Carroll County
Cities: Carrollton, Whitesburg, Roopville, Bowdon, Mt. Zion, Villa Rica, Temple
102 North Lakeshore Dr. � Carrollton, GA 30117
Phone: 770-214-9746 � Toll Free: 800-292-0871
Website: www.visitcarrollton.com
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Carroll County is a community in transition where Old South charm and New South vision offer a dynamic balance of lifestyle for life-long residents and newcomers alike. Original settlers were drawn to the rolling hills of this west Georgia community by the rich soils offering good farming to some and prospects of abundant gold to others. Today, the riches of an inviting lifestyle combined with golden business opportunities continue to be the attraction to many.
Just 45 miles west of Atlanta along I-20, you can explore the shops, restaurants and galleries of Carroll County's historic downtowns or relax in the shade of one of our parks. Fly through the tree canopy at Banning Mills. Camp, hike or explore on horseback at McIntosh Reserve Park or knock a ball around in our top-notch recreation facilities. Dine around the world at Carrolton's Adamson Square. Pan for gold at the Pine Mountain Gold Museum in Villa Rica. See a show at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center, University of West Georgia's Townsend Center, Bowdon's Copeland Hall or Villa Rica's The Mill Amphitheater. Shoot a hole-in-one at your choice of several championship golf courses. Swim off the largest sand beach in the GA State Park System at John Tanner State Park. Discover charming Roopville. Go on a high-tech treasure hunt for dozens of geocaches hidden around the county.
Carroll County and its thriving communities offer a variety of lifestyle options within easy access to Atlanta or Birmingham. With this great location, along with a low cost of living, and ample room for development, Carroll offers a laid back lifestyle with big city convenience.