It’s been a fantastic year of content for The City Menus! With nearly 1.15 million total page views (as of December 17), it’s only fitting that we break it down to see what were the top stories of 2023. So without further adieu… drumroll, please!
More Whealthy Options coming to Newnan
If you’re looking for a high-end, fast-casual experience, Whealthy is bringing just that! Located near Summerlin Corners, at 1757 Newnan Crossing Boulevard, Whealthy is introducing
Service Dog Helps UWG Veteran Navigate College Life, Graduation after Military
Veterans are used to someone having their backs. In Justine Furr’s case, this someone just happens to have four paws and a tail.And this morning,
Douglas County Declares May as “Mental Health Awareness Month”
A mental illness is a condition that affects a person’s thinking, feeling or mood. Such conditions may affect someone’s ability to relate to others and
Tornado Damages Estimate More Than 1,700 Homes Impacted
Coweta County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), in partnership with Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), the City of Newnan and Coweta County Government,
Patch’s VCA Carrollton Monthly Update
Patch sure does love VCA Carrollton Animal Hospital! With flea season in full gear, Paradyne is his number one choice to protect against those awful
Heartworm Prevention at All About Animals
April is Heartworm Prevention Month. We are offering heartworm tests at half price – an $18.50 value – during April! If your dog has not
Central Elementary School Teacher Receives Grant
(Carrollton, Ga. – January 27, 2016) Mary Mallory, a Central Elementary School art teacher, has been awarded $1000.00 through the Frigo Cheese Heads Build a
The Most Incredible Christmas
Don’t miss Most Incredible Christmas, presented by Ballet Magnificat at the Townsend Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, November 28! This contemporary ballet is
Accel Physical Therapy Coming Soon
Accel Physical Therapy is the final tenant of West Georgia Village which is directly behind McDonald’s off Maple Street. Accel will lease 1,700 square feet
Arts Center Christmas Season Kicks Off with Nutcracker Ballet
In what has become an annual tradition, the Carrollton Center for the Arts launched its Christmas season programming this past weekend with its production of
Storm Causes Temporary Closure to a Few Thomas Crossroads Businesses
Storms from a week ago have caused some temporary closures for a few businesses within the Thomas Crossroads Shopping Center at 3150 East Highway 34.
More Shopping Coming to the Oxford Exchange
The former Bed Bath and Beyond location at the Oxford Exchange is currently going through a facelift to prepare for a new Burlington. In several
Record number of CHS students head to Governor’s Honors
Six Carrollton High School students – a record number – will be headed to Berry College in Rome this summer to participate in the prestigious
Mt. Zion Elementary Teachers Receive the Alice Huffard Richards Grant
(Carrollton, Ga. February 22, 2016) Two teachers from Mt. Zion Elementary received the Alice Huffard Richards Grant. Mrs. Melissa Trippe and Mrs. Ginny Edwards
Gap Now Gone for 1 Year
Story from One Year Ago Personally I am shocked and completely saddened by this closure. Gap will close for good on January 26th at
Dairy Queen Planning A Remodel
The Dairy Queen off Highway 27 at Maple Street is currently planning an extensive remodeling of their store. Confirmation of plans were given to us
Carrollton High School Graduation Rate Soars
Carrollton, GA – The Georgia Department of Education released the graduation rates for Georgia high schools today. The report shows graduation rates increased from 72.5%
UWG Installing Bike Lanes
Directly from University of West Georgia Police Department‘s Facebook Bike Lane Installation along West Ga Dr The West Georgia Dr. Bike Lane Project will take
Guthrie’s Lands in Roanoke, Alabama
2022 is starting off with a bang in Roanoke, Alabama, just outside The City Menus’ coverage area. Guthrie’s has started construction on a new restaurant
Coweta County Schools welcome four new principals During the 2018-19 school year
The Coweta County Board of Education has approved new administrative positions for the 2018-19 school year, including new principals for four Coweta County elementary schools.
