Southern LitFest: Opening Night Panel

Schedule

Fri Jun 05 2026 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

21 Jackson St | Newnan, GA

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Panel discussion with local journalists-turned-authors to kick off LitFest
About this Event

Southern LitFest kicks off with an Opening Night Panel at The Burkley Social at 21 Jackson St! Angela McRae, Jeff Bishop, and Kathryn Smith open LitFest with stories rooted in journalism and truth, joined by Newnan Times-Herald publisher Beth Neely, for a conversation about storytelling and the First Amendment. Book sales and signings will be available as well as hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.

Space is limited and registration will be required starting on May 1st.

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21 Jackson St, 21 Jackson Street, Newnan, United States

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