Carroll County! - Georgia Community Magazines

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THANKS
to our advertisers
Advantage Office
Solutions
70
Alex Roush Architects 12
Almon Funeral Home
& Chapel
22
Ashbrook Village
54
Bank of North
Georgia
back cover
Bowdon Animal Clinic 65
Carroll County Animal
Hospital
40
Carroll County Board
of Commissioners
9
Carroll County Schools 59
Carroll County Sheriff’s
Office
21
Carroll EMC
35
Carroll Tomorrow
36
Carrollton Area
Convention & Visitors
Bureau
47
Carrollton City Schools 60
Carrollton Collision
Center
52
Carrollton Eye Clinic
74
Carrollton First United
Methodist Church
54
Carrollton Housing
Authority
45
Carrollton Parks,
Recreation & Arts
Department
41
Carrollton Orthopaedic
Clinic
77
Charter Bank
16
City of Bowdon
13
City of Carrollton
15
City of Temple
17
City of Villa Rica
18
City of Whitesburg
18
Community & Southern
Bank
5
Decostar Industries, Inc. 33
Duffey Realty
22
Econolodge Inn & Suites 43
Edward Jones,
Fred O’Neal
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Georgia Deer Farm
& Agri Center
53
Grant $$$$ For You
33
Greystone Power
23
Haney’s Drug Corner
76
Holiday Inn Express
55
Mandeville Mill Lofts
68
Maxwell Heating
& Cooling
33
Oak Grove Montessori
School
65
Oak Mountain Academy 64
Peachtree Allergy
& Asthma
79
Relyco Security
33
Ra-Lin & Associates
31
ReMax United,
Paula Waters
63
Sony DADC
28
Southwire
29
Systems & Methods, Inc. 26
Sunset Hills Country
Club
40
Tanner Medical Center 73
The UPS Store
47
Tisinger Vance, P.C.
14
Turner Pharmacy
78
United Community Bank 3
University of West
Georgia
67
Villa Rica Development
Authority
27
Villa Rica Ear, Nose
& Throat
74
Villa Rica Tourism
Bureau
19
Walker Cadillac, Buick,
GMC, Inc.
42
West Georgia Cardiology 78
West Georgia Healthcare
for Women
76
West Georgia Laser
Center
75
West Georgia Obstetrics
& Gynecology
75
West Georgia Technical
College
71
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One Great Bank... One Great Neighbor.
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nited Community Bank’s Junior Board of Directors is an educational program made up of twelve outstanding
high school students from local area high schools. The goal of United Community Bank’s Junior Board program is
to promote civic leadership and responsibility among students and to enrich their knowledge of the community,
its history and business environment through association with United Community Bank, its officers and the
United Community Board of Directors. This program is designed to be fun, beneficial, and an opportunity for
personal and professional growth as young adults.
Seated left to right: Taylar Martin, Sylvia Hjertstrom, Tim Warren (United Community Bank President/CEO), Diamada Riofrio, Brenda Campos.
Standing left to right: Austin Lackey, Georgia Cottrell, Matthew Balte, Daniel Sammon, Jessica Stephens, Nick Fazio, Holden Blunschi, Raven Jackson
Carrollton
Villa Rica
Douglasville
119 Maple Street
Carrollton, Georgia 30117
770.838.9608
485 W. Bankhead Hwy
Villa Rica, Georgia 30180
770.459.3100
6670 Church Street
Douglasville, Georgia 30134
770.942.5681
Table of Contents
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Index of Advertisers
6
Welcome to Carroll County!
8
Chamber Involvement &
Membership Advantages
10
Appreciating the History of the
Communities We Call Home
22
Strong, Diverse Agricultural Base
24
Promoting Growth & Development
for a Brighter Future
30
12 For Life Partnership Seeks to
Cut High School Dropout Rate
32
Carroll County’s Top 20 Employers
34
The Burson Center Opens Doors for
New Ventures
38
Leisure Lifestyles, Adventurous
Experiences and Artistic Endeavors
44
Major Annual Events
48
Interesting Sites Worth the Visit
50
Newcomer Assistance & Public
Services
52
Carroll At-A-Glance
56
A Progressive Education Prepares
Students for the Future
57
Carroll County Schools College
& Career Academy
60
Carrollton City Schools –
A Reputation of Tradition, Innovation
and Excellence
62
Practical Application: The Focus of
STEM Programs
64
Private School Opportunities
66
The University of West Georgia –
A Destination University
69
College – Inspired by Students
72
Tanner Health System:
Complete Care Starts Here
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Welcome to Carroll County!
Greetings from the Carroll
County Chamber of Commerce
and Carroll Tomorrow! On behalf
of our staff and board of directors,
we appreciate your interest in
West Georgia.
Through a united plan, the Chamber of
Commerce, Carroll Tomorrow, and The
Burson Center, lead and support the
business activities of this community.
The Chamber and Carroll Tomorrow
operate under a united staff.
Carroll County is a vibrant and growing
community enjoying the amenities of
Atlanta, but maintaining a real sense of
community. Located about fifty miles
west of Atlanta, Carroll County enjoys
the benefits of a premiere regional health
care system, a large regional airport, a
nationally recognized and growing state
university with over 11,000 students, a
comprehensive and expanding technical
college serving the entire West Georgia
area, and strong public and private
schools.
Carroll County is a regional economic
center with seven municipalities and a
pro-business county government. We
are proud of our diverse and progressive
industrial base. Retail and service
sectors are growing rapidly. At the
same time, agri-business continues to
be very important to the local economy.
Our county is comprised of business
leaders, partners, and supporters who
are committed to creating a vibrant
community in which to live, work, and
play. We call it the Dynamic Balance.
Along with our economic development
organization, Carroll Tomorrow, our
Chamber helps fulfill the serious
commitment of planned economic and
community development encouraged by
the citizens of this community.
Economic Development in Carroll County
is uniquely structured with the simple
goal of offering “one stop shop” services
for those in business or those looking
to locate a business in Carroll County.
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The Carroll County Chamber
of Commerce has been
the economic engine in
this community for fifty-six
years. Today, the Chamber
enjoys the success of an
organization with almost
700 members, an active
board, and a talented
staff. We offer a variety of
activities, networking events
and seminars geared toward
serving the needs of our membership and
this community. Committed volunteers
and strong leadership are trademarks
of this Chamber and this outstanding
community.
Carroll Tomorrow, the county wide
public - private economic development
organization, focuses on preparing
for and promoting quality growth and
development in Carroll County. Carroll
Tomorrow staff, working with local
community leaders and elected officials,
aggressively and successfully pursue
economic opportunities for the community.
The strategic plan calls for a balanced
approach of existing industrial growth and
expansion, and new business recruitment.
in Carroll County and the West Georgia
region. The Burson Center opened in July
of 2006 and has been a huge success.
The Center operates near full capacity year
round and supports a diverse base of
clients representing several counties in the
West Georgia area. Many free or low cost
services are provided to Burson Center
clients and the local business community.
Due to the Burson Center’s overwhelming
success, future expansions are expected
as opportunities surface and needs grow.
Because of a united community effort and
comprehensive plan, we are empowered
to represent the cities, the county, and the
development authorities. Our organization
works closely with our Main Street Cities,
our merchant organizations, and all
other groups engaged in economic and
community development. We are fortunate
to enjoy the support of local, state, and
national elected officials. Through the
united efforts of our organization and this
community, we are able to deliver “one
stop shop” services in Carroll County.
Please call on us if we can be of service
to you or your business.
“We welcome you
to get on board
with us in Carroll
County, where quality
living is the norm,
and our Chamber
of Commerce is the
catalyst for your
business success.”
Carroll Tomorrow covers the spectrum
of activity from agri-business to nano
technology and has great interest in
all aspects of life in Carroll County.
Carroll Tomorrow, with the help of many
community leaders, has created an
updated five year strategic plan focusing
on economic development, workforce and
education, and local government and
leadership.
Daniel Jackson
Carroll Tomorrow also operates a
business incubator called The Burson
Center and encourages small business
growth, development, and new start
ups. The Burson Center is a business
resource center available to any business
President/CEO
Carroll County
Chamber of Commerce
President/CEO
Carroll County Chamber of Commerce/
Carroll Tomorrow
200 Northside Drive
770.832.2446
Fax 770.832.1300
www.carroll-ga.org
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Chamber Involvement & Membership Advantages
F
ostering a dynamic business & community environment, the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce is led by an
executive committee and an involved board of directors. Our active committee members carry out a unified strategic
program of work, while capable and professional staff members manage the day-to-day operations.
The Chamber’s mission is to “foster a dynamic business and community environment for Carroll County.” The
organization’s annual budget is comprised of a combination of membership investments, economic development
contributions and various fund raising projects. Our goal is to continually provide and produce quality services,
products and opportunities to our 700+ members.
Chamber Involvement
Chamber Membership Advantages
The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce offers its members
active involvement in all facets of the community, including:
• Annual Meeting
• Citizen of the Year Award
• Horizon Award
• Business Success Luncheons
• Small Business Expo
• Small Business Person of Year Award
• Women’s Business Alliance
• Professional Woman of the Year Award
• Golf Tournament
• Shop Carroll First Campaign
• Gift Check Program
• Entrepreneur Friendly Community
• Business Development Programs
• Economic, Newcomer & Tourism Information
• Camera-Ready Community Program
• Environmental Projects Seminar
• Silver Awards for Beautification
• Workforce Education Seminars & Tour
• Certified Work-Ready program
• Existing Industry Tour & Seminar
• Legislative Affairs Georgia & DC Tours
• Leadership Academy
• Young Professionals Network
• Youth Leadership
• STAR Student/Teacher program
• Farm-City Heritage Dinner and Tour
• Farm-City Awards
The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce’s goal is to
continually provide and produce quality services, products and
opportunities to all Chamber members. Some of the services we
provide to our members include:
• Membership Networking
• Business Referrals with Priority to Chamber Members
• Marketing Opportunities for Chamber Businesses
• Business Development Resource Information
• Trainings & Seminars
• Award-winning Monthly Electronic Newsletter
• Calendar of Chamber & Community Events
• Ribbon Cutting and Groundbreaking Ceremonies
• Membership Directory and Buyer’s Guide in print and
electronic format
• Annual Economic Profile & Industrial Data
• Community Publications: Apartment Guide,
Civic Club Guide, etc.
• Forward Carroll Sponsorship Opportunities
• Drugs Don’t Work Program
• Small Business Group Disability/Life Insurance
• Online Job Mart
• Welcome Packets & Visitor Information
• Membership Mailing Labels & Electronic Listing
• Certificate of Origin available in-house & online
• Notary Public
• Community & Tourism Information
For more information, contact the Chamber’s office at 200
Northside Drive, Carrollton, 770/832-2446 or by emailing
[email protected]. You may also visit us online at
www.carroll-ga.org.
The Chamber supports several affiliate programs including the
West Georgia Livestock Show, Carroll Mentor Program, Keep
Carroll Beautiful, GOAL program, Literacy for Today & Tomorrow
(LIFT) and FERST Reading program.
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Rich Heritage. Natural Beauty.
C
arroll County is known for its rich heritage and contribution to the
history of Georgia. With over 8,000 years of history preserved – from
pre-historic villages to the Villa Rica Gold Rush of 1826 and beyond – Carroll
County has a lot to share with its neighbors.
Atlanta
Carroll County’s natural beauty remains virtually untouched. From Black
Jack Mountain – Georgia’s highest peak south of I-20, to the expansive
Snake Creek Gorge, and the walkable historic downtown communities so
many residents have enjoyed for decades.
Just 45 minutes west of Atlanta and so much to discover.
Carroll County.
More than just a location, it’s a destination.
Carroll
County
Appreciating the History
of the Communities We Call Home
Carroll County is a dynamic
growing regional hub of west
Georgia offering a mix of
comfortable, relaxed living
combined with adventurous
recreation and fast-paced
business growth.
Conveniently located along Interstate 20
on the west-central border of the GeorgiaAlabama line, Carroll County and its
seven thriving communities offer a variety
of lifestyle options within easy access to
Atlanta or Birmingham. With this great
location, along with a low cost of living,
and ample room for development, Carroll
offers a laid-back lifestyle with big city
convenience.
Carroll County was organized from lands
acquired by a treaty signed with the
Cherokee and Creek Indian Nations.
The controversial signing of the Indian
Springs Treaty resulted in the murder of
Lower Creek Chief William McIntosh, the
son of a prominent Savannah Scotsman
and a full-blood Creek woman, who
owned a vast plantation along the
Chattahoochee River in southeast Carroll,
now known as McIntosh Reserve. Carroll
County was named for Charles Carroll
of Maryland, the last living signer of the
Declaration of Independence.
By 1826 Carroll County was
settled and the county seat
was known as “Old Carrollton”
located near the Sandhill
community, but was relocated
to present-day Carrollton in
1829. Carroll County was
a predominantly agrarian
Pictured left:
Tisinger House...
This historic home
sits on the Tisinger
Farm in the Farmers
High Community.
Dick and Marian
Tisinger renovated
the house several
years ago and it is
currently available
as a special events
facility.
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community. The northeast corner of
the county near Villa Rica became
a magnet in 1826 for hundreds of
prospectors who had heard of the
plentiful gold veins being tapped.
The cotton trade and other commerce
began to boom in the late 1800’s
with the development of railroad lines
from the south through Whitesburg
and Carrollton and the east-west line
from Atlanta through Villa Rica and
Temple. Agriculture continued
to be dominant through the turn
of the century even as the county
made a smooth transition into the
industrial age with innovation and
entrepreneurial leadership.
Climate
Our residents and visitors enjoy the
mild, though varied, climate of Carroll
County. While highs in the summer
can be in the 90’s and winter can
bring an occasional freeze or two, the
average temperature is a comfortable
62 degrees and rainfall measures
about 51.7 inches annually. The
rolling hills of our Piedmont Region
include elevations ranging from 850
feet above sea level to highest peaks
of 1,500 feet.
