The Coweta County Weekend Guide: February 20-23
From Staff Reports
Below are some of the events in-and-around Coweta County this weekend (Thursday-Sunday, February 20-23).
Readers will find categories such as Dining, Events, Music, Sports on TV and Weather. All listings are subject to change.
To submit an event, email [email protected].
EVENTS
BOOK TALK & SIGNING WITH DR. JEFFREY OGBAR
Newnan-Coweta History Center, 74 Jackson Street, Newnan • 770-251-0207
Thursday, Feb. 20 • 6:30 p.m.
This is part of the 3rd Thursday Lecture Series as NCHC welcomes Dr. Jeffrey Ogbar as he talks about his book “America’s Black Capital.” The remarkable story is of how African Americans transformed Atlanta, the former heart of the Confederacy, into today’s Black mecca.
MEDIATION THURSDAYS WITH SUSAN MCGOWAN
True Balance Center for Breath & Bodywork, 48 East Washington Street, Newnan • 678-857-3484
Thursday, Feb. 20 • 7-8 pm
Winter Blues got you down? Join us at True Balance for a Weekly Meditation Group! Every Thursday at the True Balance studio. No experience is necessary, only the desire to find a moment of Peace in your life. Donations accepted, not based on any one tradition and drop-ins are welcome. No sign up or ticket required. Please arrive a few minutes early to get settled in. True Balance offers plenty of mats and blankets, but feel free to bring your own and make yourself comfortable in the tranquil studio space.
JERSEY BOYS
Legacy Theatre, 1175 Senoia Road, Suite C, Tyrone • 404-895-1473
Thursday, Feb. 20 • 7 pm / Friday, Feb. 21 • 7 pm
Saturday, Feb. 22 • 2 and 7 pm / Sunday, Feb. 23 • 2 and 7 pm
With phenomenal music, memorable characters, and great storytelling, Jersey Boys follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history. Winner of Best Musical at both the Tony Awards® and Olivier Awards®, Jersey Boys takes you behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom. Standard tickets are $40 Adults, $35 Seniors, and $20 Children 12-and-under. For info, visit https://legacytheater.com/.
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME
Newnan Carnegie Library, 1 LaGrange Street, Downtown Newnan • 770-683-1347
Friday, Feb. 21 • 10 am
Join the Carnegie Library for story time! Each session will explore a new theme through books, songs, and body movement. Activities will be followed by a themed craft or open play. This program is recommended for children ages 3-6, but siblings are welcome. No registration is required.
PEACHTREE CITY MARKET
Aberdeen Village Shopping Center, Aberdeen Parkway, Peachtree City
Saturday, Feb. 22 • 9 am-1 pm
Approximately 60 vendors offering a variety of fresh produce, poultry, beef and pork, bread, sweet treats and more. Also live music.
JOURNEY TO CALM
Newnan Carnegie Library, 1 LaGrange Street, Downtown Newnan • 770-683-1347
Saturday, Feb. 22 • 11 am
Join the Newnan Carnegie Library and Sarah Leatherman as they take participants on a journey of sound healing. Begin with a few minutes of gentle movement to help relax you, then work through some guided breath-work practices to help center and focus the mind, followed by an immersion of sound allowing you to drift into a meditative state. Free event, but registration is required. To register, click HERE.
NATURE HIKE WITH MALCOLM HODGES
Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bob White Way, Newnan • 770-254-7271
Saturday, Feb. 22 • 11 am
Hikers will meet at trail head 1 for a hike along wild turkey trail, Brown Thrasher, and the Flat Rock trail. Malcolm will be teaching all about lichen and mushrooms. $7 a person and $5 for parking.
ALL ABOUT BALD EAGLES
Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bob White Way, Newnan • 770-254-7271
Saturday, Feb. 22 • 2-3 pm
Join the folks at Chattahoochee Bend State Park for all about eagles. Learn interesting facts about our national bird and why thy are a symbol of national pride and patriotism. $7 a person and $5 for parking.
A CAMPFIRE ADVENTURE
Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bob White Way, Newnan • 770-254-7271
Saturday, Feb. 22 • 6 pm
Join everyone at Chattahoochee Bend State Park for an evening of songs, skits, and smores. $5 a person and $5 for parking.
