On June 14, Carrollton’s Mayor Betty Cason and the city council recognized June 2021 as National Safety Month. The city joined the National Safety Council and Magna Decostar in urging … Continue reading June is National Safety Month
Half Marathon Returns
The second Carrollton Half Marathon will take place on September 25, 2021, and organizers are inviting runners to register now. A 2020 follow-up to the hugely successful inaugural event in … Continue reading Half Marathon Returns
BRAG Comes to Carrollton
More than 1,000 riders will roll into Carrollton June 8-10 as Bicycle Ride Across Georgia returns to the Peach State. Riders will spend next Tuesday and Wednesday nights in Carrollton … Continue reading BRAG Comes to Carrollton
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
Flexettes Score Big at Regionals
The Carrollton Flexettes gymnastics team vaulted into the regional competition this weekend. “We are so proud of the gymnasts that competed at Xcel Regionals,” said Gymnastics Coordinator Kaitlyn Gosnell. “They … Continue reading Flexettes Score Big at Regionals
‘Runner’ Statue Installed at Library
Art isn’t always found in a gallery, sometimes it needs a bigger space. And what better place for a statue called Runner to be found than outside in the open … Continue reading ‘Runner’ Statue Installed at Library
Upgrades at Optimist Park
A year of improvements and new amenities at West Carrollton’s Optimist Park have made the popular outdoor recreation spot more user-friendly and attractive. “The coronavirus shutdowns caused many of us … Continue reading Upgrades at Optimist Park
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 … Continue reading Clearing Blighted Properties