West Georgia Woman Magazine

10/18/2025

Lots of people here at the USA Ninja Challenge - Carrollton, GA. Free to try out the equipment for kids age 4 and up today!

10/01/2025

Check out our latest issue! https://westgeorgiawoman.com/issues/october-2025-magazine-issue/

Our feature this month is Brittany Cota and Lidy Walton of the West Georgia Domestic Violence Shelter.

On page 10, learn more about the important work Lidy and Brittany do for thousands of women and children affected by domestic violence in West Georgia.

Inside: celebrating 15 years of Milestone Investment Management LLC, learn more about Land Zen - downtown Carrollton’s healthy lifestyle store, read about the 2025 Circles of West Georgia Designer Show House, Chef Rose Cooks' delicious recipes and much more!

Photos of Brittany Cota, Lidy Walton, Michael Stone, Gina Land, Heidi Sweatt and Circles Show House by Zachary Dailey Daileylifephotography
Recipe photos by Andrew Agresta Agresta Photography

09/19/2025

The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its upcoming October Chamber Luncheon: Advertising 101, designed specifically to serve and support the small business community. The luncheon will be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at City Station (2115 Maple St., Carrollton).

This special program will feature a panel of local media professionals sharing insights on why advertising matters and how small businesses can make the most of their marketing efforts.

The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Brad Yates, Dean and Professor at the University of West Georgia’s School of Communication, Film, and Media. Attendees will not only hear best practices from experts but will also have the opportunity to ask questions directly to professionals who work alongside the business community every day.

Registration is available online at www.carroll-ga.org

For more information, contact the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce at 770-832-2446.

09/17/2025

Don't give up. Your life is precious.💜

09/14/2025

❤️❤️

09/11/2025

Let us never forget all the innocent victims who died on 9/11/01

Do you remember?

09/09/2025

UPDATE (09/16/2025): Located & Safe

❗️MISSING PERSON❗️

BIJAL PATEL
33 years old
5’3”, 100 pounds

Last seen on Sunday, 09/07/2025 @ 7pm, wearing black pants & black t-shirt leaving her residence near Meadow Run in Carrollton.

She was driving a silver 2010 Honda Accord bearing GA Tag # BNK6181.

If you have any information, please contact Det. Brandon Sheffield at [email protected] / 770-834-4451. As always, you may remain anonymous.

09/02/2025

Check out our latest issue! https://westgeorgiawoman.com/issues/september-2025-magazine-issue/

Veterans are 72% more likely to attempt su***de than non-veterans, according to the VA.

But su***de is preventable.

Our feature this month is Chelle Lamb, who through her work as the Su***de Prevention Program Manager for the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Office, works to provide life-saving resources to at-risk veterans.

On page 10, learn more about Chelle and her mission.

Inside: Jim Carter and the iconic Sit 'n Sleep celebrate 40 years in West Georgia, what to do when you find out your child is bullying others, the eighth installment of Holding On and Letting Go with Patrick Yuran, Chef Rose Cooks' delicious recipes and much more!

Photos of Chelle Lamb by Zachary Dailey Daileylifephotography
Recipe photos by Andrew Agresta Agresta Photography ***deAwareness ***deprevention

08/30/2025

Our cover feature this month, Mr. Jim Gill passed away peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 26. Jim was a special man, a community leader and a friend to many. He was such a special person and his legacy will never be forgotten.

We’re told he had many happy moments this month hearing from friends about his story and signing autographed copies of the magazine for doctors and nurses at the hospital.

We’re so happy we were able to share this remarkable man’s story and that he was here to experience the fun of being on our cover! We love you, Jim! You will be sorely missed ❤️

View Jim Gill's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

06/03/2025

Willowbrooke at Tanner Announces New Urgent Care for Mental Health and Substance Use

When help can’t wait we’re here to support you. Willowbrooke at Tanner is proud to introduce Willowbrooke Urgent Care for Mental Health and Substance Use, a first-of-its-kind service in our area designed to provide immediate care and assistance.

Located at 20 Herrell Road, Suite 1, Villa Rica, Georgia, our walk-in urgent care is open to assist children, adolescents, adults, and seniors facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, stress, postpartum issues and substance use disorders.

Here’s how we can help you or your loved ones today:

Access: No appointment needed; walk-ins welcome.
Expert team: Highly trained, licensed professionals providing personalized assessments and treatment plans.

Who it’s for: Individuals experiencing severe or urgent mental health or substance use symptoms without additional medical needs.

Examples include:
Severe or persistent anxiety or depression
Panic attack
Psychosis
Risk of harm to self or others
Extreme grief or sadness
Mental health and substance use care when physician access is a concern
Medication management when a patient’s provider is unavailable
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or visit your nearest ER.

If you need non-emergency mental health support, call 770-812-3266 for a free screening and to establish care with a counselor, therapist or psychiatrist.

For more details and a full list of the conditions we treat, visit WillowbrookeUrgentCare.org.

06/02/2025

Check out our latest issue! https://westgeorgiawoman.com/issues/june-2025-magazine-issue/

Our feature this month is Gyla Gonzalez, executive director of Carroll County Family Connection and a pillar in the West Georgia community.

On page 10, learn more about Gyla and her lifelong journey to uplift the West Georgia Latino community through love, understanding and action.

Inside: Learn the benefits of fostering an animal in your community, Lessons on holding on and letting go with Patrick Yuran, a recap of our fifth annual West Georgia Women’s Extravaganza, Chef Rose Cooks' delicious recipes and much more!

Photos of Gyla Gonzalez by Zachary Dailey Daileylifephotography
Recipe photos by Andrew Agresta Agresta Photography