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'''Carrollton |
'''Carrollton''' is a city in and the [[county seat]] of [[Carroll County, Georgia]], United States.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web |title=Find a County |url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archive-date=2011-05-31 |access-date=2011-06-07 |publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> It is within western [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], about 45 miles (72 km) west of [[Atlanta]] near the [[Alabama]] state line, and is included in the [[Metro Atlanta|Atlanta metropolitan area]]. It is the home of the [[University of West Georgia]] and [[West Georgia Technical College]]. In 2020, the city had a population of 26,738. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Carroll County, of which Carrollton is the county seat, was chartered in 1826, and was governed at the time by the Carroll Inferior Court, which consisted of five elected justices. In 1829, the justices voted to move the county seat from the site it occupied near the present community of Sandhill, to a new site about {{convert|8|mi|0}} to the southwest.<ref name="Bonner">Bonner, James C. (1970). ''Georgia's Last Frontier: The Development of Carroll County''. The University of Georgia Press.</ref> |
Carroll County, of which Carrollton is the county seat, was chartered in 1826, and was governed at the time by the Carroll Inferior Court, which consisted of five elected justices. In 1829, the justices voted to move the county seat from the site it occupied near the present community of Sandhill, to a new site about {{convert|8|mi|0}} to the southwest.<ref name="Bonner">Bonner, James C. (1970). ''Georgia's Last Frontier: The Development of Carroll County''. The University of Georgia Press.</ref> |
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The original intention was to call the new county seat "Troupville", in honor of former governor [[George Troup]], but Troup was not popular with the state government of the time, so the [[Georgia General Assembly]] incorporated the town as Carrollton, in December 1829. The name was in honor of [[Charles Carroll of Carrollton]], the last living signer of the [[United States Declaration of Independence|Declaration of Independence]].<ref name="Bonner" |
The original intention was to call the new county seat "Troupville", in honor of former governor [[George Troup]], but Troup was not popular with the state government of the time, so the [[Georgia General Assembly]] incorporated the town as Carrollton, in December 1829. The name was in honor of [[Charles Carroll of Carrollton]], the last living signer of the [[United States Declaration of Independence|Declaration of Independence]].<ref name="Bonner"/><ref>{{cite book | url=http://www.kenkrakow.com/gpn/c.pdf | title=Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins | publisher=Winship Press | author=Krakow, Kenneth K. | year=1975 | location=Macon, GA | pages=35 | isbn=0-915430-00-2}}</ref> |
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In 1830, the town was surveyed and lots were laid out, with the central feature being the town square,<ref name="Bonner" |
In 1830, the town was surveyed and lots were laid out, with the central feature being the town square,<ref name="Bonner"/> which was later named Adamson Square, for local judge and congressman [[William C. Adamson]]. |
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Although it was the county seat and the main market town for most of Carroll County, transportation of both goods and passengers was difficult until the coming of the railroad in 1874, so Carrollton remained largely a frontier town until well after the [[American Civil War|Civil War]].<ref name="Bonner" |
Although it was the county seat and the main market town for most of Carroll County, transportation of both goods and passengers was difficult until the coming of the railroad in 1874, so Carrollton remained largely a frontier town until well after the [[American Civil War|Civil War]].<ref name="Bonner"/> |
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The coming of the railroad brought new prosperity to Carrollton. Farmers were able to bring their crops, mostly [[cotton]], to town for shipment to distant markets, and obtain the fertilizers and agricultural supplies they needed. At the same time, consumer goods were more readily available than ever before.<ref name="Bonner" |
The coming of the railroad brought new prosperity to Carrollton. Farmers were able to bring their crops, mostly [[cotton]], to town for shipment to distant markets, and obtain the fertilizers and agricultural supplies they needed. At the same time, consumer goods were more readily available than ever before.<ref name="Bonner"/> |
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The railroad also encouraged the growth of the fledgling industrial ventures, especially in the [[textile]] industry, in and around Carrollton. These early textile mills, mostly [[Hydropower|water powered]], served as the basis for a textile industry that helped ensure the town's prosperity well into the 20th century. |
The railroad also encouraged the growth of the fledgling industrial ventures, especially in the [[textile]] industry, in and around Carrollton. These early textile mills, mostly [[Hydropower|water powered]], served as the basis for a textile industry that helped ensure the town's prosperity well into the 20th century. |
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At the start of the 20th century, Carrollton boasted running water and had electric lighting and telephone service. The town began paving its streets in 1918.<ref name="Bonner" |
At the start of the 20th century, Carrollton boasted running water and had electric lighting and telephone service. The town began paving its streets in 1918.<ref name="Bonner"/> |
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In 1906, Carrollton was chosen as the site of the Fourth District Agricultural and Mechanical School, which became West Georgia College in 1934, and is now a 12,834-student university, the [[University of West Georgia]]. In May 1964 [[Robert F. Kennedy]] visited Carrollton for the dedication of Kennedy Chapel on the university campus.<ref name="UWG">Bonner, J.C., Myron W. House, James W. Mathews (1998). ''From A&M to State University: A History of the State University of West Georgia''. State University of West Georgia Foundation.</ref> |
In 1906, Carrollton was chosen as the site of the Fourth District Agricultural and Mechanical School, which became West Georgia College in 1934, and is now a 12,834-student university, the [[University of West Georgia]]. In May 1964 [[Robert F. Kennedy]] visited Carrollton for the dedication of Kennedy Chapel on the university campus.<ref name="UWG">Bonner, J.C., Myron W. House, James W. Mathews (1998). ''From A&M to State University: A History of the State University of West Georgia''. State University of West Georgia Foundation.</ref> |
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{{wide image|Carrollton,Georgia-Panoramic.jpg|1200px|Panoramic of Carrollton's Adamson Square c. 1912}} |
{{wide image|Carrollton,Georgia-Panoramic.jpg|1200px|Panoramic of Carrollton's Adamson Square c. 1912}} |
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Carrollton remained an agricultural and textile manufacturing center throughout the first half of the 20th century, but as the local production of cotton declined and the population became more urban, other industries began to take on a greater prominence.<ref name="Bonner" |
Carrollton remained an agricultural and textile manufacturing center throughout the first half of the 20th century, but as the local production of cotton declined and the population became more urban, other industries began to take on a greater prominence.<ref name="Bonner"/> Most notable is the Southwire Company. Founded in Carrollton in 1950, Southwire is now one of the world's largest manufacturers of wire and cable and is the largest privately owned wire manufacturer, with more than 1,500 local employees and 5,000 employees worldwide.<ref name=":0">[http://www.southwire.com/processGetArticle.do?commonId=bf99aba544bbef00VgnVCM1000002702a8c0____/ Over 50 Years of Quality and Service.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090802211428/http://www.southwire.com/processGetArticle.do?commonId=bf99aba544bbef00VgnVCM1000002702a8c0____%2F |date=2009-08-02 }} Southwire Company. Retrieved 7/30/07.</ref> |
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This diversification of industry has continued into the 21st century, aided in part by Carrollton's ready access to [[Interstate 20]] and the [[Norfolk Southern Railway]]. The city's major employers presently include companies in the airline, construction, power distribution, poultry, software, home entertainment, and healthcare industries, among others.<ref>[http://www2.carroll-ga.org/economic%20profile%202007.pdf/ Carroll County Location and Land Facts. (PDF)]{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Carroll County Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 7/31/07.</ref> |
