Best of Coweta
Newnan-Coweta Magazine readers vote for their favorites
Compiled and written by SONYA STUDT and JACKIE KENNEDY
Photographed by MISHA BENSON and JACKIE KENNEDY
Newnan-Coweta Magazine readers set yet another record this year, casting more than 6,600 ballots in our sixth annual Best of Coweta Readers’ Choice Awards.
Since the reader-voted contest started in 2019, participation has grown each year with more and more votes coming in from residents supporting their favorite businesses, services, products and providers.
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, second and third place winners are presented on the following pages.
FOOD & DRINK
Best Breakfast
Christy’s Cafe
27 Jackson Street, Newnan • 770.683.7512
facebook.com/christy.baucom27
For a hearty breakfast and yummy lunch‚ Cowetans turn to Christy's Cafe where‚ from left‚ Lisa Devane‚ owner Christy Crosier and Savanna Arrington are ready to serve you.
Best Pizza
Karvelas Pizza Co.
7 LaGrange Street, Newnan
678.633.5620 • karvelaspizzaco.com
Serving Coweta's premium pizza are, from left, front: Katie Norton, Christina Garcia and Abram Barnes. Back: Brennan de Graaff, Kevin Morales and Meghan Carrol.
Best Steak
Grayson’s Steak & Seafood
91 Millard Farmer Industrial Boulevard‚ Newnan
770.252.2237 • graysonsnewnan.com
Known for the best steak around is Grayson’s. Its staff‚ from left to right‚ includes Jacob Harrison‚ Juliet Turlington‚ Grayson’s owner Leonard Guillaume‚ Tavia Dillon‚ Madison Fisher and Scott Wetzstein.
Best Mexican Food
Los Abuelos Mexican Grill
125 Newnan Crossing Bypass‚ Newnan
770.683.1334 • losabuelosmexgrill.com
Celebrating their win for Best Mexican Food are Los Abuelos owners/managing partners Miguel Bebolla‚ left‚ and Tito Gonzales.
Best Sweets & Treats
Rock Salt Milk Bar
8 East Washington Street‚ Newnan
770.683.3578 • rocksaltmilkbar.com
Rock Salt Milk Bar delights customers all-year round with its homemade ice cream treats and cookies. Representing the best spot for sweets are‚ from left‚ Cynthia Hendricks, Blake Phillips‚ Samantha Bond and Sydnie Kee.
Best Brewery/Distillery
Line Creek Brewing’s
The Reserve
18 Savannah Street‚ Newnan
770.755.6734 • linecreekbrewing.com
Line Creek Brewing/The Reserve offers top-notch suds and an awesome atmosphere‚ making it Coweta’s top pick for local breweries.
Best Overall Restaurant
Meat ‘N’ Greet
11 Jefferson Street, Newnan
770.683.4664 • meatngreetnewnan.com
Voted Coweta’s top restaurant for the sixth year in a row‚ Meat ’N’ Greet takes nothing for granted as they continue to provide top quality food and drink‚ service and atmosphere in downtown Newnan. Enjoying the win are, from left‚ Jessica Connelly‚ Margaret Sanders‚ Tommy Greene‚ Amy Murphy and Elisa Sanders.
Best Appetizer
Meat ‘N’ Greet
11 Jefferson Street, Newnan
770.683.4664 • meatngreetnewnan.com
In this category’s first year‚ Meat ’N’ Greet takes home the top spot for their amazing appetizers‚ including their 3 Fried Amigos‚ presented here by Amy Murphy and Katya Lewis.
Best Wings
Karvelas Pizza Co.
7 LaGrange Street, Newnan
678.633.5620 • karvelaspizzaco.com
Karvelas took the top spot in our first year of having a category for Best Wings.
Best BBQ
The Oink Joint
9 East Washington Street‚ Newnan
770.755.7999 • theoinkjointnewnan.com
Newnan-Coweta Magazine readers vote The Oink Joint as their favorite destination for barbecue in Coweta County.
Best Asian Food
Garlic Thai
16 North Court Square, Newnan • 770.683.7515
facebook.com/garlic-thai-and-sushi-bar
The staff at Garlic Thai serve Coweta’s top-rated Asian food‚ from left‚ front: Manoch Klong‚ Malatee Maethalong and Sakidna Insonjai. Back: Razz Andresen‚ Akapan Tamchan‚ Pattharaned Inthamart‚ Orawan Kamon‚ Rudy Hermansyah and Jose Arbey Gutierrez Jimenez.
