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!
School Superintendent Cowart Receives Leadership Award
(Carrollton, Ga. – October 15, 2015) The Georgia School Superintendents Association (GSSA) announced the recipient of the 2015 Bill Barr Leadership Award at its fall
Value Foods In Bowdon Closing
According to a flyer being passed around Bowdon, Value Foods will close before the new year. Value Foods closed their Ranburne location in April. They
LED Lights for Villa Rica
Georgia Power is completing the installation of new LED lighting along South Carroll Road in Villa Rica. The existing 12 street lights have been
Southern Ground Social Club Is Closing In Senoia
We received a news tip earlier today into our Facebook about Southern Ground Social Club closing its doors in Senoia. Below is a Facebook statement
Bowdon Family Medicine Now Open In Bowdon
Bowdon welcomes a new family medical practice off College Street! Chris Salter CRNP has been practicing for over 20 years. He is a Board Certified
Mornings In Carrollton Will Soon Be Even Better!
Press Release from our Partner of The City Menus, 4AM Coffee Roasters 4am Coffee Roasters is happy to announce that we are expanding to a
Rumor Debunked: Golden Corral in Bremen
Over the past few months rumors were surfacing that Golden Corral was looking to build a location in Bremen. The rumors have not only resulted
Cindy Clanton Named GACTE Administrator of the Year
Carroll County School System is pleased to announce that Mrs. Cindy Clanton, Director of Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE), was named as the Administrator
Georgia DOT to Treat Portions of Regional Interstates Ahead of Potential Overnight Flash Freezing
The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is scheduled to start brine treatment of the northern and western portions of the interstates in the West
Brazilian Wax and Skin Care Salon Opening In Park Plaza South
A new Brazilian wax and skin care salon offered to both men and women is set to open soon in Carrollton. Relax and Wax is
One Small Step to Move, One Giant Leap for the Future of OmniCall
After 20+ years in their current location off Corporate Drive, the OmniCall team is thrilled about their upcoming relocation. Although the 24/7 call center
Bridal Show Extravaganza Carrollton January 24th at Courtyard Marriott
180 Barnes Ave. Carrollton, GA 30117 678-664-5200 Your dream wedding begins here! Discover the latest and most exciting inspiration, advice, and ideas from professional
No More Pizza from Newnan Pie Five Pizza
Several days ago a sign appeared on the Newnan Pie Five Pizza’s door stating that the restaurant is currently closed for equipment repairs. The message
The Producers Coming to Carrollton’s Amp
The Producers, an Atlanta band with a local connection, returns to rock the Amp, Saturday, October 7 at 8pm. The new wave power pop band
Carroll EMC Graduates Two from Georgia Academy for Economic Development
Carrollton, GA — Carroll Electric Membership Cooperative produced two of this year’s graduates of the Board of the Georgia Academy for Economic Development 2016 Region
Audibel Hearing Aid Center Closes
We noticed a sign on the door of Audibel Hearing Aid Center as we walked by that stated a closure. Click more for details and the full letter.
Carroll County Band Exhibition October 4
Central High School will host the Carroll County Band Exhibition October 4 at 6:30 p.m. Marching bands from Bowdon High, Carrollton High, Central High, Mount
New Gift Shop In Bowdon Celebrates Grand Opening December 3rd
The Gift Boutique opened just a few days ago at 1471 W. Highway 166 in Bowdon, Georgia. This building is next to Wiggin’s Furniture and
4th Annual Mother/Daughter Dance set to take place at Studio T
On October 14, it will be an all-white affair for the fourth annual Mother/Daughter Dance set to take place at Studio T located at 4040
Excitement Surrounds New Gymnastics Facility for Carroll County
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners approved construction of a 20,500 square foot Gymnastics facility during their meeting on Tuesday, February 6th. Carroll County Recreation
The Southern Post Celebrates Grand Opening In Villa Rica
A new apparel and accessories store has opened in downtown Villa Rica. The Southern Post celebrated their big opening day on May 21 at 222
Brock named Teacher of the Year for Carroll County Schools
Central Middle School agriculture teacher Lucas Brock is the 2023-2024 Carroll County Schools Teacher of the Year. In only his fourth year of teaching, Brock
Art With Heart Pottery Opening Soon
CLOSED Art With Heart Pottery is expected to open the week of May 14th in the former Blockbuster building off Hwy 27 near Regions Bank.
