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!
Lease Signed For A Furniture Store On Adamson Square
The former spot of Cartridge World will soon become Adam and Sons. A lease was signed just a few days ago! The build-out for the
Bowdon Middle School Landscape Day
Bowdon Middle School recently held its spring Landscape Day. Students, parents and staff members worked hard after school pulling weeds, planting flowers and rose bushes,
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
Trojan Basketball Coach Tim Criswell Announces Retirement Plans
After close to four decades first playing – then pacing – the hardwoods of Criswell Court, its namesake soon won’t be coaching the game that
Newnan’s Unique Spot For Fashion
A unique spot for fashion is hidden in the basement of Emily and Todd Westergreen’s new antebellum home in downtown Newnan. Their home was recently
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
Giving Hearts Food Pantry: Love, Care, and Expansion
The heart of Giving Hearts food pantry in Carrollton walks through isles and past tables and shelves filled with food. Fresh produce and dry goods,
Third Location Opening in September For Chandler’s Furniture
CLOSED 2/22/13 Chandler’s will be opening a third location called “Furniture City” in September. Chandler’s has a location in Bowdon Junction off Highway 27 and
LaGrange Youth Council Raises Money for Calumet Park Neighborhood’s Community Garden
The LaGrange Youth Council raised nearly 12-hundred dollars at their “I Sweat Green” Fun Run Fundraiser. Dozens of people participated in the event along The
Discover Plants and Handmade Pottery at Baraca Plants + Pots in Hogansville
Welcome to Baraca Plants + Pots, the boutique shop in Hogansville that provides tropical exotic plants and handmade pottery. You’ll find an entire community to
Two Drive Thru Windows To Highlight Dairy Queen’s Return
Carrollton’s Dairy Queen is officially gone. The lot was cleaned up today to prepare for a new Dairy Queen Grill & Chill! We spoke
12-year-old Entrepreneur Opens Boutique 215
Many people dream of retiring from their day-job, and one day opening a business of their own. Emma Harris wasted no time fulfilling that dream
Just RAW with Raw Body Essentials
Raw Body Essentials is changing the way people are aware of their inner being. Located in Ashley Park in Newnan, Raw Body Essentials is a
Tanner’s Tai Chi for Health Helps Carrollton Woman Fight Fibromyalgia
When Carrie Krebs of Carrollton signed up for tai chi, she wasn’t sure it was good idea. But Krebs was sure that she had to
My Other Closet Consignment Shop at 491 Rome Street Closing In February
My Other Closet Consignment Store is planning a departure from this Rome Street Shopping Center near the Square. Delores, the owner is closing the store
Ribbon Cutting: Jules & James Boutique
The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon-cutting for Jules & James Boutique. Jules & James Boutique is located at 118 Rome Street
High Schools Move Forward With In-Person Graduations, Newnan High School Seniors to Graduate in Drake Stadium
Newnan High School Principal Chase Puckett and Coweta Superintendent Evan Horton announced Friday that Newnan High Schools seniors will graduate in-person in Drake Stadium this
Spinnerz New Pricing And All Night Skate Details
Effective OCTOBER 1ST 2015: Our Saturday night (7pm to 11pm) admission price will increase to $7.00. This will still include regular skate rental. This
Temple’s Rainey Road Water Tank Project Beginning
In the latter part of 2019 Temple property owners near the Rainey Road water storage tank were notified of an upcoming project that includes the
Naomi Norbraten Awarded Full Academic Scholarship to Yale
Central High School senior, Naomi Norbraten, has been awarded a full academic scholarship to Yale University. Naomi is part of this year’s QuestBridge recipients. A
Irish Bred Pub: Celebrating 13 Years of Business
Upon approach of 13 years in business, Irish Bred Pub owner Chad Houck reflects on his mission of small business and community which he believes
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
Cookies and Ice Cream Together in Carrollton? Not Happening
Updated 02/13/2022: Great American Cookie Company has abandoned plans… Space is now for lease again. Updated 01/06/2022: Delays in the buildout occurred over the last
Rapha Clinic of West Georgia Announces Initial Sponsors for 9th Annual ‘Sound of Medicine’ Fundraiser Concert
The Rapha Clinic of West Georgia, a local non-profit, faith-based charity is proud to announce sponsors for their 9th Annual Sound of Medicine concert and
New Dairy Queen Hiring Information
Opening Update : Construction Crews inform us they plan to open May 1 Nikia Prewett, the General Manager of the new Dairy Queen in Carrollton
Mattress Mart Closing Carrollton Location
The mattress stores keep on closing down in Carrollton. Mattress Mart makes the third most recent mattress closure in the city. Mattress Mart is located
Northern Carroll County Gas Station Getting Some Upgrades
A northern Carroll County gas station is in the process of receiving some beneficial upgrades. The BP at the corner of US 27 and Holly
Spaces Still Available At New Retail/Office Center
The brand new retail/office center off Cottage Hill Road in Carrollton still has two spaces available on the left side of the building. Labor Unlimited’s
Douglas County Sells Property of Old Jail to City
On July 30, Douglas County Commission Chairman Dr. Romona Jackson Jones and Douglasville Mayor Rochelle Robinson gathered at the Douglas County Courthouse for a closing ceremony,
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
Goodwill To Open a Bigger and Brighter Store
Updated Story as of July 14th from Dec 2011 : For those of you who like bargains, The Carrollton Menu has confirmed that Goodwill is
Update: Where Is The Chapel Hill QT Kitchens??