Housing
Carroll County offers a wide array of
housing options, from subdivisions
and planned communities adjacent
to golf courses, to renovated
farmhouses with scenic vistas
of green pastureland, to historic
downtown districts within an easy
walk to your favorite coffee shop.
The housing prices reach from the
low $200,000’s to well over the
million dollar mark in and around
Villa Rica and Carrollton, along with
affordable new and resale homes and
townhomes starting at $100,000
within convenient access of the I-20
corridor.
Carrollton is the largest home market
in Carroll County and offers diverse
pricing in townhomes, subdivisions,
golf communities and lakeside
living. Senior living communities
are popular in Carrollton with close
proximity to services and amenities
for the active retiree. Loft living is
also prevalent in downtown Carrollton
as several historic buildings have
been renovated as condominiums.
The Villa Rica area includes
traditional single-family dwellings,
townhouses, multi-family and mixeduse developments. Apartment living
is plentiful in the Carrollton, Bowdon
and Villa Rica areas with prices
ranging from $450 to $1,000 per
month.
On the south and west sides of
the county in the communities of
Mt. Zion, Bowdon, Roopville and
Whitesburg, one can still find the
charm and low cost of rural small
town living. Affordable housing
is abundant in these vibrant
communities. Farms and homes
with ample acreage dominate in
the southern part of the county.
Newcomers to the area are surprised
at the affordable land prices in Carroll
County.
Local elected officials and planners
diligently manage the steady growth
being experienced across the county.
Geographically, Carroll County is
one of the largest counties in the
state and as a result has more
room for our varied growth trends.
Proactive leadership has motivated
enhancement of local development
incentives targeting specific growth
areas while establishing thoughtful
protection mechanisms for rural
farmland and greenspace.
Our Thriving Communities
The seven communities of Carroll
County offer charming neighborhoods
and a pro-business atmosphere that
welcome the newcomer and visitor.
Bowdon, established in 1853,
was a thriving textile town through
most of the past century and
continues to support a small, but
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diverse industrial base,
including two of the
county’s top employers,
Bremen-Bowdon Investment and
Pilgrim’s Pride. A 130-acre industrial
park offers affordable, prepared sites
with full utilities available to business
prospects.
The City’s quaint downtown district
located at the bustling crossroads
of Georgia Highways 100 and 166,
eleven miles south of Interstate 20, is
undergoing major revitalization with
new specialty shops and restaurants.
Bowdon Station is a private
redevelopment effort including three
blocks of former textile buildings that
have been transformed into mixeduse commercial establishments. The
city continues to make improvements
with pedestrian walkways, shaded
parks and off-street parking that
invite downtown shopping and public
gatherings. Hundreds gather each
August for the city’s annual Founder’s
Day Celebration highlighting area
entertainment and craftsmen.
service providing optimum protection
for this community of 2,000. Health
services are provided locally by
the Tanner Health System primary
care center and Bowdon is home
to KidsPeace, a non-profit youth
residential treatment facility.
The active Bowdon Area Historical
Society (BAHS) maintains the Shelnutt
House, one of the community’s
oldest houses, which now serves as
a museum dedicated to the history
Bowdon is a full-service community
governed by a Mayor and four
Council members and managed
by a full-time City Manager. The
city provides water and sewer
services, garbage pickup, a local
library, and an active recreation
department supporting championship
gymnastics, basketball, baseball,
softball and football programs. The
city police department includes 12
sworn officers and a local dispatch
Est. 1984
Carrollton
202A Mill Pond Crossing
Carrollton, GA 30116
Atlanta
2255 Cumberland Parkway
Building 100
Atlanta, GA 30339
770.333.7878
Fax 770.333.7902
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Bowdon
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City of Bowdon • 136 City Hall Ave. • Bowdon, GA 30108 • 770.258.8980 • www.bowdon.net
The City of Bowdon is a full-service community located in beautiful southwestern Carroll
County where small-town living is conveniently located near demands of modern life.
Bowdon
• Copeland Hall, the county’s largest performing arts auditorium • 24 hour Police and Fire
protection • Gymnastics Center • Senior Building and Program • Seven baseball fields for
all ages • Public Library • City-owned and operated water plant • Wastewater facility
• Family Healthcare Center • 18 Hole Golf Course • Public tennis courts • Outstanding
Schools (Pre-k – 12) • 12-month recreational program that includes football, indoor
basketball, track, softball, baseball, cheerleading, and others. • Conveniently located
10 miles west of University of West Georgia.
Honors the Past
Welcomes the Future
of Bowdon. The house sits adjacent
to The Meeting Place, a renovated
historic church that is the Society’s
headquarters. A BAHS driving tour
provides a glimpse into the past of
many beautiful historic homes and
churches surrounding the City. The
city also boasts Copeland Hall, a
500-seat auditorium and gymnasium
complex, which hosts the Sertoma
Club annual concert series, sports
tournaments and special events. For
more information on Bowdon, visit
www.bowdon.net.
Carrollton, the county seat of
Carroll County, was incorporated
in 1829. This dynamic Main Street
City of close to 24,000 residents is
centrally located in the county 14
miles south of Interstate 20 at the
intersections of US Hwy. 27 and
Georgia Highways 16 and 166.
Serving as the commercial, industrial,
cultural, educational and medical hub
of the west Georgia region, Carrollton
offers a little something for everyone.
Newcomers and visitors find an
inviting mix of southern gentility and
cosmopolitan excitement where a
quick stroll down shaded streets of
historic homes leads to a bustling
downtown square filled with bistros,
shopping and eclectic art. Downtown
has been the recipient of many public
funding programs that have created
a pedestrian friendly streetscape
reaping many state awards for
excellence. The City’s crown jewel,
the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center,
showcases a wealth of local
theatrical, musical and artistic talent,
as well as hosting many national
programs and exhibits.
Carrollton has prospered through
the years as an industrial leader in
the state and is home to the world’s
largest manufacturer of wire and
cable, Southwire. This company
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Explore the quaint shops, restaurants
and galleries of our historic downtown
or relax in the shade of one of our
parks. See a show at the Carrollton
Cultural Arts Center or shoot a holein-one at your choice of several
championship quality golf courses.
Hold your business meeting, wedding
or family reunion here or learn a thing
or two at the University of West Georgia
or at West Georgia Technical College
which now has an office on the square
in beautiful downtown Carrollton.
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began as a small entrepreneurial
venture and has become a multibillion dollar enterprise and the
county’s largest manufacturing
employer. This is just one example
of the successful entrepreneurial
spirit that continues throughout the
community. In addition, a highly
diverse industrial base keeps
pace with changes in the global
marketplace including advanced
technology for healthcare and human
services, auto parts manufacturing,
and fiber optics for the communication
industry, plastics, and metal
fabrication, as well as distribution and
call centers.
Carrollton’s Mayor and four Council
members provide outstanding
governance and policy development to
this progressive city, while a full-time
City Manager and able staff handle the
day-to-day operations. This synergy
enables proactive policy development,
conservative fiscal management
and an ongoing commitment to
responsible long-range planning. In
turn, Carrollton is positioned to best
serve growth opportunities well into
the future. For more information, visit
www.carrollton-ga.gov.
Mount Zion, established in 1827,
was originally named Turkey Creek
Mill. In 1878, the name was changed
to Mount Zion as one of the oldest
Methodist Episcopal Churches in the
state, Mount Zion Methodist Episcopal
Church, became a focal point of the
community. By the 1880’s, the M. E.
Church Seminary was one of the most
successful seminary schools of its
kind.
Today, Mount Zion is an attractive
residential community of 1,500 only
five miles south of Interstate
20. Mount Zion prides itself in being
able to provide excellent services
to its residents including new road
enhancements and street lighting that
add safety and accessibility.
Say goodbye to the big
city and hello to a more relaxed lifestyle! You’ll
love our quality of life!
Temple Welcomes You!
“If you have not been to Temple lately,
you are missing the best kept secret in
West Georgia.”
-Mayor Rick Ford
www.templega.us
337 Sage Street • P.O. Box 160 • Temple, Georgia 30179
770.562.3369 • Fax 770.562.9440
Serving the youth of the community
is a priority of an active recreation
department offering basketball,
football, softball, baseball and
cheerleading programs. New
ballfields are in development as the
city continues to expand recreational
opportunities. In addition, the City
maintains a Community Center
providing programs and lunchtime
meals for active senior citizens, as
well as an activity center for children
and youth. The Center includes a
large meeting space available for
group gatherings and the city library
providing reading materials and
internet-accessible computers.
Roopville, incorporated in 1885,
is named for one of the original
settlers, Martin Roop. Roopville
residents celebrate this heritage with
the restored Roopville Archive and
Historical Society Roop House in
downtown. This 1880’s plantation
home with its “Steam-boat Gothic”
Temple, chartered in 1833, grew
into its own with the construction
of the Georgia Pacific Railroad in
1882 providing a major link between
Atlanta and Birmingham. The city,
named for Major Robert H. Temple,
a railroad civil engineer, became
famous at the turn of the 20th century
for Temple Model School providing
higher education in agriculture and
homemaking.
Today Temple is home to almost
5,000 residents who enjoy affordable
living and great access at the GA 113
exit of Interstate 20, 11 miles north of
Carrollton and only 42 miles west of
Atlanta.
porch railings serves as a museum
highlighting many furnishings and
folk-art representations of the early
community, and is available for
community gatherings, weddings
and reunions. The annual Roopville
Homecoming Festival is celebrated
every third Saturday of September.
Welcome to the City of Golden
Opportunities!
City of Villa Rica
The city is governed by a mayor and
five council members who set policy
for a full-time city administrator and
professional staff maintaining daily
operations. The city maintains its
own water and wastewater systems.
Temple is especially proud of its
City of Whitesburg
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• Established 1826 *
No matter what you’re looking for,
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571 W. Bankhead Highway
Villa Rica, GA 30180
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WELCOME!
L
ocated 35 miles west of downtown Atlanta,
Villa Rica is conveniently nestled just off
Interstate 20.
Villa Rica can boast the first Gold Strike in
Georgia as well as being home to Coca-Cola
legend Asa Candler and Gospel Music founder
Thomas A. Dorsey. Experience the feel of
an old mercantile or stroll along our raised
sidewalks, dotted with crepe myrtles, and
choose from a variety of shops and restaurants.
Enjoy our historic downtown with its authentic
architecture and be sure to stop by and view
the architecture of Wick’s Tavern, the oldest
commercial structure in West Georgia. Visit the
Pine Mountain Gold Museum and walk the
trails where miners walked, pan for gold and
gems, and enjoy the museum and documentary
film, all in one location! No matter what you’re
looking for, you can still discover gold in Villa
Rica, Georgia!
571 W. Bankhead Highway
678.840.1212
Fax 770.459.7003
www.villaricatourism.com
recreational opportunities. The city
recreational complex includes new
baseball and softball fields, and
continues to add facilities to meet
the needs of all ages. Not to be left
out, Temple’s senior citizens enjoy a
large community center built in 2004,
offering daily lunches, programs and
activities. Public safety is important
to Temple officials and the city
maintains its own police department
and coordinates fire protection with
full-time county firefighters and many
local volunteers.
The Temple Industrial Park, located
south of I-20, has recently been
recognized as a Georgia Ready for
Accelerated Development (GRAD)
site, meaning that the 100-acre park
has met all due diligence for fasttrack industrial project development.
The industrial park is home to
Janus International and Royal Metal
Products, two major manufacturers
employing over 500 area residents.
For more information on Temple
services, visit www.templega.us.
Villa Rica has a rich history
literally, dating back to 1826 when
prospectors flocked to the area to
tap one of the richest gold veins
in Georgia. The name Villa Rica
translates to “city of gold” in Spanish.
This city of close to 13,000 is
strategically located off Interstate 20
on the Carroll and Douglas County
line, only 35 minutes from downtown
Atlanta. As the second largest city
in Carroll County, Villa Rica has a
distinctive mix of quality living with
planned residential communities,
such as Mirror Lake, excellent
recreational opportunities, and a
substantial industrial base providing
lucrative employment to local and
area residents.
The able leadership of a mayor
and five council members, and a
professional city manager, deliver
quality service to their residents while
protecting the superb lifestyle they
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specialty shops and restaurants.
Visit www.villarica.org, for more
information.
Whitesburg was settled in 1860
have come to enjoy. The city
continues to encourage “smart
growth” initiatives that actively
support protection of resources while
managing their significant growth. In
order to protect the growing number
of residents, as well as the many
visitors and travelers along I-20, the
City of Villa Rica Police Department
works diligently to meet the many
challenges that come with this
growth.
The City of Villa Rica maintains
a diverse manufacturing and
distribution base including Printpack,
Turano Baking, Flowers Baking,
Sugarfoods Corp., McNeilus and
Southwire. With two growing
interstate connectors, retail and
service business is also prominent in
the city. Well-known restaurant and
motel chains find Villa Rica a great
location. The city continues to promote their
rich heritage annually with the
popular “Gold Rush Days” festival
held each September, one of the
best attended festivals in northwest
Georgia. Villa Rica can also boast
being the birthplace of Coca-Cola
Company founder, Asa Candler,
and the “Father of Gospel Music”,
Thomas A. Dorsey, who wrote many
traditional favorites such as “Peace in
the Valley.” The Villa Rica Convention
and Visitors Bureau and Downtown
Development Authority work hard
to promote the many facets of Villa
Rica including a bustling downtown
where visitors can feel the history as
they stroll along raised sidewalks
lined with crepe myrtle’s, and explore
and incorporated in 1874. Named
for Andrew J. White, a railroad
official, it became the first rail center
of Carroll County providing freight
access from Savannah to northwest
Georgia. In its beginnings, the city
had 13 businesses, a stage coach
business operated by W.H. Baker, a
railroad depot, school, two churches,
a restaurant, a lumber mill and three
taverns. The first school in
Whitesburg was built and operated by
Professor Henry Newton in 1873 and
later became known as Hutchenson
College.
The city provides local residents with
a public water system, full-service
police protection and an outstanding
recreation program offering active
and passive activities for every age.
