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!
Commercial Realty Services of West Georgia Acquired
Jane and Luke Sauls, co-owners of Sauls Storage Group LLC, acquired Commercial Realty Services of West Georgia. As Managing Broker, Jane H. Sauls, CCIM is eager
Carrollton’s Corner Cafe Prepares for 30-Year Anniversary
Carrollton residents may have noticed over the past couple of weeks that Corner Cafe on Carrollton’s Adamson Square has been closed due to maintenance. Tim
Temple Elementary Back to School Bash
Temple Elementary School hosted its Back to School Bash on Tuesday, August 4, 2015. Parents and students went to classrooms, met the teachers and then
Little Hawaiian and Bakery27 Cafe Start Employee Relief Fund
Two Carrollton eateries are starting an employee relief fund to further assist their employees during the time of closure. “Dear loyal guests, friends, and Ohana,
Carrollton’s Colorado Premium Foods to Stay Open as it Completes Buyout Agreement
Contrary to recent news reports, Colorado Premium Foods will not abandon its facility in Carrollton, Georgia. The meat production company is courting a buyer, and
Scores up for Carroll County Schools students
Test scores just released by the Georgia Department of Education show a focus on STEM education is paying dividends for Carroll County Schools. By placing
Competitive Gaming Esports League To Open in Downtown Newnan
With an exciting future in competitive gaming on the horizon, Newnan Esports will open their 31 East Broad Street location in downtown Newnan on Friday,
LaGrange Police Sergeant Elected Georgia Police Accreditation Coalition President
LaGrange Police Sergeant Karen Sanders was recently elected President of the Georgia Police Accreditation Coalition, or GPAC. Sanders previously served as Secretary, Treasurer, and Vice-President.
LaGrange Youth Council Elects Officers
The City of LaGrange is proud to announce its newly elected officers of the LaGrange Youth Council. The leadership of LYC includes Chairman Luke Daniel
Mexican Taqueria Restaurant on Maple Street Phones Disconnected
Mexican Taqueria Restaurant has apparently been closed for two days now off Maple Street near the campus of UWG. I did not see the
Rivers Pools Celebrates Re-Grand Opening
Rivers Pools at South Park Plaza celebrated a re-grand opening last weekend. The store expanded with a new Jacuzzi / Hot Tub selection along with more
New Pharmacy Opening Soon Downtown
We got word a few weeks ago and waited till the building reports and a brand new sign confirmed, but Downtown will soon once again
State taps WGTC to train officers
Under an agreement reached this summer, West Georgia Technical College will train state and local law enforcement officers as phlebotomists who will be able to
Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Earns Georgia Certified Chamber Distinction
The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce was one of 23 Georgia chambers to earn the Georgia Certified Chamber distinction for 2016 from the Georgia Association
LaGrange Fire Department to Flush Fire Hydrants through mid-February
LaGrange, Ga. January 11, 2018 – The LaGrange Fire Department will be flushing fire hydrants throughout the city through February 13th. LFD officers plan to
Oasis Bar & Grill Opens Just South of Downtown Newnan
A new bar and grill opened its doors last month in Newnan. Oasis Bar & Grill, located at 11 Spence Avenue near Greenville Street, held
Mojave Hot Wings New Menu Is a Hit
Mojave Hot Wings is putting a tasty new twist on its menu that is gaining lots of attention in Whitesburg and the surrounding area. The
Bass Pro Shops
The amount of questions I get regarding Bass Pro Shops are pretty insane. At least once a week I hear someone talking about or submitting
Tanner Reports One New COVID-19 Case, 68 Tests Awaiting Results, April 17
Tanner’s latest results on COVID-19 as of 8:45 a.m. on 4/17/20 are as follows: Positive test results: 326 Positive inpatient cases: Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton: 24
Southwire Acquires Garvin Industries
Supporting the company’s growth strategy and strengthening its commitment to remain generationally sustainable, Southwire is pleased to announce the acquisition of Garvin Industries of Franklin
LaGrange Celebrates Opening of Downtown Hotel
LaGrange’s long-awaited downtown hotel held a ribbon cutting ceremony on February 1 to celebrate the opening of the new business. The Downtown Courtyard by Marriott
Civic Woman’s Club Donates to Central High School Communities in Schools
The Civic Woman’s Club of Carrollton made a huge donation to Central High School’s Communities in Schools program. The donation consisted of new and slightly
Addison Smith Now Offers Residential Plumbing Services
Addison Smith recently expanded their residential services to include plumbing. Just like their total comfort HVAC services their new plumbing service operates around the clock,
Southwire Receives Inaugural Energy Matters Award
On Tuesday, July 12, Southwire was presented with the inaugural Energy Matters Award for Best Sustainability by a Large Company by Tim Echols, vice chairman
Two Carrollton Sisters Caught COVID-19, Now Recovered
On March 28 two Carrollton sisters, Victoria and Macailah Truett, noticed they had sniffles following an afternoon walk. Both believed their sniffles were a result
Join Small Town Bank for Food & Fellowship During Their Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, May 11th at 11:30AM
Press Release from Patty Shoemake at Small Town Bank Small Town Bank understands the wants and needs of community and strives to provide the feeling
More Vintage Finds Coming to Downtown
Almost immediately after R. DuBose Jewelers closed, Blue Fern Merchant was already making extensive preparations to move in. We spotted someone looking at the
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
Crossbeam fiber internet is being tested in homes of two Carrollton families
Just a few days ago, the Fox and McWhorter families of Carrollton, Georgia were unable to receive internet access at their homes. Today, they have
The “Eat Mor Chikin” Cows Walking Into Senoia
Senoia will soon be home to the walking cows as the home of the original chicken sandwich comes to town. The City Menus has discovered
Powell and Family Create Endowed Scholarship for UWG Physics Students
Faculty members forge new trails when they Go West. Like their students, instructors at the University of West Georgia make their mark by engaging others.
