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CITY OF NEWNAN
filming in
newnan
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
25 LAGRANGE STREET
NEWNAN, GA 30263
678-673-5512
filming@cityofnewnan.org
2021
welcome
The City of Newnan welcomes
your interest as a possible film,
television, or video location.
Our city is located 35 miles
southwest of downtown
Atlanta, on Interstate 85 South,
the county seat of Coweta
County, Georgia, and is the
home to more than 40,000
residents and attracts visitors
from all over the metro Atlanta
area and beyond.
Film permits for the City of
Newnan are issued through the
Office of Communications and
are required for all filming on
public and private property.
This includes productions such
as motion pictures, television,
commercials, student films,
photography and more. Prior to
filming, individuals must apply
for a filming permit.
For more information or to
submit a film permit
application, please email us at
filming@cityofnewnan.org or
call 678-673-5512.
filming@cityofnewnan.org
678-673-5512
NEWNAN CARNEGIE LIBRARY
what you'll need to know
about filming in newnan
Newnan, Georgia is located 35 miles
southwest of downtown Atlanta, on
Interstate 85 South, the county seat of
Coweta County, Georgia, and is home to
more than 40,000 residents and attracts
visitors from all over the metro Atlanta area
and beyond,
We're always welcoming of films and
productions, however, due to the increased
volume in which our city continues to grow
in popularity as a destination for film,
television, and video projects - it's our duty
to ensure a high quality of life for Newnan
residents. Newnan requests that all film
crews be respectful to the neighborhoods
and businesses they utilize for filming.
What's Needed to Secure a Film Permit in
Newnan?
Completed Film, Television, Music, and
Video Production Permit Application
Certificate of Liability Insurance (naming
the City of Newnan as additional insured).
Visual Traffic Control Plan (see Checklist
for Filming in Newnan)
Public Notification Requirements (see
Checklist for Filming in Newnan)
City of Newnan Affidavit for Commercial,
TV, Film and Video Production
Permission to Use Private Property
What to include in the Film, Television,
Music and Video Production:
We ask that you submit your application
at least two weeks before any filming or
prep dates occur. The application must
give detailed information regarding the
proposed filming.
When applying for a permit, we ask that
you please provide a visual plan (Google
Maps or a diagram) of the area where
filming will take place -this must
accompany the application. The plan must
show the location of all roadways,
requested "no parking areas", bus zones,
structures and access points in the area of
filming and how equipment location,
vehicles and filming activities will relate
FIRST AVENUE PARK to the area.
CHECKLIST FOR FILMING IN NEWNAN
PLEASE NOTE: The City of Newnan requires a permit for all commercial, TV, film and video
productions. However, those projects that require street closures for less than three (3) days and
Intermittent Traffic Control (ITC) for a period less than seven (7) days may be reviewed
administratively. Applications that include extended durations will be required to secure approval
from the Newnan City Council.
The following checklist provides guidance and information needed for all applicants filming in the
City of Newnan:
1. Completion of Film, Television, Music, and Video Production Permit Application has been
submitted to the Office of Communications. Applications must be submitted at least two
weeks before the scheduled film/prep dates.
2. Completion of Public Notification Requirements:
Applicants are required to place "yard signs" in areas where businesses and residents
may be affected or impacted by filming at least two weeks before the scheduled city
council meeting (if applicable).
Signs are available at Newnan City Hall in the City Manager's Office and must be
returned after the City Council Meeting and/or filming dates.
Applicants must produce a signed affidavit as proof of contacting directly affected
business owners and residents in impacted areas.
3. Obtain approval from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) if state routes will
be used during filming (if applicable).
4. Provide Insurance of Certification naming the City of Newnan as an additional insured.
5. Applicant must secure approval from the Newnan City Council only when:
1. Production requires street/sidewalk closure for more than three (3) days; or
2. Production requires intermittent traffic control for more than seven (7) days
Applicant presentation/proposal before Newnan City Council must include the following:
Dates, times and locations of filming
Sketch and/or diagram of the filming/prep site(s) designating placement of large
equipment, trailers and etc.
