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!
Carroll County School System Recognized as a Leader in Innovative Learning
The National Institute for STEM in partnership with Rice University and Accelerate Learning, Inc. recently released a Case Study highlighting Carroll County School System’s innovative
Joe Mason Appointed as IT (Information Technology) Director
Joe Mason was recently appointed as the Information Technology Director by Chairman Michelle Morgan and has already hit the ground running to improve the technology
Food Depot Getting Closer To Opening In Villa Rica
Our first story about the future Food Depot in Villa Rica was on May 12th. Things seem to be moving right along with the interior construction
Millwork Sales and Surplus Offering Pick-up and Delivery
Millwork Sales and Surplus, located at 3825 AL-9, Heflin, Alabama, is offering pick-up and delivery amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to view their inventory.
A Fourth McDonald’s For Carrollton
Officials from the county and the future construction site have confirmed that a McDonald’s is in the works for the area next to Waffle House
Update on Regional Restaurant and Retail Activity
As we look around our regional area for new restaurant and retail happenings, one can’t help but notice the influx of exciting options coming. Below
Carrollton Fair Partners with Local Non-Profit Organizations
MAY 7-15 / 9 DAYS / FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN The 4th Annual Carrollton Fair will be held from Friday, May 7 through Saturday, May 15, 2021.
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
Southwire Hosts Back to School Giveaway in Villa Rica, Ga
On July 15, Southwire’s Project GIFT hosted its annual Back to School Giveaway at Midway Church in Villa Rica, Ga., distributing more than 2,200 bags
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
Carrollton’s Underground Books Replaces Awning
One of Adamson Square’s destinations for locals and travelers alike is undergoing a much-needed awning improvement. Underground Books had one of the oldest awnings on
Central High School Receives a Grant for Baseball Field Improvements
(Carrollton, Ga. – October 23, 2015) Central High School’s baseball team will have upgrades completed to the field because of the generosity of Plum Creek
Body Masters Moving to New Location
A popular Carrollton auto body repair center will soon have a new location to call home. Body Masters, a family-owned collision repair center, is moving
Two Award-Winning Southern Gospel Groups Perform on July 27 at Mill Town Music Hall
Mill Town Music Hall is excited to announce that the GRAMMY-nominated and GMA Dove Award winning group Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, along with southern
Support Semper Fi Century and Mean Marine Metric for Toys for Tots Cycling Event and Toy Drive
You can participate in supporting the inaugural Semper Fi Century and Mean Marine Metric cycling ride event and toy drive organized by the Carroll County
City of Villa Rica to host Comedy Night Series on Aug. 26
This weekend, the Comedy Night Series returns to downtown Villa Rica. The free show, featuring comedian Scotty K, is set to take place this Saturday night
Carrollton Native Pens Children’s Book
Shannon Gill (pen name Shan Gill), Carrollton native and author of the children’s book Cosmic Kitty, is scheduled for a book-signing event at Georgia’s oldest
Great Things Come in Small Packages at Carrollton Center for the Arts
The annual Small Packages show, featuring works likely to fit in a gift box, kicks off the Carrollton Center for the Arts’ Christmas season, November
Arbor Springs Plaza Closer to Reality
Get ready, shoppers, because plans are in the works for a huge shopping center development in the Arbor Springs area of Coweta County. Located at
Books-A-Million At Arbor Place
PRESS RELEASE : Arbor Place Mall Announces another New Retailer – Books-A-Million (BAM) to join retailer line-up at Arbor Place Mall [Douglasville, GA] – Arbor
Pro Lawn Services Closed
[slideshow] Pro Lawn Services stayed in business for 27 years in the Carrollton area from what we have gathered. Mr. Jimmy and Mrs. Cheryl Carnes
UWG Celebrates Triple Honors at National Wellness Conference
Showcasing its commitment to the wellness of its entire community, the University of West Georgia was recently highlighted in several ways by the National Wellness
Trident Seafoods Bringing 175 Jobs To Carrollton
Trident Seafoods started with just one boat in 1970. Chuck Bundrant was an Alaska king crab fisherman. Two of his friends joined him in the
Pin It Gifts and Events Moving
Pin it! Gifts & Events will be moving to a new location! Their new home will be at 125 West College Street starting on June
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
Planning Underway for Downtown Streetscape Project
This past week we learned of a new project in the planning stages for Downtown Douglasville. Construction documents show a new streetscape project that is
