Community Development News
Carroll County is a Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipient
November 8, 2011
The county has received a grant of $10,000 from the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Block Grant program to support the Vineyard and Winery Initiative. The grant will help fund a business plan for the co-operative, as well as support training related to co-operatives and wine grapes.
For more information about Carroll’s wine grape history or the current initiative, please visit the Vineyard and Winery Association of West Georgia.
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County Receives Grant for Signage at Little Tallapoosa Park
November 8, 2011
The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Tourism Division notified the county that it would receive funding under the Tourism Product Development Grant to develop signage at the Little Tallapoosa Park. The addition of signage will enhance the experience of visitors to the new county park by providing them with important interpretative and directional information. The park is scheduled to open in 2012.
For more information about the grant, please contact Amy Goolsby, Planner, with the Department of Community Development at 770-830-5861 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
To learn more about the Little Tallapoosa Park, please contact Trudy Crunkleton, Parks Director, at 770-830-2222 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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County Receives Grant for Signage at Little Tallapoosa Park
November 8, 2011
The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Tourism Division notified the county that it would receive funding under the Tourism Product Development Grant to develop signage at the Little Tallapoosa Park. The addition of signage will enhance the experience of visitors to the new county park by providing them with important interpretative and directional information. The park is scheduled to open in 2012.
For more information about the grant, please contact Amy Goolsby, Planner, with the Department of Community Development at 770-830-5861 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
To learn more about the Little Tallapoosa Park, please contact Trudy Crunkleton, Parks Director, at 770-830-2222 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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Carroll County is a Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipient
November 7, 2011
The county has received a grant of $10,000 from the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Block Grant program to support the Vineyard and Winery Initiative. The grant will help fund a business plan for the co-operative, as well as support training related to co-operatives and wine grapes.
For more information about Carroll’s wine grape history or the current initiative, please visit the Vineyard and Winery Association of West Georgia.
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Community Videos
November 6, 2011
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A Walk in Love 2011
October 24, 2011
Join us on October 29th as John Tanner Park will be co-sponsoring A Walk in Love 2011, a 3 mile walk/run to help raise money for breast cancer screenings. The walk kicks off at 9am.
For more information, please contact: Paula Simmons at 770-834-6800, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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McIntosh Reserve Halloween Carnival
October 24, 2011
Come out on October 29th for the annual Halloween Carnival at McIntosh Reserve Park. The event runs from 11-3pm. There will be games, booths, and candy for the kids. Please call Daryl Johnson at 770-830-5879 for more information.
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Halloween Heyday
September 30, 2011
Come scare up some fun at John Tanner Park’s Halloween Heyday. The event will be held on Saturday, October 29th, 2011 from 5:30-9:30pm and costs only $5 per car.
Join us for haunted hayrides, trick-or-treating in the campground, campsite decorating contest, games, hot chocolate, s’mores and more!
John Tanner Park
354 Tanners Beach Rd.
Carrollton, GA
Located 6 miles west of Carrollton off of Georgia Highway 16.
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McIntosh Reserve Fall Festival 2011
September 6, 2011
The 28th Annual Fall Festival will be held at McIntosh Reserve on the weekend of September 24-25 from 10-5 each day.
Spend the weekend in beautiful McIntosh Reserve Park and experience the region’s finest in arts and crafts, music and food. There will be entertainment for the whole family.
Arts and Crafts
Music: The Georgia Possums will perform two shows on Saturday, and Native American Dave Trezak folk rocker will play both days. Also on the schedule for both days is a Native American flutist.
Food: Yummy festival treats including homemade ice cream and Native American Fry Bread.
Children’s Entertainment: Free balloons, train rides and bouncers will be on hand to entertain the kids.
Vendor applications are still being accepted.
Parking costs $3 per vehicle.
If you have any questions, please contact the Park Office at 770-830-5879 for more information.
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Wine Grape Symposium - July 30th
June 28, 2011
The Vineyard and Winery Association of West Georgia will host a Wine Grape Symposium on July 30th at the Agriculture Extension Center in Carrollton. Fritz Westover, a viticulturalist from the Texas Gulf Region will be the keynote speaker. Topics to be discussed include: disease resistant grapes, vineyard site selection, vineyard maintenance and co-operatives. For more information or to register for the event to reserve your spot, please contact: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 770-836-8546.
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Carroll County Wellness Court seeks grant
June 7, 2011
The Carroll Co. Wellness Court will be applying for a grant through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for the amount of $36,482.00 to continue funding for the juvenile drug court program. The deadline for application is July 21, 2011. The request will be considered by the Board of Commissioners at the July 5th meeting.