Scattered, Smothered, and Covered Coming to Sharpsburg
Waffles, hash browns, and more are coming to Fischer Crossing. According to, Coweta County Planning & Zoning, Waffle House will soon begin construction on a
Bankhead Grill & Bar Offering Great Food and Good Times
If you are looking for some of the best ribs in Carrollton, look no further than Bankhead Grill & Bar! Located at 1202 Bankhead Hwy,
Flair Style Boutique Opens Off South Park Street
A new fashion boutique has opened just a few doors to the right of West Georgia Technology in Park Plaza South. The shopping center is
Luther’s Restaurant Opening In Villa Rica
A brand new restaurant seems to be in the works near the OCharley’s in Villa Rica. The former Mobley’s Jewelers looks to now be home
Leadership Academy Graduates 2021
Congratulations to the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce 2021 Leadership Academy Graduates. After an exciting eleven-week program, the group gathered graduation, lunch and networking. State
New Gymnasiums for Troup & LaGrange High Schools
Two high schools in Troup County are in the process of getting new gymnasiums. Troup County High School’s new gym is further along in construction
Wendy’s Ashley Park
Wendy’s will soon open it’s new location directly across from Ashley Park off Newnan Crossing Bypass. The new Wendy’s is adjacent to the new Peachtree
Marilyn Collins’ World of Stuff to Open at Center for Arts
Local artist, Marilyn Collins, brings My World of Stuff, an exhibition of her paintings, to the Carrollton Center for the Arts, January 7 – February 4. “Everything I have been exposed
Homeowner Tips and Tricks from Jason Templeton State Farm
Homeowners insurance is one of the best ways to protect your possessions. As you’re reviewing your possessions, consider making a home inventory. Call Jason Templeton
Maintenance Work to Close Portions of I-20 This Weekend
Weather permitting, maintenance crews on I-20 will be replacing a small section of the concrete shoulder and paving it back with asphalt and installing a
Bremen Golf Course Reopening
On December 31st the Bremen Golf Course closed. Three months later it will be reopening. Below is a message we found on their Facebook
Max & Henry’s Menu
108 Adamson Square Carrollton, GA 30117 (678) 664-1200 Max & Henry’s Menu
SnoBalls Roll Their Way into Newnan
Newnan residents looking for an icy treat as the spring and summer months come around will now have another option. Pelican’s SnoBalls have rolled their
Staples Moving
Construction has begun on the new Staples in the Carrollton Crossroads shopping center. The current location at the West Georgia Shopping Center on 812 South
Street Closing Alert For MayFest
Carrollton GA Police Department : Street Closing Alert for MayFest – MayFest will be held Sat. May 2nd and Adamson Square will be closed to vehicles from
Tony Winner ‘Ballyhoo’ Coming to Center for the Arts
Carroll County Community Theatre’s The Last Night of Ballyhoo examines one family’s funny – and at times dramatic – Christmastime experiences, at the Carrollton Center for the
Everything Outdoors 50% Off Tree and Shrub Sale
50% Off Shrub and Tree Sale at Everything Outdoors For a current list of shrubs and trees available email [email protected] Visit Everything Outdoors at 1011
School Back In Session Soon, Full List of Starting Dates
Area schools are back in session soon! We have created a list of school start dates for you. Keep in mind that several school systems
It takes a village: UWG pre-K provides unique early learning opportunity
By Cassady Thompson The University of West Georgia’s pre-kindergarten program isn’t your average child care center. It is a unique early education opportunity that combines
Hall of Trees Open House at the Carroll County Training Center
The Carroll County Training Center is hosting its eighth annual Hall of Trees Open House on Tuesday, December 5, from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
A Plato’s Closet For Kids Opening In Newnan
Once Upon A Child is opening a location in Newnan directly next to their Sister Store, Plato’s Closet. This particular retail shop features a huge
City of LaGrange Employees & Community Partners Pick Up Twenty Tons of Litter for Annual Cleanup
The City of LaGrange shut down non-essential business for half a day Friday, April 22nd to pick up litter throughout the main thoroughfares. Together, hundreds of
The Entertainment of the Future is Coming to Bremen
The Bremen Walmart is fast forwarding to the future this summer. The company recently announced plans to renovate the 4,567 square-foot electronics department at the
Walker Cadillac Showroom Construction Update
Family owned Walker Cadillac has been serving the West Georgia area for over 45 years. In addition to selling new and used cars they offer
Release: “Touch-A-Truck Experience” This Saturday 4/30
Need a fun activity for this weekend? Douglas County has you covered! ****DOUGLAS COUNTY TO CELEBRATE “COUNTY GOVERNMENT DAY” WITH OUTDOOR EXHIBIT AND THE “TOUCH-A-TRUCK
Taste of Carrollton Rescheduled to September 30
Due to the current forecast of continued rain for tomorrow, September 16, Taste of Carrollton has been rescheduled to September 30, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Brew
Could Taco Bell and Ellianos Coffee Be Coming to Maple Street Commons?
