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Warm weather brings out the best community events and gatherings. If you plan to join the fun, don't miss this list of our four favorite summer activities in Newnan, GA. 1. Main Street Newnan Market Day You can shop locally in Newnan on Saturday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Main Street Newnan Market Day features more than 50 vendors selling many unique items grown or made in this part of Georgia. You'll find wreaths, clothing, birdhouses, leather goods, furniture, baked goods, hand-woven baskets, fine art, pottery, jarred items like salsa and honey, and fruits and veggies from local farms. Market Day takes place from March through December on the first Saturday of the month. In addition to vendors, you can enjoy live acoustic music and even bring your own instrument to join the fun jam session with neighbors. This community event is free and open to the public. It takes place at Courthouse Square in downtown Newnan. 2. Summer NewnaNIGHTS Get together with others in the Newnan community at this monthly event, which features vendors, food trucks, and family-friendly entertainment and music. You can also shop for special deals at local businesses, many of which will stay open late specifically for the occasion. Summer NewnaNIGHTS takes place at Greenville Street Park. It's held the second Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. (June 8, July 13, and August 10). 3. Chattahoochee Bend State Park You can camp, hike, fish, kayak, and much more at this location, which is hands-down one of our favorite Georgia state parks. Chattahoochee Bend spans nearly 3,000 acres, with 6 miles of trails and 5 miles of riverfront. We recommend hiking to the observation platform for the absolute best forest and river views. If you want to stay for a few days, you can rent a variety of shelters including RV spots, tent sites, and screened shelters. The park also has covered picnic pavilions, geocaches to find, a boat ramp, a playground, and a gift shop. Chattahoochee Bend State Park is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. Admission is free, but parking costs $5. It's located at 425 Bobwhite Way right here in Newnan. 4. July 4 Parade Celebrate Independence Day with the Newnan community at this parade from Veteran's Memorial Park to Greenville Street Park. You can even walk along with a club or organization or register to pull a float if you have a vehicle that can tow. It all starts at 9 a.m. on July 4, with the beginning of the route at 30 Temple Avenue ​and the end at 51 Greenville Street South in Newnan. You'll turn heads at every Newnan event in a new Ford Mustang. Visit the team at Mike Fitzpatrick Ford today for your test drive. Image by Larisa Koshkina from Pixabay

Ford has a remarkable reputation worldwide, and its trucks are a big reason why. The 2023 Ford F-150 continues that tradition, boasting a head-turning exterior, lots of performance features, and impressive safety features. With eight distinctive trim levels, there's a Ford F-150 to suit every taste. 1. XL The XL trim has a seating capacity of up to six passengers, a standard 8-inch touchscreen, four hooks cargo box tie-downs, automatic on and off headlights, and rain lamp wiper-activated headlamps. It also features a 3.3-liter Ti-VCT V-6 engine delivering 290 horsepower and 265 lb. feet of torque. The engine features a standard start-stop technology that shuts immediately when the vehicle comes to a stop and restarts immediately when the brake is released. 2. XLT The XLT features a rear-view camera with dynamic hitch assist, curve control, four-wheel anti-lock brakes, and a perimeter anti-theft alarm. It makes available a wide range of upgrades, including the Bang & Olufsen stereo system, extended running boards, and adaptive cruise control. 3. Lariat Light up the sides of your truck or the entire place surrounding it with zone lighting that comes standard. Along with several XLT features, the Lariat trim is powered by a standard 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine to produce 325 horsepower and 400 lb. feet of torque. 4. King Ranch Notable features in the King Ranch version are 20-inch custom-decorated wheels, adaptive cruise control, rain-sensing windshield wipers, trailer sway control, and a wireless charging pad. Engine options include a 5-liter V-8 flex fuel, a 3.5-liter turbo, or a 3.5-liter V-6 hybrid. 5. Platinum Platinum trim packs all the King Ranch features, plus 20-inch polished alloy wheels, a surround-view camera and intersection assistance, multicolor front seats with ActiveMotion, and power-deployable running boards. It gets a fuel economy of 17 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway. 6. Limited The Limited trim offers outstanding performance. It comes exclusively with the 3.5-liter fully hybrid V-6 delivering 430 hp and 570 lb. feet of torque. Its maximum towing capacity is 12700 pounds, and the payload rating is 2120 pounds. Amenities include an Admiral blue leather-wrapped steering wheel, pro-trailer backup assist, pro-power onboard generator, and onboard scales with smart hitch technology. 7. Tremor Make all your off-roading adventures as enjoyable as possible with the Tremor trim. It comes equipped with an electronic locking rear differential, dark 18-inch wheels with 33-inch all-terrain tires that enhance ground clearance, and the ability to tackle uneven ground without losing footing. The only engine option is the powerful 5-liter V8 generating 400 horsepower. 8. Raptor The Raptor is a high-performer featuring upgraded suspension, skid plates, five-link rear suspension with Panhard rod, electronic locking rear differential, and hill-start assist. Under the hood, a standard twin-turbo 3.5-liter EcoBoost high-output engine delivers 450 hp and a massive 510 lb. feet of torque. The 2023 F-150 features a refined driving experience and three robust engine categories to choose from, including gas, hybrid, and all-electric. Visit Mike Fitzpatrick Ford to select your favorite Ford model.