NTC KARAOKE
Newnan Theatre Company, 24 First Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
Saturday, Feb. 22 • 7-11 pm
Make plans now to come to NTC and sing your favorite tunes – karaoke style! Or, if you prefer, you can come watch the fun! Tickets are $10. To purchase tickets, click HERE.
KREWE OF MASK MARDI GRAS PARADE
Downtown LaGrange
Saturday, Feb. 22 • 7 pm
The Krewe of Mask Mardi Gras Parade is rolling through downtown LaGrange on Saturday night and it’s time to Laissez les bons temps rouler! Expect vibrant floats, colorful costumes, and a whole lot of local flair. Grab your beads, your crew, and join us for the fun!
MUSIC
THE 1890 ROOM • The Grand Hotel, 303 East Main Street, Hogansville • 678-902-8408
Saturday, Feb. 22 … Live Jazz Saxophone with Dexter Tolson, 7-10 pm
404 CELSIUS • 100 East Main Street, Hogansville • 770-574-4220
Call for live music events and times.
ABIDE BREWING COMPANY • 110 Werz Industrial Boulevard, Newnan
Friday, Feb. 21 … Jackson & McDaniel, 6:30-9:30 pm
THE ALAMO • 19 W. Court Square, Newnan • 770-683-2526
Call for live music events and times.
ANTHONY’S PIZZERIA • 107 Stonewall, Fayetteville • 770-731-0878
Saturday, Feb. 22 … Cowboy Noyz, 8 pm
Sunday, Feb. 23 … Megan & Friends, 4:30 p.m.
BEACON BREWERY • 700 Lincoln Street, LaGrange • 706-298-6500
Call for live music events and times.
BELOW THE NECK • 11 North Court Square, Newnan • 770-251-0092
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Thursday, Feb. 20 … Kevin Wallace
Friday, Feb. 21 … Cotton Cruz
Saturday, Feb. 22 … Steven Moore
BRICKHOUSE LAGRANGE • 141 Main Street, LaGrange • 706-298-5485
Call for live music events and times.
THE CELLAR / THE BAYS • 20 Jefferson Street, Newnan • 770-683-6328
Thursday, Feb. 20 … Jack Anthony Christopher, 7 pm
Friday, Feb. 21 … Mystery Tramp, 8 pm
Saturday, Feb. 22 … Doze Guys, 8 pm
COCHRAN MILL BREWING • 27 Word Street, Fairburn • 470-776-6513
Saturday, Feb. 22 … Aaron Watkins, 7 pm
THE CROW BAR • 18110 Main Street, Woodbury • 706-977-8774
Friday, Feb. 21 … Line Dancing with Kipala, 7 pm
Saturday, Feb. 22 … Julia Bell, 8 pm
GRAZING HERE • 2850 Highway 54, Peachtree City • 770-486-2696
Friday, Feb. 21 … The Duncan Brothers Band, 8 pm
Saturday, Feb. 22 … McDaddy & Son, 8 pm
HUNTER’S MEXICAN CANTINA • 1875 East Main Street, Hogansville • 706-637-9444
Call for live music events and times.
LINE CREEK BREWING COMPANY • 150 Huddleston Road, Peachtree City • 678-545-6024
Saturday, Feb. 22 … Turpin Brothers, 6-9 pm
LINE CREEK BREWING BUS BARN • 300 City Center Parkway, Fayetteville • 770-731-1641
Saturday, Feb. 22 … Venus Kings, 6-9 pm
LINE CREEK THE RESERVE • 18 Savannah Street, Newnan • 770-755-6734
Call for live music events and times.
THE MAD MEXICAN • 2 East Court Square, Newnan • 770-683-9545
Friday, Feb. 21 … Ellis Lowery, 6 pm
NUTWOOD WINERY • 1339 Upper Big Springs Road, LaGrange GA • 706-881-7401
Friday, Feb. 21 … Daniel Toole, 6 pm
OLDE COURTHOUSE TAVERN • 105 Glynn Street South, Fayetteville GA 30214 • 678-489-3888
Friday, Feb. 21 … 2 Broke Kings, 8-11 pm
Saturday, Feb. 22 … Tripp & The Breakers, 8:30-11:30 pm
PRINTER’S ALE MANUFACTURING COMPANY • 940 Columbia Drive, Carrollton • 770-836-4253
Saturday, Feb. 22 … Edie and Zoe, 7 pm
PURE LIFE HOUSE OF MUSIC • 206 Clark St., LaGrange • 706-443-4838
Call for live music events and times.
