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!
Farish Realty Celebrates Mary Jo’s 89th Birthday and 40 Years of Business
On May 30th Farish Realty & Associates will host a drop-in celebration for their 40th-year business anniversary as well as Mrs. Mary Jo Farish’s 89th
Pair of Local Radio Shacks Closing
Being the radio and gadget nerd that I am, Radio Shack always filled my desires to find the newest little invention. A few weeks
Romero’s Italian Restaurant & Pizza Closed
Considered a staple in Villa Rica, it seems Romero’s Italian Restaurant and Pizza has closed. The restaurant apparently closed on August 26. Located at 664
1 Owner Auto to open 3rd Location.
Having tried and failed a few times as a car wash business, this lonely building seeming to stand alone at the corner of Douglas Blvd
Carrollton HS Team Wins Student Ambassadors Cup
CARROLLTON, GA – Carrollton High School’s team finished its inaugural year as champions, winning the Student Ambassador Cup presented by the Georgia Secretary of State
Furniture Store In Douglasville Moves
Furniture King has a new name, The Furniture Company. On December 30th, the furniture store opened at its new location in the former HHGregg location
School bus information and transportation tips for the August 7 start of school
Coweta County School System officials and the system’s transportation department urge Cowetans to take extra time and care when students return to school on Friday,
Auzelle Epeneter: Poetry in the Park
The Newnan Carnegie Library and Newnan ArtRez are proud to present September artist-in-residence, Auzelle Epeneter hosting a Poetry Workshop at Greenville Street Park. This will
Seven Carroll County Schools Named 2016-17 Title I Reward Schools
(Carrollton, Ga. – March 3, 2017) The Georgia Department of Education released its 2016-2017 list of Title I Reward Schools. Seven Carroll County Schools earned
Villa Rica CVS Minute Clinic Grand Opening
The new CVS Minute Clinic in Villa Rica will have a grand opening on Wednesday, October 24th. For an archived story click here.
Workshop Forum Hosted at Vinylyte for New Skatepark in Newnan
Two influential professional skaters took part in a feedback forum hosted by Vinylyte Records in downtown Newnan for a new skatepark planned at C.Jay Smith
West Georgia Technical College celebrates 3P Academic Integrity Events for Academic Integrity Week
West Georgia Technical College kicked off this year’s Academic Integrity Week by hosting its annual Integrity Awareness Week, October 3-12. The event, presented by the
Empty Bowls to Take Place Virtually Again This Year
The Carroll County Soup Kitchen and the Empty Bowls planning team made the difficult decision a few weeks ago to go with a virtual event
Carrollton’s Grisham Stadium Recognized as One of The Nation’s Best
Press Release from Carrollton City Schools Carrollton, GA – An autumn Friday night in Carrollton, GA has always been special. FieldTurf, described as the world
Temple’s Family-Owned Discount Salvage Welcomes All
With an emphasis on friendly service, business partners and couple Sherry Gaskins and Phillip Blevins are proud owners of Discount Salvage. Their discount store, located
Work Resumes on Second Phase of Oxford Commons
Nearly two years after construction abruptly came to a halt, work has finally resumed on the second phase of Oxford Commons. Among the stores under
No Need for Sauce, Twisted Steel Barbecue Bringing Decades of Experience to Whitesburg
Michele and Tony Casteel opened Twisted Steel Barbecue in September 2020, and it is quickly becoming a staple of the Whitesburg community. From tender smoked
Hawks Talon GC Visit University of West Georgia for ‘Careers Beyond the Console’ Event for Students
Last Monday evening, Hawks Talon GC, the official NBA 2K League Affiliate of the Atlanta Hawks, in partnership with University of West Georgia (UWG), hosted
S.C.R.A.P. Bin at Lake Carroll Mall Closing
We just learned this week that S.C.R.A.P. Bin, located at 1111 Bankhead Highway Suite A inside Lake Carroll Mall, is closing for business. According to
Serving up gratitude this holiday season
The Carrollton City Schools leadership team enjoyed serving Thanksgiving meals to students over the last week. This experience allowed them to share the joy of
Lamon Luther Launches Tiny House Giveaway; Raises Money to Do More For Atlanta Homeless
APRIL 5, 2016 – On May 10, Lamon Luther will give away a tiny house to launch its charitable foundation to provide housing for its
Super Bowl Sunday Specials at Irish Bred Pub!