Whitesburg Recreation Park located
on Boosterfield Road includes a
gymnasium/community center with
meeting facilities and a full kitchen,
a children’s playground, waterpark,
ballfields and walking trail. In
addition, the city has opened their
first library in cooperation with the
regional library system. The Friends
of the Library maintain this full-service
library with a full collection of reading
materials and internet accessible
computers to serve the southeast area
of Carroll County.
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Sheriff Terry Langley and the professionals at the Carroll County Sheriff’s
Office are honored to serve citizens with proactive measures to ensure
quality-oriented public safety coupled with integrity and dedication.
Carroll County Sheriff’s Office
1000 Newnan Road, Carrollton, Georgia
Call 911 for Emergency Services, or 770.830.5888 for other services.
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arroll County’s
agriculture base still
boasts a bright future,
even as the county
continues its rapid
growth. Currently home to more
than 1,100 small farms, Carroll
County supports more agricultural
operations than any county in
Georgia. The county’s strong beef
cattle and poultry industries drive
a $170 million a year agricultural
economy made up of a committed
farm community.
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Carroll still ranks tops in the state in
beef production, while the county’s
goat population is number two
in state ranking. The county also
ranks in the state’s top ten in poultry
and number five for horse farms.
Other growing enterprises in the
county include horticulture/green
industry such as turf, container
nurseries, and greenhouses. New
enterprises being developed include
goat cheese processing, wine
vineyards and multi-species meat
processing. Ag- and nature-based
tourism is also beginning to grow
as urbanites venture
west to visit farmer’s
markets, dairies, cattle
farms, hay mazes and
new-age
sustainable
farming
ventures.
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Promoting Growth & Development
for a Brighter Future
S
ince 2001, Carroll Tomorrow has
set the standard for unified community
and economic development in Carroll
County working hand in hand with
government, business, community and
education leaders to build a stronger
economy, quality education and
workforce development, and cooperative
local leadership. Over the last ten years,
Carroll Tomorrow has had a tremendous
impact on this community, maintaining
an impressive track record creating over
2,750 new and expanded jobs, $83
million in direct additional payroll, and
$230 million in new capital investment
by such companies as Southwire,
Decostar, Printpack, Royal Metal, Janus
International and Air Tran Airways.
Carroll Tomorrow works closely with
state economic developers to recruit
new companies to the area, and expand
existing businesses throughout the
county.
In each of these instances, Carroll
Tomorrow was instrumental in
assuring that these new developments
successfully invested here without
placing unnecessary burdens on the
local economy. Utilizing comprehensive
analytical technologies, Carroll
Tomorrow projects how future growth
and prospective business development
can best fit into the local economic
landscape.
Economic Development
Carroll County’s economic health is also
bolstered by the diversity of existing
industries calling the county home,
including six international firms. The
diversified industrial base includes a
wide variety of enterprises, such as
Southwire’s venture into alternative
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energy construction, Greenway Medical’s
advanced technologies for the medical
industry, Bremen/Bowdon Investment’s
production of military uniforms,
Printpack’s plastic products, Janus
International’s industrial door products
and a wide range of other goods
and service producers. The county’s
top industrial employer is Southwire
Company, the world’s
largest privately owned
producer of wire and cable.
Decostar, a leading auto
component manufacturer
for Mercedes Benz,
Volkswagon and Nissan, as
well as Sony Home Media,
Maplehurst and Flowers
Baking Companies, also
call Carroll County home.
Carroll County’s All-American
diverse mix of industry makes
a positive statement about the
economic environment for
business success.
Planning and financing
community infrastructure upgrades to
support residential and industrial growth
is essential in Carroll County. One
example is the Carroll County Water
Authority’s plan for a new reservoir
system which will meet the community’s
water needs based on projected growth
and population/housing trends through
2060.
Carroll County is part of the largest
local calling network in the world,
which includes all of the Greater
Atlanta metropolitan area. Stateof-the-art fiber networks are in
place and are constantly being
upgraded to meet modern-day
needs in the new millennium.
The county offers all of the long
distance services that are available
in metropolitan Atlanta and the
community’s internet providers
offer the highest performing, lowest
Splendid transportation
advantages make Carroll
County a prime center
of commerce in the
Southeastern hub for
distribution of fabrication.
Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
in Atlanta is only 40 miles
away.
cost telephone-based dedicated internet
access in the entire state. Carroll County
has the benefit of recognized regional and
national internet providers supplying highspeed internet access and e-commerce
solutions. In addition, Carroll County
service providers offer the most current
wireless access capabilities as well as
broadband access.
West Georgia Regional Airport provides
exceptional corporate air services locally.
This airport is located seven miles
northeast of Carrollton near US 27 and
only three miles from Interstate 20. The
modern facility offers one 5,500 foot
lighted, asphalt runway and airframe
repair facilities, and FSS weather and flight
instruction.
The nearest commercial air service
is conveniently available at Atlanta’s
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport,
50 miles east of Carrollton. As the
busiest airport in the U.S., Hartsfield offers
commercial, international, national and
regional flights around the clock.
Statistically, it is generally less expensive
to operate a business in Carroll County
compared to other areas. Contributing
to this claim are the availability of 100
percent Freeport exemption on inventory,
competitive utility rates, affordable wage
and tax rates, and the availability of
local contractors and suppliers offering
substantial savings on construction costs.
Carroll County provides industrial support
such as electric motor repair, tool and die,
fabrication, casting, finishing, forming and
machining. A UPS terminal is locally
based, along with 16 trucking companies.
There are four developed industrial parks
in the county, each having paved access
and full utilities available on site. The
Temple Industrial Park, centrally located
at the interchange of Interstate 20 and
GA Hwy. 113, has been named one of
only 15 Georgia Ready for Accelerated
Development (GRAD) sites. The state
designation alerts prospective industries
that the 100 acre park has met due
diligence for environmental clearance and
infrastructure capabilities. A number
of individual industrial sites are also
available and depending on location,
public acreage costs range from $5,000
to $70,000 per acre.
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Carroll County’s quality workforce and
superior educational opportunities help
attract new industry and grow existing
businesses. West Georgia Technical
College continues to grow with a current
8,000 students making WGTC the
second largest technical college in the
state. The University of West Georgia
also continues to thrive with a record
11,000 students and the development
of a new Athletic Complex including a
9,000 seat stadium, the Greek Village
residential complex and plans for a future
Health Wellness program.
Georgia Institute of Technology maintains
local offices providing business and
engineering assistance, as well as
governmental procurement/contracting
services for local small business
and industry. The Small Business
Development Center, located at the
University of West Georgia, provides
a wealth of small business planning,
financing and technical assistance
services to those thinking of starting or
expanding their small business.
Carroll County’s business and
educational community partners work
closely with the Carroll Chamber in a
continued effort to enhance the quality of
the local workforce. A Blue Ribbon Task
Force of business and industry leaders
and educators works closely to enable
our residents to develop their talents
becoming contributing members of the
Carroll County workforce.
The Georgia Department of Labor
maintains a local field office in Carrollton,
and several personnel assistance firms
operate locally. Carroll County is a
state certified WorkReady community
working in tandem with state initiatives
to develop a workforce specialized
to the needs of local employers. The
certified literacy program, LIFT, the Mentor
Program, and the Georgia Chamber
of Commerce supported Drugs Don’t
Work, are examples of these initiatives.
Collaborations between the University, the
Technical College and local high schools
offer post-secondary training and career
planning as part of the curriculum.
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You’ll be in good company!
The Villa Rica Development
Authority offers commercial
property and offices for industrial
and commercial applications.
We have “room to grow” if
your firm is interested in a
prime location in the heart of
the Southeast. Georgia also
offers the advantages of being
a right-to-work state, and free
Quick-Start training for new or
expanding industry. May we have
the pleasure of your company?
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please contact us at
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Development
Authority
Room To Grow!
Leadership & Government
Relations
Cooperation among Carroll Tomorrow,
the Chamber of Commerce and local
governments helps drive Carroll County’s
strategic planning. Carroll Tomorrow and
the Chamber of Commerce work together
to develop strong adult leaders through
the Carroll Leadership Academy, and
ongoing inclusion of Leadership alumni
in local programming ensures that our
community is prepared to handle new
opportunities for growth.
Carroll County is a remarkable place
to live and work, featuring some of the
area’s best parks and playgrounds, an
excellent regional library system and a
thriving arts community. Carroll County
also offers shopping at convenient
national stores as well as unique locallyowned boutiques, a wide range of dining
experiences and world-class health care
options.
Many initiatives supported by Carroll
Tomorrow are greatly enhancing
the quality of life of Carroll County.
Comprehensive planning, promoting
green growth initiatives, improving
drinking water quality, sustainable
agriculture and farmland preservation,
are just a few areas Carroll Tomorrow
has targeted. Carroll is the first county
in Georgia to have a funded farmland
and greenspace preservation program
that protects the value of agricultural and
open acreage. The county boasts over
35,000 acres of greenspace and passive
recreation areas.
Partnerships with affiliate groups
including Keep Carroll Beautiful,
educating the public and promoting
recycling and environmental protection;
the Fresh Foods Network, Hands on
Carroll and the Carroll County Master
Gardeners are a few examples of how
Carroll County is protecting what makes
us unique.
Economic opportunity is around every
corner in Carroll County, and Carroll
Tomorrow is working to build a stronger,
brighter future right here. Leaders are
continuing their commitment to this
public-private partnership by funding
Carroll Tomorrow for the next five years.
“Responsible and sustainable growth
doesn’t happen by accident,” states
Carroll Tomorrow Chairman of the
Board, Loy Howard, “It requires good
planning, strong leadership and adequate
resources.”
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12 For Life Partnership Seeks
To Cut High School Dropout Rate
The hum of electric motors
provides a sonic backdrop as
busy hands cut and package
products bound for retail stores
across the country. Eyes focus
with intensity on the job at
hand, ensuring every box of
product meets the demands
of quality.
This scene could be found in any
factory in the United States. The
difference in this case is that high
school students, those looking
to build a better future, staff this
particular plant. 12 For Life – an
innovative partnership between
Southwire Company and Carroll
County Schools – places students
in real jobs, allowing them to earn
wages and credit toward diplomas.
“We want to instill in students the
belief that, if they complete a full 12
years of education, they will have
better lives,” said Mike Wiggins,
Southwire’s executive vice president
of human resources. “More than 30
students, many of whom never would
have finished school, have graduated
from the program. It really is making
a difference.”
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Coming from a variety of backgrounds, those participating in the
program attend regular classes for
part of the day, then work in an actual
Southwire plant for the remainder.
The 12 For Life concept started to take
shape several years ago as officials
from Southwire and the school
system sought to cut the
high school drop-out rate in
Carroll County. At the time,
statistics showed one out of
three students starting first
grade in the county would
not finish high school.
“The 12 For Life program
connects students to real
world learning and skill
development opportunities,”
Carroll County Schools
Superintendent Scott Cowart
said. “It increases the relevance of
the learning process, thus increasing
the likelihood of students succeeding
and finishing school.”
“Some of us had the thought that
what if – what if – we built some sort
of operation and staffed it with high
school students,” Wiggins recalled.
From there, the commitment grew.
Southwire purchased an empty
building and installed wire-making
equipment as school officials
designed a special curriculum for
students. Within months, the 12
For Life concept took shape, fitting
perfectly with the school system’s
mission of providing a hands-on
learning environment that encourages
students to get actively involved in
their educations.
“12 For Life is a cutting edge concept
that blends the best practices
of business and education in a
partnership that keeps students
in school, moves them towards
graduation and pays them at the
same time,” Cowart said.
As team members from Southwire
and the school system worked
on a solution, the focus became
encouraging those students who were
considering dropping out of school
to rethink that decision. At the same
time, work began on ways to develop
job skills and a work ethic that
could take students in a number of
directions when they graduated. The
12 For Life model came to life one
morning as Southwire team members
sat around a table, sharing ideas.
To date, nearly 175 students have
graduated from ‘12 For life’ and
received their high school diplomas
alongside their classmates. In that
same time, the rate of Carroll County
students finishing high school has
climbed from 65.5 percent to just
under 77 percent.
In 2008, Southwire expanded the
program to include students from
Haralson and Heard counties. A
year later, the company opened a
second campus in partnership with
the Florence City Schools in Florence,
Alabama. In 2010, officials with the
Georgia Department of Corrections
and the Monroe County Schools
started the first 12 For Life program
outside of Southwire.
“We’d like to see hundreds of
12 For Life programs across the
country,” Wiggins said. “We have
demonstrated that the concept will
work. Now we’re looking for others
willing to take on the challenge.”
Carroll County has been our home
since 1972.
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Carroll County’s Top 20 Employers
COMPANY/PRODUCTEMPLOYMENT
Carroll Co. Schools2259
Public Education
Tanner Health System1650
Health Systems
Southwire1685
Wire & Cable
University of West Georgia1200
Higher Education
Pilgrim’s Pride
878
Poultry Processing
Decostar 636
Auto Parts
Carrollton City Schools
536
Public Education
Carroll County Government
535
Government
Bremen Bowdon Investment
499
Apparel
Greenway Medical475
Software Developer
Printpack 364
Flexible Packaging
Flowers Baking Co.
320
Baked Goods
City of Carrollton 312
Government
OFS Brightwave 310
Fiber Optic Cable
Janus International 300
Roll-up Metal Doors
Aubrey Silvey 250
Construction
SugarFoods 230
Sugar Substitutes
Sony 225
Distribution
Air Tran Airways
200
Call Center
Maplehurst 200
Baked Goods
Wal-Mart.com 154
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The Burson Center - A Regional
Business Resource Center
West Georgia’s economic vitality is being
enhanced by offering an innovative
approach to growing our own. The
Burson Center continues to expand its
reputation as the area’s regional business
incubator and resource center designed
to facilitate new ventures and existing
business growth in the five-county area
of Carroll, Douglas, Haralson, Heard and
Coweta Counties. Continued efforts in
providing training, coaching, mentoring,
and networking help sustain the statecertified “Entrepreneur-Friendly” program
established by Carroll Tomorrow and
the Carroll Chamber of Commerce.