This diversification of industry has continued into the 21st century, aided in part by Carrollton's ready access to [[Interstate 20]] and the [[Norfolk Southern Railway]]. The city's major employers presently include companies in the airline, construction, power distribution, poultry, software, home entertainment, and healthcare industries, among others.<ref>[http://www2.carroll-ga.org/economic%20profile%202007.pdf/ Carroll County Location and Land Facts. (PDF)]{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Carroll County Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 7/31/07.</ref> |
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Carrollton also remains an important market town, with a wide variety of [[Chain store|national retail chains and restaurants]], serving Carroll County and the surrounding region. |
Carrollton also remains an important market town, with a wide variety of [[Chain store|national retail chains and restaurants]], serving Carroll County and the surrounding region. |
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Carrollton was mentioned in [[Margaret Mitchell]]'s 1936 novel ''[[Gone with the Wind (novel)|Gone with the Wind]]'' and in the 1939 [[Gone with the Wind (film)|movie]] of the same name. Carrollton featured in the 1983 TV movie ''[[Murder in Coweta County#Film|Murder in Coweta County]]'', although the Carrollton scenes were not actually filmed there. Other films shot in the Carrollton area include ''[[Conjurer (film)|Conjurer]]'' with [[John Schneider (screen actor)|John Schneider]], ''The Way Home'' with [[Dean Cain]], and ''Between Love and a Hard Place'' with [[Bern Nadette Stanis]]. Carrollton was the home of actress [[Susan Hayward]].<ref name="UWG" |
Carrollton was mentioned in [[Margaret Mitchell]]'s 1936 novel ''[[Gone with the Wind (novel)|Gone with the Wind]]'' and in the 1939 [[Gone with the Wind (film)|movie]] of the same name. Carrollton featured in the 1983 TV movie ''[[Murder in Coweta County#Film|Murder in Coweta County]]'', although the Carrollton scenes were not actually filmed there. Other films shot in the Carrollton area include ''[[Conjurer (film)|Conjurer]]'' with [[John Schneider (screen actor)|John Schneider]], ''The Way Home'' with [[Dean Cain]], and ''Between Love and a Hard Place'' with [[Bern Nadette Stanis]]. Carrollton was the home of actress [[Susan Hayward]].<ref name="UWG"/> |
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On August 21, 1995, [[Atlantic Southeast Airlines Flight 529]] crashed near Carrollton. Nine of the 29 passengers and crew on board were killed as a result of the accident. |
On August 21, 1995, [[Atlantic Southeast Airlines Flight 529]] crashed near Carrollton. Nine of the 29 passengers and crew on board were killed as a result of the accident. |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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Carrollton is located near the center of Carroll County at {{Coord|33|34|51|N|85|4|36|W|type:city}} (33.580912, -85.076704).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|access-date=2011-04-23|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> The [[Little Tallapoosa River]] flows through the northwestern part of the city. [[U.S. Route 27]] passes through the city center, leading north {{convert|9|mi|0}} to [[Interstate 20]] in [[Bremen, Georgia|Bremen]] and south {{convert|42|mi}} to [[LaGrange, Georgia|LaGrange]]. [[U.S. Route 27 Alternate (Georgia)|U.S. Route 27 Alternate]] leads southeast from the city 23 |
Carrollton is located near the center of Carroll County at {{Coord|33|34|51|N|85|4|36|W|type:city}} (33.580912, -85.076704).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|access-date=2011-04-23|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> The [[Little Tallapoosa River]] flows through the northwestern part of the city. [[U.S. Route 27]] passes through the city center, leading north {{convert|9|mi|0}} to [[Interstate 20]] in [[Bremen, Georgia|Bremen]] and south {{convert|42|mi}} to [[LaGrange, Georgia|LaGrange]]. [[U.S. Route 27 Alternate (Georgia)|U.S. Route 27 Alternate]] leads southeast from the city 23 mi (37 km) to [[Newnan, Georgia|Newnan]]. Other more local roads that pass through the city include Georgia State Routes [[Georgia State Route 16|16]], [[Georgia State Route 113|113]], and [[Georgia State Route 166|166]]. |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], Carrollton has a total area of {{convert|59.1|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|57.7|sqkm|order=flip}} is land and {{convert|1.4|km2|order=flip}}, or 2.37%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web|title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Carrollton city, Georgia|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US1313492|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212183439/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US1313492|archive-date=February 12, 2020|access-date=July 18, 2014|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder}}</ref> |
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], Carrollton has a total area of {{convert|59.1|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|57.7|sqkm|order=flip}} is land and {{convert|1.4|km2|order=flip}}, or 2.37%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web|title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Carrollton city, Georgia|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US1313492|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212183439/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US1313492|archive-date=February 12, 2020|access-date=July 18, 2014|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder}}</ref> |
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Severe winter conditions are infrequent. The record for snowfall is 10-11", which fell on December 8 and 9, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.weather.gov/ffc/20171208_Winter_Storm|title=December 8 - 9, 2017 Heavy Snow Event|first=US Department of Commerce, NOAA, National Weather|last=Service|website=www.weather.gov}}</ref> The previous record for biggest snow was in March 1993 during the [[Blizzard of 1993]] with {{convert|4|to|6|in}} of snow. During the storm [[thundersnow]] was reported. On Christmas Day 2010 Carrollton had its first [[white Christmas (weather)|white Christmas]] in 17 years. |
Severe winter conditions are infrequent. The record for snowfall is 10-11", which fell on December 8 and 9, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.weather.gov/ffc/20171208_Winter_Storm|title=December 8 - 9, 2017 Heavy Snow Event|first=US Department of Commerce, NOAA, National Weather|last=Service|website=www.weather.gov}}</ref> The previous record for biggest snow was in March 1993 during the [[Blizzard of 1993]] with {{convert|4|to|6|in}} of snow. During the storm [[thundersnow]] was reported. On Christmas Day 2010 Carrollton had its first [[white Christmas (weather)|white Christmas]] in 17 years. |
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[[Thunderstorm]]s, a few of them severe, can occur during the spring and summer months. The main risk from these storms comes from [[lightning]] strikes. Any [[tornado]]es produced by these storms tend to be small and highly localized. An [[Enhanced Fujita Scale|EF3]] tornado hit an area about {{convert|10|mi|0}} west of Carrollton on February 26, 2008. Some of the same areas hit by the February 2008 tornadoes were also hit by the Mother's Day tornadoes on May 11, 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.weather.gov/ffc/torfotos51108b|title=Mother's Day Tornado Outbreak in Georgia - May 11, 2008|first=US Department of Commerce, NOAA, National Weather|last=Service|website=www.weather.gov}}</ref> The Mother's Day Tornadoes did extensive damage to many homes and businesses. In April 2017, a tornado hit Carrollton, destroying a fire station and damaging numerous homes and vehicles. The tornado also hit on the campus of the University of West Georgia. |
[[Thunderstorm]]s, a few of them severe, can occur during the spring and summer months. The main risk from these storms comes from [[lightning]] strikes. Any [[tornado]]es produced by these storms tend to be small and highly localized. An [[Enhanced Fujita Scale|EF3]] tornado hit an area about {{convert|10|mi|0}} west of Carrollton on February 26, 2008. Some of the same areas hit by the February 2008 tornadoes were also hit by the Mother's Day tornadoes on [[Tornado outbreak sequence of May 7–11, 2008|May 11, 2008]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.weather.gov/ffc/torfotos51108b|title=Mother's Day Tornado Outbreak in Georgia - May 11, 2008|first=US Department of Commerce, NOAA, National Weather|last=Service|website=www.weather.gov}}</ref> The Mother's Day Tornadoes did extensive damage to many homes and businesses. In April 2017, a tornado hit Carrollton, destroying a fire station and damaging numerous homes and vehicles. The tornado also hit on the campus of the University of West Georgia. |
