Carrollton is situated in the foothills of the Appalachians, and is the seat of Carroll County, Georgia. The town was laid out in 1830, and made the county seat, it remained a frontier town until railroad came through in 1874. It is now home to the University of West Georgia.
Recommended Resources
Carrollton Bicycle Police Unit
Highlighting the city PD unit responsible for patrolling the streets on bicycle. A brief history of the unit is presented, as well as biographical information about each of its patrolmen, suggestions on bicycle safety, and contact data.
http://pedalpolice.com/
The official city site offers an introduction to its mayor, council, municipal departments and services, as well as contact data for key personnel. Public notices, a map of Carrollton, and general visitor information is also presented.
http://www.carrollton-ga.gov/
A history and profile of UWG is presented, along with a description of its majors and programs, including its online learning program. Details of its admissions and financial assistance programs are available.
http://www.westga.edu/