If you have any further questions regarding this application please contact Cynthia Langley at (770) 214-7445 or by email at: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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Mabry named Clerk of the Year
May 11, 2011
Congratulations to Carroll County’s Susan Mabry for being named the State of Georgia’s Clerk of the Year by the Georgia County Clerks Association.
Read more about Susan’s accomplishments in the Star News and at Grow Carroll.com.
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County Unveils New Community Website
April 25, 2011
The county’s Communications Team has just unveiled a new community website that will cover all the latest news and goings-on in Carroll County. Please check it out at www.growcarroll.com
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Water Forum
April 25, 2011
Carroll Chamber Water Forum
Hear updates on the Georgia Water Plan from Middle Chattahoochee Water Planning Council Representatives
Matt Windom, Chairman Aaron McWhorter, and Robie York
Tuesday, April 26th
10:00—11:30am
The Burson Center
RSVP by calling 770-832-2446
Sponsored by the Chamber Environmental Projects Committee
To learn more about the State Water Plan, visit http://www.georgiawaterplanning.org
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2010 Census Data Released
March 22, 2011
Over the past decade, Carroll County’s population grew by approximately 27% from 87,268 residents in 2000 to 110,527 residents in 2010, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The 23,259 additional persons helped the county’s overall population to occupy 39,187 out of 44,607 residences, an 88% rate of occupancy.
For more information on the 2010 U.S. Census, check out the new Fact Finder site at http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml.
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John Tanner Park will host a Junior Sportsman Bonanza
March 8, 2011
Carroll County Parks and Georgia DNR are hosting a Junior Sportman Bonanza on March 19, 2011. The event will feature a wildlife display, fishing simulator, shooting simulator, archery, bb guns, bouncy houses.
The Georgia Forestry Commission will be there with special guest, Smokey the Bear.
Carroll County EMS will have an actual Life Flight Helicopter and Fire Truck for the kids to experience.
The exhibits open at 9am. Lunch will be available at noon. Barnes Store will present: Steve Scruggs “Let’s Get Wild” Snake Exhibit at 1pm.
Come early and plan to spend the day at the park.
$5 Parking Fee per vehicle ~ includes entry to all exhibits and lunch
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Public Hearing on a building addition to the Carroll County Health Department
March 7, 2011
Carroll County is considering applying to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for a Community Development Block Grant of up to $500,000.00 to expand the Carroll County Health Department facility on Newnan Road.
About the CDBG: These funds must be used to primarily benefit low and moderate-income persons. The activities for which these funds may be used are in the areas of housing, public facilities, and economic development. More specific details regarding eligible activities, plans to assist displaced persons (if any), the estimated amount of funds proposed to be used for activities to benefit low and moderate income persons, and the rating system will be provided at a public hearing which will be held at the Carroll County Administration Building at 423 College Street, Carrollton on March 28, 2011 at 5:00pm.
The purpose of the hearing will be to obtain citizen input into the development of the application. Persons with special needs relating to handicapped accessibility or foreign language shall contact Amy Goolsby at the Carroll County Community Development Department, 423 College St., Carrollton or by calling 770-836-5861, Monday thru Friday, 7:00am-6:00pm (except holidays), prior to March 14, 2011. Persons with hearing disabilities can contact us via the Georgia Relay Service at (TDD) 1-800-255-0056 or (Voice) 1-800-255-0135.
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Little Tallapoosa Park receives initial approval for grant funding
March 7, 2011
Carroll County was recently notified by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources State Parks and Historic Sites Division that its proposal for the Little Tallapoosa Park scored high enough for funding under the Recreational Trails Grant Program and will continue in the application process.
The county requested assistance from the Georgia Recreational Trails Program to begin trail development at the 270 acre Little Tallapoosa Park north of Carrollton. Among a variety of activities on the site, the county is proposing to install a paved and unpaved trail system that will be enjoyed by walkers, birders, hikers, bikers and equestrians. The location of these trails at the Little Tallapoosa Park is vital to the development of the county green space system, offering recreational opportunities to residents who live in the northern portion of the county.
The park itself was purchased as a result of a pilot project with the Trust for Public Land that showed a direct link between water quality and land use. Water conservation will be an important theme and educational tool used at the Little Tallapoosa Park.
This is the second successful passive recreation grant prepared by the Department of Community Development in recent years. $100,000 in Land and Water Conservation Funds was approved last year for the Moore’s Bridge Park.
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Little Tallapoosa Park receives initial approval for grant funding
March 7, 2011
Carroll County was recently notified by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources State Parks and Historic Sites Division that its proposal for the Little Tallapoosa Park scored high enough for funding under the Recreational Trails Grant Program and will continue in the application process.