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Possibly the most significant severe weather risk comes from [[hurricane]]s that strike the [[Florida Panhandle]]. These storms track northward through Alabama as tropical storms, and some have brought high winds, heavy rainfall, and the occasional tornado to the Carrollton area, resulting in significant property damage. In October 1995 [[Hurricane Opal]] slammed the Florida panhandle then moved north into Alabama and then east into Georgia. The Carrollton area was hit with tropical storm force winds killing one person when a tree came down into a mobile home. Some area residents were without electricity for almost two weeks. In 2005 a feeder band from [[Hurricane Katrina]] produced a tornado that killed one person just south of Carrollton. Flooding is also a concern for the area. In September 2009, up to a foot of rain fell in some areas, flooding many homes, washing away roads and bridges, and claiming the lives of ten people in Georgia.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010915155936/http://lwf.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/reports/billionz.html /Billion Dollar US Weather Disasters.] National Climatic Data Center (NOAA). Retrieved 7/31/07.</ref> |
Possibly the most significant severe weather risk comes from [[hurricane]]s that strike the [[Florida Panhandle]]. These storms track northward through Alabama as tropical storms, and some have brought high winds, heavy rainfall, and the occasional tornado to the Carrollton area, resulting in significant property damage. In October 1995 [[Hurricane Opal]] slammed the Florida panhandle then moved north into Alabama and then east into Georgia. The Carrollton area was hit with tropical storm force winds killing one person when a tree came down into a mobile home. Some area residents were without electricity for almost two weeks. In 2005 a feeder band from [[Hurricane Katrina]] produced a tornado that killed one person just south of Carrollton. Flooding is also a concern for the area. In September 2009, up to a foot of rain fell in some areas, flooding many homes, washing away roads and bridges, and claiming the lives of ten people in Georgia.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010915155936/http://lwf.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/reports/billionz.html /Billion Dollar US Weather Disasters.] National Climatic Data Center (NOAA). Retrieved 7/31/07.</ref> |
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==Transportation== |
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===Major roads=== |
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* [[File:Georgia 1.svg|20px]] [[Georgia State Route 1|State Route 1]] |
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* [[File:Georgia 16.svg|20px]] [[Georgia State Route 16|State Route 16]] |
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* [[File:US 27.svg|20px]] [[U.S. Route 27 in Georgia|U.S. Route 27]] |
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* [[File:Georgia 113.svg|20px]] [[Georgia State Route 113|State Route 113]] |
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* [[File:Georgia 166.svg|20px]] [[Georgia State Route 166|State Route 166]] |
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===Pedestrians and cycling=== |
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* Carrollton Greenbelt |
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* UWG Nature Trails |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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{{US Census population |
{{US Census population |
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|1880= 926 |
| 1880 = 926 |
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|1890= 1451 |
| 1890 = 1451 |
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|1900= 1998 |
| 1900 = 1998 |
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|1910= 3297 |
| 1910 = 3297 |
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|1920= 4363 |
| 1920 = 4363 |
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|1930= 5052 |
| 1930 = 5052 |
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|1940= 6214 |
| 1940 = 6214 |
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|1950= 7753 |
| 1950 = 7753 |
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|1960= 10973 |
| 1960 = 10973 |
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|1970= 13520 |
| 1970 = 13520 |
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|1980= 14078 |
| 1980 = 14078 |
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|1990= 16029 |
| 1990 = 16029 |
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|2000= 19843 |
| 2000 = 19843 |
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|2010= 24388 |
| 2010 = 24388 |
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|2020= 26738 |
| 2020 = 26738 |
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref> |
| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref> |
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[[Image:Carrollton,Georgia-Topo.png|thumb|200px|right|Topographic map of Carrollton]] |
[[Image:Carrollton,Georgia-Topo.png|thumb|200px|right|Topographic map of Carrollton]] |
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===2020 census=== |
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As of the [[2020 United States |
As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 26,738 people, 9,024 households, and 5,206 families residing in the city, up from 24,388 in 2010. |
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===2000 census=== |
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As of the 2000 [[census]], there were 19,843 people, 7,121 households, and 3,966 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 379.8/km<sup>2</sup> (983.7/mi<sup>2</sup>). There were 7,577 housing units at an average density of 145.0/km<sup>2</sup> (375.6/mi<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the city was 62.49% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 31.16% [[Black (U.S. Census)|Black]], 0.22% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.26% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.01% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 2.88% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.98% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 5.64% of the population. |
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There were 7,121 households, out of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 16.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.3% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.01. |
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In the city the population was spread out, with 20.6% under the age of 18, 27.0% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 15.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.7 males. |
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The median income for a household in the city was $27,559, and the median income for a family was $39,143. Males had a median income of $30,600 versus $23,224 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $16,803. About 15.5% of families and 23.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 26.7% of those under age 18 and 17.0% of those age 65 or over. |
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==Parks and recreation== |
==Parks and recreation== |
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Several parks are located in Carrollton such as Longview Park, Knox Park and Castle Playground.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cprcad.org/parks-facilities/parks/ |title= |
Several parks are located in Carrollton such as Longview Park, Knox Park and Castle Playground.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cprcad.org/parks-facilities/parks/ |title=Our Parks – Carrollton Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts |access-date=2016-07-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160623010637/http://www.cprcad.org/parks-facilities/parks/ |archive-date=2016-06-23 }}</ref> [[John Tanner State Park]], which is {{convert|6|mi|0}} west of the city, has a lake with a beach and swimming area, walking or running track, and camp grounds.<ref>[http://www.gastateparks.org/JTanner John Tanner State Park] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100407203436/http://www.gastateparks.org/JTanner |date=April 7, 2010 }}</ref> |
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The Carrollton Greenbelt<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.carrolltongreenbelt.com|title=Home - The Carrollton Greenbelt|website=The Carrollton Greenbelt}}</ref> is the largest paved loop in the state of Georgia. It is 18 miles long and is used for walking and bicycling. The trail goes all around Carrollton and has "trailheads" at Laura's Park at Hays Mill, Old-Newnan Road, Lakeshore Park, and more. |
