After proudly serving the citizens of Carrollton and Carroll County for 42 years, Fire Chief Jimmy Bearden retired, effective May 1. “The City of Carrollton Fire Department has been a … Continue reading Fire Chief Bearden Retires
2020: Tourism Brought $122M to Carroll
Visitors to Carroll County generated $122.8 million in direct domestic traveler expenditures in 2020, the Carrollton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau announced today. According to an annual study commissioned by … Continue reading 2020: Tourism Brought $122M to Carroll
Brooks Named Carrollton City Manager
David Brooks will begin his new job as Carrollton city manager January 1, succeeding retiring City Manager Tim Grizzard. Brooks has been assistant city manager for the past six months, … Continue reading Brooks Named Carrollton City Manager
Carrollton Youth Council
The City of Carrollton and the city schools system are partnering on a new program to spread awareness of government and develop the leaders of the future. The Carrollton City … Continue reading Carrollton Youth Council
Bluefins Score at State Swim Meet
The Carrollton Bluefins competitive swimmers made a big splash at the Georgia Recreation and Park Association’s annual state swim meet, July 16-17 in Cumming, GA. Congratulations to all of Carrollton’s … Continue reading Bluefins Score at State Swim Meet
Arts Center Awarded Grant
The Carrollton Center for the Arts was awarded a $5,000 grant by Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA), a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, as part of … Continue reading Arts Center Awarded Grant
July 4 Celebration
Join us for a two-day bash celebrating our country’s birthday, July 3 and 4. The People’s Parade, hosted by Carrollton Evening Sertoma Club, will progress through downtown on Saturday, July … Continue reading July 4 Celebration
Optimist Park Restrooms Closed
The public restrooms at Carrollton’s Optimist Park are currently closed for repair following acts of vandalism over the Memorial Day holiday. Glass, fixtures and rockwork were damaged. Repairs are expected … Continue reading Optimist Park Restrooms Closed
Carrollton Recertified Bicycle Friendly
The League of American Bicyclists has once again recognized Carrollton as a Bicycle Friendly Community. The city is one of nearly 500 U.S. communities, including 12 in Georgia, recognized for … Continue reading Carrollton Recertified Bicycle Friendly
Carrollton Dominates at State Track Meet
Carrollton Parks and Recreation’s Trojan Elite team competed at the GRPA State Track and Field Championships, April 30 and May 1, in Jefferson, GA. The team ended their season with … Continue reading Carrollton Dominates at State Track Meet