The Burson Center was recognized
as ‘the best practices incubator in
the eight-state Southeast region’ in a
2009 Congressional report by the US
Department of Commerce Economic
Development Administration.
The Burson Center is home to four (4)
in-house resource partners who provide
free, direct services to the Center clients:
Georgia Tech Manufacturing Extension
Services, Georgia Tech Government
Procurement Assistance Center, John
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In addition, UWG graduate research
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Other area resource partners that provide
assistance include the Carroll County
Chamber of Commerce, the Small
Business Development Center (SBDC),
SCORE, and the Georgia Department
of Economic Development Global
Commerce, providing pre-venture,
entrepreneurial and business growth
assistance.
The Burson Center has hosted over 70
businesses creating 169 jobs and $8.3
million in equity investment since opening
in 2006. From these, the Center
has now graduated seven companies
representing 46 full-time equivalent jobs. In addition, the Center’s staff and resource
partners are currently working with 238
businesses of varying sizes with at least
one service or program.
The Burson Center serves a variety of
business sectors including MultiMedia, Technology, Service, Industrial
Support, Agriculture, Construction,
and Environmental. The multi-media
sector continues to be a niche market
for the incubator serving the needs of
independent filmmakers referred by the
Georgia Film, Music and Digital
Entertainment Office. The Center is a
focal point of Carroll County’s CameraReady Community certification awarded
by the state in 2010 to provide support
services, equipment, pre- and postproduction facilities, storage, and
community relations assistance. Fulllength feature films such as Fried Green
Tomatoes, Conjurer and The Way
Home, as well as several short films
and commercials, have been completed
locally.
The Center has now hosted over 15,000
visitors for 912 seminars,
expos and programs. Our
Georgia Tech Procurement
Assistance Center assisted
240 business clients
resulting in $26 million in
state and federal contracts
for the northwest Georgia
area, while the Georgia
Tech Manufacturing
Extension Program reported
$2.25 million in total
investments and 47 new or
retained jobs.
The Center, in cooperation with the UWG
Richards College of Business and the
Small Business Development Center, has
recently received federal ARRA funds to
support RISE - Resources for Innovation,
Small business and Entrepreneurship,
an online ‘incubator village’, www.
riseforbusiness.com , including
webcasts, blogs and resource information
for business owners who want to access
information directly from their businesses.
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Leisure Lifestyles,
Adventurous Experiences
and Artistic Endeavors
Carroll County enjoys the
convenience of nearby Atlanta
amenities, but it’s easy to find
plenty to do right here at home
with excellent cultural events,
fine dining and exciting outdoor
activities.
Patrons can enjoy traditional southern
cooking and popular local diners as well
as international and gourmet cuisine.
Welcoming hospitality and quick service
await locals and visitors as they grab
a gourmet coffee or stay awhile with a
leisurely meal. Carrollton serves as the
economic retail hub of the surrounding
counties and bordering east Alabama
communities. A Mainstreet community,
Carrollton is a vibrant combination of
historic downtown and eclectic fare.
Several conveniently located shopping
areas surrounding the city offer a wide
variety of goods and services.
The downtown business district of Villa
Rica, also a Mainstreet city, continues
streetscape enhancements, facade
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improvements and parking additions
to draw visitors to a variety of dining
and shopping options. Villa Rica also
is experiencing significant commercial
growth along its two I-20 accesses, with
a commuter growth hub surrounding the
Mirror Lake community.
Temple is seeing retail growth along
its southern city limit at I-20 providing
local service delivery for residents and
commuter traffic alike. The Cities of
Bowdon and Whitesburg include a local
commercial shopping district while the
cities of Mt. Zion and Roopville provide
crossroads shopping for their residents.
Carroll County offers a variety of venues
for cultural and recreational activities.
The county supports over 34,000 acres
of state, public and private parks and
facilities guaranteeing recreational
opportunities for everyone. Whether it’s
exemplary theatrical productions, eclectic
art exhibits or competitive sporting
events, people are drawn to Carroll
communities for their entertainment.
The Carroll County Parks & Recreation
Department oversees the Carroll County
Athletic Complex, an 80-acre site
including a full-service gymnasium for
basketball and gymnastics, baseball and
softball fields, soccer/football fields, and
walking trails. The Recreation Department
is home to over 150 youth and adult
teams in all sports. Oak Mountain
Park located off Stripling Chapel Road,
provides a gymnastics center, a 3-mile
walking trail and public fishing.
McIntosh Reserve:
A Native Treasure
The County Recreation Department is
also charged with the maintenance
and operation of McIntosh Reserve.
This historic 527-acre park, located off
GA Hwy. 5 near Whitesburg, is open
year-round, except for major holidays,
to visitors wanting passive outdoor
recreation.
Dust Park offer multiple recreation fields,
senior programs, league ball, as well
as a 16,000-square-foot civic center
and restaurant facility for cultural and
recreational events. To learn more, visit
www.villaricaparks.com.
Villa Rica’s historic Gold Mine Museum
interprets the rich history of the ‘first
Georgia gold rush’ with a 4,800-squarefoot museum and a 27-acre park with
self-guided trails. The attraction also
includes a 50-seat theater projecting
the history of the Villa Rica mining era;
a gold and gemstone panning area;
an authentic grist mill; and, a live farm
animal exhibit.
The community’s newest attraction is
The Mill, a 1,200 seat “green space”
amphitheater where concerts, classic/
street rod car shows, movie nights, a
farmers’ market and numerous annual
events are hosted. The amphitheatre’s
central downtown location is offering
a venue for residents and visitors that
encourages spending time and money
in downtown Villa Rica. For more
information, visit
www.villaricatourism.com and
www.pinemountaingoldmuseum.com.
The Bowdon Recreation Department
is home to championship ball and
gymnastics programs, and provides yearround recreation. Bowdon’s Copeland
Hall is a popular venue for cultural events
including the annual Sertoma Concert
Series featuring bluegrass, gospel and
country music, and other performances in
a 500-seat auditorium, and a tournament
basketball program in the spacious
gymnasium.
residents and their guests. Senior adults
can also find plenty of activities thanks to
the senior citizens centers hosting active
programming and services in Bowdon,
Carrollton, Mt. Zion, Temple and Villa
Rica.
The University of West Georgia enhances
the area’s cultural offerings through
concerts, plays, lectures, and fine and
visual arts exhibits. The Townsend
Center for the Performing Arts serves
the university campus as well as the
area civic and cultural community.
In addition, the University boasts
a $30 million Athletic Complex on
approximately 250 acres. The complex
houses a 9,000 seat football stadium,
the largest within a 100-mile radius, as
Temple, Whitesburg and Mt. Zion have
active year-round recreational programs
and continue to expand the offerings to
Sunset Hills Country Club
Carroll County Animal Hospital
Your Animals
Deserve the Best!
Rely on Dr. Jason Harden,
Dr. Bob Harden, and Dr.
Christina Figueroa for all
your pet’s medical and
surgical needs.
Sunset Hills Country Club was founded in 1948. It is beautifully
We are pleased to announce the opening of Bed & Biscuit Inn:
• A luxury boarding and grooming inn for your dogs, cats,
and exotic pets
• Complete with themed cottages for your dogs, multi-tiered
kitty condos, and grooming services.
• Large dog park for your pets to get outside for “Yappy Hour”
with their friends and indoor playroom for rainy days
nestled within an elegant and traditional Georgia residential community.
The Club is graced with southern hospitality and has a rich tradition
of excellence. Amenities include an eighteen-hole championship golf
course, a beautiful and spacious banquet facility perfect for hosting
wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners, an outside garden spot for
weddings, an elegant dining room, lounge, sports bar, deli, golf proshop, ladies and gentlemen’s locker rooms, and a nursery.
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Carrollton Parks, Recreation
& Cultural Arts Department
parks
Carrollton Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department
offers many fun and exciting programs for youth, adults and
grandparents. We have active as well as passive activities and
areas to serve you.
Carrollton Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department
118 South White Street • 770.832.1161
Hours: 8:30 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday
Bonner Fitness Center
226 West Avenue • 770.832.0271
recreation
East Carrollton Recreation Center
410 North Lake Drive • 770.834.1127
Lakeshore Recreation Center &
Natatorium
116 Lumpkin Drive
Natatorium: 770.832.8828
Recreation Center: 770.832.2495
Carrollton Cultural Arts Center
251 Alabama Street • 770.838.1083
Hours: 9 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday
Midtown Water Park
25 Leroy Childs Drive • 770.834.1982
Carrollton Senior Center
220 West Avenue • 770.832.1644
Hardy-Lavender Recreation Center
425 High Street • 770.832.0271
culture
To make registration more convenient, you may now register:
Online: www.cprcad.org • Phone: 770.836.3301
Mail: P.O. Box 532, Carrollton, GA 30112
Fax: 770.834.3652 • In Person: 118 South White Street
well as administrative field house, soccer
and softball facilities, practice fields, and
650 parking spaces.
Carroll County also offers a ten-screen
movie multi-plex, a skating rink, an
extreme sports center and several private
fitness centers. The community offers selfguided historic cemetery walking tours
and is also an active geocaching site for
the high-tech treasure hunter.
Passive Outdoor Recreation Pursuits
Carroll County places a priority on
outdoor recreation and has an unusually
large number of parks, green space, trail
systems and mixed-use venues for the
enjoyment of residents and visitors. The
county offers over 30,000 acres of state,
public and private recreational parks and
facilities.
Carroll County is fortunate to have many
historic sites and natural vistas and
terrains that invite the history buff and the
outdoor adventurer alike. One of the last
lands to be ceded from the Creek Indian
Nation, state archaeologists discovered
local native culture dating back to 8,000
B.C.
The 499-square miles of Carroll County
have the benefit of abundant pasture and
timberlands, and many tributaries feeding
the Chattahoochee and Little Tallapoosa
Rivers. County leadership has developed
a long-range plan for preserving many
of these natural resource areas for
preservation and passive recreation.
Along with the McIntosh Reserve, the
county has developed Oak Mountain Park
off GA 16 south of Carrollton including
a passive trail system, fishing pond,
amphitheatre, and future museum site.
Acreage on the Little Tallapoosa River at
Sharp Creek, at historic Moore’s Bridge
and on Blackjack Mountain, one of the
highest elevations in southwest Carroll
County, is currently under development as
passive recreational venues for equestrian
and outdoor adventure.
Golf is a popular pastime with 108
holes of golf locally on two public, one
semi-private and two private courses.
Sunset Hills Country Club in Carrollton
and Mirror Lake Golf Club each offer
18 holes on private courses. The Oak
Mountain Championship Golf Club, and
The Country Club of West Georgia near
Villa Rica offer 18-hole semi-private
facilities, while Bowdon Golf Club is an
18-hole public course. Tennis is another
popular outdoor activity available through
local municipal recreation departments,
the University of West Georgia, as well as
country clubs and apartment complexes.
Outdoor enthusiasts flock to the nearby
fields and streams in search of wild
game, largemouth bass, crappie or
bream. Several hunting preserves
provide services in the surrounding area.
Boating, kayaking, fishing and picnicking
are readily accessible at Carrollton’s
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Carroll County’s Major Annual Events
Bowdon: Founder’s Day - August
Carrollton: Mayfest - May
People’s Parade & Celebration - July
Taste of Carrollton – September
Mecca Fest - October
Mt. Zion: Founder’s Day - October
Roopville: Homecoming Festival September
Villa Rica: Bluegrass Springfest - April
175-acre Lake Carroll, Bowdon’s Lake
Tisinger, south Carroll’s 660-acre Snake
Creek Reservoir, Villa Rica’s Lamar
Moody Park or north Carroll’s Lake
Buckhorn.
Dorsey Gospel Heritage Festival – June;
Frontiers Rodeo – August;
Gold Rush Festival - September
Whitesburg: Octoberfest Arts & Crafts
Festival - October
Carroll County: McIntosh Reserve Fall
Festival - September,
Ag Heritage Days –October
natural resources and valuable acreage
is being balanced with progressive
development of passive recreational
opportunities throughout the county
providing a variety of outdoor recreation
activities to residents and visitors
Getting Involved is Easy
For the extreme sports enthusiasts, an
exciting adventure is available on the
largest continuous zip line eco-canopy
tour in the world! Located on 1,200 acres
of beautiful woodlands at The Lodges of
Historic Banning Mills, this amazing ride
carries the strong of heart over six miles
of zipline at heights up to 300 feet and at
60 miles per hour. For more information,
visit www.historicbanningmills.com.
Preserving greenspace is a focus of local
leadership in Carroll County. The Buffalo
Creek Nature Center located in Carrollton
serves as a repository of endangered
native plants. Through the efforts of the
Carroll County Master Gardeners, Carroll
has an active and on-going program
to rescue native plants and place them
in public or other appropriate areas.
Collaborations throughout the community
include such initiatives as the Farmers
Fresh Network, Hands on Carroll, the
Cotton Mill Farmers Market in Carrollton,
The Market at the Mill in Villa Rica, a
“Community Growers Garden”, and
strong programs led by Keep Carroll
Beautiful. The continued protection of our
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For socializing and just becoming a part
of the community, there is nothing like
joining one of the many organizations
in the county. Business, civic, fraternal
and other organizations can all be found
here, among them the American Legion,
American Legion Auxiliary, Boy Scouts,
Business and Professional Women’s
Club, Carrollton-Carroll County League of
Women Voters, Cattlemen’s Association,
Cowbells, Civitan Club, Council on
Aging, Daughters of the American
Revolution, Future Farmers of America,
Future Homemakers of America, 4-H, Girl
Scouts, Junior Women’s Club, Kiwanis
Club, Lions Club, Master Gardeners,
Masonic Lodge, Moose Club, NAACP,
Optimist Club, Pilot Club, Rotary Club,
Sertoma Club, Sons of Confederate
Veterans, Veterans Memorial, Veterans of
Foreign Wars, Woodsmen of the World.
In addition to these, there are numerous
social, musical, educational, and
professional groups, book clubs, sports
and garden clubs. The local history
is fascinating for the many who are
interested in getting involved in the county
and community Historical Societies.