The Carrollton Greenbelt<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.carrolltongreenbelt.com|title=Home - The Carrollton Greenbelt|website=The Carrollton Greenbelt}}</ref> is the largest paved loop in the state of Georgia. It is 18 miles long and is used for walking and bicycling. The trail goes all around Carrollton and has "trailheads" at Laura's Park at Hays Mill, Old-Newnan Road, Lakeshore Park, and more. |
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==Culture== |
==Culture== |
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Carrollton's downtown area is named Adamson Square after Congressman [[William C. Adamson]]. |
Carrollton's downtown area is named Adamson Square after Congressman [[William C. Adamson]]. The area is the host to many of Carrollton's events, such as the annual Mayfest which takes place in the first week of May.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.carrolltonmainstreet.com/|title=Carrollton Main Street|website=Carrollton Main Street}}</ref> Right off the Square is the Carrollton Center for the Arts, the site of Carrollton Festival of the Arts, an arts and crafts festival held in October. |
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In 2012 The AMP at Adamson Square debuted; this outdoor covered amphitheater can seat 800–1,000 people and shows a variety of free music and movie performances.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.carrolltonmainstreet.com/amp/|title=The AMP|date=22 May 2012}}</ref> |
In 2012 The AMP at Adamson Square debuted; this outdoor covered amphitheater can seat 800–1,000 people and shows a variety of free music and movie performances.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.carrolltonmainstreet.com/amp/|title=The AMP|date=22 May 2012}}</ref> Carrollton is well known for its diverse live music tradition. Many restaurants offer live music performances as well the Lowell Opry House where staged concerts are held. |
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One block south of the Square is the [[Southeastern Quilt & Textile Museum]], which opened in September 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://southeasternquiltmuseum.com/|title=Southeasternquiltmuseum.com|website=southeasternquiltmuseum.com|access-date=2014-11-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218081833/http://southeasternquiltmuseum.com/|archive-date=2014-12-18|url-status=dead}}</ref> Exhibits have featured traditional and contemporary quilts by both solo artists and various regional guilds, and a partnership with the Center for Public History at the University of West Georgia has enabled the museum to exhibit highlights of the history of the local textile industry.. |
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Carrollton is well known for its diverse live music tradition. Many restaurants offer live music performances as well as Sutton's Back Room and the Lowell Opry House where staged concerts are held. |
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Carrollton has about 100 places of worship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.churchangel.com/WEBGA/carrollton.htm|title=Churches in Carrollton by Denomination, GA Georgia Church Directory.|website=www.churchangel.com|access-date=November 13, 2014|archive-date=November 28, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141128071525/http://www.churchangel.com/WEBGA/carrollton.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> The Sacred Harp Publishing Company, a non-profit organization supporting [[Sacred Harp]] singing, publishes the most widely used edition of the ''Sacred Harp'' songbook.<ref>"About the Company," Sacred Harp Publishing Company, accessed April 29, 2014, http://originalsacredharp.com/about/.</ref> Carrollton is the birthplace of Baptist pastor [[Jerry Vines]]. It is also the home of a small denomination: the [[National Association of Wesleyan Evangelicals]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thenawe.com/Contact-Us.html|title=Contact-Us|website=www.thenawe.com}}</ref> |
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One block south of the Square is the [[Southeastern Quilt & Textile Museum]], which opened in September 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://southeasternquiltmuseum.com/|title=Southeasternquiltmuseum.com|website=southeasternquiltmuseum.com|access-date=2014-11-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218081833/http://southeasternquiltmuseum.com/|archive-date=2014-12-18|url-status=dead}}</ref> Exhibits have featured traditional and contemporary quilts by both solo artists and various regional guilds, and a partnership with the Center for Public History at the University of West Georgia has enabled the museum to exhibit highlights of the history of the local textile industry. |
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Carrollton is home to a vibrant local radio scene, anchored by Gradick Communications, locally and independently owned. The stations include B92.1 Country ([[WBTR-FM|WBTR]]), playing today's country hits; [[WKNG (AM)|WKNG]] King Country 93.7 FM, offering a mix of traditional and contemporary country music; Great Classics 98.9 ([[WWGA|WWGA)]], featuring oldies from the '70s through early 2000s; and Kiss 102.7 [[WCKS]], a top adult contemporary station with a playlist spanning the 1980s to today; [[WLBB]] 1330 AM, which provides local news, talk, and community programming; and Rejoice 89.1 FM [[WKNG-FM|(WKNG FM]]), offering uplifting Contemporary Christian. These stations are a key source of news, entertainment, and community information for Carrollton and the surrounding areas. |
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In the Industrial part of town off of Columbia drive near Southwire<ref name=":0b">[http://www.southwire.com/processGetArticle.do?commonId=bf99aba544bbef00VgnVCM1000002702a8c0____/ Over 50 Years of Quality and Service.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090802211428/http://www.southwire.com/processGetArticle.do?commonId=bf99aba544bbef00VgnVCM1000002702a8c0____%2F|date=2009-08-02}} Southwire Company. Retrieved 7/30/07.</ref> is Printer's Ale Manufacturing Company. Established in 2017 this is Carrollton's only Brewery and Taproom. Many, if not all of downtown Carrollton carries the local craft beer. |
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Carrollton has about 100 places of worship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.churchangel.com/WEBGA/carrollton.htm|title=Churches in Carrollton by Denomination, GA Georgia Church Directory.|website=www.churchangel.com}}</ref> The Sacred Harp Publishing Company, a non-profit organization supporting [[Sacred Harp]] singing, publishes the most widely used edition of the ''Sacred Harp'' songbook.<ref>"About the Company," Sacred Harp Publishing Company, accessed April 29, 2014, http://originalsacredharp.com/about/.</ref> Carrollton is the birthplace of Baptist pastor [[Jerry Vines]]. It is also the home of a small denomination: the [[National Association of Wesleyan Evangelicals]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thenawe.com/Contact-Us.html|title=Contact-Us|website=www.thenawe.com}}</ref> |
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==Sports== |
==Sports== |
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===Current sports franchises=== |
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* [[Georgia Storm FC]] - [[National Premier Soccer League]] - Formed in 2020 and competes in the Southeast Region of the NPSL. Home games are played at the [[University of West Georgia]] soccer field.<ref>"Georgia's on Their Mind: Storm Soccer Academy to play in NPSL in 2021". https://www.frontrowsoccer.com/2020/09/17/georgias-on-their-mind-storm-soccer-academy-to-play-in-npsl-in-2021/. September 17, 2020. Retrieved June 8, 2021.</ref> |
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===Defunct sports franchises=== |
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* [[Carrollton Hornets]] - [[Georgia–Alabama League]] - [[Minor league baseball]] team that competed from 1946 to 1950. |
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===Stadiums=== |
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* [[Georgia Storm FC]] - [[National Premier Soccer League]] - Formed in 2020 and competes in the Southeast Region of the NPSL. Home games are played at the [[University of West Georgia]] soccer field. <ref>"Georgia's on Their Mind: Storm Soccer Academy to play in NPSL in 2021". https://www.frontrowsoccer.com/2020/09/17/georgias-on-their-mind-storm-soccer-academy-to-play-in-npsl-in-2021/. September 17, 2020. Retrieved June 8, 2021.</ref> They obtained a playoff berth as the 2nd seed in the region, defeated [[Appalachian FC]] in the semi-final, but fell to [[Georgia Revolution]] in the final 2-1 and finished their inaugural season with a 6-4-2 record. |