Back on His Paws UWG Faculty and Staff, Community Members Resurrect ‘Spirit Wolf’
When the University of West Georgia’s Clint Samples embarked on a public art project almost a decade ago, his goal was to create a visual
Mark Walker Named New Douglas County Division Fire/EMS Chief
In late June, Douglas County Fire/EMS got a new boss, a name well known to all in the Fire/EMS department. Mark Walker, who has been
Beulah Dollar General Now Open
Update 8/17: As of Sunday 8/16, This Dollar General location is now open. Back in May we reported that many of you had questions regarding a
Roger’s Pit-Cooked Bar-B-Que Suffers A Fire in Hogansville
According to numerous news tips earlier this morning, Roger’s Pit-Cooked Bar-B-Que in Hogansville experienced a fire. Just recently the restaurant installed new counter tops and
Title I Meetings at Sand Hill Elementary
Sand Hill Elementary will hold it’s Annual Title I Meeting for all parents and stakeholders on August 19 at 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Topics
VRHS Cheerleading Team Places 1st at Coosa Competition
(Carrollton, Ga – September 15, 2015) On Saturday September 12, 2015 , Villa Rica High School’s competition cheerleading team placed first in the 5AAAAA division at
Temple High School’s FBLA Hosts Fundraiser
(Carrollton, Ga. – December 7, 2015) The Temple FBLA recently hosted fundraisers to contribute to the March of Dimes. The March of Dimes is a nonprofit
Beshears Tractor and Equipment Now In VR
Beshears Tractor and Equipment has added a new location in Villa Rica, Georgia.
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
Captain Billy Retires From Ship
FRANKLIN GA – Captain Billy retired on Saturday, April 30, 2011 which was the last night of business. Their Facebook reads, We are sad to
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
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
Oxford Wendy’s Rises From the Ashes
An east Alabama fast-food restaurant has reopened after a fire destroyed it over a year ago. The Wendy’s on Leon Smith Parkway/US Highway 431 just
WGTC welcomes TCCC to LaGrange Campus
Students attending the Troup County Career Center are now located directly on the LaGrange Campus of West Georgia Technical College as WGTC and the Troup
Plans Indicate Grocery Store and Two Restaurants Coming to Village Square at Newnan Crossing
Plans are moving forward for Village Square, a new live-work-play community at Newnan Crossing. The development is planned to be pedestrian-friendly and will include
Marco’s Pizza Celebrates One Year Anniversary in Carrollton, and New Temple Location Coming Soon
As Marco’s Pizza approaches their one year anniversary, they would like to thank the Carrollton Community for their support, especially during the pandemic. Area manager
Community Whole Again After Winter Fire
A community is made whole again after a January fire displaced dozens of residents and an entire unit had to be rebuilt. As of
Job Fair at ITT Tech next Thursday.
Word today of a job fair hosted by Express Employment Professionals of West Georgia. Next Thursday February 26 from 11am-1pm at the ITT Technical Campus
International Restaurant & Bakery Equipment Moves to New Location
Staff members of Carrollton’s International Restaurant & Bakery Equipment are settling into their new location at 219 Lovvorn Road. The company is owned by Orlando
A Healthy Juice Bar Opens in Thomas Crossroads
While it’s still blazing hot outside, a new spot for a cool down awaits. Smoothie King opened their Thomas Crossroads location at 85 Marketplace Drive
Dollar Tree Planning A Second Carrollton Location
Very close sources with The Carrollton Menu have confirmed to us that Dollar Tree will soon open a second location in Carrollton. The new store
Press Release: Douglas County Commissioners Roll Back Property Millage Rate
With an unanimous vote, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners rolled back the property tax millage rate to accommodate for the increase in property values
Costco Awaiting Rezoning Approval by Coweta County
Plans for a new Costco store at Newnan’s Fischer Crossing area have not officially been submitted to Coweta County, but the company is asking for
Indulge Too Celebrates Ribbon Cutting
CARROLLTON, GA – Indulge Salon & Day Spa celebrated their second business venture, Indulge Too, with a ribbon cutting. Located behind Indulge at 1019 Rome
Newnan’s Whataburger Opened August 9
Hold onto your hats, Newnan! Whataburger is spicing up the scene and opening its newest Atlanta-area location on August 9 with drive-thru service only at 580 Bullsboro Dr. Convenience and deliciousness come together with this fifth and newest location, bringing up to 115 local jobs and fresh, mouth-watering eats to the area. In the coming weeks, guests will have the option to dine inside, order online or opt for curbside pickup – all designed to make the Whataburger experience more convenient and enjoyable than ever.
Did You Know? Fairburn Place: The Long Road to Here.