Carroll County residents have the benefit
of a strong faith-based community
with over 160 active churches. All
principal denominations are located
in Carroll County: Baptist, Catholic,
Charismatic, Methodist, Episcopal, Full
Gospel, Presbyterian, Congregational,
Christian, Holiness, Mormon, Lutheran,
Assembly of God, Pentecostal, Church
of Christ, Church of God, Seventh
Day Adventist, Jehovah’s Witness,
Apostolic, Interdenominational and
Non-denominational. The nearest Jewish
Synagogue, and Hindu, Muslim and
Buddhist Temples are in Atlanta.
Carroll Countians love to stay active and
to be involved in their local community.
As new residents join the community,
they are quickly invited into this relaxed,
welcoming environment that says “You’re
in Carroll County!”
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• Public Housing
• Housing Choice Voucher
Programs
• Private Housing & Home
Ownership
• Computer Classes
• Youth Programs
• Elderly Programs
• Family Self-Sufficiency
Programs
• Resident Opportunities for
Self-Sufficiency
• Youth Services Program
• Certified Housing Inspectors
• Fair Housing & Reasonable
Accommodation Specialist
Carrollton Housing Authority
P.O. Box 627 • 1 Roop Street • Carrollton, Georgia 30117
770.834.2046 • www.CarrolltonHousingAuthority.com
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Interesting Sites Worth the Visit
Acorn Bluff, located inside McIntosh Reserve off of
Hwy. 5 in Whitesburg, is the site of Chief William
McIntosh’s plantation. A replica of the house stands
with displays and exhibits representing the era.
Annie Powell Berry House,
located at 203 Peachtree
Street, Villa Rica, is a premier
restoration of a 1908 house
featuring many of the original
wood floors, and much of
the millwork and beveled
glass. Portions of the home
were once rented to visiting
teachers. The property remains
a private residence of the
granddaughter of the original owners.
Banning Mills, located on Snake Creek in Whitesburg,
is the site of the first industrial mills to have electricity
in Georgia and was also the site of several scenes in
the movie, Fried Green Tomatoes. The 1,200-acre
site is home
to The Lodges
of Historic
Banning
Mills and the
Screaming
Eagle Canopied
Zipline.
The Bonner-Sharp-Gunn House, located on the
campus of the University of West Georgia, was built
in 1843 and is the oldest building on the university
campus. The plantation home was placed on the
National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and now
serves as academic offices.
Bunt/Reaves House, built by O. D. Bunt circa
1889, is located three miles south of Bowdon on
Reavesville Road. The house and adjoining 365-acre
farm were presented to Herman J. and Nancy Reaves
as a wedding gift. Mr. Reaves was a farmer
and became an influential member of the Georgia
General Assembly from Carroll County in 1905-06.
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The Reaves’ grandchildren have restored the house
and continue to own and operate the farm. In 1995,
they were presented a Georgia Centennial Family
Farm award by the Georgia Department of Agriculture
for maintaining a working family farm for at least 100
years. A portion of the original farm is a Certified Tree
Farm by the American Forest Foundation.
The Carroll County Courthouse, erected in 1928
and enlarged in 1976, is an example of Italian
Renaissance Revival architecture. Placed on the
National Register of Historic Places in 1980, it is
located in downtown Carrollton at Newnan and Dixie
Streets.
Dr. Tracy P. Stallings Community Center, located at
118 South White Street in Carrollton, was designed
by famous Georgia architect, Neel Reid, best known
for designing Callaway Gardens.
The Carrollton Cultural Arts Center, located on
Alabama Street in
downtown Carrollton,
is a state-of-the-art,
multi-purpose facility
offering gallery space
with regular exhibitions
of all art mediums, a
262-seat auditorium
and classrooms.
Horton’s Books and Gifts, the oldest bookstore in
Georgia located at 410 Adamson Square, Carrollton,
is also third oldest in the South and tenth oldest in the
US as certified by American Booksellers Assn. Still
providing locals with new, used, and rare books and
gifts, sales are rung up on the store’s original 1892
register.
Kennedy Chapel, originally known as St. Mary’s
Episcopal Church was built in the 1880’s. Relocated
to the front campus drive of the University of West
Georgia in 1963, it was named the John F. Kennedy
Interfaith Chapel and dedicated by the late President’s
brother, Robert F. Kennedy.
McDaniel-Whatley House, located at 1238 Georgia
166 in Bowdon, was the home of Charles Addison
McDaniel, founder and president of the first institution
of higher learning in West Georgia, Bowdon College.
Oaklawn, believed to have originally been of
Cherokee Indian construction built before 1827,
was relocated to 1141 Rome Street in Carrollton.
Fully restored, the house now serves as a venue for
parties, weddings and family gatherings.
The Roop House, the 1880’s plantation home
of J. K. Roop, son of Roopville founder, Martin
Roop, is centrally
located on Old Hwy.
27 in downtown
Roopville. The home
is an historic house
museum and site for
gatherings and local
events.
Roopville Archive and Historical Society located on
the downtown’s Old Hwy 27, was originally a bank
and then became the first U.S. Post Office of
Roopville. The building now houses the Town’s
historical memorabilia and genealogical information.
Shellnut House, considered the oldest home in
Bowdon, is located behind Bowdon High School and
adjacent to the Bowdon Area Historical Society
headquarters, The Meeting Place. The house serves
as a local museum with collections depicting the
historic community.
Susan Hayward’s Gravesite, located at 210 Old
Centerpoint Rd., off GA 113 north of Carrollton.
The monument of the Oscar-winning actress of the
1950’s is located near the
front entrance of Our Lady
of Perpetual Help Roman
Catholic Church, near the farm
she shared with her husband
during the last years of her life.
Thomas A. Dorsey, Georgia Historical Marker,
at W. Wilson Street and U.S. 78, commemorates
native son, Thomas Dorsey, known as the “Father of
Gospel” music, born in Villa Rica on July 1, 1899.
At a young age, he studied piano and organ and in
1919, moved to Chicago and played the blues and
jazz. During his lifetime, Dorsey composed more
than 400 blues and gospel songs, including the wellknown, Take My Hand, Precious Lord, which has
been translated into 32 languages, and Peace in the
Valley, a popular song recorded by Elvis Presley.
Tisinger House, in the Victory/Farmer’s High
Community, southeast of Bowdon, was built circa
1916-20 on a part of the 6,000 acre estate of
George A. McDaniel,
by George Tisinger
who had married
McDaniel’s daughter,
Ida. When the house
was constructed,
it was wired for
electricity though
electricity did not
become a reality in the area until 1937. Robert
D. Tisinger, prominent judge in the area, was
responsible for bringing electricity to rural areas
and served as president of the National Rural
Electrification Assocociation Tisinger descendants
continue to maintain the home today.
Wick’s Tavern, located at 212 West Wilson Street,
Villa Rica, dates from the 1830s and is the oldest
commercial structure in the
county. The tavern was built
by New York immigrant
John B. Wick in Gold
Village, better known as
“Hixtown” or “Old Town.” It
was initially used as a bar
and hotel for travelers and is a classic example
of the Dutch-style timber framing method. In 1998,
the “Friends of Wick’s Tavern” moved the building to
downtown Villa Rica where it now serves as a living
history museum.
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Newcomer Assistance
& Public Services
Relocating to Carroll County should be an exciting and
pleasant experience! This concise newcomer’s guide
provides you with important contact information to help
make that transition easier.
Business Licenses
Business licenses are issued at each of the seven cities in the county. Licenses
are required in the county for any services provided to the public. Commercial
fees in the county are based on the business’ gross revenues, and are renewable
by April 15th each year. First-time applicants also pay a $25 administration
fee. Home occupation licenses in the county are $125 per year, also renewable
annually. Call your local city hall or the county administrative offices at
770/830-5861.
Drivers Licenses
Licenses may be applied for at 512 Old Newnan Road, Carrollton, 770/8305824. Hours of operation are Tuesday-Friday, 8:00a.m.-6:00p.m. and
Saturday, 8:00a.m.–12:00p.m. The Georgia Department of Motor Vehicle Safety
provides Drivers Services information at www.dds.ga.gov or by calling
678/413-8400.
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Electric Service
For home or business electrical service,
call one of the three electric companies
that serve Carroll County:
Carroll EMC, 155 Temple Rd.,
Carrollton – 770/832-3552
Georgia Power, 42 Community Square,
Carrollton – 1/888/660-5890
Georgia Power, 100 W. Bankhead
Hwy., Villa Rica – 1/888/660-5890
Greystone Power, 4040 Bankhead
Hwy., Douglasville – 770/942-6576
Fire & Emergency Services
To report an emergency, dial 911.
Direct business lines are:
Carroll County EMA – 770/830-5881
Carrollton Fire Department –
770/832-3456
Villa Rica – 678-785-1000
Whitesburg – 770/832-1184
Postal Service
Carrollton: 110 Postal Way (30116,
30117, 30119) – 770/834-4491
Bowdon Junction: 4363 N. Hwy. 27
(30109) – 770/832-1712
Bowdon: 210 W. College St. (30108)
770/258-3943
Mt. Zion: 11 Martin St., (30117) –
770/834-8655
Roopville: 270 Old US 27 (30170) –
770/854-7517
Temple: 68 James St. (30179) –
770/562-0833
Villa Rica: 43 Community Square
(30180) – 770/459-2133
Whitesburg: 710 Main St. (30185) –
770/834-2310
University of West Georgia: 1601 Maple
St. (30118) – 678/839-6522
Public Safety
To report an emergency, dial 911.
Direct business lines are:
Carroll County Sheriff’s Department –
770/830-5888
Carrollton Police – 770/834-4451
Bowdon Police – 770/258-3301
Mt. Zion Police – 770/832-1622
Temple Police – 770/562-3151
Villa Rica Police – 770/459-5149
Whitesburg Police – 770/832-1184
School Registration
Gas Service
Deregulation allows consumers to
have a choice of suppliers. For a list of
gas marketers that serve this area call
1/800/GAS-LINE or
www.psc.state.ga.us
Municipal Services
Bowdon – 770/258-8980
Carrollton – 770-830-2000
Mt. Zion – 770/832-1622
Roopville – 770/854-8136
Temple – 770/562-3369
Documents required for public school
registration include a certified birth
certificate, immunization records on
Georgia state forms; vision, hearing
and dental screening records from a
physician or public health clinic; and
proof of residency. For additional
information on local schools contact:
Carroll County School System –
www.carrollcountyschools.com or
Carrollton City School System –
www.carrolltoncityschools.net.
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Carroll At-A-Glance
Location & Transportation Network
Carroll County is located in the west central section
of Georgia on the Georgia-Alabama state line and is
approximately 30-50 miles west of Atlanta, Georgia;
100 miles east of Birmingham, Alabama, 85 miles north
of Columbus, Georgia; 95 miles south of Chattanooga,
Tennessee.
Major thoroughfares include Interstate 20, US highways
27 and 78, and Georgia highways 5, 16, 61, 100, 113,
166 and 274 spur. Both US 27 and Georgia 61 allow
four-lane access from I-20.
Land Area
Total Acreage
Total Square Miles
Population Density
Altitude Range
Average Elevation
Terrain
321,313
499
229 persons per square mile
850-1500 feet
950 feet
Gently rolling hills
Climate
Annual Average:
Temperature 62.2 degrees
Cumulative Rainfall 51.7”
Taxes
City and county real estate taxes are due by December
20th of each year. Senior citizens may be eligible for
some exemption based on age or income. Residents
within city limits may call their respective City Hall for
information about homestead exemptions. County
residents should inquire about property taxes at the
county Tax Assessor’s office, 770/830-5812 or Tax
Commissioner’s office, 770/830-5843 or by visiting
www.carrolltax.com.
Telephone Service
Deregulation allows consumers to have their choice of
carriers. To connect telephone service call:
AT&T – 1/888/757-6500
Communication Services – 770/834-2453
Vehicle Registration
When moving to Carroll County from out of state, obtain
your auto tag within 30 days of residency. You may
change the title and get new tags at the Carroll County
Administration Building, 423 College St., Carrollton.
Bring with you: proof of ownership, insurance and
Demographics
2000 Census
2010 Est.
Carroll County87,268110,527
Bowdon1,9592,040
Carrollton19,84324,388
Mt. Zion1,2751,696
Roopville177218
Temple2,3834,228
Villa Rica4,13413,956
Whitesburg596588
Unincorporated63,413
Income
Per Capita Income Median Household Income
$28,070
$47,307
Labor Market Area
The Carroll Labor Market Area includes Carroll, Coweta,
Douglas, Fulton, Haralson, Heard, Paulding and Troup
counties, Georgia and Cleburne, Calhoun, Clay, Chambers
and Randolph counties, Alabama. The current available
area labor force is 747,700. Carroll County is home to
the nationally-recognized University of West Georgia and
the West Georgia Technical College, the second largest
technical college in the state of Georgia.
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770.214.9300
www.carrolltoncollisioncenter.com
The Georgia Department of Labor maintains a field office
in Carrollton. Employee training programs are available
through the West Central Georgia Workforce Investment
Agency and Georgia’s QuickStart Program. The county is
97 percent non-union. The unemployment rate for 2010
was 10.5 percent.
residency, mileage, and the original title and lienholder, or
a copy of your lease agreement, if applicable. The tag fee
is $20.00. Ad valorem taxes are calculated based on the
make and model of the vehicle annually. Call
770/830-5826 for more information.
Voter Registration
Registration is available at more than 30 locations
throughout the county. Newcomers are encouraged to
contact the main voter registration office at the Carroll
County Administration Building, 423 College St.,
Carrollton, 770/830-5824, for more information.
Water Service
Carroll County Water Authority – 770/834-6667
Municipal Water & Sewer is available in the cities of
Bowdon, Carrollton, Temple & Villa Rica.
Georgia Deer Farm
& Agri Center
Proud to be the Farmer’s Best Friend!