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* [[Grisham Stadium]] - [[Multi-purpose stadium|Multi-purpose]] home stadium for [[Carrollton High School (Carrollton, Georgia)|Carrollton High School]]. |
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* [[University Stadium (West Georgia)|University Stadium]] - Home football stadium for the [[West Georgia Wolves]]. |
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== Education == |
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=== Carrollton City School District === |
=== Carrollton City School District === |
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The [[Carrollton City School District]] serves grades pre-school through twelve and consists of one lower elementary school, an upper elementary school, a |
The [[Carrollton City School District]] serves grades pre-school through twelve and consists of one lower elementary school, an upper elementary school, a middle school, and a high school.<ref>[http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/ReportingFW.aspx?PageReq=111&PID=62&PTID=69&CountyId=766&T=0&FY=2009 Georgia Board of Education]{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, Retrieved June 2, 2010.</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-16 |title=Carrollton City Schools announces school changes for next year |url=https://thecitymenus.com/2023/02/16/carrollton-city-schools-announces-school-changes-for-next-year/ |access-date=2023-06-17 |website=The City Menus |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-27 |title=City schools announces changes for 22-23 school year |url=https://www.times-georgian.com/times_georgian/city-schools-announces-changes-for-22-23-school-year/article_b4d8977e-a3f7-5370-becc-df3ca7237a60.html |access-date=2023-06-17 |website=Times-Georgian |language=en}}</ref> |
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* [[Carrollton High School (Georgia)|Carrollton High School]] |
* [[Carrollton High School (Georgia)|Carrollton High School]] |
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* Carrollton Upper Elementary School |
* Carrollton Upper Elementary School |
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* Carrollton Elementary School |
* Carrollton Elementary School |
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=== Carver High School === |
=== Carver High School === |
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{{Main|George Washington Carver High School (Carrollton, Georgia)}} |
{{Main|George Washington Carver High School (Carrollton, Georgia)}} |
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George Washington Carver High School served as the only [[Black school|black high school]] in Carrollton during [[School segregation in the United States|racial segregation]] in the South. The school was closed in 1969. |
George Washington Carver High School served as the only [[Black school|black high school]] in Carrollton during [[School segregation in the United States|racial segregation]] in the South. The school was closed in 1969. |
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=== Private schools === |
=== Private schools === |
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*The Bridge Learning Center<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bridgelearningcenter.com/local-daycares/carrollton-georgia/|title=Daycare in Carrollton GA - The Bridge Learning Center}}</ref> |
*The Bridge Learning Center<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bridgelearningcenter.com/local-daycares/carrollton-georgia/|title=Daycare in Carrollton GA - The Bridge Learning Center|access-date=August 14, 2015|archive-date=August 10, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150810205841/http://bridgelearningcenter.com/local-daycares/carrollton-georgia/|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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* Oak Mountain Academy<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oakmountain.us/|title=Oak Mountain Academy|website=www.oakmountain.us}}</ref> |
* Oak Mountain Academy<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oakmountain.us/|title=Oak Mountain Academy|website=www.oakmountain.us}}</ref> |
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* Oak Grove [[Montessori Education|Montessori]] School<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oakgrovemontessori.com/|title=Oak Grove Montessori School|website=Oak Grove Montessori School}}</ref> |
* Oak Grove [[Montessori Education|Montessori]] School<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oakgrovemontessori.com/|title=Oak Grove Montessori School|website=Oak Grove Montessori School}}</ref> |
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* Liberty Eagle Academy<ref>{{cite web|url=https://libertyeagleacademy.com/|title=Liberty Eagle Academy: A Modern Montessori}}</ref> |
* Liberty Eagle Academy<ref>{{cite web|url=https://libertyeagleacademy.com/|title=Liberty Eagle Academy: A Modern Montessori}}</ref> |
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* Carrollton Greenbelt |
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* UWG Nature Trails |
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* [[William C. Adamson]] - politician, [[United States federal judge|Associate Justice]] of the [[United States Customs Court]] and member of the [[Board of General Appraisers]] |
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* [[Reggie Brown (wide receiver)|Reggie Brown]], former [[Philadelphia Eagles]] and [[University of Georgia]] wide receiver |
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* [[Margie Alexander]] - American [[gospel music|gospel]] and [[soul music|soul]] singer |
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* [[Barry Buchanan|Bull Buchanan]], current Rampage Pro Wrestling World Heavyweight Champion |
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* [[Terry Boyd]] - former [[Continental Basketball Association|CBA]] player |
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* [[Reggie Brown (wide receiver)|Reggie Brown]] - former [[Philadelphia Eagles]] and [[University of Georgia]] wide receiver |
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* [[Patrick Gamble (American football)|Patrick Gamble]], [[NFL]] free agent and former [[Georgia Tech]] defensive end |
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* [[Barry Buchanan|Bull Buchanan]] - current Rampage Pro Wrestling World Heavyweight Champion |
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* [[Josh Harris (long snapper)|Josh Harris]], current Atlanta Falcons long snapper and [[Auburn University]] graduate |
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* [[Mark Butler (Georgia politician)|Mark Butler]] - politician |
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* [[Julian Hoke Harris]], famous sculptor |
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* [[Betty Reynolds Cobb]] - attorney, author, and activist |
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* [[Susan Hayward]], Academy Award-winning actress |
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* [[Cooper Criswell]] - pitcher for the [[Boston Red Sox]] |
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* [[Jamie Henderson]], former [[New York Jets]] and University of Georgia cornerback |
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* [[Corey Crowder]] - former [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] player |
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* [[Michael 'Mike' Huey]], professional drummer and record producer |
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* [[Richard DeLong]] - [[Sacred Harp]] singer |
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* [[Jonathan Jones (American football)|Jonathan Jones]], football cornerback for the [[New England Patriots]] |
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* Taylor Clark Duncan, autism advocate, community entrepreneur, and founder of [[Alternative Baseball]]. |
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* [[Nick Jones (American football)|Nick Jones]], former [[Seattle Seahawks]] center, current NFL coaching assistant for LA Rams |
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* [[Patrick Gamble (American football)|Patrick Gamble]] - former [[National Football League|NFL]] and [[Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football|Georgia Tech]] defensive end |
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* [[Catherine Hardy Lavender]], Olympic Gold Medalist |
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* [[Bill Hamrick]] - lawyer, politician, and judge |
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* [[Darnell Powell]], former [[Buffalo Bills]] and New York Jets running back and [[University of Tennessee at Chattanooga]] graduate |