The inaugural story in our “Did You Know?” stories, in which we look at shopping centers off the beaten path or centers that folks might
Multiple Restaurants Opening Near Ashley Park
Newnan Festival construction is currently in full swing! Soon this center will be home to, Pie Five Pizza, Which Wich, and Einstein Bagel Company.
Online Grocery Pickup Coming to Bremen Walmart
Residents in the Bremen area will soon have an added level of convenience when shopping at their local Walmart. The Bremen Walmart, located at 404
The Painted Frog, a New Destination in Bowdon
Bowdon natives and business partners Wanda Wessinger and Marlo Robinson together with Kenneth Wessinger opened The Painted Frog early January in downtown Bowdon. The ladies,
Ruby Tuesday Closes in Newnan
The Ruby Tuesday location at 1120 Bullsboro Drive in Newnan served its last meal over the weekend. The restaurant permanently closed its doors as of
Checkers Closed and Boarded Up
The Carrollton Menu received word that the Checkers in Carrollton by Central High School closed early in the evening on September 6th. Unfortunately the Checkers
LOCATION CHANGE: The Oak Ridge Boys’ Front Porch Singin’ Tour Comes to Carrollton
Ticket sales for The Oak Ridge Boys Front Porch Singin’ Tour concert have been temporarily suspended. Please check back Monday, June 20, 2022 for more
No Room At Lake Carroll Mall
Once empty Lake Carroll Mall is now 100% full and thriving. John Sammon the representative of the shopping center told us this past week that
Peachtree City Midtown Restaurant Re-Opens August 11th
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. (Aug. 5, 2016) – The newly remodeled Peachtree City Midtown Chick-fil-A restaurant will open Aug. 11, providing a chance for 100 adults to
UPDATE: Widespread Power Outages and Downed Trees Left Behind by Zeta
As Zeta’s remnants race away from Georgia and Alabama, widespread power outages and downed trees have been left in its wake closing several streets and
Pearl Marketing Group Keeps Growing
Pearl Marketing Group got its full time start in Carrollton two years ago, after CMO Pamela Stover made the decision to step out of
West Georgia Technical College to Hold Ribbon Cutting Celebration on August 11
West Georgia Technical College is pleased to announce a ribbon cutting celebration for the new Carroll campus. The celebration will take place at 10:30 a.m.
Beams Going Up At Buster Miles Chevy In Heflin
I drove by the new location for Buster Miles Chevrolet in Heflin last weekend. The beams are being put into place off I-20 in Heflin.
Pictures with Santa at Cottage Landing
It’s almost that time! Make sure Santa gets your Christmas list before it’s too late! Visit Cottage Landing on December 15th from 10-11:30am to get your
Arby’s Thornton Rd Gets A Makeover
Arby’s on Thornton Road at Highway 78 continues the streak for the Thornton Road corridor and becomes the latest fast food chain or retailer to
New Hires: Carroll Tomorrow and Carroll County Chamber of Commerce
Carroll Tomorrow and the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce proudly introduce two new team members. Joseph Ingui has been appointed as Director of Economic Development,
Once Upon a UWG: Homecoming, “A” Day to be Hosted Oct. 18-20
This fall, experience unprecedented enchantment on our University of West Georgia campus as we host our A Day giving campaign during Homecoming week! A Day
Wild Flowers Salon Opening Soon
A new hair salon will soon open at 15 Thomas Grace Lane in the Sharpsburg / Thomas Crossroads area. We found the construction team working
Carrollton VCA Animal Hospital Welcomes Dr. Amanda Vance
Carrollton VCA Animal Hospital, located at 501 Clifton Terrace, Carrollton, Georgia, just announced the onboarding of Dr. Amanda Vance. Dr. Vance will begin working at
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
Carrollton’s US 27 Verizon Wireless Being Refreshed
Carrollton’s Verizon Wireless location at 1655 Highway 27 will soon undergo a refresh to their store. According to documents obtained by The City Menus, the
Duplex Office Building Now for Sale off Corporate Drive
A new space has opened up in the Carrollton area! Special thanks to Partner Commerical Realty Services of West Georgia for the information! Just Listed
City of Newnan Opens Public Naming Contest for New Pickleball Facility, Accepting Name Suggestions Until January 22
A new amenity for the city is underway, as a new Pickleball facility that will be located on Joseph Hannah Boulevard, across from the city’s
Ranburne High School Finishing Renovations to Football Stadium
Ranburne High School is on the back end of renovations to their football stadium. Ranburne High School Football Coach Chad Young told The Carrollton Menu
Hines Grocery Celebrates Ribbon Cutting
The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting last week for Hines Grocery. The gas station recently underwent a full renovation with the addition
Will Quiznos in Carrollton Stay?
