You unpacked the boxes — now here is where students at University of West Georgia (Carrollton, GA) actually eat, shop, bank, and hang out. Bookmark this for your first month.
The Irish Bred Pub Irish pub
On Adamson Square — burgers, fish and chips, live music
Samba Loca Brazilian
Rodizio-style grilled meats on the Square
Corner Cafe cafe
Square staple for breakfast, sandwiches, and pizza
Gallery Row Coffee coffee
Study-friendly coffeehouse right on the Square
Little Hawaiian Hawaiian / seafood
Popular spot on Cedar St just off downtown
Brown Dog Eatery Southern
Modern Southern comfort food near downtown
Publix (McIntosh Plaza) grocery
South Park St, roughly 1.5 miles from campus
Walmart Supercenter big-box / grocery
South Park St, about 2 miles
Kroger grocery / pharmacy
Carrollton Crossing, about 2 miles
CVS Pharmacy pharmacy
About 1.5 miles; nearest Target is ~25 miles in Douglasville
UWG Health Services student clinic
On-campus care covered by the health fee
Tanner Medical Center hospital / ER
Full hospital about a mile from campus
Carrollton Post Office mail
Downtown-area USPS for packages
The UPS Store shipping
Returns and printing near South Park St
Adamson Square
Historic downtown with shops, festivals, and restaurants
Carrollton GreenBelt
18-mile paved loop trail passing near campus
Little Tallapoosa Park
Trails and event space east of town
The AMP
Free outdoor concerts downtown in warm months
Atlanta day trip
About an hour east by car
Hand-checked August 2026. Hours and locations change — give places a quick look before you head out. Some links on this site earn us a commission at no cost to you.