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!
Whitesburg on The Move
[slideshow_deploy id=’11880′] Over the last few months Whitesburg has seen an increase in new businesses starting in the city. El Loco opened up a few
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
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
Off Campus Wings Closed Till August
Unfortunately Off Campus Wings has closed for the Summer since UWG is out on break. I am honestly not a fan of Summer business closings
Carrollton Wind Ensemble Celebrates Anniversary with Concert
The Carrollton Wind Ensemble celebrates its tenth anniversary with its 2021 Fall Concert, at the Carrollton Center for the Arts, October 14. “There is nothing
Jersey Mike’s Coming to Douglasville
Jersey Mike’s is a fast-casual sub sandwich franchise with more than 1,500 locations open and underway across the country. It is known for offering a
Francesca’s Closing 140 Stores by The End of January
A chain boutique specializing in women’s clothing is planning to close 140 of its 700 stores by the end of January. Francesca’s announced the move
Michael and Andrea Stone announce gift to name student lounge
Michael and Andrea Stone have witnessed firsthand the impact that philanthropic giving can make in the lives of students. As longtime supporters and friends of
Locally Produced Docu-Series Debuts on GPB
The first episode of the documentary series Hear Us, co-produced by Carrollton’s own Steve Gradick and Terry Lowry, will debut on Georgia Public Broadcasting November
West Georgia Jazz Festival is this weekend in Villa Rica
Jazz is the one American art form that is enjoyed by people of all tastes; those who enjoy a sophisticated blend of improvised melodies to
Boutique 215 Celebrates Five Years and Partners with Carrollton High School CBI Program
March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month! To celebrate, Boutique 215 in Carrollton will be donating 20% of all proceeds to the CBI program at Carrollton
Carroll EMC Crews Assist with Power Restoration in Louisiana
Carrollton, GA—Eight crewmen from Carroll Electric Membership Cooperative traveled to Jennings, LA, on Saturday, Aug. 29, to assist Jeff Davis Electric Cooperative (JDEC) with cleanup
The Braid Shop Opens In Douglasville
The Braid Shop just recently opened last week off 3226 Highway 5 in Douglasville, GA. The owner sent us an email about her shop!
Salty’s Oyster Bar Shutters
Salty’s gained popularity around the Carrollton area very fast. Unfortunately they ended up closing very fast as well. Their seafood and oysters were the
Jump N Rock Trampoline Park Opening In Douglasville
Jump N Rock Trampoline Park coming soon to 2115 Fairburn Rd, Douglasville, Georgia. According to their Facebook, Jump N Rock Trampoline Park is an Indoor
Sunrise on the Square Road Race
The Sunrise on the Square Road Race will be held on Saturday September 4 at 8am. The Sunrise on the Square Labor Day Road Race
Mackenzie Dunson Awarded Full Academic Scholarship to Amherst College
Central High School senior, Mackenzie Dunson, has been awarded a full academic scholarship to Amherst College in Massachusetts as part of this year’s QuestBridge program.
Hut No. 8 Closes In Newnan
The trendy resale clothing store named Hut no. 8 just recently closed at 1731 Newnan Crossing Blvd near the Kroger. We reached out to the
Finding An Assisted Living Community Can Be Tough, Let Family Advocate Care Help
Family Advocate Care is here to help families with elder family members find appropriate assisted-living communities for their aging loved ones. According to Spokesperson Amanda
Apple Award Winner For Leadership Employee of the Month
(Carrollton, GA- June 19, 2017) Carroll County Schools recognized its June 2017 Apple Award Winner at the board meeting on June 15, 2017. Receiving the
Community Foundation of West Georgia Receives Funding from Honda for The Connector Project
The Community Foundation of West Georgia (CFWG) has received a $25,000 contribution from Honda for the organization’s new project, The Connector. The Connector will provide
Tanner, Jacksonville State Join Forces to Enhance Education
Jacksonville State University (JSU) and Tanner Health System have announced a new partnership providing educational opportunities for Tanner employees. JSU will offer a 20% corporate
Vallarta Mexican Grill Opening Location in Newnan
A popular Mexican restaurant in Heflin, AL, is crossing the state line and coming to Newnan to open a second location. Vallarta Mexican Grill is
New Look for Newnan Planet Smoothie
Newnan’s Planet Smoothie recently underwent remodeling to the smoothie store’s interior. The owner of Planet Smoothie told The City Menus that the store, located at
Cinco De Mayo Mexican Grill Reopens in New Douglasville Location
A popular Douglasville destination for Mexican cuisine reopened in its new home at 7436 Douglas Boulevard. The owners of Cinco De Mayo Mexican Grill said
City of LaGrange Graduates Inaugural LaGrange 101 Class
The City of LaGrange graduated its inaugural LaGrange 101 Class Tuesday night at the regular City Council meeting. This is a new class hosted by
Downtown Sign Shop: The Branding Experts
Downtown Sign Shop is a one-stop shop in Newnan for businesses looking to revamp their current signs or take their business branding to the next
Lane Bryant Moves to The Douglasville Pavilion
Lane Bryant is in the process of moving from Arbor Place Mall to The Douglasville Pavilion. Construction is in the final stages at the shopping
Wear Me Again’s 50% Off Sale Starts June 23rd!
