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                  History

                  The NEWNAN KENNEL CLUB was established in 1976 by a concerned group of dog enthusiasts residing in the Newnan/Coweta area. The primary reason for the Clubs inception was, and continues to be, the advancement of all breeds of pure-bred dogs, particularly at the local level.

                  In addition to regular meetings, the Club held fun matches, obedience classes, and programs. A Constitution & By-laws was adopted, and the Club was incorporated. In 1979, the AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB approved the NEWNAN KENNEL CLUB for SANCTIONED B-OB status. This meant that the Club could hold events under AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB Rules and Regulations, for Breed and Obedience competition. Two B-OB matches were held per year. In 1982, the Club was approved to hold A-OA Sanctioned Matches. After (2) qualifying A-0A Matches, the Club became eligible to hold licensed Dog Shows and Obedience Trials.  Following 10 consecutive years of AKC Shows and Trials, our Club became a member Club of AKC.  The American Kennel Club is a "Club of Clubs".  There are no individual members. 


                  The Newnan Kennel Club's first Dog Show and Obedience Trial was held September 29, 1984, at the Newnan High School.  This  was the only time the High School was used as other, larger show sites became a necessity.  During the early days of our Club, we held our shows in various locations near Newnan. This included Henderson's Auction Barn, the Renaissance Festival Grounds,  Powers Crossroads Country Fair parking grounds and the Coweta County Fairgrounds.  As the concept of "Clusters of Dog Shows" became the "norm",  our Shows have moved out of the Coweta County area.  In 2021 our Shows were cancelled due to the COVID pandemic.  In 2022 & 2023, our Shows were held in Perry  at the GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL FAIRGROUNDS AND AGRI-CENTER as part of the Honeysuckle Cluster with the Columbus Kennel Club of Georgia.   In 2024, we will return to Newnan with three "back-to-back" shows on October 18, 19, and 20th, 2024.  The shows will be held at the Coweta County Fairgrounds.  We will continue to hold our Spring Match and Fast Cat events  at the Coweta County Fairgrounds each March.


                  We currently have about 50 members. Everyone is active in some way or another.  Some members are breeders, others are conformation and companion events enthusiasts. Many  of our members participate because of their love for dogs! They enjoy the socialization and work diligently on all Club events. 



                  External link opens in new tab or windowAKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award


                  This award honors those individuals who deserve special recognition that have made a difference in the sport of purebred dogs, embodied the AKC Code of Sportsmanship, and have been an active and valued member of an AKC member club.



                  Newnan Kennel Club Honorees

                  Lu Dunham - 2023   Mary Ann Madsen - 2022   Carolyn Stauffer - 2020
                   Kay Moore  - 2019        Willie Crawford - 2018     Jan Plott - 2017 
                      Barbara Jordan -2016     Carol Ann Beane -  2015     Joni Smith - 2014
                  Ronnie Plott - 2013      Chuck Crawford - 2012         Butch Jordan - 2011

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                  CHARITABLE DONATIONS

                  Donations for 2020 -2022 were deferred due to the pandemic cancelling our event, as well as low entries for our '21 and '22 shows which did not generate income.  We are in hopes of generating future income thru our Shows and other events which will allow us to resume our contributions to worthwhile dog-related charities.

                  In December 2019, our Club was pleased to make donations to the following local organizations supporting our beloved canines:

                  External link opens in new tab or windowAKC Reunite Disaster Relief

                  External link opens in new tab or windowGeorgia Canine Coalition

                  External link opens in new tab or windowGeorgia Piedmont K-9 Search & Rescue

                  External link opens in new tab or windowThe Help Spay & Neuter Clinic - Newnan

                  External link opens in new tab or windowAhimsa House - Georgia

                  External link opens in new tab or windowGwinnett Technical College - Veterinary Tech. Program

                  External link opens in new tab or windowMilitary Working Dog Team Support Association





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