Carrollton High School, already a premier host of the Georgia High School Association state cross country championships since 1994, will now host the state track and field championships for boys and girls in AAAAA and AAAAAA classifications this spring as well as the boys and girls AAAAA state golf tournaments.

That brings three state championship events to Carrollton, a testament to the caliber of facilities - and service - our community has to offer, says Dr. Mark Albertus, Carrollton City Schools superintendent.

"It is a credit to Carrollton as a community that the Georgia High School Association has confidence in us," he said. "We offer exceptional facilities and always commit to produce the best in organization and service. Hosting the state cross country championships for the 23rd consecutive year in just a few weeks will further demonstrate this commitment."

While it is certainly a feather in Carrollton's cap in terms of pride, bringing these events to Carrollton is also a financial boon to the local economy, says Jonathan Dorsey, executive director of the Carrollton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.

"Events such as the track meet bring thousands of people and millions of dollars in spending, including millions in state and local taxes, to our community each year," he said. "And those dollars are spent and re-spent within our community many times over, so the impact goes way beyond the event organizers or the hotels or restaurants. Every person in the community will benefit in some way from this event and others like it." 

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