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  Town of Newborn Georgia

EVENTS/THINGS TO DO in Newborn

Town Meetings

No kidding, they are open to the public and you can learn about what's going on before anyone else!  7 pm at the Zeigler-Childs building, agenda published online the day of the meetings. Learn more here.

Hornyhead Fish Festival - Last Saturday in April

Our little town celebrates a little fish each spring.  It's the Fish that Saved a Schoolhouse!  more info here.

Old School Fall Festival - 2nd Saturday in November

Kid's activities, food trucks, live music, and vendors just before the holidays.  What's not to LOVE?  more info here. 

Newborn Library Service Outlet

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Young and Old Enjoy
Temporary Hours thru October:
Wednesday only, 11 am-4 pm

Usual Hours:
  Newborn Library Service Outlet is now open two days a week!

Monday & Wednesday, 11 am 4 pm

Here's a calendar of activities.

Anybody with a library card can check out free passes for any Georgia State Park or Historic site, the Atlanta Zoo, or the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta! Contact librarian Miss Leata for more details.
As part of the
Newton County Library , did you know you can order any book in the PINES Library system and have it delivered to Newborn for you? Catch the latest news from the library here.

Acoustic Music Rocks in Newborn!

And rolls.  And bluegrasses and fiddles!  
2nd Saturday night each month:  Newborn Pickers Circle at the Town Park during warm weather.  Like them on Facebook for updates.
3d Saturday night each quarter Dennis Fincher presents the Front Porch series at the Historic Schoolhouse!   Music starts at 6 pm.  BBQ etc available. Learn more here.

Newborn Park

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      Open from dawn til dusk, we have grills, playground equipment, picnic tables - all the good stuff.  
      If you want to reserve the park for a special event, click here.  

Need a Place to Hold Your Event?

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Historic Schoolhouse
Consider our Historic Schoolhouse for your next reunion, craft fair or concert! Special 2-day rate for rehearsals and weddings.
More info here.

Trunk N Treat

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Newborn's largest outdoor event is held each October adjacent to the Newborn United Methodist Church.  More information here.

EVENTS/THINGS TO DO Nearby

Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center

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The 6,400-acre Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, managed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, offers a variety of activities and programs.  It's off Hwy 11 near Mansfield, offering educational classes, camps, hunting and fishing, plus a well equipped conference center, and wonderful hiking trails, check it out here!

Hard Labor Creek State Park

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5 Hard Labor Creek Rd, Rutledge, GA 30663

New!  Minigolf!  Pay $5 for parking, and make a day of it with swimming and hiking.  Additional charge for minigolf. Learn more here.

Hummingbird Fans

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Did you know Newborn is home to the Georgia Hummer Study Group? Send in your photos to share!  Photo by Buddy Rowe.

Town of Newborn, 4224 Highway 142, Newborn, GA  30056                                     770-787-1660
  • Home
    • 2018 Newborn Water Quality
    • Buy the Newborn Book!
    • Compliments
    • Arbor Day
  • Businesses
  • About Newborn
  • Town of Newborn
    • 2018 Tax Digest & History
    • Council Meeting Agenda
    • City Council Minutes
    • Map of Town
  • Schoolhouse Rentals
  • Events/Things to Do
    • Hornyhead Fish Festival
    • Newborn Park
  • Historic Newborn