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SE Newnan Bypass
On December 8th, the latest segment of the Newnan Bypass opened from Turkey Creek Road to GA-16 East. The new segment extends the Newnan Bypass from GA-34 West to GA-16 East.

The Southeast Newnan By-Pass has been a large and ongoing project, part of the 2002, 2007, and 2013 SPLOST. When completed, the project will provide a vital link from Turkey Creek Road to GA HWY 16 East and complete a loop from GA HWY 16 west. The project also includes reconfiguration of the HWY 16, US 29/27 and Pine Road intersection.

Coweta County Project

Budget: $2,684,484.23


Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 1904 Classic Revival Courthouse anchors the town square. It is one of 27 Georgia courthouses designed by famed architect James Wingfield Golucke, and remains his most ambitious design.  The courthouse dome rises 100 feet above street level, and a four-face clock in the tower chimes the hour.

SPLOST funds were used to help renovate the Courthouse in 2012, including a full restoration of the beautiful copperwork adorning the dome, cornice, pediments, and railings.  In addition to housing the Probate Court and Coweta County Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Courthouse can be rented for events and filming.

Read more about the restoration and its challenges, or see more images of the stunning interior and exterior of the building.

Coweta County Project

Cost: $7,385,835.06

 Did You Know?

The project was selected for an Excellence in Restoration Award by the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. And, copper contractor Steinrock Roofing & Sheet Metal won a North American Copper in Architecture Award from the Copper Development Association for 2010 and a Golden Circle Award from the National Roofing Contractors Association for 2011.

Newnan Centre

Newnan Centre Amphitheatre

Newnan Centre and Amphitheatre

The Newnan Centre and Amphitheatre is located at 1515 Lower Fayetteville Road. The construction of the Newnan Centre was mostly funded by SPLOST 2002 and the Amphitheatre was funded by SPLOST 2007. Prior to the construction of the Centre, completed in 2013, the City of Newnan did not have a convention center. The Newnan Centre is operated on an Authority Board basis and it is a great addition to the City of Newnan as it is the perfect place for corporate functions, weddings, and variety of other uses. With these events come increased economic opportunities for other local businesses through visitors utilizing the facility. More information about the facility can be found at www.newnancentre.com.

City of Newnan Project

Newnan Centre Total Costs: $3,127,747.78
Amphitheatre Total Costs: $2,907,961

Sheriff's Office Exterior

The 2013 SPLOST has provided funds for a Video Visitation Center and Infirmary for the Sheriff's Department.

Sheriff Mike Yeager stated the importance of SPLOST for his office: "SPLOST funding has had a positive impact on the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office. It has provided much needed improvements such as the current construction of the Video Visitation/Bonding Center, the Eastside Precinct, along with the construction and renovation of additional work space for our Criminal Investigations, Dispatch/Communications, Training and Administrative areas of this agency. As Sheriff and also as a lifelong resident of Coweta County, I can see and appreciate the functional changes SPLOST has brought to this office and our ability to better serve the community."

Coweta County Project

Budget for Video Visitation and Infirmary: $2,475,449
Pod Lighting Upgrade (making lighting more energy efficient): $31,738