Carroll County Fire Rescue Hosts Specialized Farm Medic Training
Over the weekend of Saturday, July 25th & Sunday, July 26th 2020 twenty three (23) members of Carroll County Fire Rescue consisting of fulltime, part-time,
Support Hands of Hope on #GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and the widely
Natural Herb Store Closes, Still Operates Online
Sad news today for you health conscious folks. We reported back in May on a new natural herb market located just behind the Highway 5 Chick Fil
Prime Time Barbers Coming Soon
Another tenant’s name was just released to us for West GA Village. Prime Time Barbers will be moving into the former Braves Bookstore.
Update: Hooters Progresses Along
In December our story on Hooters reopening in Douglasville was one of the most viewed stories of the Douglasville Menu to date. We saw it
Now Is The Time to Sign at Haven West
48 Hour $0 Lease – For a limited time, sign a lease and pay zero down Fill a 4/4 for $475 – A savings of
Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Closes Newnan Location
This week we discovered that the Jos. A Bank Clothiers store in Newnan has closed. The menswear chain located at 376 Newnan Crossing Bypass in
Intersection Realignment Proposed for Maple, Alabama Streets and Barnes Avenue
The City of Carrollton is now accepting bids on a project involving the realignment of the Maple Street and Presbyterian Avenue intersection. The City will
Walker’s Discount Opens in Trojan Plaza
Local shoppers can find some great deals on name-brand products at newly opened Walker’s Discount. The store, located in Trojan Plaza on Highway 27, is
Dr. William Clark Joins West Georgia Podiatry’s 43 Years of Care
Established in 1976, West Georgia Podiatry is the longest-standing podiatry practice serving Carrollton and the surrounding communities. The clinic is known for providing specialized diagnosis,
Arden’s Garden Set to Begin Construction in Newnan
Arden’s Garden is still coming to 98 Temple Avenue in Newnan in the former space of E-Taxi. A spokesperson for the company stated, “As a
Newnan Sunrise on the Square Road Race
The Sunrise on the Square Road Race will be held on Saturday August 31 at 8am. The Sunrise on the Square Labor Day Road Race
Bargain Depot Now Open Near Fairfield Plantation
A hidden treasure in the Fairfield Plantation area opened in April called Bargain Depot. The store features overstock and close outs. We spoke to the
Jury Summons Scam Hurting Douglas County Citizens
Douglas County residents are being scammed by phone callers in relation to Jury Summons. A man representing himself as a Deputy or Sergeant with the
UWG Retains Colleges of Distinction Status
For the third year in a row, the University of West Georgia has been named to the renowned Colleges of Distinction, an organization that recognizes
Central High School Soccer Players Sign Letters of Intent
Central High School soccer players Luis Delgado and Rodolfo Estrada signed letters of intent to play with Point University in the fall. Both players have
Companies Awarded for Safety Around Underground Utilities
Carrollton, GA—SyncGlobal Telecom and Carroll Electric Membership Cooperative recently co-hosted the telecommunication provider’s annual 811 Day Meeting Tuesday, Aug. 11. A virtual meeting was held
Hobo’s Attic Opening Soon
A new thrift shop will soon be opening on the corner of Bankhead and Burns Road, near Lake Carroll. This center was home to Angelino’s,
Sand Hill Elementary School Earns National STEM Certification
Carroll County School System is pleased to announce that Sand Hill Elementary School has earned the National Institute for STEM Education Campus Certification. Sand Hill
Mother’s Day Sale at Greg Cook’s Fine Jewelry and Diamonds
Still looking for the perfect piece for mom or the mother figure in your life? Then stop by Greg Cook’s for a great Mother’s Day
Hooters Is Coming Back To Douglasville
Hooters is coming to Douglasville…again. Back in 2011, Hooters closed their original Douglasville location on Concourse Pkwy citing restructuring as the main reason. Construction records released