Over the spring we reported speaking to management of the Chapel Hill Rd QT that a new QT kitchens would soon be added to the arguably
Traffic Signal Conversion to All-Way-Stop at one Downtown Newnan Intersection
Newnan’s City Engineering Department has been steadily working this week, despite the rain, on streetscape modifications being made for Brown Street and West Washington Street.
Art Takeover Returns to Downtown Carrollton March 31
Downtown Carrollton will again showcase local artists and musicians when Art Takeover returns to Adamson Square, March 31. Art Takeover is a collaboration between the
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,
New Carrollton Chick-fil-A Announces Opening Date
Chick-fil-A officials announced on Friday that the first 100 customers to camp out and register for the new Carrollton location’s grand opening event will receive
Two Central High School Students Named GHP Finalists
Two Central High School students were selected as finalists in the Governor’s Honors Program. Olivia Vande Kerkhoff was selected in the area of music and
Ashley Park and Arbor Place Mall Charming Charlie Locations Closing
Following the closure of more than one hundred stores last year, Charming Charlie announced plans to close its remaining 261 stores as part of filing
Cover Me Southern’s Biggest One Day Sale of The Season
Join Cover Me Southern this weekend in both Villa Rica and Bowdon for their Biggest One Day Sale of the Season! The entire store is
All Superior Ratings for Central High School Chorus
The Central High School Chorus program participated in the GMEA District 7 Large Group Performance Evaluations (LGPE) on March 23, 2021, at the Carroll County
714 Bistro Temporarily Closes, Owner Shares Thoughts of Encouragement
Earlier this month, 714 Bistro in downtown Newnan made an announcement on their Facebook page that the restaurant would be temporarily closed until the 1st
Nurses Abroad: UWG Nursing Students Gain New Experiences in Costa Rica
Real-world experience is an important component of academic and professional development, as 10 University of West Georgia student nurses recently had the opportunity to experience
2019 Temple Founder’s Day Color Run and Fun Run
The Temple High School Booster Club is hosting its annual 5K Color Run and 1-mile Fun Run at the Temple Founder’s Day celebration on Saturday,
Donuts, Subs, and Phones Still Coming to Bremen
Despite unexpected delays due to the coronavirus pandemic, a trio of retailers still have plans to make a home in Bremen. Dunkin Donuts, Jersey Mike’s
Ken’s Bargain Outlet in Downtown Newnan is Closing!
PRESS RELEASE Ken’s Bargain Outlet in Downtown Newnan is Closing! Newnan, GA July 15, 2016 – After 5 years in downtown Newnan Ken’s Bargain Outlet
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!
Engineering Technology Student From Sharpsburg Receives Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership from WGTC
2022 GOAL and RPA winners West Georgia Technical College has named Iveta Kral, an engineering technology student from Sharpsburg, as its 2022 Georgia Occupational Award
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
The First “Great Giveaway” to be held Saturday, June 29
Verve Church in partnership with the Atlanta Community Food Bank is excited to announce its first monthly “Great Giveaway” mobile food pantry. The Great Giveaway
Blush Hair Studio Celebrates New Location with Ribbon Cutting
Blush Hair Studio was recently hit by a vehicle near the railroad tracks in downtown Villa Rica. However, owner Julie Sanders was already in the
Two Local State Highways to Undergo Resurfacing
Contracts have been awarded to resurface two local state highways according to a Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) press release received by The City Menus
Yankee Candle Exits The Avenue PTC, Super Chix and Claire’s Opening
Longstanding Yankee Candle exits The Avenue Peachtree City along with Banana Republic and The Gap. With the three highly revered brands gone, more fresh and
The City Menus’ Top-Performing Content for 2019
The City Menus continues to grow its digital network by providing engaging content to our local communities. This year we have seen more than 13,600,000
Baja Express Brings Street Tacos
A couple from San Diego, California are preparing to open a Baja style Taco stand off Maple Street in Carrollton. Baja Express will offer a
New Taco Bell Planned For Hwy 92 At Lee Rd
Word last week comes to us by way of Richard Segal that a new fast food place will be joining the lineup in SE Douglas
In The Midst of The Storm – StagePlay This Weekend!
