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!
Renovations Coming This Fall For Neva Lomason Memorial Library
From Neva Lomason Memorial Library’s Facebook Page The Carrollton library is being renovated in Fall 2017, and we want to hear from you! Join us
Society Luxury Hair Care Expands Operations into Hudson Mill
Carrollton’s newest luxury hair care salon is enjoying serving all their new customers! Society Luxury Hair Care is the first salon in the west Georgia
Rapha Clinic of West GA Announces $7,500 Donation from Southwire
Funds to be used to support the overall operations and Health and Dental Clinic Supplies Rapha Clinic, a non-profit, faith-based charity serving uninsured people with
Crews Repairing Deteriorating Asphalt Spots in Carroll County
Georgia DOT advises motorists on State Route (SR) 113 in Carroll County that maintenance crews will begin today their work on repairing and deep patching
Clearing of Land Causes Questions Near Rome Street and US 27
Several inquires from our Facebook messages led us to this construction happening at the corner of Rome Street and US 27. We reached out to
10th Annual Carroll County Drug Awareness Summit
10th Annual Carroll County Drug Awareness Summit Thursday, October 15, 2015 Tabernacle Baptist Church Carrollton, Georgia A Decade of Vigilance Against Drugs!!! Doors Open at
Tourism Dollars Way Up In Carroll County
Press Release from Carrollton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau – Jonathan Dorsey According to the just-released preliminary results of the state’s annual economic impact of tourism
Tanner Surgical Services Team Celebrates 700th Robotic Surgery
Call it a state-of-the-art milestone: members of Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton’s Surgical Services department recently celebrated completing its 700th robotic-assisted surgical procedure at Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton.
Bamboo Juices Relocates from Downtown Palmetto to Serenbe
At the end of 2019 Bamboo Juices made the move to the Mado neighborhood of Serenbe at 11150 Serenbe Lane. Originally the juice crafting facility
Sunrise on the Square Road Race
The Sunrise on the Square Road Race will be held on Saturday September 2 at 8am. The Sunrise on the Square Labor Day Road Race
Dollar General Proposes to Hatch in Centralhatchee
Centralhatchee may soon see a famous neighborhood staple come to town. Dollar General is proposing to build a new store in the area. The location
One Way Detail’s December Facebook Special
One Way Detail has another great Facebook Special for the month of December! They are offering $10 off any Plus package! This includes wax, shampoo,
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Revives Douglasville Plans, Will Open at The Landing
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, with locations in Carrollton, Fayetteville, Mableton and Smyrna, initially planned to open a store in Douglasville back in mid-2015. The plans were
Gulf Station In Bowdon Completely Restored
Earlier this week we spoke to the Main Street Director of Bowdon, Jan Lloyd about the restoration of the Gulf Station on E. College Street.
Bamboo Juices Relocates from Downtown Palmetto to Serenbe
At the end of 2019 Bamboo Juices made the move to the Mado neighborhood of Serenbe at 11150 Serenbe Lane. Originally the juice crafting facility
Park-and-Ride locations announced for Indians versus Cougars October 31 game
Press Release – October 28, 2014 Park-and-Ride locations announced for Indians versus Cougars October 31 game The East Coweta High School Indians and Newnan High School
More Than Just a Dealership
The entire community is currently embracing the Haney Family right now after a tragic plane crash killed, Mr. Richard Haney and his grandson. The family
Mill Town Music Hall
West Georgia welcomes a new music venue called Mill Town Music Hall. They are opening on Feb 2nd in the old Bremen Ingles Shopping Center.
