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!
Carrollton’s Dairy Queen To Be Rebuilt
10/28 : Sign Reads, “Closing for a Remodel as of November 2nd. Update as of 10/5 : Dairy Queen has yet to receive a remodel.
Hogansville Couple Opens Storefront Focusing on Interior Decorating
The city of Hogansville continues to see young couples flock to its vibrant, yet charming, town each year. The influx of youth has brought with
Central High School Math Teams Dominate in Competition
Central High School sponsored math teams in all grade levels for the Carroll County Schools Perennial Math Competition. The Central teams dominated in the county
Busy Temple Intersection Gets New Traffic Signals
The intersection at SR 113 to SR 8 (US-Highway 78)—near Temple Police Department–is receiving new traffic signals following a reworking of the intersection’s flow. As
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
Franklin Dollar General Could Open In December
According to Karen Boyd, City Clerk for Franklin, Georgia, the expected opening date could be sometime in December for the new Dollar General location off
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
Dorks College Textbooks Coming To Carrollton!
Dorks Textbooks has several locations all across Georgia around College campuses. They will soon be opening a new location behind the Chevron gas station very
Bowdon Elementary School Received Dollar General Literacy Foundation Grant
(Carrollton, Ga. – October 29, 2014) Bowdon Elementary School is very proud to announce that it has received the Dollar General Literacy Foundation Grant awarded
Southwire Celebrates 12 for Life Graduates
Carrollton, GA – May 10, 2018: On Thursday, May 10, 12 for Life® held its annual commencement ceremony, celebrating eleven years since the program’s inception
Yazoo Trading Company Closing in Temple
We received a tip last week that Yazoo Trading Company in Temple is closing on May 31. This comes fewer than 3 years after it
Goodwill East Closing
Final Store Transition to be Completed Early November Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers (Goodwill SR), one of the region’s leading community-based nonprofits focused
Chicken Salad Chick NOW OPEN
The opening of a new southern-inspired, fast casual dining restaurant, which has been highly anticipated by the Carrollton community, will soon be here. Chicken Salad
Berani Femme Couture Holds Ribbon Cutting Celebration
From e-commerce to brick and mortar, Michelle Davis is bringing Berani Femme Couture, a new scrub and medical supply store, to Villa Rica. The store
New Frame Shop in Douglasville
Downtown Douglasville has a new FRAME SHOP! The owner goes by the name Mausi. The name of the store is TUOIA (The Uniqueness of It
Four Carroll County Schools Rank Among Top 5% of Title I Schools in the State
Carroll County School System is pleased to announce that four of its schools have been named Georgia Department of Education (GADOE) Title I Reward Schools.
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
Kiwanis Donates Gift Cards to Central High School
The Carrollton Kiwanis Board of Directors donated nearly $1,000 in restaurant gift cards to Central High School. The donation supports students who may be
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
“A Safe Haven: Responding to Hurricane Katrina”: Walking Exhibit Open to the Public This Week
On August 29th of 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in the Gulf Region. The category 3 storm took 1,800 lives and displaced more than a
FIRE’d Up: UWG Alums Lead Flexible Life of Financial Independence
Work less, earn more. That’s the dream. It’s a dream that two University of West Georgia alumni are turning into a reality as they aim
Jill Duncan State Farm Celebrates 15 Years
This month Jill Duncan State Farm celebrates its 15th anniversary. She opened the doors to her agency on April 1, 2012, after having been in
Carrollton High Senior Named National Semifinalist
Carrollton, GA – Carrollton High School senior, Katy Duncan has been named a semifinalist in the 2015 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, one of the highest
The Dollar Signs Are Never Ending
Once again Dollar General seeks out to expand with local officials in our area. This time Mount Zion will have a shot of the low
