The Newnan Brownies teams hosted home minor league games at Pickett Field, which is still in use today, located within Lynch Park.
[5] The Carrollton Hornets, LaGrange Troupers, Opelika Owls, Tallassee Indians and Valley Rebels teams joined Newnan in beginning league play on April 25, 1946.
Joe Abreu and John Westbrook served as managers, as Newnan finished 3.5 games behind the first place Carrollton Hornets in the final regular season standings.
[15] Newnan ended the regular season with a 68–58 record, finishing 7.0 games behind the first place Valley Rebels.
[17] Playing under manager Joe Schmidt season with a record of 74–52, finishing 7.0 games ahead of the second place Alexander City Millers.
[18][19][4] Newnan had four league leaders in 1949: Player/manager Joe Schmidt with 108 RBI, Carl Franson with 28 Home Runs, John McFadden with both 21 wins and 180 strikeouts and Elmer Wallace with a 2.02 ERA.
[2] The Newnan Cowetas hosted minor league home games exclusively at Pickett Field.