Best Cocktail
Meat ‘N’ Greet
11 Jefferson Street, Newnan
770.683.4664 • meatngreetnewnan.com
Among the delectable cocktails at Meat ’N’ Greet are cocktails presented by Cam Fisher‚ left‚ with Newnan-Made and Amber Poole with Aviation.
Best Catering Service
Life of the South Catering
6 Lee Street‚ Newnan • 770.683.5623
lifeofthesouthcatering.com
Celebrating their win as Coweta’s favorite catering service are, from left‚ seated: Owner Nathan Metts‚ Jen Martin and Ashley Luke. Standing: Levi Jarrell and Sean Seyler.
Best Southern Food
Goldens on the Square
9 East Court Square, Newnan • 770.251.4300
goldensonthesquare.com
Serving up Southern food that inspires‚ Goldens on the Square is a hit with its customers. From left are Goldens’ Marilyn Brown‚ Maridee Wise and Marceil Ousley.
Best Burger
Meat ‘N’ Greet
11 Jefferson Street, Newnan
770.683.4664 • meatngreetnewnan.com
Among the tasty burgers at Meat ’N’ Greet is its Textbook Burger‚ presented here by staff members‚ from left, Ronnie Henson‚ Katya Lewis‚ Heidi Vrabel and Joel Rolon.
Best Italian Food
Mama Lucia’s
80 Newnan Station Drive‚ Newnan
770.253.2501 • mama-lucias.net
Mama Lucia’s took this year’s top spot for Italian cooking. Celebrating their win are‚ from left‚ Joshua Wimmer‚ Camille Balboa‚ Sasha Brewer‚ Tavia Dillon‚ owner Leonard Guillaume and Harley Dover.
Best Sushi
Garlic Thai
16 North Court Square, Newnan • 770.683.7515
facebook.com/garlic-thai-and-sushi-bar
Along with gaining local fame as the area’s best Asian food restaurant‚ Garlic Thai is named by our readers as the go-to spot for sushi, too.
Best Bar/Pub
The Alamo
19 West Court Square‚ Newnan
770.683.2526 • thealamonewnan.com
Voted Coweta's Best Bar or Pub is The Alamo. Ready to serve are, from left, Anya Seeton, Brett Murphy, Brittney McElwaney, Cody Kelly and Eli McElwaney.
Best Food Truck
The Mad Mexican
2 East Court Square‚ Newnan
770.683.9545
themadmex.com/mad-menu
Mexican food served on wheels ranks at the top of Coweta’s favorite food truck list. Visit the food truck around and about, or at the restaurant on Court Square in downtown Newnan.
SHOPPING
Best Antique/Vintage Store
Rockin’ B Antiques
2025 Sharpsburg McCullum Road, Newnan
770.253.8730 • rockinbantiques.com
Celebrating Rockin’ B Antiques’ first place win are‚ from left‚ front‚ Kathy Grant and owner Lorraine Beckman. Back: Nikki Griffin Olive‚ James Tucker and Valorie Stitt.
Best Children’s Boutique
Ellie + Roo Boutique
5 Greenville Street‚ Newnan
678.326.3995 • ellieroobaby.com
Rachel Hornsby offers all-things-baby at Ellie+Roo Baby Boutique in downtown Newnan.
Best Agribusiness/
Farmers Market Vendor
Wally Bee’s Honey
Moreland • 678.641.4797
FB: Wally Bees Honey
Beekeepers for 20 years‚ Ellen and Doug Channell of
Wally Bee’s Honey take first place in this new category
for Best Ag Business/Farmers Market in Coweta County.
Best Jewelry Store
Morgan Jewelers (Downtown)
14 North Court Square, Newnan
770.253.2720
morganjewelersnewnan.com
The professional staff at Morgan Jewelers in downtown Newnan includes‚ from left‚ Taylor Throgmorton‚ Amy Harrelson‚ Jeff Morgan‚ Traci Neely and Bridget Kee.
Best Gift Boutique
Gillyweeds
21 West Court Square, Newnan • 770.683.9200
facebook.com/shopgillyweeds/
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 • 770.251.3040
cowetagreenhouses.com • morgansmarket.com
Helping serve the nursery/greenhouse needs for numerous Coweta residents are‚ from left‚ Rosemary Bryan‚ Chase Hanner‚ Lori Strange‚ Joel Harris‚ Piper Hines‚ Mark Taylor‚ Samantha Smith and Wendy Hawkins.
Best Apparel Shop
Ellie Mack Boutique
15 North Court Square, Newnan
678.857.3999
ellie-mack.myshopify.com/
Celebrating their win for Best Apparel Shop are Ellie Mack representatives Cathy Duncan‚ Sophey Sowell‚ Owner Katie Capshaw‚ Christy Kelley and Kristie Chandler.
