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Lets cover off Carrollton first. Carrollton is a city in west central Georgia , United States, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. It is the county seat of Carroll County, and the largest town in the county.
Carrollton has been a commercial and cultural center for Carroll and neighboring Georgia and Alabama counties, and is the home of the University of West Georgia and Southwire, the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of wire and cable.

Parks and Recreation

For outdoor recreation, several parks are located near Carrollton. John Tanner State Park has a lake with a beach and swimming area, walking or running track, and camp grounds. Another local favorite is McIntosh Reserve, a county-run park along the Chattahoochee River. McIntosh Reserve is named for local historic figure William McIntosh.

Another beautiful outdoor area near Carrollton is Historic Banning Mills in Whitesburg, Georgia. Once a small mill community and now a picturesque resort and retreat.

Culture

Carrollton has a small but vibrant downtown area. Local favorite restaurants include the Corner Cafe, The Irish Bred Pub, Miller’s, Camacho’s, The Alley Cat, Empire Grill, Plates and Gallery Row Coffee Shop; all within walking distance of one another. Of these, Camacho’s, Irish Bred Pub, The Alley Cat, and Miller’s frequently schedule bands and other events. Adamson Square is the host to many of Carrollton’s exciting events, such as the annual Mayfest which takes place in the first week of May. Another unique shop located on Adamson Square is Horton’s Books & Gifts, certified as the oldest bookstore in Georgia by the American Booksellers Association. Founded in 1892, it is also Carrollton and Carroll County’s oldest business.

Among businesses near the square is The Squire Shop, formerly owned by local businessman, Charles Willis. The Squire Shop celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2008 under the currect ownership of April Harris (since 2005). Other on-the-square businesses include Willis Jewelry Co., owned by Chuck Willis, The Law Offices of Diane Sternlieb, LLC., Merle Norman Cosmetics, Chris Cole Salon, and the law firm of Smith, Diment, & Conerly, LLP.

Community

The community also boasts a rich theatrical tradition which is nourished by such local organizations as the University of West Georgia, the Carrollton Recreation Department, and a number of local high schools.

Notable locations in Carrollton: Carrollton Industrial Park, Sunset Hills Country Club, Irvine Sullivan Ingram Library, Carroll County Courthouse, Carroll County Jail, Carrollton City Hall, Carrollton Waterworks, Neva Lomason Memorial Library.

Shopping Center: West Georgia Shopping Center.

Churches in Carrollton include: West Carrollton Baptist Church, West View Baptist Church, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Central Christian Church, Central Church, Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, Saint Margarets Episcopal Church, Saint Andrew Methodist Church, Peachtree Baptist Church.

Cemeteries: King Street Cemetery, Stripling Chapel Cemetery, Carrollton City Cemetery.

Reservoirs: Barnes Lake, Lake Carroll, Moore Lake, Sunset Hills Country Club Lake, Richards Lake.

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Boyles Branch, Curtis Creek, Camp Creek, Pine Tucky Branch, Buck Creek.

Parks in Carrollton include: Adamson Square, Grisham Stadium, South Carrollton Residential Historic District.

Post office: Carrollton Post Office.

Tourist attraction: Carrollton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (104 North Lakeshore Drive).

Hotels: Crossroads Days Inn (180 Centennial Rd), Banning Mills Historic Country N & Conference Center (205 Horseshoe Dam Road), Budget Inn of Carrollton (405 Columbia Drive), Hampton Inn (102 South Cottage Hill Road), Country Hearth Inn – Carrollton (901 Highway 27 South), Efficiency Lodge (780 Bankhead Highway), Hampton Inn Carrollton- GA (102 South Cottage Hill Road).

Carrollton Employment Statistics