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The History Of Lindsey's

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.

Starting with one truck and two electricians, the business quickly grew to include not only electrical, plumbing, heating and air-conditioning, but furniture and appliances as well as the Pepsi Cola franchise for 13 counties.

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...

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