Best Furniture Store
Knox Home Furnishings
75 Greenville Street and 18 Savannah Street, Newnan
770.253.4040 • knoxfurn.com
Owner Mark Knox and his daughter‚ Sara Knox Rund‚ celebrate their First Place win for supplying Coweta with furnishing needs at their family-owned and -operated business.
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 sixth year in a row.
Best Local Visual Artist
David Boyd Jr.
14 East Washington Street, Newnan
678.361.8909 • theboydgallery.com
David Boyd Jr.’s art has grown strong through the years and is well respected by art enthusiasts and fellow artists throughout the state.
Best Community Actor
Alison Yost
Newnan Theatre Company
24 First Avenue‚ Newnan
770.683.6282 • newnantheatre.org
Allison Yost‚ of Palmetto‚ has appeared in numerous Newnan Theatre Company productions‚ including “Steel Magnolias‚” “Dracula‚” “Rocky Horror Picture Show‚” and “They Came from Mars and Landed Outside of the Farndale Avenue Church.”
Best Outdoor Recreation
Carl Miller Park
74 Sewell Road‚ Newnan • 770.683.5516
newnanutilities.org/park-information.html
Owned by Newnan Utilities and open to the public‚ the park features pavilions for groups of up to 150 people, a walking/jogging trail‚ preschool and elementary playgrounds and a Kids Castle playground‚ a splash pad‚ picnic tables and charcoal grills.
Best Live Music Venue
The Cellar
Chophouse and Bays
20 Jefferson Street, Newnan
770.683.6328 • thecellarnewnan.com
The Cellar and The Bays are known throughout Coweta as the go-to spot for live music‚ whether on weekends or weeknights.
Best Local Author
Pat McKee
19 Spring Street‚ Newnan
470.400.1562 • patmckeeauthor.com
Pat McKee’s follow-up‚ “Ariel’s Image‚” to his first novel‚ “Ariel’s Island‚” debuted in May with a third novel in the trilogy to follow.
Best Event/Wedding Venue
The Venue at Murphy Lane
525 Murphy Road‚ Newnan
770.262.8241 • thevenueatmurphylane.com
With their incredible staff‚ Kara and Hank Lane work to create curated‚ intentional and unforgettable weddings and other special events at The Venue at Murphy Lane.
Best Art Gallery/Studio
David Boyd Jr. Gallery-Studio
14 East Washington Street, Newnan
678.361.8909 • theboydgallery.com
David Boyd Jr. shares his own art – as well as that of others – at David Boyd Jr. Gallery-Studio in downtown Newnan.
Best NCM Feature of 2023
‘65 Things You May or May Not Know About Alan Jackson’
September/October 2023
Written by Jackie Kennedy‚ ‘65 Things’ was the cover story of NCM’s Sept-Oct Music Issue. The article celebrated the Newnan native/country music superstar’s 65th birthday in October.
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.
BEAUTY/FITNESS
Best Spa
Emily’s Skin Care & Spa
35 Jackson Street, Newnan • 770.262.6233
emilysskincarespa.com
Owner and esthetician Emily Mitchell‚ center‚ celebrates her win for Best Spa with‚ from left, bottom row: Ava Taylor‚ Jessie Duncan; middle: Nicole Travers‚ Alec Harper; back: Neely Moore and Lauren Wertz.
Best Nail Salon
Glam Nails
127 Fischer Crossings Boulevard, Sharpsburg
770.755.9352 • glamnailssharpsburg.com
For Coweta’s best manicures‚ pedicures and more‚ Glam Nails was voted tops by our readers.
Best Massage Therapist
France Campbell
Nature & Nurture
13 Augusta Drive‚ Newnan • 612.229.2719
facebook.com/FranceCampbellmassage/
Peace and relaxation are the benefits you’ll find when visiting France Campbell at Nature & Nurture‚ her business in downtown Newnan.
Best Barber Shop
The Barber’s House of Handsome
285 Temple Avenue, Suite D, Newnan
678.552.9111 • facebook.com/teamhoh
Newnan-Coweta Magazine readers ranked Barber’s House of Handsome tops in its category. Representatives are‚ from left‚ front‚ Oliver West‚ co-owner John Mira and Lauren Wright. Back: Jamie Gray‚ co-owner Leo Paraense‚ Aubrei McLean and Kim Evans.
