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Experienced Carrollton Restaurateurs Bring Mellow Mushroom Back to Downtown Carrollton, Georgia

After decades of independent restaurant ownership, Rich and Stephanie Weaver are opening Mellow Mushroom to fill a gap and bring a beloved pizza brand back to the community.

By Victoria Campisi

Staff Writer

July 1, 2026

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