UWG alumna veterinarian is leader of the pack at mobile animal clinic
This National Pet Wellness Month and National Women’s Small Business Month, both celebrated in October, the University of West Georgia sat down with alumna Dr.
Symphony to Debut Works by Three Young Composers
Three of the winners of the Carroll Symphony Orchestra’s Young Composers Competition for 2017-1018 have been orchestrating their winning compositions under the tutelage of Conductor
Acura Dealership Driving Its Way to Newnan
Another major economic development is making its way to the Newnan area. The City Menus has discovered site plans for Acura of Newnan to be
LaFiesta Coming to Bradley Street in Carrollton
A new restaurant is slated to open near Adamson Square in Carrollton. Interior construction started Friday, February 16th. Permits were seen in the windows of
Citgo About To Reopen In Fairplay
Update 9/24: From a tip and from checking it out ourselves, The Citgo in Fairplay will be reopening as Chevron. Thanks to the tipsters that
Carrollton Sailor Successfully Completes Tour Aboard Ballistic-Missile Submarine
The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Alaska (SSBN 732)(Gold) held a change of command at Naval Submarine Base Chapel, Kings Bay, Georgia, May 31. Cmdr. Eric
The Wash Bowl Is Expanding
The owner of The Wash Bowl recently sat down with us and unveiled his plans for an expansion. He mentioned to us that his linen
Island Fin Poké Company Opening PTC Location
Florida-based Island Fin Poke, which serves Hawaiian-style poke, will soon open a Peachtree City location in August. The restaurant features a casual environment that has
Newnan’s Carmike Theater Re-branded AMC
Moviegoers will see a few changes to one of Newnan’s theaters after AMC Entertainment Holdings bought out Carmike Cinemas, a Georgia-based theater company. A deal
Fourth Largest Pizza Delivery Chain Opening Bowdon Location
Construction crews are busy with interior modifications inside the Shell gas station located at 1182 East Highway 166 in Bowdon. A new Papa John’s Pizza
Local Carrollton Resident Wins Yu-Gi-Oh! North American Championship
Noah Reid Greene (16 years old) of Carrollton went 10-2 in Swiss against 2060 of North America’s Top Duelists to go undefeated in Top 64.
Carroll County Chairman Michelle Morgan to Represent ACCG’s Fourth District
Carroll County Chairman Michelle Morgan was recently elected by the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG or Georgia’s County Association) members to serve as
Photos With Santa at The Avenue Peachtree City
Santa and Mrs. Claus are planning their last trip from The North Pole to The Avenue Peachtree City, Monday December 21st from 5-7PM. Bring your Christmas
Newnan Sailor Trains Information Warriors to Defend America
A 2010 homeschool graduate and Newnan, Georgia, native is stationed with a command responsible for teaching future information warriors the skills required to defend America
Carroll County Chamber Congratulates 2020 Leadership Academy Graduates
After much delay, the 2020 Leadership Academy group concluded its programming and held a graduation ceremony recently at the Venue on Cedar. Representative Randy Nix
Dozens participate in City of LaGrange Litter Cleanup in Jones Street Park
The City of LaGrange hosted its first litter cleanup of the year for the 2022-2023 litter cleanup campaign Saturday, October 1st, 8AM – 10AM at
Town Walk, A Short Stroll to Downtown Carrollton
Those looking to enjoy Carrollton’s delicious downtown eateries and retail merchants will soon have just a short walk from their backyard. A residential development is
Carrollton native assumes role as commodore of Submarine Squadron Twenty
Submarine Squadron Twenty held a change of command ceremony onboard Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia, Sep. 16.Capt. Eric Cole relieved Capt. John Cage as
Locals Win Big in Douglas County Chamber Raffle
The Douglas County Chamber is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 Douglas County Chamber Raffle. A total of 350 tickets were sold by
Adamson Square Directional Signs
New color coded signs now help make it even easier to find your way around Adamson Square in downtown Carrollton. Each quad has been given
Southern Cigar & Tobacco
Special Story written by a Carrollton, Georgia retail supporter : Southern Cigar & Tobacco is located at 928 S. park street suite N in Carrollton.
