Shopping and Dining - Coweta Living 2010-2011

Shopping and Dining

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The Times-Herald

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Coweta continues to add new shopping, dining venues

By Elizabeth Richardson

Newnan’s Ashley Park retail development

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oweta County has proven resilient in the face of economic adversity.

The county continues to be a destination for people in search of shopping and dining opportunities. Local communities are the backbone of the

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[Shopping & Dining] Senoia’s downtown merchants are seeing lots of new traffic thanks to the town’s improvements and the opening of the Southern Living Idea House this year.

county’s overall success, creating a

the Southern Living Idea House.

according to Linda Kee, director of

place for residents to live, work and

Ashley Park has become a gathering

business development for Main

play.

place, with plentiful opportunities

Street Newnan.

The face of downtown Newnan may be evolving, but its historic charm remains unchanged. Business

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for those in search of shopping and entertainment.

Downtown Newnan is home to

In 2010, downtown welcomed Mongkoltep Thai Restaurant, which features authentic Thai food. The

in Senoia is on the rise thanks in

over 15 restaurants, including three

Holly Cottage Tearoom offers

part to the continued success of the

white tablecloth venues. Many of

patrons a real English tea

movie industry and the addition of

these have “international flair,”

experience. Their menu includes

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“People who wouldn’t have otherwise come to Senoia are discovering this little town – they’re spending time at our shops and restaurants and making a day out of it.”

— Suzanne Helfman, Chairman Senoia Downtown Development Authority

specialty teas from around the world

owner of Christy’s Café on Perry

and handmade pastries and lunches.

Street is recognizable from Gus’, a

giving old furnishings new life.

Moji’s Muffins and Whatnots opened

former Jackson Street favorite.

Coweta Pregnancy Services opened

on Jackson Street and specializes in

“In addition to the thriving

Several new antique stores are

The Hope Boutique, a specialty thrift

organic foods. Food is prepared

restaurant and entertainment scene

shop sharing hope with babies and

without a freezer or microwave.

in downtown, there are funky, fun

mommies-to-be.

“A familiar face returned to our restaurant scene,” said Kee. The

retail shops and antique stores,” said Kee.

“You can’t recreate the history and appeal of downtown Newnan,”

Holly Cottage Tearoom in Newnan

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Legendary University of Georgia football coach Vince Dooley autographed his books – and other items – at Scott’s Book Store in downtown Newnan earlier this year.

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[Shopping & Dining] said Kee. “We offer the real thing in our historic district. Take some time to do our walking tours, driving tours and cemetery tours, then visit our shops and travel the world in our restaurants.�

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This spring Coweta Pregnancy Services opened The Hope Boutique, a specialty thrift store in downtown Newnan, which benefits babies and mommies-to-be. At the store, above, are Penny Stockbridge, CPS Executive Director Vicki Hale and Shea Price. At left, a group from Resurrection Lutheran Church is ready to give out prizes during the Charity Day event at the Newnan Belk store.

From left are Christina Metcalf, Christian Gibson and Brandi Shroyer. Below, Senoia Coffee Company is among the town’s businesses benefiting from the opening of the Southern Living Idea House.

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[Shopping & Dining] “Founders has a great

skyline at 48 Main St. Upstairs is

town watering hole, Maguire’s.

atmosphere, and it’s been a

office space utilized by PAPP Clinic,

Killers, starring Ashton Kutcher and

wonderful addition,” said Helfman.

and downstairs there is a bakery, a

Katherine Heigl, filmed in Senoia in

wine shop and other retail shops.

2009 and premiered in theaters in

Senoia Coffee and Café has seen such success that the business is expanding. Maguire’s Family & Friends Restaurant and Irish Pub

“Business is doing very well,”

June 2010.

said Helfman.

“Anytime a production is in the

Senoia continues to attract new

town it brings an economic return,”

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movie projects thanks to RiverWood

said Helfman. “It’s also exposing

Gourmet, which began in downtown

Studios and Georgia’s tax incentives.

another group of people to Senoia.”

Newnan, opened another location in

Lifetime Television’s Drop Dead Diva

Senoia.

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boutiques and home accessory stores.

“We offer a real variety of food right here in downtown Senoia,” said Helfman.

Additionally, Senoia has a variety of antique – and “junktique” – boutiques and home accessory stores.

Hollberg’s Fine Furniture has long been a mainstay in downtown, according to Helfman, and now the surrounding businesses have become great accessories.

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A Checkers fast food restaurant is set to open soon on Bullsboro Drive.

in downtown. Visitors can follow

Ashley Park partners with area

signage from Main Street to tour the home.

“People who wouldn’t have otherwise come to Senoia are discovering this little town — they’re spending time at our shops and restaurants and making a day out of it,” said Helfman.

The Idea House will be open to the public through Dec. 12. Senoia

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businesses to present community activities, such as Christmas carriage rides, the Mother’s Day Fashion Show and Father’s Day Tee Time.

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[Shopping & Dining] Helfman. “Senoia has become very vital and attractive to visitors interested in history, filmmaking and those in search of a good shopping or dining experience.�

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continues to add infill to its shopping development.

Monkey Joe’s has been a popular addition – especially with kids. Likewise, the development has welcomed Computer Advantage and Venetian Nails. Atlanta Fitness will be breaking ground for their new gym facility this fall. It will be located next to Belk.

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Local non-profits and high schools frequently make use of Ashley Park for fundraising opportunities, according to Kristy Pruitt of Event Services. The shopping center also partners with area businesses to present community activities, such as Christmas carriage rides, the Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Fashion Show and Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Tee Time.

Barnes & Noble Booksellers has regular programs for families, such as story time and holiday events. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The community has been here for us, and through these relationships we can continue to offer events and activities for them as well,â&#x20AC;? said Pruitt.

Visitors can enjoy endless amounts of activities, such as sipping coffee and watching plans to make the house a part of

traffic travel Main Street, having

their holiday activities.

family fun time at Monkey Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s,

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Senoia truly has become a

treating someone special to spa

destination,â&#x20AC;? she added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We always

services, dining at one of several

knew the potential was there. With

locations, and, of course,

the Southern Living house, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really

shopping.

come to fruition.â&#x20AC;?

The townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal moving forward

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Families are always looking for that one-stop destination where

is to â&#x20AC;&#x153;do the best we can with the

they can save money,â&#x20AC;? said Pruitt.

finite space we have left.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ashley Park is the place for them to

â&#x20AC;&#x153;You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rebuild history,â&#x20AC;? said

do just that.â&#x20AC;?

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