Kevin Hemphill
Kevin is a reporter for The City Menus. A 2007 graduate of the University of West Georgia, he moved out of state briefly before returning to the Carroll County community in 2013. He enjoys seeing and writing about the growth in Carrollton and surrounding communities.
Pedestrian and Safety Improvements Coming to Busy Villa Rica Intersection
Photographer: Krystal Horne
A Georgia Department of Transportation project is bringing pedestrian and safety improvements to a busy Villa Rica intersection. Construction has begun at...
Bowdon Junction Quick Stop Gets External Facelift, Changes Fuel Brands
A hometown convenience store got an external facelift while changing fuel brands. The Bowdon Junction Quick Stop at 4335 US Highway 27, on the corner...
Captain D’s Anchors Down in Rockmart
A famous seafood chain has chosen to set anchor in Rockmart. Captain D’s is coming to 1336 Chattahoochee Drive, at the intersection with Etowah...
Hungry Howie’s Bringing Flavored Crust Pizza to Newnan
A new pizza restaurant is coming to Newnan. Hungry Howie’s Flavored Crust Pizza is moving in to the old Cachet Classic Cleaners at 390...
Hotel Industry Continues to Grow In Newnan
A new hotel has its sights set on Newnan. Plans are underway to build a Comfort Inn and Suites in the cul-de-sac of Bledsoe...
Rocky’s Pizza Carrollton Closes Its Doors
A Maple Street restaurant has closed its doors after a year and a half in business. Rocky’s Pizza Carrollton originally posted on its Facebook...
Oxford Wendy’s Rises From the Ashes
An east Alabama fast-food restaurant has reopened after a fire destroyed it over a year ago. The Wendy’s on Leon Smith Parkway/US Highway 431...
Numerous Construction Projects In Progress Around The Region
Just as economic development is increasing in Carrollton and Newnan, so it is in the surrounding communities in the region. Here’s a summary of...
Brian’s Restaurant and Sports Bar Closes; Art and Jake’s To Open...
A local Newnan eatery closed this week and will reopen under a new name next week. Brian’s Restaurant and Sports Bar, located at 510...
Bremen City Schools Begins Work on New Athletic Complex
Photo courtesy of Bremen City Schools
Construction on a new initiative has begun for Bremen City Schools. A new athletic complex is coming to the...