This and That Closes on Maple Street
We were informed today that This & That has closed. This and That focused on builder salvage and consignment goods. They were only open on
Downtown LaGrange Skate Plaza Design Finalized
Press Release from Leigh Treadgill LaGrange, Ga. January 26, 2018 – The final design of the proposed downtown LaGrange Skate Plaza is completed. After two public
Summergrove Get Ready to Be Wow’d
In a Facebook post, WOW sno with a location in downtown Newnan stated that they are coming to Summer Grove. Their second location will open
Rogers named UWG’s 2022 Academic Recognition Day Scholar
University of West Georgia alumna Sarah Grace Rogers ’21 has been named the university’s Academic Recognition Day Scholar for 2022. The Academic Recognition Day program
Proposed Adamson Square Changes
Previously during the Summer, URS Corporation discussed several possible re-workings of Adamson Square. Today another group named Tool Design was on hand to give everyone
Baxley Jewelers Moving
Baxley Jewelers is preparing to move into the former NewsStand space which closed a few weeks ago. The move will allow Baxley Jewelers to add 5
Lane Bryant Very Close To Opening at Ashley Park
This story would normally be on The Newnan Menu website but due to the popular clothing store we decided to feature it on The Carrollton
Local Crazy 8 Stores Host Sale for Upcoming Closure
Customers are invited to visit Crazy 8 stores for 30-50% OFF all merchandise. The City Menus spoke with a Douglasville store associate who shared the
Red Letter Merchant Celebrates One Year Anniversary
One of downtown Newnan’s admired shops for being “all things unique” is celebrating a milestone. Red Letter Merchant turned one year old during the coronavirus
Exhibition Showcases Van Pelt’s Art Career
The Carrollton Center for the Arts will celebrate the art career of a local attorney and judge with its An Unassuming Renaissance Man exhibition, July
That’s The Way of The World Music Extravaganza 70’s Party
That’s The Way of The World, Featuring Live Performances of the Songs of “Earth, Wind, & Fire!” $20 Tickets Available at the Carrollton Cultural Arts
Longstanding Douglasville LifeWay Christian Store Closing Soon
The longstanding LifeWay Christian Store located at The Landing in Douglasville, Georgia, is expected to close soon. For nearly twenty years, LifeWay Christian Store has
Mark’s Jewelry Design and Repair: Carrollton’s Unique Jewelry Shop
The City of Carrollton has many unique businesses around town where shoppers can find goods that are sure to start a conversation. Mark’s Jewelry Design
Coweta Community Foundation presents 2023 Traditional Grant to West Georgia Technical College
This week, the Coweta Community Foundation had the great pleasure of presenting checks to our 2023 Traditional Grant recipients, and throughout this month, we’ll be
Douglas County Fire Department purchases brand new Fire Safety House with SPLOST Funds
The Douglas County Fire Department is excited to announce the newest addition to its fleet of equipment to help save lives. The latest, state of
New Boutique Opening Near Fairfield
Things seem to be looking up for one center near the entrance to Fairfield Plantation. Now with 100% occupancy, this small center is getting a boutique.
