Big results
Calendar of events
NCBA supports local businesses
Need plans? See our event calendar
page 4
page 8
Local business expands service
Ongoing projects
while giving back
Ongoing projects and developments
page 4
page 10
PRESORTED STANDARD ECRWSS U.S. POSTAGE PAID NEWNAN, GA PERMIT # 1 POSTAL CUSTOMER
MarkeTplace
AUGUST 21, 2019
COMPLIMENTARY EDITION
Eat, Shop, Save.
The Newnan Times-Herald | NTHmedia
Established 2019
Knox furnishes the future of Newnan
BY CLAY NEELY
CLAY@NEWNAN.COM
A
s Newnan’s population continues to boom, reaching new residents is a challenge facing most established small business owners. This third-generation family business uses lessons from its 65-year history to find new ways to serve its customers.
The name Knox is synonymous with fine home furnishings in Coweta County. Just south of the Court Square on Greenville Street, Knox Furniture is a staple for customers looking to fill their homes with furniture and accessories. It all began with founder Roy Knox, Sr. A WWII Navy Veteran, he epitomized the qualities of The Greatest Generation:
For nearly 65 years, the name Knox has been synonymous with fine furniture in Newnan. Seen outside their store on Greenville Street are Paul Deyton, Mark Knox and Sara Knox Rund. honor, duty, work-ethic, and sacrifice. In the Navy, Roy Sr. worked as a Seabee, becoming a master electrician and plumber. When he returned to Newnan after his service, those skills and traits came with him.
Building + SPECIALIZING IN... Home Improvement Products at Wholesale Prices 3 Haynie Street Newnan, GA 30263
www.shopwholesaleexpo.com
In 1955, Roy Sr. founded what is now Knox Company, Inc with his wife, Virginia. Initially it began as Coweta Contractors, but the business adapted to selling appliances and then furniture.
PHOTO BY CLAY NEELY
“His focus was to increase footprint to display more merchandise,” said his son Mark, who now runs the family business with the help of his wife,
404-965-2993 Open to the Public Monday – Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM
KNOX • 2