🌱 Catch a free night of live music at Carrollton’s Amp Aug. 21

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In today's newsletter:

• Catch a free night of live music at Carrollton’s Amp Aug. 21
• Carrollton community remembers the life of Ronald James “Ronny” Dyer
• Community reflects on the life of Lisa Houston Crowder

Also on today's calendar: Grunge Unplugged + Strings in Carrollton and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the pony eating cough drops? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Turning cloudy, temps: high: 94, low: 71.
• Friday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 94 and low of 74 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Deni Phoenix and The Fervor, Allovus at Amp Aug. 21 (times-georgian.com) — Downtown Carrollton’s free concert series returns to The Amp on Adamson Square on Friday, Aug. 21, featuring Deni Phoenix and The Fervor with local rock band Allovus opening. The 7 p.m. show is open to the public, though professional photography is prohibited. Residents can check city channels for venue guidelines and any last-minute updates.
   

• Ronald James 'Ronny' Dyer (wcmessenger.com) — Carrollton residents are mourning Ronald James “Ronny” Dyer, 83, who passed away June 8, 2026, after a life devoted to family, business, and Christian service. A longtime laundry entrepreneur and later auto sales manager, he eventually moved to Georgia for church leadership and ministry work. A memorial service is planned Aug. 17 in Southlake, Texas.
   

• Alisea ‘Lisa' Houston Crowder (therandolphleader.com) — Friends and coworkers in Carrollton may remember Alisea “Lisa” Houston Crowder from her recent role as a coordinator at TJ Maxx, where her generosity and love of sharing thrifted treasures shone. The Woodland, Alabama resident, born in Atlanta, passed away Aug. 6 at age 64, leaving behind children, grandchildren, and a wide circle of loved ones. A Celebration of Life was held Aug. 11 in Wedowee.
   

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📸 Around Carrollton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Carrollton

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 14

• Night Market →
  Lake Carroll Park, 650 N Lakeshore Dr, Carrollton
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday August 13

• Roundtable Invitation: Employer-Led Workforce Solution Discussion â FAME Model
  Carroll County Chamber of Commerce You are invited to join a select group of industry leaders for an exclusive Industry Roundtable focused on strengthening our region's workforce pipeline and exploring a unique opportunity to help shape the future of talent development. Hosted through
  8:30 am
• Business of The Month
  Carroll County Chamber of Commerce ABC Supply Co Inc 75 Bar J Rd Temple, GA 30179
  8:30 am
• Ribbon Cutting - Sweet Pea's Boutique - 40 Years
  Carroll County Chamber of Commerce 941 Maple Street, Carrollton, GA 30117
  2:00 pm

Friday August 14

• Carroll County Schools Senior Expo
  Carroll County 775 Old Newnan Rd, Carrollton, GA 30116, USA

Saturday August 15

• Grunge Unplugged + Strings in Carrollton →
  Carrollton Center for the Arts, 251 Alabama St, Carrollton
  7:30 pm

Tuesday August 18

• Membership Breakfast - State of the Cities
  Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Carroll EMC - Robert D. Tisinger Community Center 155 N. Highway 113, Carrollton, GA 30117
  7:30 am
• Planning and Zoning Commission →
  Carroll County Commission Chambers - Historic Court House - 3rd Floor 323 Newnan St Carrollton GA 30117
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 12

• Varsity Softball @ Bowdon
  Bremen City Bowdon High School, 504 W College St, Bowdon, GA 30108, USA
  6:00 pm

Thursday August 13

• JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Temple-TBA
  Bremen City Temple High School, 589 Sage St, Temple, GA 30179, USA
• Business of The Month
  Carroll County Chamber of Commerce ABC Supply Co Inc 75 Bar J Rd Temple, GA 30179
  8:30 am
• Roundtable Invitation: Employer-Led Workforce Solution Discussion â FAME Model
  Carroll County Chamber of Commerce You are invited to join a select group of industry leaders for an exclusive Industry Roundtable focused on strengthening our region's workforce pipeline and exploring a unique opportunity to help shape the future of talent development. Hosted through
  8:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I’m looking for a mobile Vet/ Groomer that does cats.
  I have a 20 lb Maine Coon that needs grooming assistance plus two others that need their shots. (Nextdoor Austin Ave)
• Some times you got to praise god for your job and the people on your job.
  Keep showing up and whatever you need he’ll provide. (Nextdoor Carrollton JB)

• Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Carrollton. Apply here.
• State of Georiga posted a job opening for Plumbing & Pipefitting Adjunct Instructor in Carrollton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carrollton here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Bremen

• High School Coverage: 'The Road to Columbus' Begins… Here's Our Week 1 Look at the Favorites to Watch For in Georgia Prep Softball This Fall (August 11, 2026) (linedrivemedia.com)

Bowdon

• Beasley and Red Devils fend off Newnan (times-georgian.com)
• Bowdon High School junior elected president of national rodeo organization (thegeorgiasun.com)

Newnan

• Newnan approves $60,000 increase for district attorney's office (times-herald.com)
• Keep Newnan Beautiful Brings Outdoor STEM Classroom to Newnan Crossing Elementary School (thecitizen.com)
• The Coweta County Fair is coming in September: Free admission days and ride deals (atlantaonthecheap.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was a little hoarse. (Thank you Henry L. for sending it in!)
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