List of businesses/residents contacted
A copy of your presentation/proposal must be submitted to the City Manager's Office
at least one week prior to the City Council meeting.
Applicant or designee must attend City Council meeting.
6. Payment must be received in advance of any prep or filming. For more information, please
view the fee schedule.
Payments can be dropped off at the City of Newnan's Finance Department or paid through
the Office of Communications. Operating Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
7. Notify Coweta County Camera Ready Liaison, Tray Baggarly, tbaggarly@coweta.ga.us any
inquiries or seeking approval for use of any county facilities, buildings and properties.
8. Contact the City of Newnan's Office of Communications, filming@cityofnewnan.org for
additional inquiries, questions, or information regarding the City of Newnan's film guidelines
and process.
9. Notify the Newnan Police Department (770-254-2355) for any recommendations or
assistance regarding street closures, traffic control and etc.
10. Notify the Newnan Fire Department (770-253-1851) for any assistance or recommendations
form the Fire Department. For assistance with approvals for pyro or explosions, contact
tcox@cityofnewnan.org.
11. Notify the Newnan Utilities, Mary Bajalcaliev, Executive Assistant,
maryb@newnanutilities.org for any assistance or recommendations that may involve street
light poles and etc.
2021permit fees for film,
television, and video
Each applicant will pay the required fees as
established by the resolution of the Newnan City
Council. Where set fees established, production
companies pay the same fee as the general
public for the service or facility. Services for
which a fee has not been established will be
charged on the same basis of time, equipment,
and material. All fees are subject to change.
A. The City of Newnan requires a $100 processing
charge for a film permit to reimburse the City for
the staff time required to evaluate the
application and establish conditions of approval.
Please note: This fee is non-refundable if the
application is canceled or denied.
B. There are charges associated with the use of
certain City services or facilities. In certain
circumstances, the service fees may be waived at
the discretion of the City Manager and staff for
the following, if substantial benefits will inure to
the City of Newnan:
1. Productions conducted by a cable television
company operating under a franchise granted
by the City which are not conducted on
public property, do not interfere with public
right-of-ways, and which involve fewer than
(2) motor vehicles:
2. Productions for wholly charitable or
educational purposes and from which no
profit is derived, either directly or indirectly:
3. Student filming; and
4. Productions by city-sanctioned organizations
FEES COST
Application Processing Fee $100 (non-refundable)
Base Permit Fee $100 per day
Street Closure Fee $500 per day, per street
Intermittent Street Closure Fee $250 per day, per street
Parking Fees* $20 per space, per day
Parks $250 per day
Cemeteries $250 per day
Wadsworth Auditorium $500 per day
Wesley Street Gym $500 per day
Howard Warner Center $500 per day
Carnegie Library $1,000 per day
*pricing for this fee includes on-street and off-street city
owned parking lots; this fee is in addition to other fees
listed.
Film permit fees must be received and paid in advance of any
filming. Payments can be dropped off at the City's Finance
WADSWORTH AUDITORIUM Department (Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 p; or payments can
be made through the Office of Communications.FILMING IN NEWNAN
2021
city council meeting
schedule
Date Time Agenda Items Due 5:00 PM
January 12 2:30 p.m. 1/5/2021
January 26 6:30 p.m. 1/19/2021
February 9 2:30 p.m. 2/2/2021
February 23 6:30 p.m. 2/16/2021
March 9 2:30 p.m. 3/2/2021
March 23 6:30 p.m. 3/16/2021
April 13 2:30 p.m. 4/6/2021
April 27 6:30 p.m. 4/20/2021
May 11 2:30 p.m. 5/4/2021
May 25 6:30 p.m. 5/18/2021
June 15 6:30 p.m. 6/8/2021
July 20 6:30 p.m. 7/13/2021
August 10 2:30 p.m. 8/3/2021
August 24 6:30 p.m. 8/17/2021
September 14 2:30 p.m. 9/7/2021
September 28 6:30 p.m. 9/21/2021
October 12 2:30 p.m. 10/5/2021
October 26 6:30 p.m. 10/19/2021
November 9 2:30 p.m. 11/2/2021
November 23 6:30 p.m. 11/16/2021
December 14 6:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. 12/7/2021
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