New Outdoor Store Is Opening In Carrollton
We would like to welcome Walker’s Outdoor, Georgia’s first Sportsman’s Consignment to the community. Walker’s Outdoor will specialize in selling used Hunting, Fishing and Camping
PANDORA Now Open at Arbor Place Mall
Just in time for Mother’s Day, PANDORA is now open at Arbor Place Mall. According to the owners, construction started on April 7 and
Underground Books Expanding
An expansion project is currently underway at Underground Books on the Square in Carrollton. According to several Facebook posts, Underground Books will be taking over
Release: Outdoor Burn Ban In Effect
Want to burn those leaves left over from winter? Hold it right there! From Douglas County: ****SUMMER BURNING BAN IN EFFECT**** Residents should think
Select Local Goods At Morgan’s Market
Throughout the years Coweta Greenhouses has expanded to almost twenty acres which focus on the production of wholesale plants. Originally opening in 1972 the greenhouses
Farish Realty & Associates Offers Free Market Analysis
Farish Realty & Associates offers a free market analysis which is a broker’s price opinion of a property. The price backed by a comparative market
Mac’s Pizza and Wings Opens Second Location in Sargent
Mac’s Pizza and Wings is opening a second location on October 19 at 2005 W. Highway 16, in Sargent (Newnan zip), GA, offering the same
Villa Rica High School Literary Team Wins Region RunnerUp
(Carrollton, Ga. February 17, 2016) Villa Rica High School hosted the 5AAAAA Region Literary meet Saturday, February 13th. The Villa Rica Literary team finished
Redbeard Brew Bars
The flagship store for Redbeard Brew Bars is opening a storefront location in Downtown Bowdon at 112 College Street. You might be asking what does
Live Music Returns to Sweetland Amphitheatre
Travis Tritt Performs Friday, July 16th & Emmylou Harris Performs Saturday, July 24thTickets On-Sale Today (5/14) at 10:00 a.m. LaGrange, Ga. May 14, 2021 – Get ready, concert
Community and Southern Bank In Bowdon Set To Close
Community & Southern Bank in Bowdon, Georgia will be closing this summer. The Carrollton Menu spoke to numerous close sources that confirmed the CSB’s upcoming closure. A press
Come Enjoy Fireworks and Music with the Carroll Symphony
Cap off your Fourth of July celebrations with friends and family on the grounds of the Carrollton City Schools. The 2018 Sounds of Liberty Concert by
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
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
9th Annual Luncheon in Pink Is Saturday, October 7th
Bremen, GA (October 7, 2017) – The “Luncheon in Pink” is an annual luncheon and recognition event held for West Georgia community members affected by
Subway Restaurants of North Georgia and Georgia Grown Celebrate Partnership
Press Release provided by the Georgia Department of Agriculture: Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black and Subway’s Joe Hart celebrated their newly formed partnership to
Press Release Announcing a Proposed Property Tax Increase
The Coweta County School System Board of Education today announces its intention to keep the millage rate for maintenance and operations at 18.59 mills where
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
Newnan UGA-Alum Business Owners Donate 100 Meals to Piedmont Hospital
Around lunchtime on Thursday, three UGA-alum small business owners from the downtown Newnan area gathered together to provide 100 meals from Redneck Gourmet to Piedmont
Carrollton’s Holiday Wishes Christmas Parade Set for December 5
The Holiday Wishes Christmas Parade will dash, dance and prance through the heart of Carrollton, December 5, starting at 5:30 p.m. “We are looking forward
Plaza Home Care Moves Location In Villa Rica
Plaza Home Care has moved from their former location at 451 Bankhead Hwy to Downtown Villa Rica. The new location is 220 West Wilson
Addison Smith: Serving Carrollton Since 1954
Addison Smith has been serving the needs of customers in the Carrollton community for more than 60 years. The company is known for its multitrade
Looking Back at Former Site of Carrollton Municipal Airport
Our library adventures led us to the former spot of the Carrollton Municipal Airport. A map from the Carrollton Planning Commission book showed the former
UWG Announces New Technology Partnership with Comcast
Enhancing its efforts to foster connections – of all kinds – the University of West Georgia today announced the deployment of an advanced managed Wi-Fi
Little Hawaiian and Bakery27Cafe Transition to Limited Hours and Delivery Options
Little Hawaiian Seafood Grill and Bakery27Cafe have temporarily updated their service hours. Little Hawaiian, located at 206 Rome Street, Carrollton, Georgia, will open for dinner
Master J. Kim’s Tae Kwon Do Opens A Location In Newnan
Tae Kwon Do Education will soon open in the Publix Shopping Center off 1111 Lower Fayetteville Rd Suite 1600. A Grand Opening Celebration will take
Carrollton PITA Street Food Announces Opening Date
PITA Street Food, a destination for fresh, delicious, and authentic Mediterranean dishes, is opening a new location in Carrollton. The restaurant joins the soon-to-open Five
Chris Cole Salon Exits Downtown
A new scenic location is on the horizon for Chris Cole Salon, a place I visited quite frequently if my other hair lady, Monica was
Big Daddy Car Wash and Oil Change
Big Daddy Car Wash and Oil Change is owned by Mark and Pam Brooks of Carrollton. Both are 1984 graduates of West Georgia College (UWG).
Anniversary Sale and Mother’s Day Specials Coming to Indulge Salon & Day Spa
Mother’s Day and Indulge Salon & Day Spa’s Anniversary is coming fast! Their Anniversary Sale is May 6th & 7th from 9am-6pm both days.