Best Hair Salon
Twinology Salon & Spa
41 D Newnan Station Drive, Newnan
678.850.0929 • facebook.com/Twinologysalon
Coweta’s Best Hair Salon‚ as voted by readers of Newnan-Coweta Magazine‚ is Twinology Salon & Spa‚ represented here by owners Stormy Owens‚ left‚ and Stasha Smith.
SERVICES
Best Home Repair/Remodeling
Lichty Building Group
770 Greison Trail‚ Suite B‚ Newnan
770.400.0057 • lichtybuildinggroup.com
For the area’s best in home repair and remodeling projects‚ Lichty Building Group is up for the task‚ no matter how big or small. Lichty representatives are‚ from left‚ Bill Owens‚ Becky Moore‚ Daniel Lichty‚ Megan Lichty and TJ Wilkerson.
Best Roofing Service
Hero Roofing
21 Tower Place, Newnan
833.321.4376 • yourroofhero.com
Meeting your roofing needs in Coweta are Hero Roofing representatives‚ from left‚ Nick Branon‚ owner; Alicia Mullins‚ general manager; and Rob Cole‚ sales manager.
Best Plumbing Service
Clarks Plumbing
106 Werz Industrial Boulevard‚ Newnan
470.215.6221 • clarksplumbing.com
When plumbing problems arise‚ call Clarks Plumbing for all your repair‚ replacement or maintenance needs.
Best Auto Body Shop
Bypass Body Shop
366 Millard Farmer Industrial Blvd., Newnan
770.251.2022 • bypassbodyshop.net
Representing Bypass Body Shop are‚ from left‚ seated: Jennifer Barrera and Megan Miller. Standing: Donna Hart‚ owners Jeff and Laurel Duncan‚ Kelly Reese and Teri King.
Best Local Photographer
Kayla Duffey Photography
706.977.0904
kayladuffeyphotography@gmail.com
Kayla Duffey is known throughout Coweta County for her thoughtful photography.
Best Child Care
Newnan Presbyterian Preschool
38 Greenville Street, Newnan
770.253.5018 • newnanps.org
Voted tops for child care are Newnan Presbyterian Preschool representatives‚ from left‚ Barbara Kookogey‚ director; Jill Green‚
attendance and records administrator; and Karen Geeter‚ assistant director.
Best Pet Boarding
Kayla Brooke’s Bark ‘n Board
83 Bear Creek Road, Moreland • 706.397.7328
1186 Rockaway Road, Senoia • 678.671.1006
kbrookeboarding.com
For overnight dog boarding and doggy daycare‚ visit either of Kayla Brooke’s Bark ’N Board’s two locations‚ served by‚ from left‚ Patrick Mehan‚ Angela Mehan‚ Kayla Nordlund and Cory Nordlund.
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 Real Estate Agent - TIE
Joy Brown Barnes
BHHS GA Properties
1201 Lower Fayetteville Road, Suite 100, Newnan
770.254.8333 • joybarnes.bhhsgeorgia.com
Representing Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Coweta County native Joy Barnes knows real estate.
Best Auto Repair
Litz Tire & Automotive
3835 Lower Fayetteville Road‚ Newnan
770.683.3500 • litztire.com
Sherry and Michael Litzenberger lead the team of world-class technicians at Litz Tire & Automotive where integrity guides all they do‚ from general auto repair to routine maintenance.
Best Attorney
Pat McKee
Law Office of Patrick McKee
19 Spring Street‚ Newnan
470.400.1562 • www.mckeelaw.com
Pat McKee‚ attorney-at-law‚ provides a broad spectrum of services at his Newnan firm.
Best Florist
Arthur Murphey Florist
6 LaGrange Street, Newnan
770.253.5424 • arthurmurpheyflorist.com
A six-time winner in the Best Florist category‚ Arthur Murphey Florist is represented by Mac Murphey‚ left‚ and Hutch Murphey III.
Best Children’s Dance Studio
Steppin’ Out Performing Arts Georgia
36 Madison Street, Newnan
770.683.1163 • steppinoutpaga.com
Steppin’ Out co-owners Linsdey Archer‚ left, and Cassie Jackson take first place for children’s dance studio in our Readers’ Choice Awards.
Best Veterinary Hospital/Clinic
Moreland Animal Hospital
2789 Highway 29 South, Moreland
770.755.6633 • morelandanimalhospital.com
Dr. Nicole Andrews welcomes pets – and their people – to Moreland Animal Hospital.
Best Interior Design Service
Blue Fern Merchant
& Design Studio
55 Griffin Street‚ Grantville
678.633.0080
bluefernmerchant.com
With their recent move from Newnan to Grantville‚ Blue Fern Merchant continues to design unique living spaces‚ thanks to the creative team of owner and interior designer Lori Duncan, seated, and design assistant Kelly Clore.