Communications
AT&T and Communications Services Integrated both
offer direct long distance dialing and custom calling
services including toll-free access within the Atlanta metro
area. Wireless providers are well established in Carroll
County. Charter, AT&T and SynchGlobal maintain
high-speed internet fiber connectivity in redundant and
concurrent capacities. Telephone answering and paging
service are also available. Western Union maintains a
local office. Cable television and satellite dish services are
available in most parts of the county.
Public Safety
Carroll County maintains an E-911 system. The Carroll
County Sheriff’s Department maintains two main
divisions – law enforcement and jail administration. The
department is a frequent recipient of state and federal
awards, including the Governor’s Office Highway Safety,
and is an active participant in the West Georgia Drug
Task Force. The cities of Bowdon, Carrollton, Mt. Zion,
Temple, Villa Rica and Whitesburg maintain police forces
providing patrol and investigative units within each
corporate limit.
The Carroll County Emergency Management Agency
maintains a comprehensive fire rescue service for the
county and all cities with a combination career and
volunteer service. The City of Carrollton maintains its
own fire department, working cooperatively with the
county and neighboring jurisdictions.
Carroll County contracts with West Georgia Ambulance
Service for emergency life-support systems on a 24/7 basis.
Newspapers/Periodicals/Media
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770.854.9111
Times-Georgian - www.times-georgian.com – daily
Star News - www.starnewsga.com – monthly
Community Connection – monthly
The Villa Rican - http://villarican.com – weekly
Villa Rica News & Views http://villaricanews.net – monthly
West Georgia Shopper www.westgeorgiashopper.com – weekly
Atlanta Journal/Constitution - www.ajc.com – daily
This publication you are currently reading is produced
every two years by the Carroll County Chamber of
Commerce as a relocation information and welcome
guide.
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Locally owned Gradick Communications operates five
regional radio stations providing diverse programming
options. Carroll County is in the Atlanta television and
radio market. UWG also provides a local radio station
and cable television station.
Carrollton First United
Methodist Church
Zip codes & Postal Services
US Post Offices are located in:
Bowdon – 30108
Bowdon Junction – 30109
Carrollton – 30116, 30117, 30119, UWG – 30118
Mt. Zion – 30150
Roopville – 30170
Temple – 30179
Villa Rica – 30180
Whitesburg – 30185
United Parcel Service (UPS) provides a local distribution
center in Carrollton. All major express package
companies serve the county.
Motor Freight Lines & Express Package
Companies
Lambert Trucking, Pike Transfer, Ryder Trucking,
Anderson Trucking Service, Carolina Freight, Georgia
Highway Express, Pilot Freight, Consolidated
Freightways, Roadway Trucking Yellow Freight Systems,
Jacket Carriers, Old Dominion Freight Lines, American
Freight Systems, Roadway Express, M&W Trucking,
DHL Express, Federal Express, United Parcel Service,
24/7 Commercial Transport, East-West Express, and
Russom Trucking.
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• Sunday School for
all ages
• Activities for children,
youth and adults
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Bus Service
Greyhound serves Carroll County at Interstate 20, Exit
11.
Rail Service
Norfolk-Southern Railway System serves Carroll County
with main line service.
Electric Power
The seven cities and unincorporated Carroll County are
served by Carroll EMC, Georgia Power and Greystone
Power. Electric power is provided in Carroll County
by an integrated transmission system consisting of
transmission voltages of 12KV, 46KV, 115KV, 500KV
and 230KV. Businesses with a connected load greater
than 900KW have the option to choose between electrical
providers in most development areas of the county.
Natural Gas
Ashbrook Village is a residential community
for active senior adults, ages 55 and older. It
offers everything you need for independent
living and assisted living for peace of mind.
Weekly housekeeping • Linen service • All utilities
except telephone • All interior and exterior
maintenance • Dining • Scheduled transportation
A full calendar of events to meet every stage of life
Natural gas is available throughout the county. It is
available in industrial quantities, both on a firm and
an interruptible basis. With deregulation, several firms
supply consumers.
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A Progressive Education
Prepares Students for
the Future
The Carroll County School
System is the 23rd largest
school system in the state
of Georgia and is home to
approximately 14,600 students.
The school system is made
up of 12 elementary schools,
six middle schools, five high
schools, a charter College
and Career Academy, a
Night High School program
and a Crossroads Alternative
program. The Southern
Association of Colleges
and Schools Council on
Accreditation and School
Improvement (SACS CASI)
have named Carroll County
Schools a SACS district
accredited school system.
The Carroll County School System is
committed to excellence and focused
on success as we strive to meet
our mission of being valued as a
premier learning environment creating
success for all students. Our school
system is known across the state for
our focus on teaching, learning and
caring while ensuring every student
has the best opportunity to achieve
success.
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Our vision for the future revolves
around ensuring that all parts of the
school system are recognized as
premier. To make this happen, the
system maintains alignment and
focus on our four strategic goal areas
of increasing student achievement
and success, improving stakeholder
engagement and loyalty, developing
efficient and effective organizational
processes and ensuring continuous
system and school improvement. We
believe that by implementing these
four objectives consistently, we will
increase hope, trust and confidence in
our system and ensure Carroll County
is recognized as one of the best
school systems in the state.
By working together in a strong
partnership, students, educators,
parents, local businesses,
government and community take
pride in supporting the educational
programs across our district. As a
result, students in Carroll County
Schools experience a community
school approach that supports the
unique needs of each part of our
school system.
With 2,087 employees, the Carroll
County School System is the largest
employer in Carroll County. Carroll
County Schools have an annual
$200 million economic impact on
Carroll County. Over the last five years
$70 million in SPLOST and capital
outlay projects have been completed
throughout the county. During the
2009-10 school year Carroll County
opened a new gymnasium at
Bowdon High School, new freshman
wing at Central High School,
and a newly renovated Central
Elementary School. At the beginning
of the 2010-2011 school year,
Carroll County opened Providence
Elementary School in Temple,
Georgia, serving 450 students in
a 70,000-square-foot state of the
art facility. Carroll County opened
a new two-story 26,000-squarefoot addition to Villa Rica High
School with 18 classrooms, a newly
renovated kitchen and cafeteria,
and a renovated media center. In
January 2011, Mt. Zion High School
opened a state of the art 500-student
high school with a gymnasium and
baseball field.
Students and staff within the Carroll
County School System receive
numerous honors and recognitions.
This past year Roopville Elementary
was a recipient of the Single
Statewide Accountability Platinum
Award, Bowdon High School was
a recipient of the Governor’s Cup,
Bowdon High School was named
a U.S. News and World Report
Bronze Medal School for the
second consecutive year and ten
elementary schools were named
Title 1 Distinguished Schools.
Tony Childers, principal of Central
Elementary School, was named
a 2009 Distinguished Principal,
past Superintendent John Zauner
was the recipient of the Georgia
School Superintendents Association
Presidential Award and Bowdon
High School football coach Dwight
Hochstetler was honored for winning
his 300th high school football
game. The Mt. Zion High School
Girls Track 4x4 relay team won the
state championship for the second
consecutive year and the Central High
School Band participated in the 2011
Tournament of Roses Parade.
Carroll County’s six high schools
strive to provide both academic
and athletic opportunities that focus
on high student achievement and
student success. Each high school
offers a variety of course offerings in
addition to the required core content.
Support courses for those needing
additional help and accelerated
courses to challenge our brightest
students are provided at each school.
In addition to offering honors courses
and advanced placement courses,
the district is hoping to acquire an
International Baccalaureate program
in the near future. Other opportunities
for our high school students include
Virtual High School courses, credit
recovery, dual enrollment with the
University of West Georgia and West
Georgia Technical College, and career
pathways at the district’s College and
Career Academy. Additionally, each
high school offers a variety of athletic
teams, band and chorus, drama, art,
student clubs and honor societies.
In addition to a variety of course
offerings, Carroll County Schools are
focused on helping students earn
a high school diploma. Numerous
efforts are in place to encourage
graduation starting at the elementary
level. During the 2010 school year,
the district is putting an emphasis
on encouraging students who have
dropped out of school to return to
school so that he/she may earn their
high school diploma. The district
is hopeful these students will take
this opportunity to return either by
enrolling in their home high school or
Open Campus Night High School.
Carroll County
Schools College &
Career Academy
Carroll County Schools is proud
to announce the creation of the
College and Career Academy, (CCA)
for the 2010-11school year. CCA
is a learning community focused
on career pathways, for both
employment and postsecondary
education. Created in partnership with
West Georgia Technical College, this
charter school provides students with
an opportunity to transition smoothly
from high school into higher learning
institutions or careers while benefiting
from the advantages of dual
enrollment and work-based learning.
Cindy Clanton, director of career and
technical education for Carroll County,
explains that the demand for skilled
laborers in the workforce in the United
States has created a need for a shift
in training procedures. Sixty years
ago, 60 percent of the U.S. workforce
was unskilled when applying for jobs.
Now, only 15 percent are unskilled,
making it more important than ever
for students to gain the necessary
skill sets to be competitive in the job
market. CCA offers just that: education
that mirrors industry.
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Research has shown that dual
enrollment increases a student’s
odds of graduating to almost 98
percent and placement rates for
jobs or postsecondary education
to almost 100 percent. CCA
understands this, and its goals
include graduating students with
a high school diploma as well
as a college certificate. Students
will be entry-level job-ready upon
graduating from high school,
and most will continue with
postsecondary, adult education.
In the planning process for several
years, the academy was made
possible through a $3 million
grant received by Carroll County
Schools in 2009.
A focus of the academy is
healthcare science. Healthcare
is one of the greatest programarea needs in the West Georgia
area. The profession has proven
to be recession-resistant, and the
demand for skilled workers in this
targeted area continues to grow.
Also community minded Tanner
Health System is collaborating
with CCA to prepare students for
careers in two pathways: nursing
and emergency services.
Economic workforce development
is another priority of the academy.
Working with the Carroll County
Chamber of Commerce, CCA
has developed other strong
partnerships in the community.
For example, the 12 For Life
program developed with Southwire
Company, which combines
classroom instruction with training
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in the company’s operational
manufacturing plant. Students
earn wages and receive handson training as they are taught to
be production minded. This type
of work-based learning facilitates
a seamless transition from
education to career.
CCA also partners with West
Georgia Habitat for Humanity.
CCA’s Construction and Climate
Control System pathways work
with Habitat projects being built
in the community. CCA has
developed an alliance with local
film production companies and
playhouses. Recently students
helped design and construct sets
for the movie “The Conjurer” and
the Carroll County Cultural Arts
Production of “Dracula”. The
importance for skilled laborers
in the film industry is growing
rapidly.
CCA is advised by a board of
directors made up of a diverse
group of citizens, including
parents, educators, business
professionals, medical specialists
and community leaders, to
promote and ensure a fair
balance of understanding and
communication between the
academy and the community.
Scott Cowart, superintendent of
Carroll County Schools, strongly
emphasizes the importance
of CCA’s mission, which is “to
prepare students for high-skills,
high-wage, and high-demand
career pathways while meeting the
workforce needs of West Georgia.”
Another unique opportunity for our high school
students who are not on track to graduate is
the collaborative partnership with Southwire,
12 For Life. This program seeks to instill in
students the belief that, if they complete a full
12 years of education, they will have better
lives. The 12 For Life Program combines
traditional classroom instruction with a job
in a Southwire manufacturing plant. Students
get the best of both worlds by working regular
hours, earning actual wages and – most
importantly - learning skills they will need after
graduation.
The districts twelve elementary and six middle
schools provide an instructional program for
pre-kindergarten
through grade
eight. Our
elementary
and middle
schools strive to
provide a highly
motivating and
challenging
instructional
environment that
meets the needs
of all students.
Students are
actively engaged in learning using a wide
variety of resources including technology. The
Carroll County School system is committed
to exposing our students to the fine arts by
offering art, music, chorus and/or band. In
addition, different schools choose instructional
variations to enhance student potential and
opportunity for expanding interests.
Carroll County takes pride in the
accomplishments of our school system
and recognizes that the true measure of our
success lies in how our students, parents and
community feel about what we are doing. Our
schools seek to provide challenging academic
and extra-curricular opportunities that prepare
students for a productive life. With a rigorous
curriculum and high expectations, Carroll
County puts students first through a studentcentered approach to learning. For enrollment
and other information, contact the Carroll
County School System at (770) 832-3568 or
visit www.carrollcountyschools.com.
Carrollton City Schools –
A Reputation of Tradition,
Innovation and Excellence
Established in 1886, the awardwinning Carrollton City School
System consistently produces
high-level educational
opportunities through a
process of continuous
improvement, creating
a quality educational
community that meets the
intellectual, physical, social
and emotional needs of all
students.
The school system not only serves the
children of Carrollton, but others who
may enroll as non-resident, tuitionpaying students. In fact, roughly a
third of the system’s enrollment is
made up of these students who have
opted to become part of the tradition
of excellence the school system has
enjoyed for more than a century.
Among the school system’s amenities
is a centralized 130-acre campus
that houses four schools serving
about 4,600 students: Carrollton
High School (9-12), Carrollton Junior
High (6-8), Carrollton Middle School
(4-5) and Carrollton Elementary
(PreK-3). The school system also
enjoys a seamless connection to the
community. Business partnerships
and parental involvement are at an
all-time high, while local support of a
1-cent school sales tax has allowed
the system to build some of the best
public school facilities in the state.
In 2010, the school system was
awarded district accreditation by
AdvancED, the agency that evaluates
schools and school systems
worldwide for evidence of continuous
improvement efforts and overall
quality. The district also has partnered
with the Georgia School Boards
Association to implement a strategic
planning initiative to renew focus on
the school system’s improvement
goals.
Carrollton High School, a three-time
Georgia School of Excellence award
winner, is recognized across the state
and in many national arenas as an
innovative, “break the mold” learning
environment. Students experience
hands-on educational opportunities
Carrollton City
Schools 2011
Teacher of the Year
LaKeia King poses
with her class at
Carrollton Middle
School.
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that make what they learn relevant to
their world. State-of-the-art vocational
labs allow them to experience work
in industries such as broadcasting,
printing, engineering, research and
development. Collaborations with
nearby University of West Georgia
and West Georgia Technical College
allow students the opportunity to
attend college and technical school
before they graduate through dual
enrollment opportunities.