UPDATE 4/21: Taco Bell Construction to Start Soon, Project is up to bid, meaning they are looking for a contractor to start construction. Two outparcel
Carrollton Junior High School Gallery Award
At Carrollton Junior High School’s awards program May 2 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, eighth grader Gracie Clifton received the Gallery Award, presented to an eighth
City of Villa Rica Traffic Alert for Wednesday, January 6th
Please know the City of Villa Rica has been advised of a scheduled traffic control signal outage at the Intersection of Interstate 20 and SR
Chicken Salad Chick Announces Opening Date
Chicken Salad Chick announced today that its newest location in Newnan will be opening on November 8. The new restaurant will be located in Ashley
Spring 2019 Taste of Newnan Scheduled for April 11
The Spring 2019 Taste of Newnan takes place on Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm with an expected crowd of more
The City of Carrollton Fire Department Earns ISO Class 1 Rating
For Immediate Release from The City Of Carrollton: The City of Carrollton Fire Department has received the Insurance Services Office (ISO) top rating of Class
The Sun Sets for PacSun at Arbor Place Mall
In 2011 Pacific Sunwear released horrible news that it would close up to 200 underperforming stores all across the country. Unfortunately the PacSun at Arbor
Wellness Programs Help Team Member Reclaim Her Health
Aleatha Dowell was nervous when she walked into her first health coaching session. After gaining 50 to 60 pounds in a year, suffering through many
Lynda Bingham appointed as Carroll County Clerk
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners Office is proud to welcome Lynda Bingham to our team as the new County Clerk. Mrs. Bingham is a
Mother Maner Is Moving Her Nest
Mama Maner and Carla are moving The Nest. The New location is on 121 Bradley Street right across the street from Carrollton’s new amphitheater. This
Carter’s Leases New Location in Newnan, Ga.
Carter’s Leases New Location in Newnan, Ga. ATLANTA (January 9, 2014) – Carter’s has signed a lease for a new location at Newnan Crossing Shopping Center
Carrollton Youth Reaches National Prominence in Sport Stacking
P. J. Ball never expected his love for sport stacking to take him across the country for appearances on multiple daytime television shows. He first
Press Release: UWG Theatre Company presents: Celebrate a “Pride and Prejudice” Christmas!
The University of West Georgia Theatre Company is happy to celebrate the holiday season with Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon’s play Miss Bennet: Christmas at
Film Work Prompts Traffic Control Measures at 155 Greenville Street South (GA 14/US 27 ALT) in Newnan Next Week
Film crews working in Newnan will be doing prep work and then shooting scenes at 155 Greenville Street South (US 27 ALT/Georgia 14) from Monday,
An Encore for Encore on The Square: Revitalizing a Relic
The home decor and furniture store at 100 Adamson Square in Carrollton, Encore On The Square is undergoing construction for an updated storefront and new
Olive Garden Starts Construction
GROUND BREAKING BEGINS…..I said I wasn’t going to do an update on this but however the outpouring of news-tips and people freaking out has led
Tanner Reports 283 COVID-19 Cases, Nearly 100 Admitted COVID-19 Patients To-Date, April 10
Tanner’s latest results on COVID-19 as of 9:30 a.m. on 4/10/20 are as follows: Positive test results: 283 (an increase in 20 new positive cases)
After Superbowl Special Giveaway From Office Ink Plus
Office Ink Plus Presents an After Superbowl Special Giveaway! Register to Win either a Seattle SeaHawks Tape Dispenser or a Denver Broncos Tape Dispenser. RULES
Verizon Wireless Proposes Tower for Western Haralson County
File photo Verizon Wireless customers west of Tallapoosa may soon get a boost in coverage. The mobile telecommunications giant has submitted plans to build a
Cricket Wireless Makes A Move To Highway 5
Years ago the building outparcel that sits at 9443 Highway 5 was the Bank of America building. Since Bank of America moved to their new
LaGrange Fire Department is Awarded CFAI International Accreditation Status
The LaGrange Fire Department in LaGrange, Ga. received Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) for meeting the criteria established through
Bremen Popeyes Resumes Construction
Construction has resumed for a new Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen along Highway 27 next to Waffle House in Bremen. Sources tell us that a contractor expects
Tourism Brought 150.1 Million to Carroll County in 2021
Visitors to Carroll County generated $150.1 million in direct, domestic traveler expenditures in 2021, an increase of just more than 22 percent over 2020, the
Blue Devil Earns Football Scholarship at Wingate University
Nate Daniels began his career at Bremen as a running back, but this past off-season Head Coach Davis Russell asked him to move positions. His
Improvements Coming Soon to Local Intersection
Some much anticipated relief is coming to one local intersection soon. Construction is slated to begin next month on the intersection of Hays Mill Road
Bowdon High School Future Business Leaders of America attend National Fall Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C.
