🌱 How Carrollton taxpayers can redirect state taxes to local police

Hi Carrollton! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Carrollton taxpayers can redirect state taxes to local police
• How a late resident’s dream became Carrollton’s newest accessible garden
• Why Carrollton’s UWG just topped the nation for student satisfaction

Also on today's calendar: 6th Annual Buffalo Creek Fall Festival and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Warm with partial sunshine, with a high of 94 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 93, low: 70.
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Carrollton Police Foundation Offers New Way to Keep Tax Dollars Local (thecitymenus.com) — Carrollton residents now have a new way to support local police while keeping more of their state tax dollars in town through the Carrollton Police Foundation and Georgia’s LESS Crime Act tax credit. Eligible taxpayers can apply for pre-approval, donate to the foundation, and receive a state income tax credit, helping fund equipment, training, and programs beyond the department’s regular budget.
   

2. Pine Knoll garden grants access for all (times-georgian.com) — A new wheelchair-accessible garden at Pine Knoll Path of Journey in Carrollton is now open, giving residents raised beds, trellises, and a gathering space they can all enjoy. The project, inspired by late resident Vivian Benn-Mobley, came together with help from Keep Carroll Beautiful, local businesses, and community foundations, and was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
   

3. UWG Earns No. 1 National Ranking for Student Satisfaction by EdSights (thecitymenus.com) — Carrollton’s University of West Georgia has been ranked No. 1 nationally for graduate student satisfaction on EdSights’ 2026 Student Voice Score Honors List. The recognition highlights UWG’s focus on listening to students, strengthening support services, and building a strong sense of belonging, even as the report notes ongoing challenges and improvement opportunities across higher education.
   

4. Tanner Health and The Birches on Maple Bring CONDUCTORCISE® to Carrollton (thecitymenus.com) — Carrollton residents are invited to a free CONDUCTORCISE® workout at the University of West Georgia’s Humanities Building, blending classical music with light exercise under Maestro David Dworkin. Hosted by Tanner Health and The Birches on Maple, the session offers a fun way to get moving, but seating is limited and advance registration by phone is required.
   

5. Football Recap: Carrollton Skates Past Columbia with Ease (maxpreps.com) — Carrollton football fans can celebrate a dominant 61-6 Trojans win over Columbia, powered by standout performances from quarterback CJ Cypher and playmaker Zachary Watts. The team has opened the season 2-0 with a high-scoring offense and now heads on the road to face Catholic this Friday evening.
   

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📸 Around Carrollton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Carrollton

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 5

• Suttons American Grill →
  Sutton's American Grill, 477 Rome St, Carrollton
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 4

• Carroll County 2nd Grade QUEST STEM Day
  Carroll County 775 Old Newnan Rd, Carrollton, GA 30116, USA

Tuesday September 8

• Workforce / Industry Meeting
  Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Chamber Board Room 200 Northside Drive, Carrollton, GA 30117
  8:30 am
• Agriculture Advisory Committee →
  Carroll County Ag Center - Conference Room A (15 persons) - 900 Newnan Road Carrollton GA 30117
  3:00 pm

Wednesday September 9

• Ribbon Cutting - Papi's Wings & Cantina Grill
  Carroll County Chamber of Commerce 727 Bankhead Highway, Carrollton, GA 30117
  2:00 pm

Thursday September 10

• Business of The Month
  Carroll County Chamber of Commerce 330 W. Industrial Court, Villa Rica, GA 30180
  10:00 am
• Ribbon Cutting - OMA Founders Cottage (Opening)
  Carroll County Chamber of Commerce 222 Cross Plains Road, Carrollton, GA 30116
  2:45 pm

Saturday September 12

• 6th Annual Buffalo Creek Fall Festival →
  900 Newnan Rd, Carrollton
  9:00 am

Sunday September 20

• Murder on the Orient Express →
  Carrollton Center for the Arts, 251 Alabama St, Carrollton
  2:00 pm

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📣 Carrollton Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday September 2

• Ambassadors
  Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce 200 Northside Drive, Carrollton, GA 30117
  8:30 am

Thursday September 3

• Varsity Softball vs. Mt.Zion
  Bremen City Bremen High School, 529 Laurel St, Bremen, GA 30110, USA
  5:00 pm
• JV/Varsity Volleyball vs. Alexander and Calhoun
  Bremen City Bremen High School, 529 Laurel St, Bremen, GA 30110, USA
  5:00 pm
• JV Football @ Haralson County
  Bremen City Haralson County High School, 1655 GA-120, Tallapoosa, GA 30176\
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• There was a young woman and her mother in Ingles this morning asking people to buy formula, a thermometer and a few other things for her baby.
  She had a note explaining she needed help. People just shook their heads no. She approached me and asked me if I could buy formula and a few other… (Nextdoor Southeast Carrollton)
• Is anyone interested in buying vinyl records I’ve got several to name a few I have…..
  *Ray conniff and the singers from Mary poppins,my fair lady,other great movie themes *the Spencer David group *Renaissance *five bridges the nice *on… (Nextdoor Whooping Crk Clem / Lowel)

• Carroll County Schools posted a job opening for Adaptive Paraprofessional in Carrollton. Apply here.
• Dine Brands Global, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Carrollton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carrollton here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don’t you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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