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* [[Hollis L. Harris]] - former president and COO of [[Delta Air Lines]] and chairman, president, and CEO of [[Continental Airlines]], [[Air Canada]], and [[World Airways]] |
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* Amy Yates, murder victim for whom [[Amy's Law (Georgia)|Amy's Law]] is named |
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* [[Josh Harris (long snapper)|Josh Harris]], NFL long snapper and [[Auburn University]] graduate |
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* [[Julian Hoke Harris]] - famous sculptor |
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* [[Susan Hayward]] - Academy Award-winning actress |
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* [[Jamie Henderson (American football)|Jamie Henderson]] - former [[New York Jets]] and University of Georgia cornerback |
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* [[Michael 'Mike' Huey]] - professional drummer and record producer |
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* [[John Willis Hurst]] - personal [[Cardiology|cardiologist]] for Lyndon B. Johnson |
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* [[Jonathan Jones (American football)|Jonathan Jones]] - football cornerback for the [[New England Patriots]] |
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* [[Nick Jones (American football)|Nick Jones]] - former [[Seattle Seahawks]] center and current [[Los Angeles Rams]] coaching assistant |
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* [[Catherine Hardy Lavender]] - Olympic athlete and gold medalist |
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* [[Steve Moore (racing driver)|Steve Moore]] - racing driver |
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* [[MJ Morris]] - quarterback for [[North Carolina State University]], [[University of Maryland]] |
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* [[Dylan Parham]] - offensive guard for the [[Las Vegas Raiders]] |
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* [[Darnell Powell]] - former [[Buffalo Bills]] and New York Jets running back and [[University of Tennessee at Chattanooga|UTC]] graduate |
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* [[Dontavius Russell]] - NFL defensive tackle and free agent |
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* [[Steve Thomas (basketball)|Steve Thomas]] - NBA and former CBA player |
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* [[Kin Vassy]] - [[Country music|country]] singer and songwriter |
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* [[Don Wix]] - politician |
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* Amy Yates - murder victim for whom [[Amy's Law (Georgia)|Amy's Law]] is named |
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*[[1987 Carroll County Cryptosporidiosis outbreak]] |
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* [http://www.carrollton-ga.gov/ City of Carrollton official website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170627165410/http://www.carrollton-ga.gov/ |date=2017-06-27 }} |
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* [http://www.city-data.com/city/Carrollton-Georgia.html Carrollton, Georgia], at City-Data.com |
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* [http://georgiainfo.galileo.usg.edu/topics/historical_markers/county/carroll/six-industrial-giants Six Industrial Giants] historical marker |
* [http://georgiainfo.galileo.usg.edu/topics/historical_markers/county/carroll/six-industrial-giants Six Industrial Giants] historical marker |
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Carrollton, Georgia | |
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| City of Carrollton | |
 Carrollton City Hall | |
 Flag  Logo | |
| Motto: "Altogether Original" | |
 Location in Carroll County and the state of Georgia | |
| Coordinates: 33°34′51″N 85°4′36″W / 33.58083°N 85.07667°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Carroll |
| Incorporated | 1829 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Betty Cason |
| • City Manager | David Brooks |
| • City Council | Stacie Gibbs Brett Ledbetter Bob Uglum Jacqulene Bridges |
| Area | |
• Total | 23.05 sq mi (59.70 km2) |
| • Land | 22.49 sq mi (58.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,102 ft (336 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 26,738 |
| • Density | 1,188.94/sq mi (459.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | 30112, 30116, 30117, 30118, 30119 |
| Area code(s) | 470, 678, 770 |
| FIPS code | 13-13492[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0325833[3] |
| Website | carrolltonga |
Carrollton is a city in and the county seat of Carroll County, Georgia, United States.[4] It is within western Georgia, about 45 miles (72 km) west of Atlanta near the Alabama state line, and is included in the Atlanta metropolitan area. It is the home of the University of West Georgia and West Georgia Technical College. In 2020, the city had a population of 26,738.
History
[edit]Carroll County, of which Carrollton is the county seat, was chartered in 1826, and was governed at the time by the Carroll Inferior Court, which consisted of five elected justices. In 1829, the justices voted to move the county seat from the site it occupied near the present community of Sandhill, to a new site about 8 miles (13 km) to the southwest.[5]
The original intention was to call the new county seat "Troupville", in honor of former governor George Troup, but Troup was not popular with the state government of the time, so the Georgia General Assembly incorporated the town as Carrollton, in December 1829. The name was in honor of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, the last living signer of the Declaration of Independence.[5][6]
In 1830, the town was surveyed and lots were laid out, with the central feature being the town square,[5] which was later named Adamson Square, for local judge and congressman William C. Adamson.
Although it was the county seat and the main market town for most of Carroll County, transportation of both goods and passengers was difficult until the coming of the railroad in 1874, so Carrollton remained largely a frontier town until well after the Civil War.[5]
The coming of the railroad brought new prosperity to Carrollton. Farmers were able to bring their crops, mostly cotton, to town for shipment to distant markets, and obtain the fertilizers and agricultural supplies they needed. At the same time, consumer goods were more readily available than ever before.[5]
The railroad also encouraged the growth of the fledgling industrial ventures, especially in the textile industry, in and around Carrollton. These early textile mills, mostly water powered, served as the basis for a textile industry that helped ensure the town's prosperity well into the 20th century.
At the start of the 20th century, Carrollton boasted running water and had electric lighting and telephone service. The town began paving its streets in 1918.[5]
In 1906, Carrollton was chosen as the site of the Fourth District Agricultural and Mechanical School, which became West Georgia College in 1934, and is now a 12,834-student university, the University of West Georgia. In May 1964 Robert F. Kennedy visited Carrollton for the dedication of Kennedy Chapel on the university campus.[7]
Carrollton remained an agricultural and textile manufacturing center throughout the first half of the 20th century, but as the local production of cotton declined and the population became more urban, other industries began to take on a greater prominence.[5] Most notable is the Southwire Company. Founded in Carrollton in 1950, Southwire is now one of the world's largest manufacturers of wire and cable and is the largest privately owned wire manufacturer, with more than 1,500 local employees and 5,000 employees worldwide.[8]
This diversification of industry has continued into the 21st century, aided in part by Carrollton's ready access to Interstate 20 and the Norfolk Southern Railway. The city's major employers presently include companies in the airline, construction, power distribution, poultry, software, home entertainment, and healthcare industries, among others.[9]
Carrollton also remains an important market town, with a wide variety of national retail chains and restaurants, serving Carroll County and the surrounding region.
Carrollton was mentioned in Margaret Mitchell's 1936 novel Gone with the Wind and in the 1939 movie of the same name. Carrollton featured in the 1983 TV movie Murder in Coweta County, although the Carrollton scenes were not actually filmed there. Other films shot in the Carrollton area include Conjurer with John Schneider, The Way Home with Dean Cain, and Between Love and a Hard Place with Bern Nadette Stanis. Carrollton was the home of actress Susan Hayward.[7]
On August 21, 1995, Atlantic Southeast Airlines Flight 529 crashed near Carrollton. Nine of the 29 passengers and crew on board were killed as a result of the accident.