Area EMCs and Oglethorpe Power Corporation Present Large Heard County Tax Payment
CARROLLTON, GA – Local EMC’s, including Carroll EMC, Coweta-Fayette EMC and Diverse Power, joined Oglethorpe Power Corporation in presenting Oglethorpe Power’s 2016 ad valorem tax
Yazoo Trading Company Closing in Temple
We received a tip last week that Yazoo Trading Company in Temple is closing on May 31. This comes fewer than 3 years after it
Mt. Zion Middle School Jr. Beta Club Attended the Jr. Beta State Convention
(Carrollton, Ga. December 7, 2015) Twentyfive members of the MZMS Jr. Beta Club attended the Jr. Beta State Convention in Macon, Georgia on November
Very Unfortunate Circumstances Close The Artist In U
Unfortunately The Artist In U closed on August 19th near the Taco Bell on S. Park Street. About a month or so ago Art With
Muscadine Bloodline Caps Off Carrollton’s AMP Concert Season
The rock-infused country sounds of Muscadine Bloodline will close out the Carrollton Amp’s 2019 concert season, October 12. The Mobile, Alabama, duo’s free show at
Carroll County Students Earn Recognition at Future Georgia Educators State Competition
(Carrollton, Ga. – May 9, 2018) Twelve Carroll County Students recently earned top honors at the Future Georgia Educators (FGE) State Competition. Brianna Pirkle won
Chipotle Announces Opening Date & Free Offer
1/28/2019 Update: Chipotle Mexican Grill pushed its opening date to February 1st and continues its free offer for the first 50 guests. See below for
The Way of the Cross, April 10 at Carrollton First United Methodist Church
The Way of the Cross is a free community event that will be presented in the sanctuary at Carrollton First United Methodist Church on April
Website Updates
Over the last few weeks many of you have requested certain things that we are in the process of adding/changing. 1. Easier access to locations/phone
More Whealthy Options coming to Newnan
If you’re looking for a high-end, fast-casual experience, Whealthy is bringing just that! Located near Summerlin Corners, at 1757 Newnan Crossing Boulevard, Whealthy is introducing
SpinnerZ 2015 Summer Day Camp
SpinnerZ Family Skate Center Presents… 2015 Summer Day Camp! Join The Fun This Summer At SpinnerZ! For Ages 5 – 12 WEEK 1: JUNE
Sips Soda Now Open on Maple Street in Carrollton
The Iverson’s are bringing a Utah staple to Carrollton and bubbling up a new gourmet soda shop. The shop appropriately named, Sips Soda Carrollton celebrated
Race Trac’s New Prototype Store
Currently Race Trac is looking at remodeling some of the current stations across the state of Georgia. The new Race Trac’s are a superstore model
Central High School Student Selected to Receive Montgomery Scholarship
(Carrollton, Ga. May 20, 2016) Central High School senior Dallas Holm has been named a recipient of the Legacy Scholarship through the Montgomery Family
Earth Week Highlight – The Scrap Bin
[slideshow] With this being Earth Week, The Carrollton Menu wanted to highlight this local non profit called The Scrap Bin …. If you teach –
UWG administers COVID-19 Vaccines to Students, Employees
The University of West Georgia administered its first batch of the vaccine against COVID-19 Friday, with more than 450 doses being delivered to students, faculty,
Saturdays Are Special at SpinnerZ
Saturday Night Specials: Saturday Night from 7pm to 11pm, admission is $5.00 and includes regular skate rental. Saturday Night Parties (starting at $99 plus tax) 10 Package ($99 plus
Sunnyside Cafe & Moonshadow Recognized By Georgia Travel Magazine
WEEKEND SPECIAL Sunnyside Café and Moonshadow Recognized by Georgia Travel Magazine One of the local restaurants in Carrollton, Georgia was recently named to a very
New Ambulance Coming Soon For Eastern Side Of County
News out of the County this afternoon that a new ambulance will soon be in service for residents of the Eastern side of county for
UWG Political Science Students Visit Capitol
Ten of the University of West Georgia’s top-ranked political science students had the opportunity recently to visit the Georgia Capitol and meet with Gov. Nathan
All About Animals’ Specials for June
All About Animals has some wonderful specials this month! The first is $1 exam for all new clients! This special is good until June 30th
SiCiLian Pizza Buffet Closed
According to numerous sources, SiCiLian Pizza Buffet has closed in Douglasville.