Best Real Estate Agent - TIE
Cindy Horsley
Bush Real Estate
22 Parks Avenue‚ Newnan • 770.252.0042
cindyhorsleyrealestate.com
With Bush Real Estate in Newnan‚ Cindy Horsley knows a thing or two about location‚ location‚ location.
Best Tire Shop
Buck’s Tire
160 Temple Avenue, Newnan
770.683.8473 • buckstires.net
Customer service is the key to success at Buck’s Tire where owner Buck Floyd leads the team‚ which includes‚ from left‚ Matt Harris‚ Robie Crenshaw‚ Floyd‚ Don Weber and Heath Davis.
Best Financial Advisor
Brett L. Moore
RBM Wealth Management
44 Perry Street‚ Newnan • 770.400.5522
rbmwealthmanagement.com
For Coweta’s best in financial advice and management, Brett Moore is at the top of Coweta's list.
Best Yoga Studio
Atelier 20 Perry
20 Perry Street‚ Newnan • 347.229.8680
www.atelier20perry.com
Jessica Dixon Majka is at the helm of Atelier 20 Perry where yoga‚ pilates‚ dance and meditation are on tap at Coweta’s top-rated yoga studio.
Best Pet Grooming
Doggy Style Grooming
184 Greenville Street, Newnan • 678.629.2534
facebook.com/doggystylegroomingsalon/
Maybelle‚ the shop dog‚ joins in the celebration of winning first place for pet grooming with Doggy Style staff members‚ from left‚ Taryn Adcock‚ Amber Cooper‚ owner Danielle Sivell‚ Kaylee Sivell and Tiffany Sivell.
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
According to Piedmont Healthcare’s Dr. Stan Smith‚ center‚ his “two right hands” are Lashunda McCullough‚ left‚ and Cynthia Ross-Finney.
Best General Dentistry
Coweta Dentistry
56 Jefferson Street, 15 Ruth Drive, and
203 Millard Farmer Industrial Blvd., Newnan
770.253.2802 • cowetadentistry.com
Ensuring the needs of dental patients are met in a professional and peaceful manner are Coweta Dentsitry professionals‚ from left‚ Courtney Minix‚ Mia Allen and Amanda Costello.
Best Chiropractic Services
Gathering Wellness Collaborative
29 Millard Farmer Industrial Boulevard,
#A3, Newnan
678.552.9140 • gatheringwellnesscollab.com
Providing natural health for the whole family are, from left, seated, Dr. Jillian Ferdinand and Dr. Kelly Barnette. Standing: Anne Marie Baker, Jennifer Rawlings and Sydnie Rawlings.
Best Med Spa
Emily’s Skin Care & Spa
35 Jackson Street‚ Newnan
770.262.6233 • emilysskincarespa.com
Emily's Skin Care & Spa takes the most reader votes for Best Med Spa in Coweta County.
Best Pediatrician
Dr. J. Edwyn Carter
Piedmont Healthcare
189 Jefferson Parkway, Newnan • 770.304.2220
doctors.piedmont.org
For the fourth year in a row‚ Newnan-Coweta Magazine readers voted Dr. J. Edwyn Carter‚ of Piedmont Healthcare‚ as Coweta’s best pediatrician.
Best Eye Care
Carr Eye Care
1065 Sullivan Road, Suite C, Newnan
770.254.9997 • carreyecare.com
The staff at Carr Eye Care invite clients to a warm, comfortable atmosphere when entrusting your vision needs to them.
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 Assisted Living Facility
Wesley Woods of Newnan
2280 Highway 29 North, Newnan
770.683.6833 • wesleywoods.org
Newnan resident Elva Whitlock enjoys life at Wesley Woods of Newnan‚ which offers a full array of services for Coweta’s senior set.Wesley Woods offers a full array of services for Coweta’s senior set.
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
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.
Dr. Mark Ling
Best Personal Trainer
Joshua Ortiz
Stabil FIT Life
651 Old Carrollton Road‚ Newnan
404.988.5812 • stabilfitlife.com
Helping his clients meet their personal weight and strength goals is certified personal trainer Joshua Ortiz‚ shown here with his wife‚ Ki‚ and children‚ Cataleya‚ 4‚ and Mariana‚ 6.
Best Mental Health Services
Pathways Center
59 Hospital Road, Newnan
678.423.4610 • pathwaysscsb.org
Pathways Center representatives taking part in a Coweta Mental Health Day program are‚ from left‚ Camille Horne‚ Demetria Blakes‚ Rachel Jacobs and Molly Stretch.