Carroll EMC Sends Student Leaders to Co-op Council Conference
Carrollton, GA – Carroll Electric Membership Cooperative is proud to have sent Isabella Marlow of Mt. Zion High School and Mattie Steed of Carrollton High
QT Villa Rica
QT off Hwy 61 in Villa Rica looks to be getting a new paint job, so expect some delays while filling up your car. Several
Hyundai TRANSYS Georgia Seating System, LLC Expands Manufacturing Operations in Georgia
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Hyundai TRANSYS Georgia Seating System, LLC, a world-renowned producer of automotive parts, will invest $9 million in expanding
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
Temple Middle School Holds Annual 6th Grade Camp
On Monday, July 20th, Temple Middle School held their 3rd Annual 6th Grade Camp and Parent Orientation Session. The camp is designed to take
First School-Based Health Clinic in Douglas County Recieves Boost from Williams
Douglas County’s efforts to develop its first school-based health clinic recently received a shot in the arm as energy infrastructure operator Williams donated $3,500 to
Carroll Chamber Honors Local Leaders at Annual Meeting
The Carroll Chamber of Commerce celebrated sixty-four years Friday evening at its Annual Meeting held at City Station. The highlight of the evening was the
Local Investors Designing A Family Entertainment Center for Carrollton
A group of local investors with over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry have completed a market study and are now actively engaged
Mount Zion Middle School Educator Named Finalist for the 2022 Georgia Teacher of the Year
The Georgia Department of Education (GADOE) announced today the 2022 Georgia Teacher of the Year finalists, and Tewanna Brown, Business and Computer Science Teacher at
Groundbreaking For Carrollton Fire Station 23
City of Carrollton officials held a ground breaking, April 13, for the new Fire Station 23 near Central High School. Work will begin soon and
ATL TVs and $1 DVD Rental Closed
Apparently this $1 DVD Rental place along with other offerings has called it quits. They were located around the corner next to Sears. We looked
Firefighter-Owned WGA Wash Pros Opens in Carrollton
A Carrollton native and Atlanta firefighter, Rodney Deese alongside his wife Amanda recently opened their home exterior cleaning service, WGA Wash Pros in Carrollton, Georgia.
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
“Rumor Has It” That Clay Walker Will Perform at Mill Town Music Hall
Clay Walker will take the stage at Mill Town Music Hall on Saturday, Feb. 15th at 7:30 pm EST. Walker has had four platinum-selling albums
Reminder for the Food Collaborative Meeting
Join Get Healthy, Live Well volunteers and stakeholders from west Georgia with an interest in food and nutrition for the next meeting of the West
Harbor Freight Tools in Carrollton Now Open
Harbor Freight Tools, America’s go-to store for quality tools at the lowest prices, will officially celebrate the Grand Opening of its new store in Carrollton,
Sidelines Sports Bar Closes
According to the leasing agent for Sidelines Sports Bar, the restaurant closed at the end of March. The restaurant opened in December of 2014. Currently
Gill Honored as Volunteer of the Year
The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce named Jay Gill, Senior Vice President of Member and External Relations for Carroll Electric Membership Cooperative (EMC), the recipient
Golden Krust Opening Soon Off Douglas Blvd
Back in February we reported in our remodels story about two new restaurants on the list from the city awaiting construction. Little Caesars as we
Bahama Tan
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Georgia Spa Company Now Open at Newnan Pavilion
Georgia Spa Company is pleased to announce the opening of our sixth showroom location in Newnan, Ga. With the new location, we look forward to
Ashley Park Welcomes Nothing Bundt Cakes with Grand Opening Celebration
WHO: Ashley Park’s newest merchant, Nothing Bundt Cakes WHAT Nothing Bundt Cakes’ Grand Opening party offers a weekend full ofcelebrations including the chance to win
Pop-Up Shoe Warehouse Opening in a former Bed Bath & Beyond
According to several social media posts, a shoe pop-up shop is opening for only two weekends in the former Bed Bath & Beyond location at
Pit Stop BBQ Has Closed
We have received information that Bowdon’s famed Pit Stop BBQ has suddenly closed. Many of our fans on Facebook have made us aware of this
Woodcraft Opens On Thornton Rd
We got a tip a few weeks ago that a new place for woodcrafting materials was opening up, adding to the roster on Thornton Road. Woodcraft, located
Tractor Supply Company Proposed for Bremen
A farming supply chain has its eyes set on Bremen. The City Menus has learned there is a proposal for Tractor Supply Company to build
Rabies Day at VCA Animal Hospital
VCA Animal Hospital is hosting their Rabies Day Vaccinations on February 14th! What better way to show your pet how much you love them by
Math teach Keith named ‘LifeChanger’
Carrollton High School math teacher Thomas Keith had just finished giving a pep talk at a Friday student assembly in the Mabry Center for the
Jewelers Touch at Arbor Place Closes.