The city attracted news media attention amidst allegations of censorship in September 2011 when the mayor overruled the board of the city-owned Carrollton Cultural Arts Center in order to ban as "very offensive" the live stage musical The Rocky Horror Show that had been scheduled for a run just before Halloween. The theater board had authorized use of the venue and appropriated $2,500 for the show, which was already in rehearsal. News reports attributed the mayor's decision to his being shown by the city manager a video of the rehearsal posted by a cast member to a personal Facebook page.[10] In February 2012, three months later than originally planned, the show was produced and privately funded without city money at the Townsend Center for the Performing Arts at the University of West Georgia, also in Carrollton.[11] The Virginia-based anti-censorship Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression gave one of its national 2012 "Muzzle" awards to the mayor "for appointing himself the arbiter of cultural taste for an entire town, and canceling a pre-approved production of The Rocky Horror Show at a city-owned theater."[12][13]
Geography
[edit]Carrollton is located near the center of Carroll County at 33°34′51″N 85°4′36″W / 33.58083°N 85.07667°W (33.580912, -85.076704).[14] The Little Tallapoosa River flows through the northwestern part of the city. U.S. Route 27 passes through the city center, leading north 9 miles (14 km) to Interstate 20 in Bremen and south 42 miles (68 km) to LaGrange. U.S. Route 27 Alternate leads southeast from the city 23 mi (37 km) to Newnan. Other more local roads that pass through the city include Georgia State Routes 16, 113, and 166.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Carrollton has a total area of 22.8 square miles (59.1 km2), of which 22.3 square miles (57.7 km2) is land and 0.54 square miles (1.4 km2), or 2.37%, is water.[15]
Climate
[edit]Carrollton has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa), with mild winters and hot, humid summers.
Severe winter conditions are infrequent. The record for snowfall is 10-11", which fell on December 8 and 9, 2017.[16] The previous record for biggest snow was in March 1993 during the Blizzard of 1993 with 4 to 6 inches (100 to 150 mm) of snow. During the storm thundersnow was reported. On Christmas Day 2010 Carrollton had its first white Christmas in 17 years.
Thunderstorms, a few of them severe, can occur during the spring and summer months. The main risk from these storms comes from lightning strikes. Any tornadoes produced by these storms tend to be small and highly localized. An EF3 tornado hit an area about 10 miles (16 km) west of Carrollton on February 26, 2008. Some of the same areas hit by the February 2008 tornadoes were also hit by the Mother's Day tornadoes on May 11, 2008.[17] The Mother's Day Tornadoes did extensive damage to many homes and businesses. In April 2017, a tornado hit Carrollton, destroying a fire station and damaging numerous homes and vehicles. The tornado also hit on the campus of the University of West Georgia.
Possibly the most significant severe weather risk comes from hurricanes that strike the Florida Panhandle. These storms track northward through Alabama as tropical storms, and some have brought high winds, heavy rainfall, and the occasional tornado to the Carrollton area, resulting in significant property damage. In October 1995 Hurricane Opal slammed the Florida panhandle then moved north into Alabama and then east into Georgia. The Carrollton area was hit with tropical storm force winds killing one person when a tree came down into a mobile home. Some area residents were without electricity for almost two weeks. In 2005 a feeder band from Hurricane Katrina produced a tornado that killed one person just south of Carrollton. Flooding is also a concern for the area. In September 2009, up to a foot of rain fell in some areas, flooding many homes, washing away roads and bridges, and claiming the lives of ten people in Georgia.[18]
| Climate data for Carrollton, Georgia (1991-2020 normals, extremes 1904–present) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 81 (27) |
81 (27) |
93 (34) |
92 (33) |
97 (36) |
102 (39) |
103 (39) |
102 (39) |
100 (38) |
97 (36) |
86 (30) |
81 (27) |
103 (39) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 53.6 (12.0) |
58.1 (14.5) |
65.8 (18.8) |
74.0 (23.3) |
81.1 (27.3) |
87.2 (30.7) |
89.6 (32.0) |
88.4 (31.3) |
83.1 (28.4) |
73.5 (23.1) |
63.6 (17.6) |
55.7 (13.2) |
72.8 (22.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 31.6 (−0.2) |
34.5 (1.4) |
40.5 (4.7) |
47.9 (8.8) |
56.8 (13.8) |
65.3 (18.5) |
69.0 (20.6) |
68.3 (20.2) |
61.9 (16.6) |
49.7 (9.8) |
38.9 (3.8) |
34.2 (1.2) |
49.9 (9.9) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −9 (−23) |
2 (−17) |
8 (−13) |
24 (−4) |
30 (−1) |
40 (4) |
50 (10) |
48 (9) |
32 (0) |
23 (−5) |
2 (−17) |
0 (−18) |
−9 (−23) |
| Average rainfall inches (mm) | 5.0 (130) |
5.30 (135) |
5.59 (142) |
4.59 (117) |
3.77 (96) |
4.13 (105) |
4.45 (113) |
3.68 (93) |
3.83 (97) |
3.66 (93) |
4.39 (112) |
5.09 (129) |
53.48 (1,362) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.2 (0.51) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.4 (1.0) |
0.6 (1.51) |
| Source: NOAA[19] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 926 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,451 | 56.7% | |
| 1900 | 1,998 | 37.7% | |
| 1910 | 3,297 | 65.0% | |
| 1920 | 4,363 | 32.3% | |
| 1930 | 5,052 | 15.8% | |
| 1940 | 6,214 | 23.0% | |
| 1950 | 7,753 | 24.8% | |
| 1960 | 10,973 | 41.5% | |
| 1970 | 13,520 | 23.2% | |
| 1980 | 14,078 | 4.1% | |
| 1990 | 16,029 | 13.9% | |
| 2000 | 19,843 | 23.8% | |
| 2010 | 24,388 | 22.9% | |
| 2020 | 26,738 | 9.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[20] | |||
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,931 | 48.36% |
| Black or African American | 8,381 | 31.34% |
| Native American | 58 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 452 | 1.69% |
| Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed | 1,082 | 4.05% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,829 | 14.32% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 26,738 people, 9,024 households, and 5,206 families residing in the city, up from 24,388 in 2010.
Parks and recreation
[edit]Several parks are located in Carrollton such as Longview Park, Knox Park and Castle Playground.[22] John Tanner State Park, which is 6 miles (10 km) west of the city, has a lake with a beach and swimming area, walking or running track, and camp grounds.[23]
The Carrollton Greenbelt[24] is the largest paved loop in the state of Georgia. It is 18 miles long and is used for walking and bicycling. The trail goes all around Carrollton and has "trailheads" at Laura's Park at Hays Mill, Old-Newnan Road, Lakeshore Park, and more.
East Carrollton Park is located near Lake Carroll.
Culture
[edit]Carrollton's downtown area is named Adamson Square after Congressman William C. Adamson. The area is the host to many of Carrollton's events, such as the annual Mayfest which takes place in the first week of May.[25] Right off the Square is the Carrollton Center for the Arts, the site of Carrollton Festival of the Arts, an arts and crafts festival held in October.
In 2012 The AMP at Adamson Square debuted; this outdoor covered amphitheater can seat 800–1,000 people and shows a variety of free music and movie performances.[26] Carrollton is well known for its diverse live music tradition. Many restaurants offer live music performances as well the Lowell Opry House where staged concerts are held.
One block south of the Square is the Southeastern Quilt & Textile Museum, which opened in September 2012.[27] Exhibits have featured traditional and contemporary quilts by both solo artists and various regional guilds, and a partnership with the Center for Public History at the University of West Georgia has enabled the museum to exhibit highlights of the history of the local textile industry..