Superbowl Sunday Special! 25 Wings and a Pitcher of Beer for $25 Beer Cheese dip will be specially priced! Dine In Only at The Irish
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 Wing Experts” Flying Into Peachtree City, Construction Begins
A major chicken wing franchise is flying into Peachtree City. The City Menus has discovered plans for a Wing Stop to be constructed at 2866
Chef Lindsay Owens Brings Southern Roots Culinary Experience to The Otherside
Chef Lindsay Owens brings more than 15 years of a culinary life to The Otherside at Uncorked on Main in Villa Rica, Georgia. The food
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
Affordable Family Fun Every Saturday at SpinnerZ
Join SpinnerZ on Saturday nights from 7pm until 11pm for $5 per person family fun! Price includes regular skate rental. 117 N Highway 113 Carrollton,
14th Annual September Saturdays Festival to be Held September 17th & 24th
The 14th annual September Saturdays Festival will be held Saturdays, September 17th and 24th on the grounds of the Douglas County Courthouse. Non-food vendor/exhibitor registration
Greenway Health Appoints Scott Zimmerman as CEO and Tee Green as Executive Chairman
Brings deep industry expertise and scalability as company launches new offerings Carrollton, Georgia — April 19, 2016 — Greenway Health™, a leading provider of clinical,
Everything Outdoors Fruit Tree Sale
All Fruit Trees at Everything Outdoors are 15% off or MORE! Visit Everything Outdoors at 1011 Alabama Street in Carrollton.
Haralson County’s Country Fried Pie Festival
Come join the Haralson County Historical Society & Greater Haralson Tourism for the Country Fried Pie Festival in Downtown Buchanan on September 17th! The event
Excitement Building for New Coffeeshop Opening Soon In Historic Downtown Anniston
A new coffee shop and bakery is under construction in Historic Downtown Anniston. Taste of Eden is planning to open late spring or early summer,
Flair Style Boutique Opens Off South Park Street
A new fashion boutique has opened just a few doors to the right of West Georgia Technology in Park Plaza South. The shopping center is
Central High School’s Football Team Named High 5 Sports Team of the Week
Central High School’s Football Team was named Fox 5, High 5 Sports, Team of the Week! To celebrate, Paul Milliken from High 5 Sports came
Take a Trip to the 80s with Departure, The Journey Tribute Band
Let’s take a trip back to the 80s? The Irish Bred Pub is hosting its annual customer appreciation concert with two bands on August 24:
Central Middle School Competition Cheerleading Team Wins 1st Place
The Central Middle School Competition Cheerleading team ended their season by winning first place at the Northgate Cheer Classic on Saturday, October 29, 2016. The
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
Marilyn Collins’ World of Stuff to Open at Center for Arts
Local artist, Marilyn Collins, brings My World of Stuff, an exhibition of her paintings, to the Carrollton Center for the Arts, January 7 – February 4. “Everything I have been exposed
Transform Your Beard and Business with ACS Executives
ACS Executives brings over 25 years of experience in business consulting to help maximize the potential of local businesses. Owner Curphy Smith is passionate about
New Pharmacy Opening Soon Downtown
We got word a few weeks ago and waited till the building reports and a brand new sign confirmed, but Downtown will soon once again
Morris Day and the Time to Headline Southwire’s Community Day
Continuing the company’s strong commitment to the places it calls home, Southwire will host its annual Community Day on Saturday, October 6, in Carrollton, Ga.
Villa Rica High School Baseball Coach Named Region A Coach of the Year
(Carrollton, GA.-Tuesday, May 23, 2017) Neal Hannah, Head Baseball Coach for Villa Rica High School, was named Coach of the Year for Region 7-5A. Coach
Major Changes Coming to Bremen High School
A local high school is about to undergo nearly a complete replacement along with a much-needed expansion. The City Menus recently discovered plans for the
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
UWG senior named 2021 Academic Recognition Day Scholar
University of West Georgia senior Sydney Francis has been named the university’s Academic Recognition Day scholar for 2021. The Academic Recognition Day program honors undergraduate
Wendy’s Is Back With New Management
*Bad management evidently killed the Wendy’s First Tuesday Mall location and put the location on South Park Street and in Bowdon on lock down for
Carroll County School System Names District Teacher of the Year
Mrs. Monica Rainwater from Providence Elementary School (PES) was named the 2021-2022 Carroll County School System Teacher of the Year at the Board Meeting on Thursday, October 22, 2020. Mrs.