Renovations For The Office Of Barnett and Associates
The Health Insurance office of Barnett and Associates is currently undergoing renovations. According to Danny Barnett, the landlord is redoing the bathroom. Painting and minor
Cinema-Themed Restaurant Opening in Bowdon
A new cinema-themed restaurant is opening in downtown Bowdon very soon. Rick’s Classic American will serve a classic blend of foods along with a showing
Lane Bryant Opening in Newnan
Lane Bryant will continue their expansion into the Metro Atlanta area with a store in Newnan. The construction is expected to happen soon at an
Brusters Gone But Lovin Spoonfuls Opens Soon Downtown
Loving Spoonful will open in the next few weeks next to The Nest and across from The Amp off Bradley Street. As you recall the
Items of The Week from Carrollton Office Express & Special Massage Giveaway
Logitech M510 Wireless Optical Mouse: LOG910001822 – 48.49 Samsung 23″ LED-LCD Computer Monitor: SASS23E200B – 228.11 Carrollton Office Express – 104 Pine
New Caribbean Place Coming To Fairburn Rd
We got this tip a week or so ago from Tami, our always reliable tipster. A new Caribbean bar and grill will be opening soon
Villa Rica Elementary Teacher Awarded Bright Ideas Grant
PRESS RELEASE: (Carrollton, Ga. – January 12, 2016) Villa Rica Elementary School music teacher, Geoffrey Harden, has been awarded a $1000 Carroll EMC Bright Ideas
Firehouse Subs Opening Off Chapel Hill Rd
Firehouse Subs will be adding another location to the Douglasville area. This new location will be located off Chapel Hill Rd in the Promenade Shopping
A Step At A Time Race Registration Underway
Register for the race here On 2/28/16 at 2:00 p.m. the 14th Annual “A Step At A Time” 5k/1 Mile road race will take place
Jalapeno Express: Hot Flavor is Here, Newnan
Jalapeno Express is bringing “BBQ outside the box” to Newnan! This food truck is the result of five years in the catering business coming to
CHS Teacher Receives Donation From Carrollton Civic Women’s Club
Carrollton High School science teacher Tim Hawig received a donation from the Carrollton Civic Women’s Club to help start a 4H Forestry Club for students
5th Annual Fatherhood Initiative: Free Event
The Housing Authority of the City of Carrollton will be hosting its 5th Annual Fatherhood Initiative Event scheduled for Friday, June 28, 2019. The mission
New Art Exhibit at the Administration Building
The Art of Renee Willis will grace the Entry Gallery at the Coweta County Administration Building starting Monday, August 1, 2016. Her works feature local
Roly Poly Celebrates Ribbon Cutting in Newnan
Roly Poly Sandwiches at 300 Bullsboro Drive, Suite A in Newnan recently hosted a ribbon cutting along with the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce. Roly Poly
Mt. Zion Elementary Advanced STEM Club Competes in West Georgia Technology Fair
(Carrollton, Ga. February 1, 2016) The Mt. Zion Elementary Advanced STEM Club competed in the West Georgia Technology Fair, Friday, January 22, 2016. The
Make Me Up Beauty Studio Opens
The beauty studio in historic downtown Newnan is dedicated to providing a memorable experience for each guest that walks through
DTLR to Undergo Renovations
Renovations are underway at clothing store DTLR. The lifestyle retailer of street-inspired footwear, apparel, and accessories has slowly begun the remodeling process to its store
National Furniture Store Chain Adding Location in Douglasville
A national furniture store brand has plans to open a location in Douglasville. Ashley Furniture HomeStore has submitted plans to move into the old Babies
Lane Closures to Continue Along I-20 for Resurfacing in Douglas County
Georgia Department of Transportation contractors will continue lane closures on I-20 eastbound and westbound between Sweetwater Creek and SR 5/Bill Arp Road in Douglas County
Mcdonald’s In Heflin Grand Opening November 14th
Story from Sept 6th Updated / Cleburne County Alabama news on Facebook is reporting that a brand new McDonald’s is being built on Highway 9
ERLC’s Psalm 139 Project Dedicates Ultrasound Machine at Sav-A-Life Lanett/Valley, Inc.