Wear me again’s 50% off SALE starts this Thursday, June 23rd,at all locations. The sale will go on through Saturday at all locations and they
City Schools Recognize Maintenance Department
CARROLLTON, GA – At its July meeting, the Carrollton Board of Education recognized the district’s maintenance department for its behind-the-scenes work to keep the school
4th of July Special- Carrollton Courtyard Marriott
The 4th of July will be here before you know it! Call the Carrollton Courtyard Marriott now to take advantage of our 4th of July
Carrollton Mentoring Village Names New Program Coordinator
Mentoring Village announced Lauren Holverson has been named program coordinator of the nonprofit devoted to providing credentialing services for mentoring programs and their volunteers in
Coming Soon to Bremen: A New Restaurant Inspired By An Old Stockroom
A new restaurant inspired by a part of the city’s rich textile history is coming soon to downtown Bremen. Owned by city councilman Jai Otwell,
Newnan-Coweta Art Association Selects Linda “Rusty” Sharp as NCAA Artist of The Month
The Newnan-Coweta Art Association has selected Linda “Rusty” Sharp as its featured Artist of the Month for March. Sharp’s art will be featured in the
Carroll Chiropractic Center To Close
Dr. Fiore’s office to close sometime in March after serving the community for 33 years.
2016 Carroll County Schools Retirement Recognition
(Carrollton, Georgia May 13, 2016) The Carroll County Board of Education honored forty eight retiring employees at a reception held at Roopville Road Baptist
UWG seeks recollections of RFK visit to campus
The University of West Georgia is endeavoring to capture the recollections of community members who were present for Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy’s visit to
Loco Mex On The River Now Open
Franklin, GA has a brand new restaurant on the Square. Federico Gimenez, the owner of Loco Mex on The River along with other popular restaurants in Carrollton
Food Depot Opens June 25th
Food Depot’s second location at The Maple Street Commons looks to be about ready to open. The sign is on the building as you can
Make Your Party Fun With Carrollton Lawn Party
Want an exciting way to spice up your next party? Look no further than the Carrollton Lawn Party, an exciting, new, local business that offers
The Children’s Place in Carrollton Closing
The Children’s Place in Carrollton’s McIntosh Plaza will be closing its doors this month. This closure comes on the heels of the corporate office announcing
Temple Middle School Wins 1st Place at Regional Science Olympiad Competition
(Carrollton, Ga. – March 9, 2015) Temple Middle School received a 1st Place Medal at the regional Science Olympiad Competition in Newnan on Saturday,
UWG hosts middle and high school science fair
Press release by Colton Campbell: Chapel Hill Middle School students shined at this year’s West Georgia Regional Science and Engineering Fair, earning both grand and
Iconic Senoia Cafe in Transition to New Location
An iconic cafe in Senoia is in the process of transitioning to a new location with a small stop along the way. Senoia Coffee &
Share the Warmth Now Accepting Donations for Upcoming Giveaway
Record-setting heat means most of us are still wearing our summer clothes, but now that it is October, we can be hopeful things will begin
First Ever Food Park Has Plans to Hit Villa Rica
Co-owners Brandon Thompson and Shane George have new ideas for a property they purchased together at 419 Main Street in Villa Rica; and after spending
Central High Recognizes Athlete of the Month
Pictured is Central High School Principal Mr. Kelly Edwards, Kamry McEwen, Jonaz Walton, and Athletic Director and Assistant Principal Mr. Chuck Robinson. Central High School
New Villa Rica City Flag Unveiled at Nugget Drop
Villa Rica has a new city flag. The new fixture within the city was unveiled during the New Year’s Eve annual Nugget Drop event and
Archer Paper Goods Turns a New Page by Expanding to Trilith
Archer Paper Goods became the newest addition to Trilith’s collection of Town Centre retailers with their grand opening that took place on Friday, June 17.