Headlines Barber Shop Opens in Carrollton
Carrollton’s newest barber shop recently opened on 928 South Park Street. Headlines Barber Shop caters to all hair types, and provides a full range of
Asian Buffet Transforming Into China Express
Update : China Express is NOW Open with a special discount till June per their sign. We first broke the news a month
Southwire Partners with Nessel to Standardize Spaces for Nursing Moms
As the company seeks to sustain a culture that recognizes and celebrates the value of diverse backgrounds, equity in opportunity and inclusivity in action, Southwire
Upgrades Planned for West Point WMA Shooting Range
The West Point Wildlife Management Area Shooting Range is set to undergo renovations this summer thanks to funding from state hunting and fishing
Update: Marva’s Place Opens On Church St
An update from our late April story here, Marva’s Place Southern Comfort Cuisine is now open for your comfort food needs for a unique southern
New Location Almost Ready For Morgans Jewelers Thomas Crossroads
According to Morgans Jewelers the Thomas Crossroads location is just about ready! They are now accepting Pickups and Repair Drop-offs. As you might recall from
“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
City of LaGrange Animal Shelter Offering Free Adoptions August 13th & August 27th
The LaGrange Animal Shelter is holding free adoptions August 13th and August 27th for animals current on vaccines and spayed/neutered at Petsense in LaGrange. All
Incredible Finds at This and That
A new store located on Maple Street now has a sign up on their building and a name. For the past few weeks This
A Brand New Locally Owned Pharmacy Opening Soon
Recently lots of construction activity has been noticed in the former West Georgia Shopping Center off Highway 27. Linco is currently developing this former
Waffle Houses Spawning into Multiple West Georgia Cities
A previous article mentioned Waffle House was looking at Sharpsburg at the corner of GA-16 and Poplar Road. It would appear those plans have fallen
Carroll County Schools 2017 Teacher of the Year
(Carrollton, GA—October 23, 2015) Joshua M. Smith (pictured in the center), of Central High School, was named Carroll County School System Teacher of the Year
Flowers Foods Discount Bakery Changes Name
This past weekend a discount bakery chain in Carrollton changed its name. Flowers Foods Discount Bakery, located at 500 Newnan Road Suite A, near the
Rockwell Exhibit Presents 1940s America as Seen Through Iconic Artist’s Eyes
The Carrollton Center for the Arts’ becomes a portal into the past as Norman Rockwell in the 1940s: A View of the American Homefront brings
Clark to Lead Professional Learning
Carroll County School System named Cheryl Clark as Director of Professional Learning for the district at its Monday, May 16 Board Meeting. Mrs. Clark has
Fourteen Carroll County Schools Recognized by the National Beta Club
The National Beta Club recently released its list of Schools of Merit and Schools of Distinction. Seven Carroll County Schools were named National Beta Schools
New School Year, New Opportunities: Welcome Back Students & Teachers
With a new school year beginning today for the Coweta County School System, we wanted to wish everyone a great first day of school! The
Waffle House Construction Starting Soon Near UWG
We first broke the news about a future Waffle House for the Maple Street area on June 18th, 2013. 7 months later construction equipment is
El Loco Mex-Grill & Bar Opened Nov 8
[slideshow] El Loco Mex-Grill & Bar opened Thursday, November 8th. They are located in Whitesburg on 1018 Main Street near the Super Save. Visit their
ARAMARK AT UWG Mass Hire
Food services provider, ARAMARK, at The University of West Georgia is hiring for many positions. All resumes MUST be sent to this email address [email protected]
Get your Feet Neat at Kix Carrollton
There is a new voice of fashion in this town: Kix Carrollton is bringing a new twist to shoe style this year. Located at 120
Big Changes For Carrollton Stadium Cinemas
Very early on Friday morning a news tip landed in our Email Inbox from Ms. Donna who informed us that she did not see the Carrollton
New York Times Bestselling Novelist Joshilyn Jackson to Speak at UWG
Carrollton, Ga. (March 21, 2017) — The New York Times bestselling novelist and two-time Georgia Author of the Year Joshilyn Jackson will speak on Wednesday,
A Hidden Lego Gem East of Newnan
A hidden gem you may not know about is quickly becoming a hit in Newnan. Atlanta Brick Company, a toy store specializing in the reselling
Blockbuster Will Close
STORY : JAN 16 & 17TH …. It was bound to happen, Carrollton’s last remaining video store will shut down in 2 weeks. Dish Network
Blackwell Prize Brings Nationally Acclaimed Artist to UWG Newnan and Carrollton
If you are a lover of art — someone captivated by the rich colors and landscapes of painters such as Paul Cezanne and Claude Monet
Mango’s Sport Complex Opening In Bowdon
The owner of Los Palomas is bringing a sports complex to Bowdon!
