Lindsey'sRealty

Newnan native Lindsey Hand Barron founded Lindsey's, Inc. in 1948 when he purchased the Austin Appliance Company, holding the Westinghouse Appliance franchise in Newnan. The R.E.A. was just coming into Coweta County, so many people had no electricity, appliances, well pumps or wiring. The demand was great, and the supply of goods and electrical contractors was limited due to World War II. Lindsey Barron's timing was good.

In 1958 Lindsey's Inc. moved from LaGrange Street to the building now occupied by the Newnan Times-Herald, and the real estate and insurance business began in the back of the furniture store. Lindsey Barron began selling off the original business, focusing on real estate and insurance. The Pepsi and furniture businesses were sold. Finally, in 1962, the real estate business was relocated to its long-time site as 12 Jackson Street.

n 1973 Frank H. Barron joined his father in the business and in 1977 son Thomas W. "Chip" Barron also entered the business. At this time, Lindsey Barron sold the business to his sons as equal partners. Frank Barron became principal broker and President, and Chip Barron became associate broker and Executive Vice President. Lindsey Barron was elected to the position of Chairman of the Board.

Lindsey's Inc. is a leader in sales of residential, commercial, and industrial properties in Newnan, Coweta County, and Heard County. Farms and lands are, and always have been, an important part of the business. Early developments included Sherwood Forest, Windsor Estates, Eastwood, and Lynhaven.

Lindsey's Inc. is also involved in rental leases, particularly commercial leases. Many downtown store buildings in Newnan are either managed by or owned by principals of Lindsey's Inc.