Carrollton Junior High School, named
a Georgia School of Excellence in
1994 and 2001 and a National
School of Excellence in 2001, serves
sixth, seventh and eighth grade
students. Emphasis is placed on
merging the technologically advanced
facility with innovative teaching
techniques to meet the needs of
each student. The result is a rigorous
academic program, validated by high
standardized test scores, plus a wide
offering of classroom experiences that
enhance the overall curriculum.
Carrollton Middle School opened its
doors for the first time in the 20052006 school year and serves grades
fourth and fifth. CMS already has
earned a stellar academic reputation,
exceeding Adequate Yearly Progress
goals each year since its opening and
was named a Governor’s Gold
Award School in 2007.
of Education in 2004 and Carrollton
Junior High received the same honor
in 2005 for middle schools.
The Carrollton City Schools’ reputation
as a technologically advanced system
with its own fiber-optic network is
one of the key reasons the Carrollton
City Schools Education Foundation,
through a collaboration with the
Carrollton Housing Authority and the
City of Carrollton, spearheaded the
school-to-home computer network
project EmpowerLink, the only one of
its kind in the nation. EmpowerLink
connects the homes of school-age
children in the city’s public housing
complexes directly to the school
system’s fiber-optic network.
All Carrollton city schools
encourage students to participate in
extracurricular programs to round
out their educational experience.
Championship athletic teams,
nationally acclaimed band programs,
chorus, drama and debate teams and
student organizations offer a niche for
everyone.
Teachers, administrators and staff
members participate in rigorous
training programs that go beyond
state requirements. Teacher Institute,
an innovative program designed
to help new teachers succeed, is
an induction program that exceeds
the standards set by most school
systems nationwide.
Community volunteerism is strong,
with booster organizations supporting
academic, band, and athletic
programs. Carrollton Elementary’s
volunteer program produces about
500 hours of volunteer support each
week from parents, grandparents
and community members. Strong
volunteer programs have been
established at CMS, CJHS and CHS
as well.
Recognizing the school system’s
caliber, SchoolMatch, an independent
nationwide consulting service, listed
Carrollton City Schools among
only 15 percent of school districts
nationwide to receive the What
Parents Want Award for offering the
amenities and requirements parents
look for in educational options.
For more information about the
Carrollton City Schools, contact the
superintendent’s office at 770-8329633 or visit
www.carrolltoncityschools.net.
Opened in 1992, Carrollton
Elementary School provides
teachers with instructional
tools that bring learning to
life. Though one of the largest
elementary schools in the state,
administrative support at each
grade level creates a smallerschool atmosphere that is more
conducive to learning.
Media support is exceptional
in Carrollton City Schools; the
CES media center was named
Exemplary Elementary Media
Program by the state Department
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Practical Application:
The Focus of STEM Programs
The Carrollton City School
System is one of only 13 school
districts in the state to be
awarded federal grants to
create middle and high school
labs to enhance opportunities
for interdisciplinary, hands-on,
inquiry-based learning.
Called “STEM” grants, Carrollton
High School and Carrollton Junior
High School will share $691,109 in
funding to create lab environments
designed to strengthen studies in the
STEM areas – Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics. One
eligible high school and its feeder
middle school from each of Georgia’s
13 congressional districts were
selected. The program is federally
funded through the American
Reinvestment and Recovery Act.
The STEM lab grant will improve
the impact and overall effectiveness
of our instruction and give our
students the edge that is needed
to compete successfully in work
and post secondary education.
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Representatives from CJHS and
CHS have been selected to serve
on the local STEM governance
board. The members include school
administrators, teachers in the
areas of math, science, technology
and CTAE, instructional technology
coaches and the district technology
coordinator. In addition, higher
education
and industry
representatives
have been
selected to
serve, including
representatives
from the
University of
West Georgia,
West Georgia
Technical
College, Tanner
Health System
and Southwire.
Students also will be introduced to
a variety of technology. AutoDesk
software such as Inventor, AutoCAD,
and 3D Studio Max will be used to
build, test and gather data pertaining
to robotics. Students will also be
using the VEX robotics to create
their robot. Projects will vary from
manipulating software to gain
more knowledge about robotics to
programming a robot that can climb
a ladder.
Carrollton
High School
has chosen to focus on robotics and
its role in engineering. Students will
be given learning opportunities to
connect software skills with state-ofthe-art technology and machinery.
A large portion of the class will
involve building and programming
robots to accomplish various tasks;
through these activities students will
learn about the engineering design
cycle as well as key components
of any mechanical, electrical or
computer engineering program.
The students will gain skills that are
directly applicable to technology and
manufacturing-based employment
opportunities.
Another avenue of robotics will
be made available to students
through TSA. TSA is a co-curricular
organization that will give students an
opportunity to test their skills through
competitions. The goal is to have at
least one team advance to nationals
to compete for scholarships.
“The STEM program provides a great
deal of opportunities for students
both inside the classroom as well
as preparing for college engineering
programs and engineering careers
after graduation,” said William
Melton, CHS math and STEM teacher.
“It is my hope that this program
inspires more and more CHS students
to consider pursuing math, science
or engineering related fields – and
talents in this area are discovered and
allowed to flourish.”
Laser engraving equipment as well as
CNC (Computer Numerated Control)
machines will be implemented into
the STEM class in the near future.
Students will be able to virtually,
as well as physically, operate
these machines. Creating lamps,
configuring circuits, and testing parts
will be some of the many projects
that students complete through the
duration of the course.
Because Every
Move Matters!
Test the
Waters...
Carrollton Junior
High STEM provides
an environment
that is conducive
to learning in a
way that allows
individual students
to be challenged
and inspired.
The STEM class
at CJHS has
chosen the focus
of architectural
and robotics
engineering.
This complements the high school
program and will allow students
interested in robotics to have the
necessary background before
enrolling in high school classes.
“We are really excited to establish
this program at CJHS,” said William
Hicks, technology and STEM teacher.
“My goal is to make it a model
program for the state.” Sixth grade
students are introduced to drafting
essentials which includes mechanical
drawing and an introduction to
robotics. Seventh graders utilize the
Inventor Series software and learn
the fundamentals of architectural
drawing, while Eighth grade students
will be heavily involved in VEX
Robotics which includes building
and software programming. This
program motivates students to
become involved in regional and state
competitions through TSA.
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Private School Opportunities
Oak Mountain Academy
Located on Cross Plains Road in
Carrollton, Oak Mountain Academy
(OMA) is fully accredited by the SAIS,
SACS and the Georgia Accrediting
Commission, which ensures that the
school hires qualified teachers who
offer a challenging curriculum to
students. As a result, Oak Mountain
graduates young people who are
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Oak Grove Montessori School
Oak Grove Montessori is offering
an academic education as well as
helping children to develop caring
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Other independent and private
educational programs are available
throughout Carroll County, including
North Point Christian Academy, Holy
Ground Academy, Happy Valley
Baptist School, Tabernacle Baptist
School, as well as a variety of statecertified and faith-based pre-school
and Pre-K programs. There are also
several Homeschooling Networks in
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A non-profit 501c-3 corporation. Oak Grove Montessori School’s admission policy is non-discriminating on the basis of race, religion, gender, disability or ethnic origin.
The University of West Georgia –
A Destination University
The Board of Regents of the
University System of Georgia
designated the University
of West Georgia as one of
four “Robust Tier Doctoral
Comprehensive Universities”
in the state. As a destination
university, UWG is prepared to
help meet the needs of the
state’s anticipated increase
of approximately 100,000 new
students to the system by
2020. Carroll County will gain
tremendously as the university
grows in numbers, mission and
scope.
The University of West Georgia
is a leading residential, doctoral
comprehensive university that offers
a broad undergraduate and graduate
curriculum based on a liberal arts
foundation. UWG enrolls more than
11,000 students, including an active
international student population from
more than 40 countries.
As the institution enters its second
century, exciting new facilities are
becoming realities. The Coliseum
opened recently, featuring a 7,200seat arena, making it the largest
indoor venue between Atlanta and
Birmingham. The Callaway Building
was expanded and renovated to
include state of the art, high tech
classroom and research facilities
necessary to support water
exploration, hurricane tracking, and
the geological teaching needs of the
21st century. The Ingram Library is
currently undergoing an important
renovation, which will include a larger
space for students to study, an office
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dedicated to the former speaker of
the Georgia House of Representatives
Tom Murphy and a Starbucks Cafe.
To continue to enhance the student
life experience, a $30 million athletic
complex was built on approximately
250 acres, which was generously
donated to the university by the City of
Carrollton.
The project included: a 9,000 seat
football stadium, women’s field
house, women’s soccer facility,
women’s softball facility, practice
fields, 650 parking spaces that
will be utilized during the week for
commuter students and an athletic
administration field house that will
eventually include locker rooms,
weight and training rooms, academic
support lab and Department of
Athletics offices.
A Greek Village complex was recently
opened, providing a community
building and 254 beds housed in 13
houses and 6 townhouses for UWG’s
thriving Greek sorority and fraternity
organizations.
Educational Opportunities
The university offers a range of
undergraduate degrees in fields
such as business, nursing, arts
and sciences. In addition, the
Graduate School is a major provider
of graduate education in the region.
UWG is home to the Advanced
Academy of Georgia, one of fewer
than 12 programs in the nation that
allow gifted high school juniors and
seniors to live on campus and take
college courses while completing their
high school graduation requirements.
UWG offers 109 programs of study,
including 56 at the bachelor’s level,
40 at the master’s and specialist
levels, and two at the doctoral
level and 11 certificates. Online,
off-campus and study abroad
opportunities expand program
accessibility.
Economic Opportunities
The influence of the university upon
Carroll County is measured in a
variety of ways but one significant
indicator is an economic impact of
more than $360 million on the state
of Georgia’s economy. UWG is listed
as one of the top 10 institutions
for economic contribution to its
surrounding community in the state,
contributing 2,867 jobs and adding
millions to the local and regional
economy in personal services,
construction expenditures and student
spending.
Quality of Life Opportunities
One very real but less tangible
impact the university makes on
the community is the provision of
intellectual capital. UWG students,
faculty and staff frequently put the
professional, cultural and leadership
skills nurtured at the university to work
to benefit the community. For example,
the Department of Geosciences created
the Center for Water Resources to
collect and analyze data for surface
water and groundwater related projects
in the local area. In the College of
Education, a reading clinic exists to
provide assessment and instructional
services to a wide variety of students,
grades K-12, and adults who are
having difficulties with reading.
Throughout the county, partnerships
abound that link the university with
business and industry, medical
services, education and leisure. Tanner
Medical Center works extensively
with the School of Nursing for clinical
learning, and both undergraduate and
graduate students are placed there
every semester. The pre-licensure
BSN program could not be offered
without the help of this fine community
partner. The Center for Economic
Education provides teachers with
resources and training to give Carroll
County’s students the most up-to-date
economics curriculum. The Computer
Science Department supports local
high-tech companies by providing
a highly skilled work force for the
industry and offering opportunities for
the current work force to retrain to meet
future needs.
Cooperative town and gown ventures
are also coordinated through the
Department of Continuing Education.
Customized training programs for
leadership, supervision, human
resource issues, computer technology,
or professional development can be
developed for local business/industry.
The Small Business Development
Center is another integral component
of economic development in the west
Georgia region.
A LITTLE WEST
OF ALL THE REST.
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST
GEORGIA, our students explore new
territory and push their intellectual
boundaries every day. They choose from
115 horizon-broadening majors. Study abroad
in programs in 40 countries. Conduct
pioneering research. And take on leadership
roles in more than 150 campus organizations.
No wonder the Princeton Review calls us
a “Best Southeastern College.”
Go West
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West Georgia
Technical College –
Inspired by Students
college administrative, economic
development and adult education
offices in a historic building on
Adamson Square in downtown
Carrollton. Renovations and
improvements are underway for the
transition to this central location
meeting the needs of the college’s
five campuses.
College, a unit of the
Technical College System
of Georgia, is proud to
be a part of the Carroll
County community. Carroll
County Area Vocational
and Technical Institute –
one of West Georgia Tech’s
forerunners – was founded
in Carrollton in 1968.
Throughout it’s over 40-year
history, West Georgia Tech
has provided students with
degrees, diplomas and
certificates that prepare
graduates for jobs in a
dynamic and demanding
global economy.
While West Georgia Tech’s
program offerings change
frequently to reflect the needs of
an ever-changing community,
currently more than 100
certificate, diploma, and associate
degree programs are offered
college-wide. Early Childhood
Education, Automotive Technology,
Cosmetology and Commercial
Truck Driving are only a few of
the many programs offered on the
Carroll Campus. The College also
operates full-service campuses in
Coweta, Douglas, Haralson and
Troup counties with additional
instructional sites in Heard and
Meriwether counties. The Carroll Campus at 997
South Highway 16 serves as the
hub of the College’s Trade and
Technical Division as well as
offering many courses in core
areas that are common among
varied programs. In 2010, more
students took a class on the
Carroll Campus than on any other
campus. Indeed, 25 percent of
the College’s students (2,923)
are residents of Carroll County,
giving it the highest percentage of
any county. College-wide in Fiscal
Year 2010, 11,884 students were
enrolled for credit. Including adult
education, continuing education
and corporate training, the total is
over 18,800 individuals.
Last year, $22.5 million in
financial aid was awarded
to students. Georgia’s HOPE
Scholarships and Grants and
Federal Pell Grants, as well as
several local scholarships, are
available. Admissions, financial
aid and other personnel are
West Georgia Technical College
welcomed over 8,000 students
to its campuses last fall. A unit of
the Technical College System of
Georgia, West Georgia Tech is the
second largest of the state’s 26
technical colleges and one of the
fastest-growing two-year colleges
in the nation. The institution’s
leadership recently entered into
an agreement to soon house all
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available on each campus to
make it easy for students to
find the help they need. Each
campus also offers a full-service
bookstore and a library. Collegewide, West Georgia Tech has an
over 90 percent placement rate
for graduates, a testament to
the real-world job skills taught
to students. Local business and
industry leaders are involved
in planning and curriculum
development, serving on advisory
boards in every instructional division.