UWG, Stanley Black and Decker Planning Safety Summit
With personal and campus security emerging as a topic of conversation among students and residents in college towns across the country, the University of West
Update: Popular New Trampoline Park Tweaks Its Name
A quick story and update on one of The Douglasville Menu’s first opening stories. The very new and very popular indoor trampoline park Jump N
Women Empowering Women: Event Registration Open Now
March 11, 2022 | 11:30AM – 1:00PMCampus Center Ballroom Theme: Women in TechnologyRegistration: $10, nonrefundable The UWG College of Business annual Women Empowering Women event is
Del Taco Now Open at Arbor Square
The countdown is over, as Del Taco’s newest location at 9570 Highway 5 opened Wednesday, October 10, 2018. The Mexican fast food chain is the
Art With Heart Pottery Expecting To Move
CLOSED Very soon Art With Heart Pottery will be moving to a new location in the former Blockbuster building across the street from Walgreen’s and
Villa Rica Elementary Receives SHAPE Grant
(Carrollton, Ga. – October 13, 2015) Villa Rica Elementary School has received a $5,000 SHAPE Grant to enhance the school’s physical activity and nutrition efforts
Carnegie Library to Introduce New Virtual Laptime Program
The Newnan Carnegie Library’s Children’s Department will be introducing a new virtual Laptime program on Zoom for babies and toddlers. The program is for children
Carver Floor Covering Opens on Bankhead
Carrollton’s newest floor covering destination recently opened for business. Carver’s Floor Covering, located at 728 Bankhead Highway across from Scott Evans Nissan, is a family-owned
Savvy Crafters Makes a Leap to East Gate Shopping Center in Newnan
East Gate Shopping Center in Newnan, off Bullsboro Drive, has landed a new tenant, Savvy Crafters Vinyl. The shop recently relocated to the center from
Caroling Around Carrollton, December 19th (Click For Locations)
Hear the CCWE Carolers Catch the members of the Carroll Community Wind Ensemble for their “Caroling Around Carrollton” on Saturday, December 19th at the following locations:
Bojangles Almost Ready
As you can see Bojangle’s construction teams are just about ready to start working on landscaping and the interior of the building. We have place
Scratch and Dent Appliance Store Opens in Newnan
Appliances 4 Less America opened their first location in the south metro area of Atlanta in Newnan. The scratch and dent appliance store started rolling
Delicious Pies At Lenny’s Filling Station – Order Now For The Holidays
Let Lenny’s be part of your family’s Thanksgiving feast! We will be selling pies made from scratch everyone is sure to love. Pecan Pie, Chocolate
New Vape Shop Opening on 27 South
Halpern Enterprises of Carrollton Pointe has confirmed to us that a Vape Shop will soon be moving into the former Goodbody’s Clinic off Highway
Moutainfilm On Tour To Arrive At The Carrollton Center for The Arts
Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and incredibly inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival held every Memorial Day weekend
Temple Temporarily Cancels Recreation Activities, Modifies Senior Center, and More
The City of Temple released the following statement in regards to their response to COVID-19: “In support of national, state, and local efforts to slow
Proud Trojan Dad Relocates Roofing and Remodeling Business to Carrollton
Proud Trojan dad and entrepreneur, David Moore has been serving as a role model for his two daughters and the community through his entrepreneurial leadership
West Georgia Creamery Closed Today With Hope for a Brighter Future
West Georgia Creamery, located at 444 Cavender Lane in Bowdon, closed its doors at 6:00 Friday evening until further notice. The creamery held a sale
The University of West Georgia has been named a Tree Campus USA honoree for the Seventh Consecutive Year
To obtain the distinction from the Arbor Day Foundation, UWG met the five core standards for an effective campus forestry management. James Hembree, landscape superintendent
Ultimate Express Car Wash Celebrates Ground Breaking in Villa Rica
On Saturday, June 18, Ultimate Express Car Wash at 123 Conners Road directly behind Waffle House in Villa Rica hosted a ground breaking ceremony. Several
Coweta County Drought Conditions
Don’t burn and get ready for water restrictions! It is very dry in Coweta County. On a drought index scale of 0 to 800 we
El Loco Mex-Grill & Bar Opened Nov 8
[slideshow] El Loco Mex-Grill & Bar opened Thursday, November 8th. They are located in Whitesburg on 1018 Main Street near the Super Save. Visit their
Downtown Douglasville Celebrates “Downtown Love” During the Month of February
Main Street Douglasville is kicking off the month of February with a fun new program called “Downtown Love.” By providing an incentive, the program encourages
Douglas UnitE3 to Unveil Douglas County Community Strategic Plan on August 22nd
After months of research, community input, and planning, Douglas UnitE3 Partners are pleased to present the Douglas County Community Strategic Plan Unveiling. The event will
City of LaGrange to Honor Men with Local Park Naming Ribbon Cutting to be Held Thursday, July 27th
The City of LaGrange is holding an official ribbon cutting for Moss and Wood Park Thursday, July 27th. The city will honor two men with
Coweta Schools 2022 Probe Fair Held October 26 at CEC
The Central Educational Center (CEC) will host representatives from over 60 colleges, schools and universities during its College Probe Fair on Wednesday, October 26, from
Vinyl On Adamson Square Sounds Good, Right?
