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🌱 How Carrollton’s new budget will fund police, fire, and city services
Carrollton, Georgia Patch AM: a 5 min readHello Carrollton! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Carrollton’s new budget will fund police, fire, and city services
- See who’s taking over leadership at Carrollton High and Middle schools
- How a Carrollton pizza restaurant dispute turned into a campus tragedy
Also on today's calendar: Matriotism: Celebrating 250 Years of Inspirational American Women Through Quilts and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.
- Thursday: Nice with plenty of sun, temps: high: 81, low: 58.
- Friday: Partly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Carrollton approves budget, board appointments (times-georgian.com) — Carrollton’s City Council has unanimously approved the 2026–2027 city budget, dedicating more than half of general fund spending to public safety while relying heavily on ad valorem and sales taxes. Council members also filled key roles on local boards, including the Historic Preservation Commission, Library Board, CVB Board, Arts Commission, and City/County Hospital Authority. 
2. Leadership changes announced for Carrollton City Schools (times-georgian.com) — Carrollton families will see new leadership at the high and middle schools next year, as the Board of Education unanimously approved several key promotions. Longtime Carrollton educators Dr. Ian Lyle, Dr. Eric Simmons, and Amber Gable are stepping into new district and principal roles, with Superintendent Mark Albertus praising the internal talent guiding local students and staff.
3. The 18 Most Shocking College Crimes, from the Idaho Murders to the Slayings That Inspired Scream (people.com) — One of the cases highlighted revisits the 2022 shooting of incoming University of West Georgia student Anna Jones, which Carrollton police say began with an altercation at Leopoldo’s Pizza downtown. The broader feature looks at high-profile college-related killings nationwide, but Carrollton readers will recognize the Sigman case and its life-with-parole sentence as a major chapter in recent local history.
4. Cherokee County deputies arrest wanted Georgia man after reports he was knocking on doors late at night (wbrc.com) — A man identified as being from Carrollton was arrested in Cherokee County, Alabama after late-night reports of a suspicious person knocking on doors and appearing impaired. Deputies say he gave a false name before they confirmed he was wanted in Georgia on serious charges, including aggravated assault and exploitation of an elderly or disabled person.
5. 2029 CB Ayden Lockette walks out of Ole Miss Camp with first DI Offer; Rebs Find a Gem Early (therebelwalk.com) — A rising Carrollton high school cornerback, Ayden Lockette, just earned his first Division I football offer after impressing coaches at an Ole Miss camp. The 2029 prospect, who also plays receiver and returner for Carrollton, has already drawn a second offer from national champion Indiana. Coaches praise his versatility, football IQ, and mature approach to his future.
📸 Around Carrollton
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Suttons American Grill →
Sutton's American Grill, 477 Rome St, Carrollton
7:00 pm
Friday June 5
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Other local events
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New Romantics Book Club
Lithia Springs Public Library, 7100 Turner Drive, Lithia Springs
5:00 pm -
Maker's Lab: Sublimation Cups
Dog River Public Library, 6100 GA Highway 5, Douglasville
10:30 am -
Preschool Storytime
Dog River Public Library, 6100 GA Highway 5, Douglasville
10:30 am -
Adult Game Day
Villa Rica Public Library, 869 Dallas Highway, Villa Rica
12:30 pm -
T.Rex Tea Party
Lithia Springs Public Library, 7100 Turner Drive, Lithia Springs
2:30 pm -
Adult Switch Game Night
Villa Rica Public Library, 869 Dallas Highway, Villa Rica
5:00 pm -
Family Game Day (Drop-In)
Bowdon – Warren P. Sewell Memorial Library, 450 West Avenue, Bowdon
9:00 am -
Matriotism: Celebrating 250 Years of Inspirational American Women Through Quilts →
Southeastern Quilt & Textile Museum, 306 Bradley St, Carrollton
2:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
Saturday June 20
📣 Carrollton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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I-Science: "Unearth the Impossible" Science Show
Bowdon – Warren P. Sewell Memorial Library, 450 West Avenue, Bowdon
10:00 am -
Maker's Lab: Sublimation Cups
Dog River Public Library, 6100 GA Highway 5, Douglasville
10:30 am -
Red Cross Blood Drive →
Villa Rica Public Library, 869 Dallas Highway, Villa Rica
1:00 pm -
Tween Scene: DIY Volcanos
Hiram – Maude P. Ragsdale Public Library, 1815 Hiram-Douglasville Highway, Hiram
3:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello this is Fred his is a outside cat where my dad is currently staying he has been taking care of him but my dad is moving Saturday and unfortunately can’t take him with him so he needs a good home.
Not sure If he is fixed etc bc he is a outside cat he just showed up. He is very sweet and friendly once he gets use to you. Seems me be ok with… (Nextdoor The Flats) - Where do you guys take your dogs to get up to date on shots?
I know the vet, I'm just asking your preference. (Nextdoor Woodvine)
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Carrollton. Apply here.
- SBM Management posted a job opening for Custodian 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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