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Trail Closure at UWG
A portion of the Greenbelt on UWG’s campus – from Maple Street to Aycock Drive – will be closed during the week of July 6, to connect utilities…
COVID-19 GreenBelt Status
On April 2nd, 2020, The State of Georgia has issued a state-wide Shelter in Place Order. This order supersedes the City of Carrollton Shelter In Place Order that…
Hobbs Farm Fit Court
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 HOBBS FARM FIT COURT OPENS FOR PUBLIC USE After a few final preparations this week, the new Hobbs Farm Park Fit Court is expected to open for public use during the…
The Meadow Entrance to Buffalo Creek Trail Opening
The West Georgia Chapter of the Georgia Native Plant Society hosted the Grand Opening of Meadow Entrance to Buffalo Creek Trail during their 10th-anniversary celebration. The Meadow is located…
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BIG EVENT 2018
Following the success of the BIG EVENT 2017, the City of Carrollton is bringing the festival back in 2018. The BIG EVENT 2018 will take place on Sunday,…
5th Annual Tour the Carroll
Who would have thought we would get to celebrate the last day of June in mid-October? As it happened, last Sunday the weather was exceptionally warm, the sun…
October 2017 events
October 2017 is jam-packed with great community events. Some of them happen right on the Carrollton GreenBelt, some downtown, but all of them are a great excuse to…
The BIG EVENT Big Loop Bike Ride Details
The BIG Big Loop Bike Ride Details Please review the following information before arriving at the trailhead. IMPORTANT NOTES ON THE RIDE Dear fellow bikers, please remember that…
The BIG EVENT 5K Run / Walk Details
The BIG EVENT 5K Run / Walk Details Please review the following information before arriving at the trailhead. REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICKUP Early t-shirt and race number pickup…
The BIG EVENT “locals only” Food Truck & Craft Brew Lineup
The Carrollton GreenBelt Ribbon Cuttings of 2012-2015 were all celebrated by a community 5K run & walk. As the GreenBelt’s mileage grew longer, the runs became more popular.…
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Carrollton to become a Bicycle Friendly Community
The League’s Bicycle Friendly America program provides a roadmap, hands-on assistance and recognition for states, communities, universities and businesses. The BFA℠ program is a tool for states, communities,…
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Carrollton’s Bike Share ready to roll out!
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Trail status update – flooding warning
The recent rain caused flooding around the Alabama Street underpass. Several hundred feet of the trail are under up to 2 feet of water. Do not enter the…
UWG Presidential 5K Spirit Run
The Spirit Run starts Thursday, October 20th at 6PM. Have some fun, show your UWG spirit and join the run that benefits the Greenbelt on Campus! The race will…
3rd Annual West Metro BOR Fall Dash
3rd Annual West Metro Board of Realtors Fall Dash This is a Peachtree Qualifier! October 15, 2016 @ 9:00 am Hobbs Farm Park (500 Believers Blvd, Carrollton…
4th Annual Tour De Carroll
4th Annual Tour De Carroll Bike Ride and Community Event Tour De Carroll is a family friendly community event benefiting the Carroll County Domestic Violence Shelter & Good…
Adopt-A-Trail
Carrollton Greenbelt’s Adopt-A-Trail Program is accepting applications for 2019/2020 season In August 2016, Friends of Carrollton GreenBelt partnered with Keep Carroll Beautiful to promote the Adopt-A-Trail volunteer program.…
Carroll County Animal Hospital’s 5th Annual Doggie Dash
Help Support the Carroll County Humane Society’s “Angel Fund” with this fun race on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Save
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2nd Annual Presidential 5K: Connecting Campus to Community
Help support the section of the Carrollton Greenbelt that runs through the University of West Georgia campus by participating in the 2nd Annual Presidential 5K: Connecting Campus to…
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