The Psalm 139 Project, a pro-life ministry of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, in partnership with the Alabama Baptist State
Kings N Queens Grill and Bar Opens on Maple Street
A new restaurant recently celebrated its grand opening at 1027 Unit A on Maple Street. Kings N Queens Grill and Bar opened on March 30
Carrollton’s “Da Vinci” Exhibits At The Hhelwig Gallery
Alan Kuykendall celebrates decades’ long career with last show in Carrollton CARROLLTON, GA – Well known for his murals and theatre sets, Alan Kuykendall is
Wish Granted: UWG Sorority Raises $10,000 for Make-A-Wish Georgia
Serving the community and raising money for nonprofit organizations is a large aspect of Fraternity and Sorority Life at the University of West Georgia, and
Work Has Begun on Little Caesars
Bremen’s new Little Caesars will soon open! The building sat dormant for quite sometime and then all of a sudden construction started. We received
New Express Car Wash Coming to Bankhead Corridor
A new express car wash is under construction off Bankhead Highway in Carrollton. Best Express Car Wash will be located on the corner of Bankhead
2018 Tour de Greenbelt
Join West Georgia Cycling for Tour de Greenbelt on Sunday, October 21, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The tour is a community ride
Newly-Opened Thrift Shop Expands Purpose Center’s Mission
Faith-based and non-profit mission, The Thrift Shop has opened at 1673 Bankhead Highway in Carrollton. Local community advocates Arthur and Linda Garcia opened the store
Horizon Law Firm, with a Holistic Approach, Now Open in Newnan
Recently opened law firm Horizon Law Firm offers a non-traditional approach to legal services for local families with estate planning and small business needs in
Tower Plaza Subway to Feature Drive-Thru, Reopening Soon
The relocation of Tower Plaza’s Subway restaurant will soon be complete, according to officials. The new restaurant will be located in the old Sonic building,
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
Carrollton’s Homeless Provided With A New Building
A new building is under final preparations for Carrollton’s homeless. A scheduled opening is for Thanksgiving. Sandy Newell with Hands of Hope Georgia is leading
Rescheduled Rumours Fleetwood Mac Tribute Returns to the AMP on July 23
Carrollton’s Amp Summer Concert Series continues this Saturday, July 23, with one of the country’s most popular Fleetwood Mac tribute acts. Bad weather on the
Auzelle Epeneter: Poetry in the Park
The Newnan Carnegie Library and Newnan ArtRez are proud to present September artist-in-residence, Auzelle Epeneter hosting a Poetry Workshop at Greenville Street Park. This will
Bowdon Walgreens Closing
The Walgreens store in Bowdon is closing. Signs have been posted to let customers know that the store will close on September 21. The pharmacy
Dakota Dodge Big Band At The Amp May 12th
Classic Motown and Classic Country Rock featuring Dr. Thelma Lucas and Marc Rowe.
Wear Me Again 50% Fall Sale
Wear Me Again is having their Fall Sale at all of their locations November 17th-19th! The First Tuesday Mall location will also be open on
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic to Play at Sweetland Amphitheatre July 3rd
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic are coming to Sweetland Amphitheatre on Sunday, July 3, 2022. Tickets go on presale tomorrow, Tuesday, May 10th at 10:00
All Five Carroll County High Schools Ranked Among Top High Schools in The Nation
The U.S. News and World Report recently released its rankings of the best high schools in the nation, and all five Carroll County high schools earned a
Surprising: rue21 leaving Carrollton Crossroads Shopping Center
“Everything Must Go” signage caught us by surprise over the weekend, as rue21 is preparing to close down their longstanding Carrollton Crossroads Shopping Center location.
New Gas Station Under Construction on Greenville Street
The new strip mall under construction at 226 Greenville Street in Newnan just added its first nationally branded tenant. Shell gas branding went up just
Update: Make A Cake Cupcake Bar Now Open on Chapel Hill Rd
A quick update to our story from earlier in April about a new cupcake shop opening on Chapel Hill. Make A Cake Cupcake Bar located
Bowdon High Student Receives Honorable Mention
(Carrollton, Ga. March 9, 2016) A Bowdon High School senior, Lydia Ayers, received an honorable mention at the Kiwanis Music and Art Showcase for
McGee’s on Highway 27 Near McIntosh Plaza Closed Till September
Fyi, McGee’s second Carrollton location is closed till September 1st per a sign on the door. You can visit their Main Location at 310 Longview
Douglas County Chairman Schedules Listening Sessions
Douglas County Commission Chairman Dr. Romona Jackson Jones has scheduled a series of quarterly listening sessions where residents are invited to talk with the Chairman
Tunes For TaTa’s
Tunes for TaDTa|s Benefiting Tanner Medical Foundation’s Mammogram Assistance Fund Saturday, October 24th, 2015 @ 302 South Street (4-11pm) 302 South Street, Carrollton, GA 30117
VA Expert Day at Cottage Landing- October 26th
Join Cottage Landing in welcoming Ted Merriss, Veterans Service Field Officer for a wonderful and nutritious lunch. Ted Merriss will be giving information on Veteran
Pritchett legacy gifts to UWG represent an array of experiences
The University of West Georgia has remained a constant presence in H. Franklin “Frank” Pritchett Jr.’s life for almost 40 years – first as a