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
Jennifer Reina Photography: Maternity & Newborn Studio Opens in Newnan
Jennifer Reina Photography specializes in custom newborn portraits and also offers in studio maternity, baby and cake smash sessions. The studio is full of adorable
Community Foundation Announces Grants to Teachers
The Community Foundation of West Georgia today announced grants totaling $25,508 to local teachers at 19 schools from The Alice Huffard Richards Arts Enrichment for
New Restaurant Opening In Bowdon
Thanks to Bowdon resident Justin Richards for this tip! A new restaurant is just about ready to open in the former Landmark BBQ location
Post Road Bridge over Dog River in Douglas County closing until Spring 2021 for Bridge Replacement
WHAT: The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) contractors will close Post Road Bridge over Dog River Reservoir in Douglas County beginning Friday, October 16 for
Ashley Park Welcomes Two New Tenants
Ashley Park announces two new tenants to the merchandising mix, The Twisted Peach Boutique and Nothing Bundt Cakes. “We’re thrilled to welcome these new merchants
Leadership Academy Graduates 2021
Congratulations to the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce 2021 Leadership Academy Graduates. After an exciting eleven-week program, the group gathered graduation, lunch and networking. State
Central High School Students Take Top Honors in National Art Show
(Carrollton, Ga. February 9, 2016) Central High School art students took top honors last Saturday in the Atlantic Institutes Art & Essay contest. The
2017 Sees Spike in Development
Growth among local cities and industrial centers has spiked in 2017, according to Carroll County Chamber of Commerce President Daniel Jackson. “We’ve seen more growth
Carrollton Police Department was honored with the Meritorious Gold Award
Last week at the GACP (Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police) conference in Savannah, Carrollton Police Department was honored with the Meritorious Gold Award for
Carrollton’s Sonic Drive In Closed
Carrollton’s Sonic Drive In has suddenly closed. We reached out to the Villa Rica location for confirmation and they did confirm. Media Relations for Sonic
Newnan Starbucks Reopening 9/2
UPDATE From Facebook : Newnan Starbucks will not be re-opening until after Labor Day. We hope to open Tuesday 9/2/14. We are very sorry for
Lake Carroll Auto Sales Rides into 24th Year of Business
Lake Carroll Auto Sales is celebrating twenty-four years serving the west Georgia and east Alabama area. Opening in 1996 at 909 Bankhead Highway in Carrollton,
The Great Douglas County Shredding Event: Coming Up This April!
Douglas County residents will be able to bring their personal documents, tax records, financial reports, old love letters – anything on paper! – to the
Road Construction Ahead: Carroll County T-SPLOST Makes Plans to Improve Road Conditions
The Carroll County Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (T-SPLOST) is preparing for a five-year-long transportation improvement project that will support a quality infrastructure
The Whorton Agency: Putting a Face to Your Local Insurance Agency
The Whorton Agency, Inc., Carrollton’s premier independent insurance agency, personalizes each experience with their clients. With a team of licensed Insurance Specialists in place, they
Cajun Corner Takes Place Of The Fish House
New Orleans has been missed on the Square in Carrollton with the closing of Millers. Hopefully Cajun Corner will offer a similar atmosphere. The note
Register to Tour Tanner’s Senior Living Community on Aug. 5
The Birches at Villa Rica promises one-of-a-kind senior living experience As Tanner Health System prepares to welcome its first residents to The Birches at Villa
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
Classic Country Musician Mark Chesnutt to Perform at Mill Town Music Hall
Mill Town Music Hall welcomes Mark Chesnutt, a country music treasure, to the stage on Saturday, March 16 at 7:30pm EST. When it comes to
Two New Restaurants Under Construction at Oxford Exchange
A new restaurant development is under construction at the Oxford Exchange in Oxford, Alabama. According to Christy at the City of Oxford, the site will
Central High School Teachers Awarded for Bright Ideas
Central High School was awarded three (3) Bright Ideas grants for use in teacher classrooms. Ms. Heather Robertson will be using her grant to purchase
The Oak Ridge Boys to Perform at Mill Town Music Hall for Ninth Year in a Row
The Oak Ridge Boys will be returning to Mill Town Music Hall on Saturday, August 8 for two shows – 5:00pm and 8:00pm. This is
Trojan Athletic Hall of Fame
The newest members of the Trojan Athletic Hall of Fame, Joshua Barge, Bess Glanton, Jonathan Jones, Elizabeth Sanders, Clifford C. “Rip” Sewell, and Matt Street
Southside Church Newnan Moving Along With Construction
Southside Church Newnan will soon move to their new home directly off Highway 34 behind The Summit building and Delta Community Credit Union. The
“Savannah Sipping Society”: The Power of The Purse’s Production Coming in August
Tickets are now on sale for Savannah Sipping Society, this year’s production by The Power of the Purse, a women’s giving circle sponsored by
Grandson with Deep Roots Repurposing Two Downtown Buildings in Carrollton
