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.
The City Menus Regional Update
Just as economic development is increasing in Carrollton, so it is in the surrounding communities in the region. Here’s a summary of what’s happening...
Verizon Wireless Proposes Tower for Western Haralson County
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Verizon Wireless customers west of Tallapoosa may soon get a boost in coverage. The mobile telecommunications giant has submitted plans to build a...
Fuoco di Napoli Closes for Business
A local pizza parlor has closed its doors. Fuoco di Napoli, formerly known as Palladino’s, was located at 342 Maple Street across from the...
Atlanta Vapor Opens in Carrollton
An Atlanta-based vape store has established a Carrollton location. Atlanta Vapor opened this week in the old Dorks Bookstore space. at 394 Brumbelow Road...
Fabric Peddler Closing Store, Going Solely to Online Sales
A staple business of Carrollton’s Maple Street will soon close its doors and shift its focus to strictly online sales. The Fabric Peddler at...
Godfather’s Pizza Closes Amid Travel Center Transition
Photo courtesy of City Manager David Milliron's Facebook page.
Last month we reported that the old Hess/Wilco Travel Center at Liberty Road and I-20 would...
Smokin’ Pig BBQ Coming to Tallapoosa
The BBQ sauce will soon be flowing in Tallapoosa. Smokin’ Pig BBQ Restaurant and Catering recently began construction to build a location at 844...
Villa Rica Dairy Queen Closer to Becoming Reality
Update as of Tuesday, April 18th, The City of Villa Rica issued a land disturbance permit for construction to begin.
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This week we discovered...
BBQ Returning to Bankhead Highway
A new BBQ restaurant plans to open soon in east Carrollton. Black-n-White LUFU BBQ is moving into the former Jones BBQ location at 819...
Wear Me Again Moving First Tuesday Mall Location to Highway 27
UPDATE: As of 12/21, Wear Me Again is now open in their new location at South Park Street.
A local consignment store is moving one...
