to Cozy Nails, voted Coweta’s Best Nail Salon by Newnan-Coweta Magazine readers.
SERVICES
Best Home Repair/Remodeling
Lichty Brothers Homes
22 Hillwood Circle, Newnan
770.254.1313 • lichtybrothers.com
For the second year, Lichty Brothers was named Coweta’s top choice for home remodeling. From left are Megan Lichty, Daniel Lichty, Shane Lichty and Becky Moore.
Best Interior Design Service
Blue Fern Merchant & Design Studio
5 Greenville Street, Newnan
678.633.0080 • bluefernmerchant.com
Best of Coweta winners and Interior designers Lori Duncan, left, and Angie Bell will create your unique living space.
Best Tire Shop
Buck’s Tire
160 Temple Avenue, Newnan
770.683.8473 • buckstires.com
Customer service is the key to success at Buck’s Tire where owner Buck Floyd leads the team.
Best Real Estate Agent
Cindy Horsley
Bush Real Estate
560 Newnan Crossing Bypass #200, Newnan
770.252.0042 • cindyhorsleyrealestate.com
With Bush Real Estate in Newnan, Cindy Horsley knows a thing or two about location, location, location.
Best Veterinary Hospital/Clinic
Moreland Animal Hospital
2789 Highway 29 South, Moreland
770.755.6633 • morelandanimalhospital.com
Shown with a patient named Jobe, Dr. Nicole Andrews welcomes pets – and their people – to Moreland Animal Hospital.
Best HVAC Service
Progressive Heating, Air & Plumbing
9 Tower Place, Newnan
770.253.2665 • progressiveac.com
From left, Mike Kessler, Owner Greg Wallace, Samantha Brazie and Delaney Janes work to keep you cool in summer and warm in winter.
Best Auto Repair
Manning & Son Automotive
157 Temple Avenue, Newnan
770.251.5199 • manningandson.com
For the second year in a row, Manning and Son earned Best Automotive honors, from left: Lee Johnson, Ryan Patterson, Cheri Madliak, Michael Manning, River Hearn, Chyna Hearn, Render Freeman and Devan Burns.
Best Attorney
Walter W. Arnall
75 Jackson Street, Suite 500, Newnan
770.683.9252 • arnalllaw.com
Walter W. Arnall, voted best Coweta attorney for the second year
in a row, specializes in real estate law.
Best Child Care
Newnan Presbyterian Preschool
38 Greenville Street, Newnan
770.253.5018 • newnanps.org
Voted tops for child care, Newnan Presbyterian Preschool is led by, standing from left, Assistant School Director Karen Geeter and Records/Attendance Administrator Jill Green, and, seated at center, School Director Barbara Kookogey, with students Wyatt Wooten and Paislee Folds.
Best Pet Boarding
U Dirty Dog
77C Millard Farmer Industrial Blvd., Suite 103, Newnan
678.671.8695 • udirtydog.com
For the best in boarding your precious pets while you’re away, visit U Dirty Dog.
Best Roofing Service
Hero Roofing
751 Corinth Road, Newnan
833.321.4376 • yourroofhero.com
From left, owners Todd Branon and Nick Branon serve Coweta’s roofing and roof repair needs in a professional manner with quality work.
Best Auto Body Shop
Bypass Body Shop
366 Millard Farmer Industrial Boulevard, Newnan
770.251.2022 • bypassbodyshop.net
Voted the area’s best for car exterior repair, Bypass Body Shop looks forward to making your old ride look good as new.
Best Financial Advisor
Brett L. Moore
RBM Wealth Management Group
44 Perry Street, Newnan • 770.400.5522
For Coweta’s best in financial advice, Brett Moore is the man to call.
Best Florist
Arthur Murphey Florist
6 LaGrange Street, Newnan
770.253.5424 • arthurmurpheyflorist.com
From left, Mac, Hutch and Hutch Murphey III continue the business Hutch’s father started 75 years ago.
Best Pet Boarding
Doggy Style Grooming
184 Greenville Street, Newnan • 678.629.2534
facebook.com/doggystylegroomingsalon/
Fred, a boxer-pit mix who serves as mascot at Doggy Style Grooming, poses with groomers, from left: Clair Addison, Maggie Kingston, Owner Danielle Sivell, and Amber Cooper.
