We’re kicking things off with the 1st Annual PRHT Burgers & Brews! I’ll be firing up the grill, attempting to not burn down the complex, and cranking out burgers and brats like a short-order cook on a mission. Rolling into town Friday? Perfect—this is your welcome wagon. Already here since Thursday? Sorry, you’re not off the hook, be here!
Menu highlights: juicy burgers, sizzling brats, piles of chips, and a hand-picked lineup of Georgia craft beers to keep your thirst under control (or maybe not). Dress code? Hawaiian shirts, the louder the better. We’ll toast our Hall of Fame members with color and questionable fashion choices.
Follow the Green Line... As you enter the complex make the first right turn. Come as far as you can in the parking lot. DO NOT enter the office (circled in red), instead go to the lower level of the parking lot and find the gate (yellow 'X') and someone will let you in. I'm 'technically' only allowed 2 guests at the pool, but it's easier to get forgiveness than permission, so we're just going to do this. See y'all there!
When the grills cool down, we’re not done yet. We’re migrating toLine Creek Brewing to keep the party rolling. Bad news first: the private room’s already booked. But don’t panic! Right after Burgers & Brews, I’ll storm the brewery and assemble a few tables like a caffeinated game of human Tetris on steroids. Everyone show up around 5PM, fight for your spot like it’s the last donut on Earth, and by 6PM the music kicks off—perfect time to sip a pint, unleash your inner rock star, and bust out dance moves so questionable they’ll be talked about for generations.
Plan on good beer, live music, and some top-notch company. And for those already feeling “too old for this,” don’t worry—they shut the place down at 10 PM. You’ll be home in time to complain about the evening news.
For the early birds—and by “early” I mean anyone awake before the Waffle House lunch rush—downtown Newnan is your playground on Saturday morning. First stop: Christy’s. Their breakfast is so good, you’ll forget you hit snooze eight times. Get the bacon, get the biscuits, get whatever—it all tastes like victory.
Then, shuffle your syrup-stained self over toMarket Day Picture Amazon, Etsy, and a county fair all had a baby—but with fewer shipping fees and more people offering you samples. The courthouse square explodes with 50+ booths of goodies: local produce, honey, jams, pottery, wood art, baskets, baked goods, and furniture you didn’t know you needed until you sit on it. There’s even a solid chance you’ll leave with a birdhouse that makes your neighbor’s “Home Depot special” look like garbage. And the best part? Admission is free—because Main Street Newnan knows you need that cash for kettle corn.
After shopping, your choices are simple: hydrate with water like a responsible adult, or pop intoAce Beer Growlers for a pint and start collecting brews like they’re rare baseball cards. Want BBQ?The Oink Joint has you covered. Just follow the smoke and the faint sound of angels singing.
Now, no Saturday is complete without football. My tradition? Watching the University of Michigan Wolverines do what they do best: make other teams question their life choices.
This week it’s the Wisconsin Badgers, who will probably wish they’d scheduled a knitting circle instead. Game time is Noon o'clock, which works out great because Abide Brewing will open at
Noon and hold their annual HogtoberFest celebration:
Finally, the cherry on top: dinner at La Parilla in Ashley Park. This place is so reliable, it makes Chick-fil-A jealous. I’ve never had a bad meal here, and if you add a margarita or two, you won’t care if you accidentally order in broken Spanish. It’s the perfect way to wrap up a Saturday that basically wins the weekend.
I'm hearing chatter that some hotels are filling up in the Ashley Park area. Reserve your rooms now if you are able. Please stay away from Red Roof Inn and La Quinta in the Newnan area as the reports for those hotels are sketchy at best.
John, this is for your benefit... you may be good with Hampton Inn though, not entirely sure.
Home 2 Suites - by Hilton: I have it on good authority that at least one member will be staying here.
TownPlace Suites - by Marriott: Across the street from Home 2 Suites. For those of you collecting Marriott points.
Candlewood Suites - by IHG: Technically not an Ashley Park hotel, but only a couple of short blocks away.
Ashley Park is Newnan's ultimate open-air shopping, dining, and entertainment hotspot! Just off I-85 at Exit 47, where Highway 34 meets Bullsboro Drive, Ashley Park is packed with over 60 of your favorite stores, crave-worthy restaurants, and plenty of entertainment to keep the good times rolling. Whether you're hunting for the perfect outfit, grabbing a bite with friends, or catching a movie, Ashley Park is where shopping meets fun, all in one vibrant destination!
If the thought of being the Designated Driver makes you break out in hives—or worse, makes you consider “just one drink” (we know how that ends)—Uber and Lyft are your saving grace. I ran the numbers: from Home 2 Suites at Ashley Park to Line Creek Brewing, you’re looking at $16 to $35 for 4–6 people. That’s a steal. I mean, that’s less than what you’ll spend on three craft beers with names like “Moose Fart Haze Bomb.”
Lyft’s likely the same price, unless they’ve secretly started a “PRHT VIP Buy-One-Get-One” deal, which, let’s face it, they haven’t.
Feeling adventurous—or maybe just broke? Hop on the freeNewnan Trolley. Free! Zero dollars! It’s like a party bus for people who still believe in municipal services. It’ll drop you downtown, where you can either hoof it, or Uber that last half-mile to the brewery, and it’s the perfect place to meet strangers who may or may not be heading where you are. But don’t get comfortable. This thing turns into a pumpkin at 7 PM sharp. Once that trolley’s done, it’s back to Uber, or you’re hiking like a lost tourist.
And then there’s the true MVP move: Uber lets you reserve a ride 90 days in advance. Ninety days. That’s three whole months! That’s for the people who treat beer night like a NASA launch.