Community Corner
🌱 Will you climb Carrollton’s stadium steps to honor 9/11 heroes?
Also, don't miss Suttons American Grill on the Carrollton Patch calendar
Good morning Carrollton! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Will you climb Carrollton's stadium steps to honor 9/11 heroes?
- How a Maple Street church expansion could reshape community life in Carrollton
- Doorbell footage helps secure life sentence in Carrollton domestic attack case
Also on today's calendar: Volunteer Info Session (Political Advocacy) and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A t-storm in the afternoon, temps: high: 88, low: 68.
- Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb to honor fallen firefighters (starnewsgaonline.com) — Carrollton residents are invited to join firefighters on September 5 for the inaugural 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Carrollton High School's Grisham Stadium, honoring FDNY firefighters who died in 2001. Participants will climb the equivalent of 110 stories while carrying a lanyard bearing a fallen firefighter's name and photo. The free event starts at 8 a.m., with on-site registration at 7 a.m. 
2. Community First UMC Announces Plans for Maple Street Expansion and Renovation (thecitymenus.com) — A major expansion is coming to Community First United Methodist Church on Maple Street in Carrollton, adding a 7,000-square-foot multi-use worship and community space plus more parking and updated children's areas. Construction is set to begin in spring 2027 and last up to 18 months, with ministries temporarily hosted at Moore's Chapel so services and community programs can continue without interruption.
3. Doorbell camera footage helps convict Carrollton man in attack (fox5atlanta.com) — A Carrollton man has been sentenced to life without parole after a Carroll County jury convicted him of kidnapping with bodily injury and family violence battery in connection with a 2025 domestic attack. Police used doorbell camera footage showing the victim being dragged back into her home as key evidence. Prosecutors also noted his prior felony convictions during sentencing.
4. Oak Mountain Academy dedicates new strength training facility (times-georgian.com) — Oak Mountain Academy in Carrollton has dedicated its new Barber Family Strength Training Studio, giving student-athletes an upgraded space to build fitness and lifelong habits. Trustees, staff, students, and Chamber representatives joined for the ribbon-cutting. School leaders say the facility will support all Warriors athletic programs heading into the new school year.
5. Carrollton High Senior Brady Pace Earns Recognition at Boys Nation in D.C. (thecitymenus.com) — A Carrollton High School senior, Brady Pace, has been honored nationally after being elected president pro tempore at American Legion Boys Nation in Washington, D.C. He says the experience sharpened his leadership skills and left him proud to represent Carrollton High. School leaders hope he'll bring those lessons back to benefit classmates and future civic-minded students.
📸 Around Carrollton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Carrollton
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★ Featured events ★
- Suttons American Grill →
Sutton's American Grill, 477 Rome St, Carrollton
7:00 pm
Saturday September 5
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Other local events
- Ribbon Cutting - Moos and Brews
Carroll County Chamber of Commerce 1004 Bankhead Hwy, Suite C-35, Carrollton, GA 30116
1:00 pm - Tanner Ladies Luncheon
Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Wayne Davis Concrete, 38 Waterford Drive, Villa Rica, GA 30180
12:00 pm - Ribbon Cutting - Early Learning Academy - Sand Hill Elementary School
Carroll County Chamber of Commerce 45 Sand Hill School Road, Carrollton, GA 30116
9:00 am - Volunteer Info Session (Political Advocacy) →
Neva Lomason Library Meeting Room, 710 Rome St, Carrollton
4:00 pm - WBA Networking Event: Sip & Swing Presented by Miniat
Carroll County Chamber of Commerce 200 Northside Dr, Carrollton, GA 30117
5:30 pm - WBA - Women's Business Alliance
Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Chamber Board Room 200 Northside Drive, Carrollton, GA 30117
8:30 am - Ambassadors
Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce 200 Northside Drive, Carrollton, GA 30117
8:30 am - Carroll County 2nd Grade QUEST STEM Day
Carroll County 775 Old Newnan Rd, Carrollton, GA 30116, USA - 6th Annual Buffalo Creek Fall Festival →
900 Newnan Rd, Carrollton
9:00 am
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Friday September 4
Saturday September 12
📣 Carrollton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Varsity Softball @ Model
Bremen City Model High School, 3252 Calhoun Rd NE, Rome, GA 30161, USA
5:00 pm - JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Armuchee, vs. Coosa
Bremen City Armuchee High School, 4203 Martha Berry Hwy, Rome, GA 30165, U
5:00 pm - HOSA Blood Drive in BHS gym
Bremen City Bremen, GA 30110 - Ribbon Cutting - Moos and Brews
Carroll County Chamber of Commerce 1004 Bankhead Hwy, Suite C-35, Carrollton, GA 30116
1:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tomorrow is the day section 8 in Carrollton will open please go out and apply!
I see so many people seeking help and I know this will help I just wanted to spread the good news have a relaxing evening. (Nextdoor Carrollton JB) - Hey we recently moved to Carrollton about a yr ago and my wife stopped decorating and crafting.
She has now decided to start back up so if anyone needs a decorator for dinners, parties, church/sport event or any type of celebration she also… (Nextdoor West Carrollton)
- Southwire Company posted a job opening for Transportation Manager in Carrollton. Apply here.
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for KFC Team Member 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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