- Arnall Middle School
Infobox School
name=Ellis G. Arnall Middle School
type=Public
principal=Jan Franks
students=938
mascot=Knights
location=700 Lora Smith Road Newnan GA
website=http://www.coweta.k12.ga.us/amsArnall Middle School is a
middle school located in Newnan, Georgia but serves parts ofSharpsburg, Georgia . The facility is named in honor of the Newnan resident and former Georgia Governor,Ellis G. Arnall , who served from 1943 until 1947. Governor Arnall was a noted supporter of education and educators. During his tenure as Governor, he established a teacher’s retirement system. When asked what he was proudest of during his time as Governor, Arnall replied, "Spending more than 50 cents of every dollar on education. I believe in a free and open education."Arnall has been under the leadership of five principals. David Parrott opened the school in 1994 and upon his retirement he was followed by Charles Smith, Marc Guy, Rick Waggoner, and their current principal, Dr.Jan Franks. The school colors are royal blue and silver, and the Knights is their mascot.
= Signifigance =Arnall serves three mega-communities, SummerGrove, Eastlake at SummerGrove, and The Parks at Olmstead. One of its feeder schools, Newnan Crossing Elementary, is the 3rd largest elementary school in Georgia. It is located in the middle of Newnan's Eastern District.
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