On November 5, 2014, Bowdon High School FBLA had the opportunity to embark on a journey to “Step Up To The Challenge” at National Fall
Captain D’s in Villa Rica Prepares for Remodel
Captain D’s in Villa Rica will begin remodeling in June of 2015. There are a number of renovation plans that are set to take place. The front
UWG Earns No. 2 Seeding in NCAA Division II Football Playoffs
Head coach David Dean and the West Georgia football program will return to the NCAA Division II Football Playoffs in 2018, and the Wolves will
Blue Nomad, a Serious Space for Serious Food
Blue Nomad Food Truck and their sister company, Mrs. Nomad Sweets and Treats, are opening their own base location in Bowdon! Open to the public
A Pair of GDOT Projects Begin in Northern Carroll County
Rockmart Rd/Hwy 101 at Industrial Blvd. Two GDOT projects are scheduled to begin in the next few weeks according to an email received from David
Savvy Crafters Vinyl and Gifts Celebrates Grand Opening
Newnan’s newest vinyl product and gift store is celebrating its grand opening. Christy Davis is the owner of Savvy Crafters Vinyl and Gifts, which is
Tanner, Carrollton City Schools Celebrate National Bike to School Day
Tanner Health System’s Get Healthy, Live Well and Carrollton City Schools celebrated International Walk to School Day with an event recognizing students who participated in
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
Hospital Dr Kroger To “Reset” In September
News comes from Kroger that the Hospital Drive location will be getting ready to “reset” starting the end of September. Resetting means moving product aisles
Mill Town Music Hall Hosting Free, Live Streamed Concert on YouTube
Four performances from Ashton Shepherd, Kirk Jay (from The Voice), The Steed Brothers, and a special acoustic performance from Billy Dean on February 4th BREMEN, Ga.
All About Animals’ November Special
All About Animals is offering a $1 exam to clients who bring in a pet they haven’t seen before. Their “Second Pet” Special is good
The Horton’s Say Goodbye to The Optical Shop
Pam and her husband Kim Horton are now entering the beginning of their well-deserved retirement! Pam has worked in the optical business since 1975 and
2100 Pounds of Trash and Dozens of Tires Collected
Crews picked up approximately 2100 pounds of trash and dozens of tires along Ann Bailey Way, Mooty Bridge Road & in Dixie Creek, a main
Courtyard Marriott Near The Square Is Almost Ready!
Update : The Courtyard Marriott Hotel Opened For Business August 19th, 2015 The long awaited Marriott in Downtown Carrollton will be opening it’s doors in
City of LaGrange to Host Birthday Celebration Event on Lafayette Square Friday, December 15th
The City of LaGrange is hosting a birthday celebration event on Friday, December 15th at 12:30 p.m. on Lafayette Square in downtown LaGrange. The community
Mt. Zion Middle School Jr. Beta Club Attended the Jr. Beta State Convention
(Carrollton, Ga. December 7, 2015) Twentyfive members of the MZMS Jr. Beta Club attended the Jr. Beta State Convention in Macon, Georgia on November
Chase Skipper Earns 3 rd Place in Tractor Competition
Central High School senior, Chase Skipper, earned 3rd place in the Area 1 Agricultural Tractor and Machinery Operations and Maintenance Career Development Event. The Tractor
Annual July 4th People’s Parade
The Carrollton Evening Sertoma Club is preparing to host its 14th annual July 4th People’s Parade in Carrollton. The event has grown into one of
Another Grocery Store Announcement for Villa Rica
UPDATE : Opening in October The long rumored Food Depot is finally coming to Villa Rica next to the Trading Post Cafe. The former
Rhino Mechanical’s Referral Bonus Program
New Customer Referral Program for Rhino Mechanical Inc. ! Refer a new customer and receive $50 for a booked repair service and $100 for a
1001 Maple Street Undergoes Rehab
Readers have been asking what is going on at 1001 Maple Street, the former restaurant next door to Westover Square. Owners of the property tell
LaGrange Chicken Salad Chick Opening August 11th
LaGrange, your new Chicken Salad Chick is opening on August 11th with some delicious giveaways. The new restaurant is located in an outparcel strip center
Lamplighter Gift Shop Scheduled To Reopen Today
Over the last few weeks the Lamplighter Gift Shop at Tanner Medical Center / Carrollton has been closed due to remodeling. Several pictures will be
Sharpsburg Mr. Clean Car Wash Plans Under Review
It was uncovered in 2018 that a Mr. Clean Car Wash was planned for 3400 Highway 34 in Sharpsburg. At that time, a Mr. Clean
Hollywood Hits and Nashville Stars Come to Carrollton’s AMP This Summer
Carrollton Main Street announced the Amp’s much-anticipated 2019 calendar with a schedule of concerts and movies sure to draw thousands of people to the city’s
New Look Coming to Newnan Crossing Arby’s
In four short weeks the Arby’s restaurant located at 947 Bullsboro Drive adjacent to Newnan Crossing will showcase its new look. According to a spokesperson