Over the weekend we took a little peek through the windows of this storefront. Inside vinyl was spotted! A new record shop is evidently opening
New Basic Manners & Skills Class Beginning Soon!
Want to start working with your dog on basic manners before the holidays? Join Unleash The Pawsitive for their next Basic Manners & Skills class
Coweta County high school students among 22 selected to Delta Community’s High School Apprentice Program
Two Coweta County high school students have been selected to join Delta Community Credit Union’s High School Apprentice Program. Alaric Boban and Maddie Lowry, seniors
Tween Trouble With Clothes Solved by Jernijacks in Carrollton
The Jernijacks journey for Mandy Jackson and Lindsay Jernigan all started with a chat on the back porch during a fall evening in 2019. Both
Wind Ensemble Brings New Sound to Century-Old Silent Film
The Carrollton Wind Ensemble invites audiences to experience a classic film thriller in a whole new way as they accompany the 1925 silent movie, Phantom
Popcorn Popping Soon Across The Street From The AMP
Simply Cupcakes of Carrollton’s owners David and Tish have decided to open up a Popcorn snack store off Bradley Street. Her husband will be handing
Former Flower Drum Restaurant Will Soon Be Torn Down
Here is the yummy news everyone has been waiting for! Construction documents were spotted over the weekend for a new Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen! The proposed
Jersey Mike’s Subs to Open April 3 in Douglasville
Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, will open in Douglasville on April 3. Franchise owner Michelle Echols will hold a grand
Milestone Investment Management Ribbon Cutting
Milestone Investment Management will be having a ribbon cutting for their new office on Wednesday, October 21st at 4pm. Come out and see the new
5K, Fun Run Raises $4,000 for Carrollton GreenBelt
The University of West Georgia’s Third Annual Presidential 5K Spirit Run brought in more than $4,000 for the Carrollton GreenBelt. More than 220 adults and
Macy’s and the Atlanta Community Food Bank Partner to Feed Children in Need During Summer Months
The Following Is A Press Release Macy’s colleagues will volunteer at the Atlanta Community Food Bank on July 27th and present $31,500 check raised by
Tanner Medical Center Carrollton Showcasing Gift Shop & Bistro Friday
For Immediate Release Dec. 5, 2012 With New Atrium Open, Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton Showcasing Gift Shop, Bistro on Friday With the new outpatient surgery
Changes in Ownership
Two restaurants have changed ownership over the last couple of days . Blue Steakhouse on the Square had an ownership change. Also Domino’s Pizza on
New Fast Food Restaurant Headed to Rockmart
A new fast food restaurant is under construction along Nathan Dean Parkway in Rockmart. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is set to open at 100 Felton Road
Onelife Fitness Secures Space at The Landing in Douglasville
Onelife Fitness is currently seeking construction bids for a complete renovation of the former Toys “R” Us at The Landing shopping center in Douglasville. The
GAP Closing at The Avenue Peachtree City
As suspected, along with Banana Republic, GAP will close its doors for good at The Avenue Peachtree City. Closing sales started over the Christmas Holiday