Carrollton has about 100 places of worship.[28] The Sacred Harp Publishing Company, a non-profit organization supporting Sacred Harp singing, publishes the most widely used edition of the Sacred Harp songbook.[29] Carrollton is the birthplace of Baptist pastor Jerry Vines. It is also the home of a small denomination: the National Association of Wesleyan Evangelicals.[30]
Carrollton is home to a vibrant local radio scene, anchored by Gradick Communications, locally and independently owned. The stations include B92.1 Country (WBTR), playing today's country hits; WKNG King Country 93.7 FM, offering a mix of traditional and contemporary country music; Great Classics 98.9 (WWGA), featuring oldies from the '70s through early 2000s; and Kiss 102.7 WCKS, a top adult contemporary station with a playlist spanning the 1980s to today; WLBB 1330 AM, which provides local news, talk, and community programming; and Rejoice 89.1 FM (WKNG FM), offering uplifting Contemporary Christian. These stations are a key source of news, entertainment, and community information for Carrollton and the surrounding areas.
Sports
[edit]Current sports franchises
[edit]- Georgia Storm FC - National Premier Soccer League - Formed in 2020 and competes in the Southeast Region of the NPSL. Home games are played at the University of West Georgia soccer field.[31]
Defunct sports franchises
[edit]- Carrollton Hornets - Georgia–Alabama League - Minor league baseball team that competed from 1946 to 1950.
Stadiums
[edit]- Grisham Stadium - Multi-purpose home stadium for Carrollton High School.
- University Stadium - Home football stadium for the West Georgia Wolves.
Education
[edit]Carroll County School District
[edit]The Carroll County School District provides education from pre-school through grade twelve and consists of twelve elementary schools, six middle schools, and five high schools.[32] Schools located in Carrollton include:
- Central High School
- Central Middle School
- Central Elementary School
- Mount Zion High School
- Mount Zion Elementary School
- Sand Hill Elementary School
- Sharp Creek Elementary School
Carrollton City School District
[edit]The Carrollton City School District serves grades pre-school through twelve and consists of one lower elementary school, an upper elementary school, a middle school, and a high school.[33][34][35]
- Carrollton High School
- Carrollton Middle School
- Carrollton Upper Elementary School
- Carrollton Elementary School
Carver High School
[edit]George Washington Carver High School served as the only black high school in Carrollton during racial segregation in the South. The school was closed in 1969.
Higher education
[edit]- West Georgia Technical College - Carroll Campus[36]
- University of West Georgia - Main Campus[37]
Private schools
[edit]- The Bridge Learning Center[38]
- Oak Mountain Academy[39]
- Oak Grove Montessori School[40]
- Liberty Eagle Academy[41]
Transportation
[edit]Major roads
[edit]
Pedestrians and cycling
[edit]- Carrollton Greenbelt
- UWG Nature Trails
Notable people
[edit]- William C. Adamson - politician, Associate Justice of the United States Customs Court and member of the Board of General Appraisers
- Margie Alexander - American gospel and soul singer
- Terry Boyd - former CBA player
- Reggie Brown - former Philadelphia Eagles and University of Georgia wide receiver
- Bull Buchanan - current Rampage Pro Wrestling World Heavyweight Champion
- Mark Butler - politician
- Betty Reynolds Cobb - attorney, author, and activist
- Cooper Criswell - pitcher for the Boston Red Sox
- Corey Crowder - former NBA player
- Richard DeLong - Sacred Harp singer
- Taylor Clark Duncan, autism advocate, community entrepreneur, and founder of Alternative Baseball.
- Patrick Gamble - former NFL and Georgia Tech defensive end
- Bill Hamrick - lawyer, politician, and judge
- Hollis L. Harris - former president and COO of Delta Air Lines and chairman, president, and CEO of Continental Airlines, Air Canada, and World Airways
- Josh Harris, NFL long snapper and Auburn University graduate
- Julian Hoke Harris - famous sculptor
- Susan Hayward - Academy Award-winning actress
- Jamie Henderson - former New York Jets and University of Georgia cornerback
- Michael 'Mike' Huey - professional drummer and record producer
- John Willis Hurst - personal cardiologist for Lyndon B. Johnson
- Jonathan Jones - football cornerback for the New England Patriots
- Nick Jones - former Seattle Seahawks center and current Los Angeles Rams coaching assistant
- Catherine Hardy Lavender - Olympic athlete and gold medalist
- Steve Moore - racing driver
- MJ Morris - quarterback for North Carolina State University, University of Maryland
- Dylan Parham - offensive guard for the Las Vegas Raiders
- Darnell Powell - former Buffalo Bills and New York Jets running back and UTC graduate
- Dontavius Russell - NFL defensive tackle and free agent
- Steve Thomas - NBA and former CBA player
- Kin Vassy - country singer and songwriter
- Don Wix - politician
- Amy Yates - murder victim for whom Amy's Law is named
See also
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Mayor Wayne Garner takes it seriously. He told 11Alive's Jon Shirek, from his City Hall office on Wednesday, that he was not expecting an R-rated show on a city-owned stage. "I found [the video he saw of the rehearsal] very offensive," he said, "not in keeping with the community of Carrollton, if you will." So Garner overruled the community leaders who make up the theater's board; they are the ones who gave the go-ahead for the show and committed $2,500 of city money toward the production.
- ^ Jones, Winston (February 1, 2012). "Rocky Horror takes the stage at last". Times-Georgian. Carrollon, Georgia. Retrieved May 2, 2013.
The controversial comedy-musical was originally scheduled for a Carroll County Community Theater Halloween production at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center. But Carrollton Mayor Wayne Garner pulled the plug on the play last September, expressing concern about the R-rated content being performed in a city-owned facility. The ban drew worldwide attention after fans launched a Facebook page and started a fundraising drive to privately stage the show. Carrollton attorney James L. Hopkins came to the show's defense and formed JusticeForRocky, LLC, to privately produce the show. He became the show's executive producer."
[permanent dead link] - ^ "Citing Rocky Horror, center gives Muzzle award to mayor". Times-Georgian. Carrollton, Georgia. April 13, 2012. Archived from the original on June 20, 2012. Retrieved May 2, 2013.
Carrollton Mayor Wayne Garner joined Florida's governor and the U.S. State Department on a list of "winners" of awards that probably won't be going on anyone's mantles. Garner, who last fall determined the musical The Rocky Horror Show to be inappropriate for a city facility, was named a recipient of a Muzzle award by the Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression. The Charlottesville center bestows the Muzzles annually to mark the April 13 birthday of its inspiration, a free-speech advocate and the nation's third president.
- ^ "2012 Jefferson Muzzle Awards". Charlottesville, Virginia: Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression. April 13, 2012. Archived from the original on May 15, 2013. Retrieved May 2, 2013.
Mayor Wayne Garner determined, absent due process and prior to any actual expression, that The Rocky Horror Show should not — and therefore, would not — be seen at the Carrollton Community Arts Center, a public forum established by the city to provide all of its residents with a broad array of cultural programs expressing a variety of viewpoints. While claiming to act in the best interest of his constituency, Mayor Garner demonstrated a willingness to disregard bedrock constitutional protections and silence those voices with whom he personally disagreed. For this, Carrollton, Georgia Mayor Wayne Garner is awarded a 2012 Jefferson Muzzle.
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External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Carrollton, Georgia.
- City of Carrollton official website Archived 2017-06-27 at the Wayback Machine
- Six Industrial Giants historical marker
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