Coweta County, Georgia
Coweta County, Georgia
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County | |
 Location in the state of Georgia | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| Founded | 1826 |
| County seat | Newnan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 446 sq mi (1,160 km2) |
| • Land | 441 sq mi (1,140 km2) |
| • Water | 5 sq mi (10 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 146,158 |
| • Density | 330/sq mi (130/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
Coweta County is a county located in the west central part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 146,158. The county seat is Newnan.
History[edit | edit source]
Coweta County was created by an act of the Georgia General Assembly on June 9, 1826. It was named after the Coweta tribe of the Creek Nation, who were the original inhabitants of the area. The county has a rich history, with its development closely tied to the expansion of the railroad and agriculture in the 19th century.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 446 square miles (1,160 km²), of which 441 square miles (1,140 km²) is land and 5.0 square miles (13 km²) (1.1%) is water.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Fulton County - northeast
- Fayette County - east
- Spalding County - southeast
- Meriwether County - south
- Troup County - southwest
- Heard County - west
- Carroll County - northwest
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 146,158 people, 52,000 households, and 38,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 331 people per square mile (128/km²).
Economy[edit | edit source]
Coweta County's economy is diverse, with significant contributions from manufacturing, healthcare, and retail sectors. The county has seen growth in recent years due to its proximity to Atlanta and the development of infrastructure and business parks.
Education[edit | edit source]
The Coweta County School System operates public schools in the county. The county is also home to several private schools and higher education institutions, including a campus of the University of West Georgia.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Major highways in Coweta County include Interstate 85, which runs through the county, providing access to Atlanta and other major cities. The county is also served by several state routes and local roads.
Communities[edit | edit source]
- Newnan (county seat)
- Senoia
- Sharpsburg
- Grantville
- Moreland
Notable People[edit | edit source]
Coweta County has been home to several notable individuals, including country music singer Alan Jackson and novelist Lewis Grizzard.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
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