Central High School Students Earn Laws of Life Essay Honors
(Carrollton, Ga. April 20, 2016) Central High School students participated in the Laws of Life essay contest sponsored by Rotary Club. Caitlin Grdinish was
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
Dan Tyminski Band Closes out 2021 Amp Concert Series Saturday
Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, Dan Tyminski, wraps up the Amp at Adamson Square’s 2021 concert series with his proprietary blend of bluegrass, country and pop,
Central High School Senior Earns Top Writing Honors
(March 6, 2018, Carrollton, Georgia). Central High School senior Carolina Butler was named the Young Georgia Author for Carroll County. Young Georgia Authors is an
Mark Your Calendars! Irish Bred Pub Presents “St. Patrick’s 2-Day Party” Event!
Start making your plans now for the Irish Bred Pub’s Two-Day St. Patrick’s Day celebration, guaranteed to be the best party around! Starting on March
New Outparcel Under Construction at the LaGrange Mall
Hull Property Group recently announced that Chicken Salad Chick will open a new location in LaGrange. It will be located in a new outparcel center
Villa Rica High School Gymnasium and Band Room Ribbon Cutting
Villa Rica High School Gymnasium and Band Room Ribbon Cutting (Carrollton, Ga. March11, 2013) Monday, March 11 Villa Rica High School celebrated the opening of
New Storage Facility Opens in Bowdon
Bowdon’s Best Storage now offers the convenience and all the amenities one could want in their new storage facility located at 152 City Hall Avenue,
VA Clinic Opening Sept 24
SEPT 25 UPDATE – The VA Clinic is NOW OPEN in Carrollton. A ribbon cutting starts at 1PM on Friday the 28th. Their phone number
UWG graduates more than 650 students in Summer Ceremony
More than 650 students graduated from the University of West Georgia Thursday, with keynote speaker Dr. Tristan Denley encouraging them to “look toward the horizon
Newnan Art Depot Opening In December
The Newnan Art Depot will soon open in December at 30 East Washington Street in this incredible, repurposed building. You can see a Facebook Post
Central High School Recognizes February Students of the Month
Central High School Recognizes February Students of the Month Pictured from left to right are Central High School February Students of the Month Myesha Arbuthnot,
Wear Me Again 50% Off Spring Sale
Be sure to checkout the Wear Me Again 50% off Spring Sale at the Carrollton, Bremen, and Villa Rica locations. The sale will be going
Haralson County Fried Pie Festival Set for September 21
The Haralson County Historical Society is gearing up to host its fourth annual Fried Pie Festival on Saturday, September 21. The event will feature more
Kangaroo Stations Becoming Circle K Stores To Carry Exxon, BP Fuel
You may have recently noticed area Kangaroo stations with temporary “Exxon” signage going up. While originally we understood that all Kangaroos in the Carrollton area
Taco Bell Construction Underway at Mirror Lake
After some delays, the construction of a new Taco Bell restaurant located at 2460 Mirror Lake Blvd is back on. This will be the
VRHS Wins “So You Think You Can STEM” Competition
(Carrollton, Ga. May 12, 2016) Villa Rica High School brought two teams to the So You Think You Can STEM Competition held May 7,
Carroll County BOE mourns passing of Kierbow
The Carroll County School System is saddened by the passing of Board of Education member Clayton Kierbow, a Whitesburg resident who had represented District 4
Mill Town Music Hall Releases Announcement
The following is a message from Mill Town Music Hall directly to email subscribers. We have a very important announcement to share with you. When
Conference Brought Statewide Tourism Pros To Carrollton
March 13, 2019 (Carrollton, Ga.) – The Historic High Country Travel Association’s Winter Chautauqua tourism conference brought more than 80 tourism professionals from around the
Ila begins as UWG’s inaugural vice president for innovation and research
A young Dr. Daryush Ila would often become frustrated in his rocket club, charmingly known as the Rocketeers. The prefabricated projectiles didn’t go nearly as
Tanner Reporting 243 COVID-19 Cases, April 7
Tanner’s latest results on COVID-19 as of 8:45 a.m. on 4/7/20 are as follows: Positive test results: 243 Positive inpatient cases: Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton: 17
Updated Landscaping Blog To Keep You Informed
For more than 9 years we have been in the industry learning and growing. Now we take it a step further and interact with
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
Bowdon Students Place in West Georgia Technology Fair
(Carrollton, Ga. February 3, 2016) Bowdon Elementary School and Bowdon Middle School students participated in the West Georgia Regional Technology Fair in Newnan, GA
Pollo Tropical Construction Well Underway In Hiram
CLOSED Good news for fans of Latin caribbean cuisine: Pollo Tropical is opening a new location in Hiram off Highway 278. This will be located
Christmas Spectacular & Light Show
Get Tickets Now! Click on the website at the bottom of this Featured Advertisement on The Newnan Menu website Live Nativity & Animals Santa (Different times
Sprinkles Donuts & Coffee Company Now Hiring, Opening Soon
Sprinkles Donuts & Coffee Company will soon open at the Mirror Lake Publix Shopping Center Suite X. According to their Facebook Page they are accepting applications
Chamber Business of The Month
The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce highlights Duffey Realty as the Business of the Month for November. James and Irene Duffey, Dale Johnson and Britt
Coffee and Conversation with Michelle Morgan!