The newest addition to the Carroll
Campus is a new welding facility
which opened in Fall 2008. It features
plasma cutters and other state-of-theart welding technology. The demand
for welders has boosted enrollment
and driven enhancements to the
welding program that require the
new facility. The College continues to
invest in programs and facilities to
benefit Carroll County.
QuickStart program, a
world renowned job training
program providing specialized
workforce training to meet
specific industry needs. More
information on these programs
is available at (770)8366615.
West Georgia Tech’s Economic
Development Division is
headquartered in Carrollton, as well.
Economic Development includes
reaching out to the community
through the Continuing Education
Department, which provides shortterm focused courses on each
campus location. Topics include
computer training, customer service,
professional certification exams,
online classes and others. In
addition, the Economic Development
Division works closely with Georgia’s
The Adult Education Division
is very active, providing free
training for English as a
Second Language, GED Preparation
and basic literacy programs.
These services are available at all
campuses. West Georgia Tech is also
a state-certified GED testing center.
The Adult Education Department is
headquartered on the Carroll Campus
and can be reached at (770) 8363192. For WGTC enrollment and
other information, visit
www.westgatech.edu.
Visit our showroom at 65 Leggett Drive in Villa Rica or call
770.830.6868 to schedule a Free Consultation.
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 Seven locations
 Day and evening classes
 Over 110 programs of study
 Scholarships and grants
 Student-centered faculty
 Golden Knight athletics
 Hands-on training for
today’s hottest careers
AT HOME IN
CARROLL COUNTY
FOR OVER 40 YEARS
770.836.6800
www.westgatech.edu
Carroll | Coweta | Douglas | LaGrange | Murphy
West Georgia Technical College is a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia
Tanner Health System:
Complete Care Starts Here
The mission of Tanner Health System
is to be west Georgia’s healthcare
provider of choice, and for more
than 60 years the nonprofit health
system has grown to provide a
complete continuum of care to
area residents.
Tanner operates three regional hospitals –
Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton, Tanner
Medical Center/Villa Rica and Higgins General
Hospital in Bremen – as well as an inpatient
behavioral health facility in Villa Rica,
Willowbrooke at Tanner.
Tanner’s continuum of care includes state-ofthe-art cancer care, a leading cardiac program,
revolutionary critical care services, innovative
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medical imaging, inpatient and outpatient
behavioral health services, 24-hour emergency
care, surgical services, maternity services, a
medical staff of more
than 250 physicians
representing 46
specialties and more.
Heart Care
In 2008, Tanner
brought a new level
of cardiac care to
the region with the
opening of the Tanner
Heart and Vascular Center in Carrollton. This
center offers a comprehensive approach to
cardiac care, bringing prevention, diagnostics,
treatment and rehabilitation together under one
roof.
Villa Rica
Ear, Nose, & Throat
Along with a range of
treatments, Tanner Heart
and Vascular Center
provides state-of-the-art
diagnostics – including
angiography and nuclear
cardiology – and a
complete approach to
recovery. The John and
Barbara Tanner Cardiac Rehab Center provides a multiphase rehabilitation program for patients recovering from
heart disease, including education on how best to avoid
future heart problems and live a long and active life.
Cancer Care
Dr. Eric Andrist • Dr. John Burson
705 Dallas Hwy • Suite 301
Villa Rica, GA 30180
770.459.0408
www.villaricaent.com
Tanner’s Roy Richards, Sr. Cancer Center provides
advanced radiation treatments on the most sophisticated
radiotherapy delivery systems available – the Varian Trilogy
with RapidArc. This system allows Tanner to provide
extremely accurate treatments for a wide range of cancers,
including cancers of the head and neck. The cancer
center also offers a wide range of other services, including
prostate seed implants, MammoSite RTS treatments
for breast cancer and some gynecologic cancers,
chemotherapy treatments through its Tanner Infusion Center
and more.
Advanced Eye Care
Vision Services • Ambulatory Surgery Center • Optical Services
John Godard, M.d.
Keith Berry, M.d.
Carrollton location
158 Clinic Avenue
Carrollton, GA
770.834.1008
eye clinic p.c.
Villa rica location
705 Dallas Hwy.
Tanner Medical Pk.
Villa Rica, GA
770.459.2022
www.carrolltoneye.com
JOhn GOdArd, M.d. • Keith Berry, M.d. • JOhn thOMAS, M.d. • eriC BAylin, M.d.
ViSiOn SerViCeS
• Comprehensive Eye Exams
• Contact Lens Exams
• Glaucoma Screening and Care
• Macula Disorders
• Diabetic Eye Care
• Eye Injuries
AMBulAtOry SurGery Center
• Cataract Surgery
• Premium Lens Implants
• Refractive Surgery /LASIK
• Glaucoma Laser Surgery
• Eyelid Surgery
• Ophthalmic Facial and Plastic Surgery
lenSMASterS OptiCAl ShOp
• Experienced Licensed Opticians
• One Year Warranty on Frames and
Lenses
AeSthetiC SerViCeS
• Laser Hair Removal
• Botox and Dermal Fillers
We are approved providers for most managed healthcare plans and accept Medicare and Medicaid.
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770.834.0170
770.834.2470
Joan H. Zeller, M.D., FACOG
J. Megan Grilliot, M.D.
Frederick W. Martin, M.D., FACOG
We provide services to care for the “Total Woman”. Obstetrical services include high risk pregnancy,
infertility and 3D ultrasound. Our Gynecologic services include in-office thermal ablation, NovaSure
and ThermaChoice, and sterilization using Adiana as well as Well Woman Care, Urogynecology,
Contraceptive and Menopausal Counseling, Pre and Post Menopausal Evaluations and Treatment.
We also offer non invasive Laser Aesthetic Services including Photo Rejuvenation, Titan Skin Tightening,
Spider Vein Therapy, Botox, Cosmetic Filler Juvederm, Vibraderm Microdermabrasion and Chemical Peels.
We offer a unique line of skin care products, Cosmetix and Results Rx which are available for purchase.
To learn more about the services provided at our facility, visit our website at www.westgaobbyn.com or
www.westgalaser.com.
109 Professional Place • Carrollton, Georgia 30117
More than 35 Years of Continued Experience!
Rely on the staff of friendly professionals at
Haney’s Drug Corner, conveniently located
on the corner at 623 Dixie Street, adjacent to
Tanner Medical Center’s main facility.
Maternity Care
Tanner offers two regional
maternity centers – the W.
Steve Worthy Maternity
Center at Tanner Medical
Center/Carrollton and the
Maternity Center at Tanner
Medical Center/Villa Rica
– to provide close and
convenient maternity care in
a comfortable and spacious
environment.
Mr. Tim Oliver, Pharmacist
Tanner’s large labor and delivery suites provide ample room
for loved ones to be involved in the delivery process, and
adjacent private family waiting rooms give mothers-to-be
the ability to discretely determine how involved they want
their friends and family. Advanced on-unit security systems
helps to ensure the safety of new mothers and babies, and
Tanner’s team of highly skilled obstetricians and specially
trained nurses provide specialized care for mothers and
their new arrivals.
623 Dixie Street, Carrollton
Call 770.834.3393
Maternity center tours are available at each facility. To
schedule a tour at either of Tanner’s maternity centers, call
770.214.CARE.
Haney’s Drug Corner
West Georgia Healthcare
For Women, P.C.
David G. Helton, M.D., FACOG
Jennifer L. Elliott, M.D., FACOG
Richard B. Colditz, M.D., FACOG
Shannon D. Huff, M.D., FACOG
The team of professionals at West Georgia Healthcare For
Women, P.C. specializes in services related to normal & high-risk
pregnancies (obstetrics) and the diagnosis and treatment of
problems related to a woman’s reproductive system (gynecology).
We also work with our patients on preventive healthcare through
periodic exams and screening tests.
Our group also offers state-of-the-art minimally invasive procedures
such as: TVT-O for stress urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse
procedures and in-office ThermaChoice and NovaSure Ablation and
Essure and Adiana Sterilization procedures.
Please refer to our website at www.wghfw.com or contact our office
for a complete list of obstetrical and gynecological services.
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OBSTETRICS and GYNECOLOGY
770.214.2121 • www.wghfw.com
150 Henry Burson Drive, Suite 215
Dixie Street Medical Complex • Carrollton, GA 30117
Carrollton Orthopaedic Spine & MRI Center
West Georgia Rheumatology
Serving Carroll County SInce 1977
Specializing In:
• Sports Medicine
• Joint Replacement
• General Orthopaedic Care
for Children and Adults
• Arthroscopic Surgery
• Spine Surgery
• In-Office Minor Surgery
• Arthritis Care
• Fracture Care
• Trauma Care
• Rheumatology
• Pain Management
• MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Carrollton Orthopaedic Clinic
150 Clinic Ave. • Carrollton, GA
770.834.0873
Bremen Orthopaedics
204 Allen Memorial Dr. • Bremen, GA
770.537.0611
Our Staff:
Ralph E. Fleck, Jr., M.D.
Jubal R. Watts, M.D.
Charles N. Hubbard, M.D.
Gregory S. Slappey, M.D.
Anthony W. Colpini, M.D.
Brad G. Prybis, M.D.
Kevin M. Charron, M.D.
Jeffry A Dressander, M.D.
Taylor B. Cates, M.D.
E. Franklin Pence, M.D.
Indupriya Palasani, M.D.
David A. Scruggs, P.A.-C
Michael C. Gravett, P.A.-C
Andrea Maxwell, F.N.P
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Villa Rica Orthopaedics
West Georgia Rheumatology
705 Dallas Hwy. • Villa Rica, GA • 770.834.0873
Carrollton Orthopaedic Clinic
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Spine & MRI Center
812 S. Park St., Ste. 3 • Carrollton, GA
770.834.0873
Why Not Pick The Best?
We are Carrollton’s
Prescription Headquarters...
Behavioral Health Care
Willowbrooke at Tanner provides a wide range of
innovative behavioral health care, serving patients from
throughout Georgia and around the country.
Willowbrooke at Tanner provides inpatient care for adults,
elder adults, children and adolescents at its new 52-bed
facility in Villa Rica, which offers amenities such as an
indoor gymnasium and private courtyards for patients
as well as a progressive scope of treatment options.
Outpatient services – including partial hospitalization
programs and state-approved Core services – are
provided at the Tanner Center for Behavioral Health, with
locations in Carrollton and Villa Rica.
Free, confidential mental health assessments are
available by calling Willowbrooke at Tanner’s 24-hour
crisis line at 770.836.9551. More information on
Willowbrooke at Tanner’s services is available at www.
willowbrookeattanner.org.
Tanner Medical Group
Tanner also operates Tanner Medical Group, one of metro
Atlanta’s largest multi-specialty physician groups.
Tanner Medical Group offers a wide range of medical
specialties, including interventional and non-interventional
cardiology, family medicine, gastroenterology, general
surgery, infectious diseases, internal medicine, obstetrics
and gynecology, oral and maxillofacial surgery,
pediatrics, psychiatry, pulmonary and critical care
medicine, surgical breast care and vascular surgery.
It has medical practice locations in Bowdon, Bremen,
Carrollton, Douglasville, Franklin, New Georgia, Union,
Villa Rica and in Woodland, Alabama.
For a complete list of Tanner Medical Group practices and
locations, visit www.tannermedicalgroup.org.
More
With a medical staff of more than 250 physicians
representing 46 medical specialties, Tanner has a wide
range of healthcare options available for every member
of the family. With 24-hour emergency care, advanced
diagnostic imaging services, home health and hospice
services, immediate care, occupational health services,
an employee assistance program, pain management
services and more, Tanner is west Georgia’s healthcare
provider of choice.
To find a physician on staff at Tanner, call 770.214.CARE
or click the “Find a Doctor” button at www.tanner.org.
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Peachtree allergy
asthma clinic, Pc
Your Board-Certified Allergy and Immunology Specialists
Celebrating over three decades of the highest quality medical
care, we provide individualized, patient-centered services in
a pleasant environment. Our professional staff is committed
toward patient satisfaction.
ALLERGY & ASTHMA CLINIC
of West Georgia
Ariana D. Buchanan, M.D.
Theodore M. Lee, M.D.
150 Clinic Avenue, Suite 102 • Carrollton
770.832.1984 • fax 770.832.9235
www.Peachtree-Allergy.com
THE POWER TO
THINK BIG
If you can dream it, we can help you do it. At Bank of North Georgia, we employ the best and the brightest to help you accomplish more than you thought possible. Bank of North Georgia, a division of Synovus Bank, offers your business a community
focus paired with proven stability, deep resources and the power to think big. From competitive business checking and money
market accounts to online cash management tools that put you in charge of your money, we’re ready to put our experience and
expertise to work for you today.
Visit us online or stop by one of our conveniently located branches.
Bankhead Branch
Chapel Hill Branch
Hiram Branch
Bowdon Branch
Church Street Branch
South Park Branch
Bremen Branch
College Street Branch
Tallapoosa Branch
609 Bankhead Avenue
(770) 836-6947
120 North Carroll Street
Bowden, Georgia 30108
(770) 258-5545
215 Alabama Avenue
Bremen, Georgia 30110
(770) 537-4414
2991 Chapel Hill Road
(678) 715-2400
6500 East Church Street
(770) 949-6521
115 College Street
(770) 836-6951
75 Metromont Road
Hiram, Georgia 30141
(770) 943-4348
810 South Park Street
(770) 836-6948
2320 U.S. Highway 78
Tallapoosa, Georgia 30176
(770) 574-7688
www.bankofnorthgeorgia.com
Bank of North Georgia is a division of Synovus Bank. Synovus Bank, Member FDIC, is chartered in the state of Georgia
and operates under multiple trade names across the southeast. Divisions of Synovus Bank are not separately
FDIC-insured banks. The FDIC coverage extended to deposit
customers is that of one insured bank.
Villa Rica Branch
588 Highway 61
(770) 459-5717

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