Special Featured Event Article Cliff finds himself in a struggle to hold himself together as life’s adversities come in and test his faith! Choices between Right
New Coffeeshop Opening
Construction is progressing on a new coffeeshop in Downtown Douglasville. It will be directly next door to Jones Jewelry. This is a much needed addition
Senior Dance at the WPA Center
The next Senior Dance at the WPA Center is August 25! Meet up with friends and move to the music of the Alan Mote Band,
Locals Live brings David Pippin Group and Crews & Company to Amp
The Amp’s first Locals Live concert series will come to a close this Saturday with performances by the David Pippin Group and Crews & Company.
Mill Town Music Hall Partners with KidsPeace to Develop a Guitar Music Therapy Program
Bowdon-campus students will be invited to participate in this innovative program BREMEN, Ga. – Mill Town Music Hall is excited to partner with KidsPeace to develop
Chestnut Ridge Bakery Opens in Bowdon
Owner Keith Barker of Chestnut Ridge Hearth and Home recently opened a new bakery in his home decor shop in downtown Bowdon. Keith told those
GDOT to Improve Mobility and Enhance Safety at Villa Rica’s Interstate Exit 24
The Georgia Department of Transportation has recently approved $199,821 in Quick Response Program funding to improve the safety and efficiency of the eastbound exit ramp
Multi-Level Professional Building to be Constructed in Ashley Park
Construction plans were recently uncovered for a Class A professional building at Ashley Park. The new building will be located at the northwest corner of
Dog River Library to Host the 5th Annual “Arts and Crafts in the Woods”
The 5th annual Arts and Crafts in the Woods Show will be held Saturday, November 5th, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on the grounds
In Their Own Words: Fuel Coffee Bar Opening in Hogansville
“What once was a mere conversation among my wife, Ashlea, and I during our anniversary trip in May 2019, became words in motion as we
Coweta Schools Serve Over 27,000 Meals to Children in First Three Weeks of School Closures
Coweta County School System School Nutrition employees and other system personnel served over 27,000 lunches and breakfasts to children during the first weeks of emergency
Fur Babies Cat Cafe Celebrates Birthday
Join Fur Babies Cat Cafe on Saturday, June 4 for their First Birthday! In conjunction with this monumental day, T&T Southern BBQ and Heavenly Bowls
Becky Cronan Realtor
I am a Realtor specializing in Residential & Commercial properties. I love helping people with all of their Real Estate needs. Whether they are the
Richards College of Business Receives Scholarship Endowment from Carrollton Dawnbreakers
The motto of the Rotary Club of Carrollton Dawnbreakers is a simple, three-word phrase. “Service above self.” Building on its commitment to that mantra, the
Maple Street Mansion 100% Safe
During the last several months plans to save the Maple Street Mansion have finally come to fruition. We have attended several silent meetings about the
Eye Focused Business Opening off Floy Farr Parkway in Peachtree City
Jacksonville, Florida based business, My Eyelab is preparing their new Peachtree City location for it’s grand opening. The new location will open at 2735 GA
Ann Taylor’s Loft In Newnan
Newnan’s Ashley Park is very close to signing a deal with Ann Taylor’s Loft. Rumblings have crossed The Carrollton Menu tiplines and so we made
New Doors Opening: WGTC, Troup County Schools celebrate partnership
West Georgia Technical College and Troup County Schools did something today that they’ve never done before – they opened a door. The door – 16
New Development, Summerlin Shops to Include a Dollar Tree
Updated 5.16.202 to reflect new tenant announcement: A new development behind the Wells Fargo at Summerlin Corners in Newnan has started construction. The plans show
Georgia Watercolor Society’s National Exhibition Coming To Center for the Arts
March 29 (Carrollton, Ga.) – The work of artists from across thecountry will be showcased here, April 5-May14, when the GeorgiaWatercolor Society’s National Exhibition returns
Friends of The Thread and Emory at LaGrange to Announce Transformative Community Initiative Monday, March 1st
The Friends of the Thread and Emory at LaGrange will announce details of a new transformative community initiative called “I Train on The Thread” and unveil
Sharp Creek Elementary Visits The Stewart House
(Carrollton, Ga. March 3, 2016) Sharp Creek Elementary believes that it is important to provide community service opportunities to students in order to empower
Former Car Dealership Reopens as Collision Shop
