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In today's newsletter:
- How Carrolltonās Teacher of the Year inspires ālightbulb momentsā in her classroom
- Why a Navy veteran says Carroll County is still his favorite home
- How a new sports alliance could change UWGās future
Also on today's calendar: The West Georgia Neurodivergent Fellowship and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What has more lives than a cat? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 74 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 96, low: 71.
- Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 70 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Mandy Duffey ā Carrollton Elementary School Teacher Of The Year (gradickcommunications.com) ā Carrollton residents can celebrate Dr. Mandy Duffey, newly named Carrollton Elementary Schoolās Teacher of the Year for 2026ā27, recognized for her relationship-focused, confidence-building teaching style. A UWG alum and adjunct professor, sheāll soon serve as a literacy coach at CES and is now in the running for the district-wide Teacher of the Year honor announced July 29. 
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ā¢ Past, present, and patriotic: Navy vet keeps the spirit of 1776 alive (times-georgian.com) ā Carroll County residents recently heard retired Navy Lt. Cdr. Jim Swinson speak to Carrolltonās Golden K Club about the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and why he believes Americans should better appreciate their freedoms. A longtime local who chose Carroll County as home after serving worldwide, he shared family Revolutionary War history and reflections on the nationās enduring, sometimes divisive, fighting spirit. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Unisun Sports Officially Launches, Ushering in New Era for ASUN and UAC - Clarksville Online - Clarksville News, Sports, Events and Information (clarksvilleonline.com) ā Carrolltonās own University of West Georgia is now part of Unisun Sports, a new alliance joining the Atlantic Sun and United Athletic conferences to streamline operations and scheduling. This shift could reshape the Wolvesā travel, opponents, and exposure as the rebranded United Athletic Conference launches with 16 sports and nine member schools across the South. Ā Ā Ā
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Fourth of July Celebrations ā
Carrollton Elementary School, 401 Ben Scott Blvd, Carrollton
8:15 pm
Saturday July 4
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Other local events
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Business Development
Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Chamber Boardroom 200 Northside Drive, Carrollton, GA 30117
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Night Market ā
Lake Carroll Park, 650 N Lakeshore Dr, Carrollton
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The West Georgia Neurodivergent Fellowship ā
710 Rome St, Carrollton
3:00 am -
Flower Pressing Workshop & Pressed Flower Card Art ā
Carroll County Ag Center, 900 Newnan Rd, Carrollton
10:00 am -
2026 Extension Fest ā
Carroll County Ag Center, 900 Newnan Rd, Carrollton
5:00 pm -
āThe Fire Gathering,ā hosted by Praying Women in Red ā
City Station, 2115 Maple St, Carrollton
10:30 am
Thursday July 9
Friday July 10
Saturday July 11
Tuesday July 21
Saturday July 25
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Centralhatchee 4th of July Celebration ā
Centralhatchee Park, Centralhatchee
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Monday Morning Masterpieces ā
Neva Lomason Memorial Library, 710 Rome St, Carrollton
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Board of Commissioners Meeting ā
Carroll County, GA Calendar, Historic Court House - 3rd Floor 323 Newnan St, Carrollton
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Fall Program Senior/Business Ad DUE
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Saturday July 4
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Tuesday July 7
Wednesday July 8
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