HEALTH & MEDICINE
Best General Practitioner/
Internal Medicine
Dr. Stan Smith
Piedmont Healthcare
2401 Newnan Crossing Boulevard E,
Suite 200, Newnan
770.400.7700 • doctors.piedmont.org
Dr. Stan Smith, center, and staff members Cynthia Ross-Finney, left, and Lashunda McCullough are eager to help you keep your health in tip-top shape.
Best General Dentistry
Coweta Dentistry
56 Jefferson Street, 15 Ruth Drive, and
203 Millard Farmer Industrial Blvd., Newnan
770.253.2802 • cowetadentistry.com
Ready to meet your dental needs are Coweta Dentistry professionals, from left, Drs. Jay Lambert, Bryan Halstead, Nidhi Patel, Matthew Griffies and Philip Swords.
Best Chiropractic Services
Dr. Ralph Davis
29 Millard Farmer Industrial Boulevard, Newnan
678.552.9190 • drralphdavis.com
Live with less pain after a visit to Dr. Ralph Davis, voted Coweta’s best at chiropractic services.
Best Pharmacy
Lee-Goodrum Pharmacy
40 Hospital Road, Newnan
770.253.1121 • leegoodrum.com
Owners Casey and Alison Tarpley look forward to filling all your prescription needs at their hometown pharmacy.
Best Pediatrician
Dr. J. Edwyn Carter
Piedmont Healthcare
189 Jefferson Parkway, Newnan • 770.304.2220
doctors.piedmont.org
For the second year in a row, Newnan-Coweta Magazine readers voted Dr. J. Edwyn Carter as Coweta’s best pediatrician.
Best Eye Care
Dr. Sean Carr
Carr Eye Care
1065 Sullivan Road, Suite C, Newnan
770.254.9997 • carreyecare.com
From left, Kasi Callaway, Camille Handley and Dr. Sean Carr invite you to entrust your vision needs to Carr Eye Care.
Best Mental Health Services
Pathways Center Mental Health
59 Hospital Road, Newnan
678.423.4610 • pathwaysscsb.org
Representing Coweta’s top spot for mental health services, Pathways/Coweta Clinic Site Supervisor Joseph Sweeney, left, prepares for an outing with Pathways clients Talmadge Smith, center, and Antonio Curry.
Best Women’s Health
Dr. Kristie Dyson
Southern Crescent Women’s HealthCare
775 Poplar Road, Suite 210, Newnan
770.991.2200 • scwhobgyn.com
Dr. Kristie Dyson has earned a reputation for exceptional service while
providing care at Southern Crescent Women’s HealthCare.
Best Dermatology Services
Dr. Mark Ling
Avail Dermatology
710 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan
770.251.5111 • availdermatology.com
For an array of dermatology services, visit Dr. Mark Ling and the staff at Avail Dermatology.
Best Assisted Living Facility
Wesley Woods of Newnan
2280 Highway 29 North, Newnan
770.683.6833 • wesleywoods.org
Wesley Woods offers a full array of services for Coweta’s senior set, including fun and practical exercises as demonstrated here.
DRAWING WINNERS
Congratulations to our Best of Coweta Gift Card winners!
Thanks to our partnering sponsor, Coweta-Fayette EMC, we are able to award 10 gift cards each year to readers who cast ballots in our annual Best of Coweta contest. The winning names are drawn randomly. As the contest grows bigger each year, the odds of winning grow smaller. This year’s winners dropped by our downtown Newnan office to collect their $25 Visa gift cards.
Courtney Mathis, left, and Rory Williams, both of Newnan were the first to drop by and claim their gift card.
All of Newnan, gift card winners include, from left, Cynthia Boatright, Melanie Adcock and Jamie Hixson.
Kathy Prisant, left, and Murray Parks, both of Newnan, are two of 10 whose names were drawn as gift card winners.
Simone DuPree, of Sharpsburg, was our final gift card winner. Congratulations to all!
Kim Melhouse, left, and Sara Dewberry, both of Newnan, each won a gift card, a token of appreciation given to 10 of the almost 5,000 voters who cast ballots in our Best of Coweta contest this year.