Some signs of life are coming to three buildings where Kia of Douglasville and Hyundai of Arbor Place once operated. The center building located 7488
The Grillage Sells & Changes Name
The Grillage on Maple Street has a new owner and a new name. We broke the story a few weeks ago and we now have
Bankhead Hwy: Subway In Place of Sonic
A Subway restaurant will soon be relocating from Tower Plaza to the nearby building once occupied by Sonic Drive-In. The new location will be one
State Newslines in Retail and Food
Alpharetta – Pollo Tropical at Haynes Bridge Rd and North Point Dr Athens – Mens Warehouse at Georgia Square Mall Atlanta – Cheesecake Factory to
Belen de la Cruz to Usher Empanada Goodness to Coweta
Thirteen empanada flavors. Alfajor. House-made chimichurri sauce. Vegetarian and gluten-free options. Is your mouth watering yet? Then visit Belen de la Cruz, the newest addition
Battery Source Coming to Sharpsburg
Battery Source is building a location in Sharpsburg in front of Sams Club. Tidal Wave Car Wash is on the other end further down Fischer
Lepoma’s Pizzeria Opens In Place Of Joe Friday’s
Lepoma’s Pizzeria opened to the public on August 1st! You might recall Joe Friday’s Brick Oven Pizza was originally in this spot and closed a
Temporary Road Closure in Carrollton This Week Near Downtown
Temporary Road Closure – Dixie Street and Austin Ave / Lee Street Intersection Monday, April 19, 2021 at 7:00 PM to Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at
Carrollton City Schools Sets New High In Achievement on College and Career Readiness Performance Index
Carrollton, GA – A heightened focus on a deeper level of learning during the 2014-15 school year has allowed Carrollton City Schools to set a
Kimacy Frame and Gifts Changes Name and Closes Maple Street Location
A little bit of breaking news happened towards the end of last week, Kimacy Frame Shop closed their Maple Street location. On January 1, Kimacy
Press Release: GDOT Pleads for Safe Back to School Driving in Northwest Georgia
CARTERSVILLE, Ga. –Students heading back to school means more traffic, increased congestion and the need for extra safety precautions. From school buses loading and unloading,
‘It’s just perfect here’ International students find new home at UWG
Franziska Bremm likes the University of West Georgia. The Germany native is a junior majoring in biology and a star Wolf on the women’s golf
Blast From The Past: Colonial, Big Stars, and Dime Stores Rome Street Shopping Center
The era was the early 1960s, Carrollton, Georgia was beginning to grow, as a new road, now called “South Park Street” was being built,
Coweta School Board Gives Final Approval to 2023-24 Budget
The Coweta County Board of Education gave final approval to a Coweta County School System operational budget of $276,373,942 for the 2023-2024 fiscal year (FY
Carroll Tomorrow Chooses Travis Haggard for Vice President of Economic Development Position
Carroll Tomorrow’s leadership has chosen Travis Haggard to serve as vice president of economic development. The announcement was made this week by Karen Handel, president and chief executive
20-16 Sale at Main Street Boutique.
This is the time to stock up on some of your favorite items at Main Street Boutique. You can enjoy 20% off your purchase of
Teachers Show Support Through Their Own Giving
Carrollton City Schools teachers are now awaiting the final word whether they have been awarded classroom grants this year from the Carrollton City Schools Education
Magnolias Hair Salon Opens in Carrollton
Magnolias Hair Salon recently celebrated the ribbon-cutting for their beautiful new location at 105 Somerset Place, Suite B in Carrollton.
Tanner Installs Tents, Expands Outpatient Testing to Prepare for COVID-19 Surge
Like other hospitals in Georgia, Tanner Health System’s hospitals in Carrollton, Villa Rica and Bremen will install exterior patient care facilities on their hospital campuses to prepare for a possible
Former FRED’s in Bowdon Leased
A new Antique store is opening in Bowdon! The store is expected to carry vintage antiques, collectables, and more. This particular store will not feature any
Thrifty Lizard Grand Opening Celebration December 6th
Thrifty Lizard has officially opened in the Shoppers World Center off Highway 27 by Walmart. This particular retail store buys back gently used clothes to
The Blake House Thrift Store celebrates ribbon cutting
CARROLLTON, GA – Carroll County Chamber officials and Ambassadors helped the Blake House Thrift Store celebrate the ribbon cutting at its new location at
Start The Celebration: UWG Sets Summer 2019 Commencement
As summer nears its end, the University of West Georgia will confer approximately 750 degrees in its summer commencement ceremony. A total of 753 degrees
