Ten

years ago, you would have received a somewhat

puzzled look if you told somebody you were moving

into a warehouse.

But

today, you're trendy and on the cutting edge of a

new housing development that started blossoming

shortly after the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.

The

conversion of warehouses into lofts has now made

its way south of the big city with the

development of the Newnan Lofts at 110 Field

Street in Newnan.

The

145 units are being carved out of a cotton mill

that traces its roots back to 1888. The mill

employed hundreds of workers until the 1960s when

it was used as a warehouse.

The

warehouse was abandoned in 1995 and laid dormant

for a number of years until local developers

decided to create a unique urban village near

Newnan's quaint downtown.

The

residential component of the village features

lofts from 630 square feet to 1380 square feet.

The lofts feature original hardwood floors, high

ceilings and exposed beams.

Other

amenities include swimming pool, controlled

entry, fitness center and a lake view.

All

units are pre-wired for high speed Internet

access and have oversized windows.

Officials

at Newnan Lofts said the units are for rent on,

and prices range from $600 a month for the

smaller units to $2,000 for the larger spaces.

Interest

in the units has been keen and leasing

representatives are now leasing for July and

August move-ins.

Headley

Construction of Newnan is doing the construction

on the facility, while Naviar of Macon is

developing the center.

The

development features three buildings that are

earmarked for office, studio and commercial space

that range from 1,740 square feet to 14,000

square feet.