Carrollton Clears Blighted Properties
CARROLLTON MAKING PROGRESS CLEARING BLIGHTED PROPERTIES The City of Carrollton continues to improve the appearance, property values and health of its neighborhoods by removing dilapidated, dangerous and unsightly buildings. “Blighted structures are a burden on property owners, the surrounding neighborhood and on the city itself,” said Mayor Betty Cason. “Repairing or demolishing them creates a better […]
14th Annual Oscar Night Live
Newnan-Coweta and Howard Warner Boys and Girls Club to Host a Party Befitting Hollywood Royalty at the 14th Annual Oscar Night Live Newnan-Coweta and Howard Warner Boys and Girls Clubs welcome our A-list supporters to our VIP event, the 14th annual Oscar Night Live. This year’s event will be virtual, with a livestream on Saturday, […]
CSO at County Schools Performing Arts Center
CSO CONCERT COMING TO COUNTY SCHOOLS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER The Carroll Symphony Orchestra will present itsMasterworks Concert, February 13, at the Carroll County Schools Performing Arts Center, just in time for Valentine’s Day. “The orchestra and I are really excited to share this program,” said Conductor and Music Director Terry Lowry. “We will play some […]
WGRLS Helps Public Score Free or Discounted Passes for Popular Destinations
Did you know you can get free or discounted admission to popular destinations in Georgia just by having a West Georgia Regional Library System library card? Check out the WGRLS passes and partnerships below. Center for Puppetry Arts What can you get? Admission for four to the World of Puppetry Museum at the Center of Puppetry Arts in […]
Parks and Rec to build Multi-use Trail System
The City of Carrollton is partnering with the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association to build a multi-use trail system near Castle Playground. “The plan, over the next 12 months, is to renovate up to five miles of the Old Airport Trails,” said Parks Director Kent Johnston. “These trails were built years ago in the wooded areas […]
Daniel Jackson Announces Retirement
Daniel Jackson, president and CEO of Carroll Tomorrow and the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, has announced that he will retire at the end of March. Jackson joined Carroll Tomorrow and the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce in August 2001. “There is a time for all things,” said Jackson, citing scripture. “After carefully considering all options over […]
Pat Hannon Named WGTC Interim President
Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Commissioner Greg Dozier announced his appointment Dec. 2, 2020 of Pat Hannon as West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Interim President. After serving nearly 30 years in Georgia’s technical colleges, current President Dr. Scott Rule will retire on December 31. Hannon will serve in this role while a search committee […]
Local Happenings
Due to our country’s current health situation, please call or email the organizations included in our local events section to inquire about in-person meetings. Carroll County Soup Kitchen The Soup Kitchen is serving to-go lunches from 11 to 12 every Monday and Thursday at 345 Beulah Church Rd., Carrollton, GA 30117 There is no inside […]
Collins “World of Stuff” to Open at Center for the Arts
Local artist, Marilyn Collins, brings My World of Stuff, an exhibition of herpaintings, to the Carrollton Center for the Arts, January 7 – February 4. “Everything I have been exposed to throughout my life is in My World of Stuff,” Collins said. “By using illusion, absurdity and distortion, they take on a different appearance. The objects are colorful, fun, quirky, unrecognizable and recognizable […]
White Oak Baskets Exhibit
WHITE OAK BASKETS EXHIBIT BRINGS FOLK-ART TRADITION TO CENTER FOR THE ARTS The Carrollton Center for the Arts’ upcoming exhibit showcases the disappearing folk-art tradition of basketmaking, January 7 – February 11, 2021. White Oak Baskets explores traditional basketry techniques through a collection of photographs and handmade baskets. The show combines two exhibits: White Oak Basketmakers of […]
