Carrollton, the county seat of Carroll County, was incorporated in 1829. This dynamic Main Street City of close to 22,000 residents is centrally located in the county 14 miles south of Interstate 20 at the intersections of US Hwy. 27 and Georgia Highways 16 and 166. Serving as the commercial, industrial, cultural, educational and medical hub of the west Georgia region, Carrollton offers a little something for everyone. Newcomers and visitors find an inviting mix of southern gentility and cosmopolitan excitement where a quick stroll down shaded streets of historic homes leads to a bustling downtown square filled with bistros, shopping and eclectic art. Downtown has been the recipient of many public funding programs that have created a pedestrian friendly streetscape reaping many state awards for excellence. The City’s crown jewel, the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center, showcases a wealth of local theatrical, musical and artistic talent, as well as hosting many national programs and exhibits.
Carrollton has prospered through the years as an industrial leader in the state and is home to the world’s largest manufacturer of wire and cable, Southwire. This company began as a small entrepreneurial venture and has become a multi-billion dollar enterprise and the county’s largest manufacturing employer. This is just one example of the successful entrepreneurial spirit that continues throughout the community. In addition, a highly diverse industrial base keeps pace with changes in the global marketplace including advanced technology for healthcare and human services, auto parts manufacturing, and fiber optics for the communication industry, textiles, food production, plastics, and metal fabrication, as well as distribution and call centers.
Carrollton’s Mayor and four Council members provide outstanding governance and policy development to this progressive city, while a full-time City Manager and able staff handle the day-to-day operations. This synergy enables proactive policy development, conservative fiscal management and an ongoing commitment to responsible long-range planning. In turn, Carrollton is positioned to best serve growth opportunities well into the future. Visit www.carrollton-ga.gov , for more information.