CLOSED At the end of January Quiznos established a restructuring deal with lenders. This new deal will grant ownership of the chain to Avenue
The Platinum Band of Atlanta Hosts Liberty Eagle Academy’s Inaugural Ball
A highly anticipated event in Carrollton is drawing near–Liberty Eagle Academy’s inaugural Liberty Ball is just a week away! On Friday, November 2nd, 7 p.m.-10:30
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
Intruder Drill Taking Place October 1st at Carrollton Jr. High School
Press Statement from Carrollton City Schools Please be advised that various emergency and police agencies will participate in an “INTRUDER DRILL” on Thursday morning,
UWG professor to visit Philippines on Fulbright Scholarship
The University of West Georgia recently announced Dr. Danilo Baylen as the institution’s first Fulbright U.S. Scholar in more than a decade. Baylen is the
Army Veteran Harris Addresses CHS Military Recruits
CARROLLTON, GA – Nineteen Carrollton High School seniors who committed to join the military and gathered for a signing ceremony heard words of wisdom from
City of LaGrange to Host City Hall Ribbon Cutting
LaGrange, Ga. July 23, 2018 –The City of LaGrange will hold a ribbon cutting Tuesday, July 24th at 10 a.m. celebrating the opening of the
Mr. Clean Car Wash Bound for Bailey Station in Thomas Crossroads
A new car wash, detail, and service center is set to open in Thomas Crossroads at 3400 Highway 34, Sharpsburg, GA. Officials from Mr. Clean
Cool Kids Consignment Sale
Cool Kids Consignment Sale Sept. 26, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sept 27, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Location: Christ Fellowship Church 555 Chaucer Lane
Huge Sale Going On Now at Mike Bell Chevrolet
Feeling blue? Need a lift? Well we have the perfect pick up for you at Mike Bell Chevrolet! Stop by and check out our huge
New Local Coffee House Makes Downtown Area Home
Within a year, Douglasville goes from lacking any local coffee options to now having two. Tomorrow, Community Bean Coffee Connection which shares a building with
Property Applies For Rezoning From Agriculture to Commercial
The property off 2404 Highway 166 W (Bowdon Hwy) just west of the Maple Street Commons has applied to be rezoned from Agriculture to Commercial. According
Carrollton, A Chick Will Hatch Later This Summer
A new restaurant is coming to Carrollton this summer! Chicken Salad Chick has officially released details via their Facebook page about the new location opening
Smaller Incisions, Big Differences: Learn About Surgical Advancements at Tanner May 9
Almost everyone knows someone who’s had surgery, and that person’s experience colors how one perceives choosing a surgical solution to a medical problem. If the
Sweet Pea’s Christmas Open House this Week
Christmastime is officially here, which means it’s time for Sweet Pea’s Boutique Christmas Open House! There are lots of opportunities to join them: Thursday, November
Jim ‘N Nicks BBQ Construction Restarting Soon
Last November Jim ‘N Nick’s broke ground on their new Sharpsburg location. However, construction delays have been evident since March of 2020. A statement was
West Georgia Regional Library Receives 2017 PRIME TIME Family Reading Time Grant
The Georgia Public Library Services has awarded a PRIME TIME Family Reading Time Grant to the West Georgia Regional Library. The Library has selected Whitesburg
Spring E-Recycling coming to Carroll County this Saturday
Keep Carroll Beautiful (KCB) Electronics Recycling (or E-Recycling) is an event held twice a year and open to all residents of Carroll County. The 2021
Power of the Purse issues $16,000 in Grants to Eight Local Nonprofit Organizations
The Power of the Purse, a women’s giving circle sponsored by the Community Foundation of West Georgia, has issued grants totaling $16,000 to nine local
Carroll County Soup Kitchen: Filling Empty Bowls Through Fellowship
On February 23 the Carroll County Soup Kitchen hosted their annual Empty Bowls fundraiser at the Carroll County Agriculture Center. The next day it was
Farmers Furniture Moving to New Location
Farmers Furniture is prepping to move to a new location in Douglasville over the next couple of weeks. They are currently located in the Forrest Mart
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
City of Dallas Names Shannon Gordon Main Street Manager
The city of Dallas, Georgia has officially named Shannon Gordon the Main Street Manager. Gordon is responsible for the development, execution, and documentation of the
New Navy Seal Luminox Watches In Stock at Greg Cooks
New Navy Seal Luminox Watches are now in stock at Greg Cooks Fine Jewelry and Diamonds. The Navy Seal Watch was developed with the Navy
