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🌱 Why UWG’s newly renamed Perry Building matters for Carrollton’s future
Carrollton, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min readCheers Carrollton! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why UWG’s newly renamed Perry Building matters for Carrollton’s future
Also on today's calendar: GHSA State Championships and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: My friend David had his id stolen. 🤔 (Answer below!)
☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Georgia election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.
- Sunday: Cloudy with a shower in spots, with a high of 61 and low of 55 degrees.
- Monday: Partial sunshine, temps: high: 64, low: 57.
- Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 71 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Media Release: Welcoming a New Era: UWG Cuts Ribbon on Dr. James ‘Earl' Perry Building (gradickcommunications.com) — The University of West Georgia in Carrollton has officially renamed its Technology-enhanced Learning Center as the Dr. James “Earl” Perry Building, honoring a beloved longtime math professor. The revamped space will anchor hands-on research and innovation for students in computing, math, and sciences, reinforcing Carrollton’s role as a regional hub for higher education and future-focused careers. 
📸 Around Carrollton
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Upcoming Events in
Carrollton
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★ Featured events ★
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Buffalo Creek Work Day →
Buffalo Creek Restoration Project, 900 Newnan Road, Carrollton
9:00 am
Tuesday November 3
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Other local events
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CHS V Girls Basketball vs. Carver Columbus →
CHS Gym
5:30 pm -
CHS V Boys Basketball vs. Carver Columbus
CHS Gym
7:00 pm -
WBA - Women's Business Alliance
Chamber Board Room, 200 Northside Drive, Carrollton
8:30 am -
Academic Bowl Meet @ Central Middle School
Carrolton City Schools Carrollton, GA 30117
4:00 pm -
Wrestling vs. Gold vs Black Dual @ HOME (CUES Gym)
Carrolton City Schools Carrollton, GA 30117
5:30 pm -
CHS V Flag Football vs. Trinity Christian/Drew @ Trinity Christian
Trinity Christian School, 8817 GA-54, Sharpsburg
6:30 pm -
Carrollton Center for the Arts Grasshopper Tea
Carroll County, 775 Old Newnan Rd, Carrollton -
GHSA State Championships →
Carrollton GA -
CHS V Girls Basketball @ Lowndes →
Lowndes High School, 1606 Norman Dr, Valdosta
6:00 pm -
CHS V Boys Basketball @ Lowndes
Lowndes High School, 1606 Norman Dr, Valdosta
7:30 pm -
Free women's self-defense class →
Carrollton GA
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📣 Carrollton Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T1073) in Carrollton. Apply here.
- State of Georiga posted a job opening for Plumbing & Pipefitting Program Director in Carrollton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carrollton here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Keith, 102, plants seeds for lasting legacy (times-georgian.com)
- JUST UPDATED: New Food & Retail Options Coming to West Georgia (thecitymenus.com)
Temple
- Doug Leathers (maurycountysource.com)
Ok Carrollton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "My friend David had his id stolen." — Now we just call him Dav. (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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