Carroll County is located in the west central section of Georgia on the Georgia-Alabama state line and is approximately 49 miles west of downtown Atlanta, 85 miles north of Columbus, 95 miles south of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and 100 miles east of Birmingham, Alabama.

Total acreage 321,313
Total square miles 503
Population density 214 per sq. mile
Altitude range 850-1500 ft.
Average elevation 950 ft.
Terrain gently rolling hills

January:
Temperature 43.6% F
Rainfall 5.3"

July:
Temperature 78.6% F
Rainfall 4.67"

Annual Average:
Temperature 62.2%F
Rainfall 51.7"

106,965 (2006 US Census Bureau)

Carrollton

Other Cities
Bowdon
Mt. Zion
Roopville
Temple
Villa Rica
Whitesburg

Area Workforce - 300,000
Unemployment Rate - 5.5% (June 2007)

Average hourly starting rate - $7.90 (unskilled)
Average hourly wage rate - $11.93 (unskilled); $13.53 (skilled)

Approximately 93% of US average

Taxes

Property Taxes: determined by millage rates and assessment rations which vary by location (i.e. unincorporated county, city, county school, and city school).

Freeport Tax Exemption: Freeport Tax Exemption: Some businesses may be eligible for Freeport Exemption on their inventory. Carroll County allows 100% Freeport Exemption on eligible inventory. This is NOT an automatic exemption. It must be applied for each year. For specific rules please refer to the Board of Tax Assessors and Appraisal Department section.

Sales Tax: Carroll County has a 3% local sales tax in addition to the 4% state sales tax.

For more information on Carroll County, visit the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce website.

Transportation

Interstate 20 (E-W)
US 27 (N-S)
West Georgia Regional Airport
Norfolk Southern Railroad

Waterways

Little Tallapoosa River
Tallapoosa River
Chattahoochee River
Numerous small streams and tributaries

Utilities

*Electricity:
The seven cities, as well as the unincorporated areas of Carroll County are served by Georgia Power and Carroll Electric Membership Corporation (EMC).

*Natural Gas:
Natural gas is available throughout the county. It is available in industrial quantities, both on a firm and an interruptible basis.

*Fuel Oil & Propane:
These are available through local distributors.

Education Resources

State University of West Georgia (8,700 students)
West Central Technical College
Carrollton City School System
Carroll County School System

Three private schools:
Oak Mountain Academy
The Georgian School
Blackstock Montessori School

Livability

220-bed regional medical center:
Tanner Health System
County-wide library system
John Tanner State Park
McIntosh Reserve Park
City/County parks
Shopping centers/downtown districts
Easy accessibility to Atlanta
Golf courses/country clubs
Performing Arts Center
Carrollton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Other Useful Links

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce
State of Georgia
Association County Commissioners of Georgia

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