Local Carrollton resident, Andrew Duncan is repurposing two buildings at 211 and 213 Bradley Street in downtown Carrollton. Formerly the home of McEvers Trophies and
Tanner Breast Health Earns NAPBC Certification and ACR Center of Excellence Designation
Tanner Breast Health’s locations in Carrollton, Villa Rica and Bremen have earned two recent designations that help them stand out as leaders in quality diagnostic
Subway Comes Back To Heflin Alabama
According to city officials in Heflin, Subway will be under construction soon off Highway 9 between Hardee’s and the Post Office. This is Exit 199
OVME Bringing Aesthetic Studio to The Avenue Peachtree City This Summer
The Avenue Peachtree City just announced that OVME will bring their aesthetic studio to the outdoor lifestyle center in Summer 2022. Their 2,000 sq ft
American Freight Furniture Opens on Fairburn Rd
We got in some tips last week about someone finally renting out the old Sunbelt Tools/original Lowe’s Home Improvement location on Fairburn Rd next to
Newnan-Coweta Art Association Selects Sandra M. Carter as Artist of the Month
The Newnan Coweta Art Association selects Sandra M. Carter as its featured Artist of the Month for October. Carter’s art will be featured in the
Small Business Development Center at UWG Helps Businesses Survive and Thrive During COVID-19
The COVID-19 crisis has doubtless presented difficult challenges for small businesses. Many of them have turned to the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the
Sam’s House Gets Smoked Out
Last night around 3AM the meat inside the smoker at Sam’s House got a bit to smokey. It caused an abundance of smoke to fill
Southwire Hires Fernando Esquivel as EVP of Human Resources
Southwire is pleased to welcome Fernando Esquivel as its new Executive Vice President of Human Resources. Esquivel’s multi-faceted background aligns well with the company’s values
Southwire Sets Collection Goal of 5,000 Toys for Local Children
As the holiday season quickly approaches and the spirit of giving begins, Southwire’s Project GIFT® will host its 13th annual toy drive on Thursday, Dec.
Central High School Recognized January Students of the Month
Central High School recognized January Students of the Month by awarding students tee shirts, certificates of achievement, food coupons, and athletic event admission tickets. Students
Liberty Eagle Academy: A Modern Montessori School
A new Montessori school is now open in Carrollton. Liberty Eagle Academy, located at 108 Park Place Way, will be hosting an open house on
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
Bremen High School Literary Team Wins State
Congratulations to Bremen City Schools as the Bremen High School Literary team won STATE again! This is the 8th consecutive time it’s been held and their team
Tanner Participates in Haralson County Teen Maze
Imagine a violent two-vehicle crash. The screams and cries for help from the victims emanate from the cars. Sirens in the distance signal hope
Coweta School Lunch Information for The 2022-23 School Year
Coweta County schools will begin the new school year with regular school breakfasts and lunches for students. Coweta School Nutrition 2022-23 Back-to-School Video “I am
COOK-OUT Confirmed for Carrollton
8/14/15 Now Open North Carolina-based Cook-Out has inked a deal to open in the former Dixie Country Buffet, adjacent to Burger King on South Park Street. The
Oak Mountain Academy Opens Campus Store
Carroll County Chamber of Commerce officials and Ambassadors helped celebrate the opening of the Campus Store at Oak Mountain Academy. A project of the parents
One Belief Builds Bowdon Business
Since 2002 Butler Spinal Clinic has offered friendly chiropractic services to patients. Owner and chiropractor, Dr. Susan Cackowski says that she named her business after
Marcos Pizza Now Open in Mirror Lake
Marco’s Pizza has officially opened in the former Hard Bean Coffee location at Mirror Lake. This particular food establishment added 25 jobs to the area
Carroll and Douglas Counties: Overnight Lane Closures on I-20 at Post Road this Weekend as Bridge Rehabilitation Continues
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) contractors will install overnight lane closures on I-20 at Post Road in Douglas County this weekend. The closures are
Used Car Lot Coming Soon to Lovvorn Road
Rezoning has been proposed for property along Lovvorn Road that will soon be used to construct a used car business. According to information from the
American Pie Pizzeria Celebrates 10 years in Carrollton
Ten years ago, on November 22, 2010, Max and Brenda Hartman opened up American Pie Pizzeria at 927 Maple Street in Carrollton. Sadly, Max succumbed
Convenient Parking Coming Soon to the UWG Campus Center
A major event space in Carrollton will soon have more convenient parking. Weather permitting, work is expected to begin on the second phase of the
Upgrades and Additions Coming to Carroll County
Carroll County is excited to announce three new projects to continue to improve the local community. The first of these will be adding a
R & R Enterprises Hiring Alert
R & R Enterprises, Inc. currently has openings for a skilled carpenter and an experienced painter. Applicants must have a clean driving record and be
Popular Restaurant in Douglasville Closed
According to a sign on the door of Dinner’s Ready, they have closed in Douglasville
