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Mayfest to be held May 4

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, April 15th, 2013, 10:17am

CARROLLTON, Ga. -- This year's Mayfest Arts and Crafts Festival will be Saturday, May 4 in downtown Carrollton.

The fun will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. among the historic buildings on Adamson Square.

Activities include showings from more than 150 vendors from all over the Southeast, not to mention food and a special section for children.

Visit carrolltonmainstreet.com for more information.

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Carrollton library to re-open on Fridays

Submitted by Douglas County Sentinel, Online News

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013, 8:56am

Carrollton library to re-open on Fridays

CARROLLTON, Ga. -- The Carrollton public library will this week begin opening on Fridays again.

The Neva Lomason Memorial Library began closing on Fridays last September in a cost-saving move. But the city of Carrol..... Read More

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Taste of Carrollton to be held Thursday

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, September 17th, 2012, 9:23am

CARROLLTON, Ga. -- Hungry for something new? Head down to the 21st annual Taste of Carrollton food festival, which will be held on Thursday, Sept. 20.

The festival will take place on Adamson Square in downtown Carrollton from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

More than 40 restaurants, chain and local alike, will offer samples. Tastings are $1 each. Country music singer Bill Gentry will also perform a free concert at The Amp, Carrollton's new amphitheater, which is adjacent to the square.

Attendees can pre-purchase a FAB (Food and Brew) package for $20. FAB comes with five food tickets and some samples of specialty craft beers from Red Hare Brewing Company and Monday Night Brewing.

FAB tickets must be purchased online.

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Carrollton library to close on Fridays

Submitted by Douglas County Sentinel, Online News

Friday, September 7th, 2012, 6:21am

Carrollton’s Neva Lomason Memorial Library will next week begin closing on Fridays, but will add three hours to the Saturday schedule. The new schedule is a result of budget cuts. The library wil..... Read More

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Best out-of-the-ordinary Halloween events around Atlanta you don't want to miss

Submitted by thebluebirdpatch.com, Liza Cardona

Saturday, October 22nd, 2011, 5:40am

Best out-of-the-ordinary Halloween events around Atlanta you don't want to miss

Fernbank BOO-seum Trick-or-Treat

Saturday, October 29 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Get ready to have a screaming (in delight) good time! For one day only, Fernbank Museum is becoming Fernbank BOO-seum. Little Beat Music, Inc. will provide family-friendly tunes and face painting will inspire those who didn’t quite finish their costumes. Plus, enjoy a frightening-ly fun Halloween party featuring games, crafts, hands-on activities and special treats for kids in costumes.* (*Treats available while supplies last.)

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Submissions needed for UWG public art project

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011, 10:02am

Submissions needed for UWG public art project

CARROLLTON, Ga. -- The University of West Georgia needs community submissions for Howl for UWG, a public art project benefiting the school's scholarships, including those for art students.

"Howl" is patterned after Cows on Parade, an international public art project of painted cows that raises money for charity. The UWG campaign seeks to bridge art, academics and athletics using the school's wolf mascot as a metaphor for community.

With creations and donations from the public, fiberglass wolves will begin to prowl the UWG campus next fall.

All designs must be submitted to the university by Friday, Dec. 2. The ones that are selected will be fully credited and displayed at high visibility locations throughout UWG and Carrollton.

Artists whose projects are chosen will also receive $350 to honor the cost of supplies and materials.

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Coca-Cola Issues an A.P.B. (All Play Bulletin) to Families: Go Outdoors. Play in the Park. Vote.

Submitted by Debbie Fitzgerald

Monday, July 11th, 2011, 7:40am

America Is Your Park campaign urges families to get out, discover fun ways to get active in the park while helping their favorite park win big

ATLANTA, July 10, 2011 – If you’re reading this, you should get to your favorite park – STAT! Coca-Cola is calling all families to go out and play this summer as part of the second annual America Is Your Park campaign.