Furniture Nation Now Open
Furniture Nation is now open at 4119 Hwy 27 north of Carrollton. This was the former JC’s Furniture Too red building. Furniture Nation features;
Communities in Schools Set for Rebranding, Aims at More Localized Approach to Helping At-risk Students
Communities in Schools of Carrollton and Carroll County (CIS) announced on May 13 plans to transition into an independent, local organization that continues to successfully
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
Demolition Started Today (Pictures Included)
[slideshow] The former Carrollton Diner, Subway, J Carl Cleaners, and Print Center have all been reduced to rubble today. The fencing was installed Thursday and
Waffle House Starts Construction in Bowdon
Previous article below from 10/23/2023 Since February 2023 The City Menus has been following a few tips about a Waffle House coming to Bowdon along
Visit The Carrollton Welcome Center
Many of us pass this neat looking log cabin building everyday. I always say I’m going to stop but never do. I bet you do
Two UWG school of nursing faculty recognized by DAISY Foundation
The DAISY Foundation recently recognized two University of West Georgia nursing faculty members for their outstanding contributions to the future of the profession. Dr. Nancy
Charlotte Russe to Close at Arbor Place Mall
The women’s apparel and accessories retail chain Charlotte Russe officially announced its Arbor Place Mall location is among ninety-four stores to close. The release from
Del Rio Mexican Grill Opens in Franklin
Del Rio Mexican Grill in Franklin made a bright splash in August, to the delight of many people in the area, according to their Facebook
Capra Region Winner in Young Georgia Authors Contest
CARROLLTON, GA – Carrollton Elementary School’s Sarah Capra is the third grade regional winner of the Young Georgia Authors writing competition. She is a student
Klucked Up WiFi Café Coming to Maple Street
Last Monday, banners went up at the old American Deli location near UWG advertising that Klucked Up WiFi Café was coming soon to the location.
Infusion Therapy Added to 3:16 Healthcare Carrollton Practices
Owner and Founder of 3:16 Healthcare Allison Key, M.D., recently opened another branch to her existing practices, an infusion center in Carrollton located at 820
AAA Storage Expansion off Cottage Hill Road
AAA Private Self Storage released some great news today! I personally called them about some cleared land directly next to the location off Cottage Hill
American Family Insurance Moves Into Cabin on Hwy 27
The discount store on 901 South Park Street that was the former Pig Pen’s location has indeed closed. Crews were seen putting sheet rock up
Courtyard and Fairfield Inn & Suites Celebrates Grand Opening
On July 25, Courtyard and Fairfield Inn & Suites Lithia Springs Manager Bridget Freeman, Rajiv Bhatia, President of Peachstate Hospitality, staff, and Chamber representatives celebrated
Shop Till You Drop…Tax Free This Weekend!
School is about to start back, vacations are ending, and retailers small and large are pushing “back to school” sales everywhere. Everything from clothing, supplies,
Sand Hill Elementary Teacher Chosen as 2017 West GYSTC Teacher of the Year
(Carrollton, Ga. – November 30, 2016) Mrs. Kimberly Thomas was chosen as the West Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers Teacher of the Year for
Central High School Inducts New Members to Hall of Fame
Central High School honored new Hall of Fame inductees during halftime last Friday night. Class of 2020 Hall of Fame inductees include Mrs. Nita Burns,
Underground Books in Carrollton Opens Online Store
Underground Books is proud to present an online bookstore setting. They will feature a more uncommon book selection for purchase directly through the site. You
UWG brings back Hackathon for young tech enthusiasts
Do you or someone you know like to create or design stuff? How about using technology to build a better community? Join the University of
Bremen City Schools Stem Expo
From The Desk of Bremen City Schools Superintendent David Hicks: We hope you and your entire family are planning to attend our 2nd Annual STEM
Cozy Nails & Spa Opening Soon at 300 Bullsboro In Newnan
Cozy Nails & Spa will soon open in a “cozy” corner of 300 Bullsboro Drive in Newnan, GA. The future site is currently under construction.
Central Middle School Student Accepted into AllState Middle School Chorus
(Carrollton, Ga. February 3, 2016) Central Middle School is proud to have one representative from the CMS Sound of Pride Chorus at the 2016
Becoming UWG University of West Georgia Launches New Strategic Plan for 2021-26
With a commitment to curating a first-choice university and the collective voice of more than 1,300 stakeholders, the University of West Georgia launched its new
Tuesday Just Got Better!
A sign was spotted over the weekend for a new deeply discounted home store to locate at the Newnan Pavilion Shopping Center. Tuesday Morning is
West Georgia Regional Library System Libraries to Close Due to Coronavirus Concerns
As a preventative measure for helping to contain the spread of COVID-19, operating hours for West Georgia Regional Library System (WGRLS) libraries will be affected.
