What's up Carrollton! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. CCS Foundation awards grants for instructional excellence (times-georgian.com) — Carrollton teachers across every city school just received 76 Instructional Excellence grants totaling nearly $26,000, funding creative projects from podcasting to science labs and flexible seating. The Carrollton City Schools Education Foundation surprised recipients in their classrooms and says more than $400,000 has now been invested in local instructional innovation since 1994.
2. Carrollton Electronics Recycling Event Returns October 3 (thecitymenus.com) — Carrollton residents can clear out old electronics at a free recycling event this Saturday, October 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Southwire's campus on Southwire Drive. Keep Carroll Beautiful and local partners will accept most phones, computers, TVs, batteries, and small devices, while excluding items like large appliances, power tool batteries, and household trash.
3. UWG volleyball to host Central Arkansas Thursday (times-georgian.com) — UWG volleyball will wrap up a three‑match home stand in Carrollton by hosting Central Arkansas on Thursday at 6 p.m., giving local fans another chance to see the Wolves in action. West Georgia leads the conference in service aces, with standout performances from Giorgia Mandotti, Brooke McCall, and a strong blocking corps heading into the matchup.
4. UWG Climbs 20 Spots in Latest U.S. News & World National University Rankings (thecitymenus.com) — Students and families in Carrollton can take pride as the University of West Georgia climbs 20 spots in U.S. News' national university rankings and strengthens its reputation as Georgia's fastest-growing public university. UWG also improved its standing for social mobility, reflecting growing success in helping more students graduate and advance their careers.
5. 6 Trends Shaping the Next Wave of U.S. Warehouse Construction (forconstructionpros.com) — Carrollton is singled out as a key logistics hub, with Fastenal building a new regional center here that could eventually reach 900,000 square feet and feature advanced warehouse technology. The broader report explains how e‑commerce, AI, cold storage, and auto parts distribution are driving a new wave of U.S. warehouse construction expected to accelerate after 2027.
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