Newnan City Church Tops Out New Building with 10-Foot Cross
A crane hoisted the final steeple element, a 10-foot cross, atop the new Newnan City Church building on July 22, 2026, marking a significant milestone for the downtown congregation.
Source: times-herald.com
A 10-foot cross was lifted by crane to the top of the new Newnan City Church building on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, as construction continues at the downtown site. The ceremony marked the completion of the structure's highest point.
Dozens of church members and local residents gathered across the street at 390 Jackson Street to witness the event, with passing traffic continuing nearby. The cross was placed atop the building's steeple.
Newnan City Church, a Free Methodist congregation, is building the modern space to accommodate worship, ministry, and community events. The first worship service in the new facility is scheduled for November 15.
The church had promoted the cross-topping ceremony on its Instagram account, with a post on July 14, 2026, inviting attendees for July 22 at 10 AM. The post also included a PSA requiring closed-toe shoes and noting that children would not be allowed on the construction site for a potential post-ceremony tour, citing safety reasons.
Why it matters — The placement of the cross signifies a major step towards the completion of a new community hub for worship and events in downtown Newnan.
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- The ceremony marked the completion of the structure's highest point at 88 feet.
Reported by times-herald.com, tomcoconstruction.com