Come get to know your Carroll County Commissioner for District 4, Michelle Morgan, over some hot and fresh coffee! She’ll be at the Neva Lomason
302 South Street Specials: March 28th-April 3rd
Haven’t had your weekly fill of 302 South Street? Already stopped by this week but you need an excuse to come back? Then check out
Film Shoots, Road Closures Scheduled For Two Locations on US 27 ALT/Georgia 14 in Newnan
Film crews will be working at two different locations on US 27 ALT/Georgia 14 in Newnan over the next two weeks. They will install full
Michelle Barnette Nominated for National LifeChanger of the Year Award
Michelle Barnette, a 7th grade math teacher from Bowdon Middle School, has been nominated for the 2016-2017 national LifeChanger of the Year award. Sponsored by
Lela Lu’s Active Wear Boutique Has Closed
Lela Lu’s has been serving Carrollton for the past four years. They were located next to Carrollton Academy of Dance and Body & Mind Pilate’s
New Program Invites All Ages to Let Your Imagination Soar
New Program Invites All Ages to Let Your Imagination Soar Arts for All, Inc., is a new, non-profit organization designed to provide high quality programming,
Adriana & LB’s Arcade Brings Family Entertainment to Carrollton
Just in time for the heat of summer AGW Ice Cream, in Carrollton, is opening their newly expanded arcade along with more parking and seating
Arts Festival Returns to Carrollton Center for the Arts
The Arts Festival of Carrollton will feature fine artists from across the United States as the event returns to the Carrollton Center for the Arts,
Open for Business: Carrollton O’Charley’s Confirms
The O’ Charley’s restaurant on Highway 27 remains open for business as the restaurant confirms. There was speculation among The City Menu’s tipsters that the
ABC Designs Graduates from Burson Center
Absolutely Brilliant Concrete Designs (ABC Designs) owners Margaret and Mitch Johnson celebrated their recent graduation from The Burson Center. The Carrollton-based company specializes in decorative
MiMi & Me Vinyl Boutique Opens In Newnan
A new store opened last week on The Square in Downtown Newnan. Mimi & Me Vinyl Boutique celebrated a Grand Opening on November 5th at
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
Central High School’s Zoe Stewart Earns High Score
(Friday, December 8, 2023, Carrollton, Georgia). Central High School’s Math Team member, Zoe Stewart earned the highest score for her team during the Kennesaw State
SLM Recycling Rail Spur Addition
A few days ago we spotted some land being cleared off Alabama Street directly next to the new landscaping store Everything Outdoors. The manager of
Two New Hotels Coming To The Thornton Rd Corridor
A few weeks ago, we here at the menu received a construction bid for a new hotel on the Thornton Rd corridor. The Marriott company
Geek Call Gone But Cash Rolling In
Have you drove by the former Geek Call lately on the corner of Bankhead and Newnan Rd? Geek Call closed months ago and now the
SeKond Time Around Closing Newnan Rd Location
Sekond Time Around will be closing their Newnan Road location in Carrollton on Jan 26th at 5pm. They will reopen in their new location near
Carrollton City Schools Agrees To Purchase Property
Carrollton, GA – The Carrollton City Schools Board of Education unanimously approved the purchase of property known as 290 Tom Reeve Drive in Carrollton during
Carroll County School System Names New Assistant Superintendent of School Performance
The Carroll County Board of Education approved the hiring of Dr. Jessica Ainsworth as Assistant Superintendent of School Performance. Dr. Ainsworth will assume her new
King Of Crops to host Summer Movie Nights
On July 15, King of Crops will host Summer Movie Nights at the farm located at 6950 Post Road in Winston. Saturday night’s showing will
Finding An Assisted Living Community Can Be Tough, Let Family Advocate Care Help
Family Advocate Care is here to help families with elder family members find appropriate assisted-living communities for their aging loved ones. According to Spokesperson Amanda
Double Closure on The Square
Developing Story : The Cajun Corner has closed as of yesterday. Reason stated was Personal. They will continue to run the Eufaula, AL location. The