RPM FULL SERVICE • 15 Jackson Street, Newnan • 770-683-1414
Call for live music events and times.
SENOIA BEER COMPANY • 1 Main Street, Senoia • 770-727-9579
Thursday, Feb. 20 … Ellis Lowery, 6 pm
Friday, Feb. 21 … Steven Moore Band, 7 pm
Saturday, Feb. 22 … Melody Kiser, 7 pm
Sunday, Feb. 23 … Logan Brown, 5 pm
SOUTHERN ROOTS TAVERN • 15 Griffin Street, McDonough • 678-759-0302
Thursday, Feb. 20 … Johnathon Heilbroun, 7 pm
Friday, Feb. 21 … Andrews Brothers Dueling Pianos, 8 pm
Saturday, Feb. 22 … All My Rowdy Friends / Hank Williams Jr Tribute, 9 pm
SUMMERGROVE GOLF CLUB • 335 SummerGrove Parkway, Newnan • 770-251-1800
Friday, Feb. 21 … Rylee Banks, 6-9 pm
TIPSY DAISY • 132 South Hill Street, Griffin • 770-450-0856
Friday, Feb. 21 … Little Blue Pill
TOWERHOUSE FARM BREWERY • 18736 Highway 85, Gay, GA • 470-620-7892
Saturday, Feb. 22 … Andy Johnson, 6-9 pm
WILD LEAP BREW COMPANY • 308 Main Street, LaGrange • 706-298-6400
Saturday, Feb. 22 … Mardi Gras Party with live music, Noon-6 pm
SPORTS ON TV
NBA – ATLANTA HAWKS
Thursday, Feb. 20 – Orlando Magic, 7:30 pm – Fanduel
Sunday, Feb. 23 – Detroit Pistons, 6 pm – Fanduel
MLS – ATLANTA UNITED
Saturday, Feb. 22 – Montreal, 7:30 pm – Apple TV
MLB – ATLANTA BRAVES
Saturday, Feb. 22 – #at Minnesota Twins, 1:05 pm – No TV
Sunday, Feb. 23 – #Tampa Bay Rays, 1:05 pm – No TV
#Grapefruit League game
NASCAR
Sunday, Feb. 23 – Ambetter Health 400 (Atlanta), 3 pm – FOX
PGA
Thursday-Sunday, Feb. 20-23 – Mexico Open (Vallarta, MX) – NBC / Golf Channel
LPGA
Thursday-Sunday, Feb. 20-23 – Honda LPGA Thailand (Pattaya) – Golf Channel / Peacock
AREA MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Saturday, Feb. 22 – Georgia at Auburn, 4 pm – ESPN2
Saturday, Feb. 22 – Georgia Tech at Boston College, 2 pm – ACC Network
AREA WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Thursday, Feb. 20 – NC State at Georgia Tech, 7 pm – ACC Network Extra
Thursday, Feb. 20 – Georgia at LSU, 9 pm – SEC Network
Sunday, Feb. 23 – Florida State at Georgia Tech, 4 pm – The CW
Sunday, Feb. 23 – Auburn at Alabama, 5 pm – SEC Network
DINING
Weekends and eating out just go hand-in-hand. We’ve compiled a list of “go-to” places or “joints” in-and-around Coweta County to help you with your weekend decision of where to eat. Take a look at our JOINTS DIRECTORY.
WEATHER IN COWETA
Thursday, Feb. 20 – Sunny with a high of 37 degrees, overnight low of 17.
Friday, Feb. 21 – Sunny with a high of 45 degrees, overnight low of 24.
Saturday, Feb. 22 – Sunny with a high of 52 degrees, overnight low of 26.
Sunday, Feb. 23 – Sunny with a high of 57 degrees, overnight low of 31.
Check with each event to see if it is weather permitting / rain or shine. Weather forecasts are subject to change and be updated. For the latest in Newnan Weather, click HERE.