The county requested assistance from the Georgia Recreational Trails Program to begin trail development at the 270 acre Little Tallapoosa Park north of Carrollton. Among a variety of activities on the site, the county is proposing to install a paved and unpaved trail system that will be enjoyed by walkers, birders, hikers, bikers and equestrians. The location of these trails at the Little Tallapoosa Park is vital to the development of the county green space system, offering recreational opportunities to residents who live in the northern portion of the county.
The park itself was purchased as a result of a pilot project with the Trust for Public Land that showed a direct link between water quality and land use. Water conservation will be an important theme and educational tool used at the Little Tallapoosa Park.
This is the second successful passive recreation grant prepared by the Department of Community Development in recent years. $100,000 in Land and Water Conservation Funds was approved last year for the Moore’s Bridge Park.
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Carroll County Board of Elections Launches New Website
March 1, 2011
The Carroll County Board of Elections can now be found at a new web address - www.elections.carrollcountyga.com. The site features information concerning elections schedules and results, candidate information, district maps, absentee voting, and voter registration.
If you have a question concerning elections or need to register to vote, please contact the Elections Office at 770-830-5823.
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Clerk of Superior and State Courts - Website Available
December 16, 2010
The Clerk of Superior and State Courts now has a website linked here.
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Carroll County Animal Control - New Hours
December 14, 2010
Carroll County Animal Control has new operating hours. The Shelter will be open Monday through Saturday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Shelter will also be open Sunday, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, for adoption only.
For more information, please go to the Animal Control page: Animal Control
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Carroll County Animal Shelter - New Hours - November 9
November 5, 2010
The Carroll County Animal Shelter will have new operating hours beginning November 9, 2010. The Shelter will be open Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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Halloween Carnival and Car Show at McIntosh Reserve
October 12, 2010
The Carroll County Parks Department is pleased to announce the 10th Annual Halloween Carnival and Shriners’ Car Show will be held at McIntosh Reserve on October 30th.
There will be fun for all ages. Events include train rides, a haunted house, a moon walk, candy, games and a car show.
Carnival 11 am until 3 pm
Car Show 9 am until 4 pm
For More Information, please call 770-830-5879, or FAX 770-214-3124.
Visit us on the web at http://www.carrollcountyga.com/pages/mcintosh_reserve_park
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McIntosh Reserve Fall Festival
September 15, 2010
The 27th Annual Fall Festival will be held at McIntosh Reserve on the weekend of September 25-26 from 10-5 each day. This will be the first festival held since the devastating flood of September 2009.
Spend the weekend in beautiful McIntosh Reserve Park and experience the region’s finest in arts and crafts, music and food. There will be entertainment for the whole family.
Arts and Crafts
Music: The Georgia Possums will perform on Saturday with the Chattahoochee Pickers on Sunday. The Mercer University Pipes and Drums will play on Sunday afternoon, honoring Chief McIntosh’s Scottish Ancestry. There will also be performances by Native American dancers and the Georgia Peach Cloggers.
Food
Children’s Entertainment: Free balloons, train rides and bouncers will be on hand to entertain the kids.
Vendor applications are still being accepted.
If you have any questions, please contact the Park Office at 770-830-5879 for more information.
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County Submits LWCF Grant for Moore’s Bridge Park
June 29, 2010
Update June 29, 2010 - The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has pre-approved Moore’s Bridge Park for funding. Submittal of the final application is forthcoming.
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The Carroll County Department of Community Development staff recently submitted a pre-application for the 2010 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant cycle for the development and rehabilitation of Moore’s Bridge Park. This federal grant program helps state and local governments acquire recreation lands, and develop and rehabilitate outdoor recreation facilities. Carroll County is applying for a grant maximum of $100,000. The source of the Carroll County cash match ($50,000) will be proceeds from the 2003 and 2008 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). The source of in-kind match will be County labor and equipment. If recommended for funding, the County will proceed with the formal application process.
In 2009, Carroll County purchased approximately 485 acres (Moore’s Bridge Park) from the Trust for Public Land for use as a passive recreation park. This park is located near Whitesburg, Georgia in Southeast Carroll County and buffers 1.4 miles of the Chattahoochee River. The park is layered with history, including Civil War, Native American, African American, and transportation history. This site once served as the gateway to Southern Carroll County. Priority will be placed on conserving and interpreting the property’s rich history and notable features.
A key feature of Moore’s Bridge Park is the Historic James Moore House. James D. Moore was originally the land owner of this property, and his house is the most historically significant feature still standing on the site. The James Moore house is centrally located within the park just above the former Horace King Covered Bridge site, and provides opportunities for many types of functions including educational and historical events.
