Carroll County Schools and Villa Rica release statement re: TAD partnership 

May 16, 2023 – The Carroll County Board of Education and the Villa Rica City Council each have approved an intergovernmental agreement to govern Villa Rica’s Eastside Tax Allocation District and guide future development in the City.    The agreement commits future property tax growth within the Eastside TAD to fund infrastructure improvements there, and gives the school […]

Carrollton High To Graduate More Than 400 Seniors May 19

CARROLLTON, GA – This Friday night, family and friends will witness the graduation of the Carrollton High School Class of 2023. The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Grisham Stadium.  GRADUATION LOGISTICS:

CHS Junior Wins $2,500 Scholarship In Optimist Club Oratorical Contest

CARROLLTON, GA — A Carrollton High School junior won first place in the Optimist Club of Carrollton Oratorical Contest last month. Shad McMillan earned a $2,500 scholarship and now moves on to the regional competition. Richard Bracknell, CHS competitive speech teacher, said he is proud of Shad for his accomplishment. “Shad is truly dedicated to […]

CHS Students Awarded ‘Healthy Heart’ Essay Scholarships

CARROLLTON, GA – Two Carrollton High School seniors earned scholarships for their winning essay submissions in the 21st Annual West Georgia Cardiology Healthy Heart Essay contest. The first place winner, Haley Duncan, earned a $500 scholarship. Kyleigh Smith took third place and earned a $200 scholarship. The Rouse Foundation administers the contest on West Georgia […]

Mikya Long Awarded with McDonald’s Leadership Scholarship

(Carrollton, Georgia) Central High School senior Mikya Long wasawarded the McDonald’s Leadership Award by local franchise owners David and Merry Neisler.To be considered for the award the student must have a high grade point average, be active in both student and community events, as well as being grounded in good character. Mikya is an athlete, […]

Central High School Recognizes Students at the Top of the Class

(Monday, May 15, 2023, Carrollton, Georgia). Central High School honored students at the top of the class during Honors & Awards Night. Junior Dylan Mount and sophomore Mary Lois Griffis were recognized as top of their respective classes. Students are pictured with Central High School Principal Mr. Kelly Edwards.

Ray Higginbotham Honored as Lion Heart Recipient

(Carrollton, Georgia). Central High School senior Ray Higginbotham was named the 2023 Lion Heart recipient during Honors & Awards Night. Ray was selected for the honor by Central High School faculty.The student selected for the Lion Heart award should be dedicated to Central High School, but more importantly the student must possess a Lion size […]

Central High School Awards Department Honors

Pictured standing behind from left to right is Natalie Proksell, Owen Warren, Jesus Garduno Ortega, Principal Kelly Edwards, Chase Skipper, Ty Martin, and Darby Burns. Standing in front is Anna Eddleman, Anna Stober, Olivia Vande Kerkhoff, Allee Adams, and Sarah Dutton. Not pictured is Hayden Manson. (Carrollton, Georgia). Central High School hosted the 2023 Honors […]