We got another tip in from our reliable tipster Bob about another Arbor Place Closing. This time it’s Jewelers Touch on the ground floor
Willow Tree Embroidery Boutique Now Open
Willow Tree Embroidery Boutique had their grand opening on Saturday. They are located off 309 Main Street in Downtown Villa Rica. The shop specializes in
Asked And Answered: Tree Clearing On Slater Mill Rd @ Fairburn Rd/I-20
We have had several questions come in the past few weeks about activity going on right around the corner from the Fairburn Rd. interchange at
Southwire’s Rich Stinson Named to Manufacturers Association Board of Directors
The National Association of Manufacturers recently announced that Rich Stinson, Southwire’s president and CEO, has been named to the NAM Board of Directors. The NAM
UWG Celebrates 700+ Grads at Fall 2023 Commencement
Higher education isn’t merely about acquiring knowledge – it is a transformative odyssey that sculpts character, instills resilience and fosters a deep understanding of our
Graduation Rate for All Carroll County High Schools Exceeds 90%
Carroll County School System is pleased to announce that the graduation rates recently released by the Georgia Department of Education are even higher than previously
Dr. Brent Harris Moves to New Location!
Dr. Brent Harris has moved to a newly refurbished and more spacious office located on the corner of Cedar Street and Bankhead Highway, at the
CHS helps daughter honor a ‘great Trojan’
When Patti Threadgill Kochert visits her dad, she says all he talks about is being a Trojan football player back in his day. As he
Family Pet Tips and Finding A Lost Pet
TIPS FROM UNLEASH THE PAWSITIVE What can you do to help prevent your family dog from going missing? – Keep your dog safely on leash
Bowdon Honoring Mike Steed with Concert Featuring the Steed Brothers Band at Copeland Hall
Saturday, September 7, 2019 will be a special night for Copeland Hall located at 103 Barr Avenue, Bowdon, Georgia. Bowdon plans to celebrate Mike Steed
Randstad Job Fair Tuesday, March 26th
Randstad is hosting a job fair Tuesday, March 26th, from 9AM-12PM. THE JOB FAIR WILL BE HELD AT THE CEDARTOWN DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. If you
Former First Georgia Bank in Villa Rica to Become Office Space
Some construction is happening around the former First Georgia Bank building off South Carroll Rd in Villa Rica. Recently Five Points Realty out of Florence,
Carroll County Names New District Director of Teaching and Learning
(Carrollton, Ga. May 3, 2016) During the Thursday, April 21, 2016 board meeting, The Carroll County Board of Education approved Mr. Travis Thomas as
New Zaxby’s Restaurant Proposed for Newnan
A proposal for a new Zaxby’s location is currently under review by the City of Newnan. If approved, the restaurant will be built at Lower
Carrollton Center for the Arts Welcomes Diverse New Season
The Carrollton Center for the Arts’ 2020-2021 season will bring a broad spectrum of performances, exhibits and special events to downtown Carrollton into the coming
Carrollton Half Marathon Returns September 25
The second Carrollton Half Marathon will take place on September 25, 2021, and organizers are inviting runners to register now. A 2020 follow-up to the
The Historic Water Towers of Carrollton
People do not need to travel far in the City of Dreams to find a monumental water tower looking over them. Travel along Bankhead Highway
Trees Around Adamson Square Being Trimmed
According to a Carrollton Main Street post on their Facebook page, the trees around Adamson Square have been trimmed back so that the store fronts
Carroll EMC Undergoes Renovations at Main Office
There are a lot more hardhats milling around the Carrollton office of Carroll Electric Membership Cooperative. The co-op is in the process of renovating the
Sidelines Sports Bar Closes
According to the leasing agent for Sidelines Sports Bar, the restaurant closed at the end of March. The restaurant opened in December of 2014. Currently
Record-Setting UWG Class Graduates in Historic Commencement
More than 1,250 University of West Georgia graduates walked the stage during the institution’s first in-person Commencement ceremony in 2020, with UWG President Dr. Brendan
Job Fair: SMI is Recruiting Customer Service Representatives
SMI is seeking Customer Service Representatives for Full Time Employment opportunities. Join SMI for a Job Fair on Wednesday, March 28th from 9am – 6pm
Carmike Cinemas Renovations Possible Towards Year End
Lately we have received a few tips about some possible renovations nationwide for Georgia’s own Carmike Cinema’s. Upon hearing about these rumors a call
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