Another magnificent component of the park is the Horace King Covered Bridge site. The first Moore’s Bridge was built in 1857 by Horace King, who was also a 1/3 owner along with James Moore and Charles Mabry. This 480 foot long wooden covered bridge spanning the Chattahoochee River was burned by Union troops during the Civil War on July 14, 1864. Horace King built a second wooden covered bridge between 1867 and 1868, which he also co-owned with Moore and Mabry. This bridge was washed away in the flood of 1881. During the early 1900’s the Jones family acquired the site and erected a metal bridge across the Chattahoochee in 1917. Remnants of the 1917 metal bridge are still visible at the park site. Carroll County will recognize the historical significance of the site with interpretive signage and various programs.
Community Development staff worked with Daryl Johnson with Carroll County Parks & Recreation, who recommended a variety of features to incorporate into Moore’s Bridge Park.
Initial ideas include:
• A trail system that incorporates restored trails with new trails for humans and horses
alike. The trail system will be the “veins” of the park, as they will traverse the site and tie together the various features.
• Creation of a replica Covered Bridge across a water body within the park,
in honor of the historical Horace King Covered Bridge.
• Construction of two other bridges over key water bodies.
• Equestrian trails that will integrate horses into the park’s beauty.
• Establishment of a canoe/kayak launch area on the Chattahoochee River.
• Adding a parking area at each of the park’s two entries.
• Construction of two comfort centers that will be designed with environmental-friendly principles (such as waterless toilets).
• Signage at both park entrances, as well as interpretative signage within the park.
• Camping areas that will draw visitors to the park’s beauty and activities.
Moore’s Bridge Park is a local jewel that will be enjoyed by County residents and visitors alike for years to come. This grant affords the County the perfect opportunity to both rehabilitate and develop the park. By highlighting the past and pointing towards the future, Moore’s Bridge Park will serve as a local and regional destination.
Additional Sources Used - Moore’s Bridge Park Plan
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TAG / TAX OFFICE NEW EXTENDED HOURS
June 24, 2010
The Carroll County Tax Commissioner’s Office is now open for extended hours for Tag / Tax Service. The new hours are: Monday through Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm.
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Zoning Ordinance to be Updated
June 16, 2010
Carroll County has grown in population from approximately 65,000 residents when zoning regulations were first implemented in 1987, to approximately 115,000 residents presently. This explosive growth experienced here in Carroll County was mirrored by the rest of the metro Atlanta region, triggering new residential, commercial, and industrial development. With this large growth, comes the challenge of effectively encouraging it, while at the same time, trying to protect the interests of established residents and businesses.
Over the years, since zoning regulations were first introduced into unincorporated Carroll County, the County has used virtually the same zoning ordinance to administer land use. For the first several years after its adoption, the zoning ordinance served its purpose well. However, over time, it has become antiquated, and is no longer the best instrument to regulate land use in a growing suburban county.
The ordinance has been tweaked several times in recent years, in an attempt to address needs and issues that have arisen over time. The Community Development staff realized that with the economic slowdown, this was the perfect time to undertake the complete revision of the county zoning code. The zoning ordinance revision is being spearheaded in house by the staff thus keeping costs significantly lower than if an outside consultant performed the task entirely. A citizen group (Zoning Advisory Panel) appointed by Chairman Chappell met last spring with the Community Development staff to listen and present feedback on initial drafts of the ordinance. Since then, the staff, with the help of several interns, has been completing the full draft. The main goal of the rewrite is to be able to address the needs of a modern Carroll County, and provide for the effective regulation of myriads of land use possibilities.
After a final draft is completed in the coming months, the next step in the process will be a legal review of the document. After that review and any necessary revisions, the Zoning Advisory Panel will meet one last time, and after that, the Board of Commissioners will discuss the draft at work sessions for their review. Public hearings and review sessions will be advertised, so that the public has ample time to read, review and comment on the proposed new ordinance and map.
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Judicial Center Update - 6-3-2010
June 3, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 3, 2010
Construction of the new Carroll County Judicial Center is set to begin on Thursday, June 10, 2010 after a Notice to Proceed is issued by the County. At the June 1st meeting, the Board of Commissioners approved the low bid of $16,939,927 from J & R Construction and Development, a local building contractor. This bid includes plans for a 5th Floor and will also enable Court House employees to remain in the Annex while construction is underway.
Court services will not be interrupted during construction, which is anticipated to take 18 months. Starting after business hours, Wednesday, June 9, 2010, Tanner Street south of the new parking deck and the parking lots adjacent to the Court House will be closed. Residents will be able to park in the newly opened deck off Tanner Street and access the building from the Newnan Street entrance.
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Census 2010
April 1, 2010
Didn’t receive a Census form? Questions? Call 1-866-872-6868 with any questions or concerns you have about the 2010 Census.
A Question Assistance Center is currently located at the Burson Center.
