CHS TO OFFER CTAE+ PROGRAM IN 24-25 SCHOOL YEAR

CARROLLTON, GA — Carrollton High School is launching the CTAE+ (Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education Plus) program for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. This innovative program offers students a dynamic way to fulfill graduation requirements while gaining valuable technical skills for their chosen career paths. Traditionally, high school students are required to complete at least […]

Carroll County BOE Approves Full Millage Rollback

(written by Carroll County Schools) July 18, 2024 — The Carroll County Board of Education has tentatively approved a full millage rate rollback for county property owners after seeing another large increase in assessed values this year. The county tax digest increased almost $340 million, allowing the BOE to reduce the school tax millage rate […]

Carroll County Schools to offer no cost breakfast and lunch to all students

For the 2024-2025 school year, Carroll County Schools will be offering no cost breakfast and lunch to all students regardless of income through the Community Eligibility Program. The CEP allows schools with high percentages of low-income students to offer no cost breakfast and lunch to all students without collecting household applications. The Community Eligibility Provision […]

Haralson County selected for UGA Planning Rural Opportunities for Prosperity and Economic Leadership (PROPEL) program

First community in West Georgia to be chosen for program, official kickoff in January BREMEN, Ga. – Haralson County was recently selected as a 2025 Planning Rural Opportunities for Prosperity and Economic Leadership (PROPEL) Community. This program, led by the University of Georgia (UGA), assists rural communities implement a multi-step model to help them advance […]

From partnership to legacy: Newnan Utilities establishes endowed scholarship for UWG students

by Miranda Hodges Newnan Utilities has been a steadfast supporter of the University of West Georgia for more than a decade, contributing to several initiatives and programs and supporting the overall growth of the university. This longstanding relationship has now reached a new milestone with the recently established Newnan Utilities Endowed Scholarship at UWG, a […]

CHS finishes fifth in the GADA Directors Cup

CARROLLTON, GA — Facing stiff competition in the state’s largest classification, Carrollton High School secured an impressive fifth-place in the 2023-24 Directors Cup results announced by the Georgia Athletic Directors Association. The Directors Cup honors athletic departments in all Georgia High School Association (GHSA) classifications for their excellence and superior performance. CHS athletic teams earned […]

4-H Livestock Camp and Extension Fest

You are invited to stop by the Carroll County Ag Center located at 900 Newnan Road, Carrollton for our 2nd annual 4-H Livestock Camp on July 22-26.  The camp goes from 9-3 pm each day (except Tuesday).  You are welcome to stop by any time during the week.  The highlight of the week will be […]

Villa Rica joins Carroll in Rock Quarry Opposition

The City of Villa Rica has joined Carroll County in objecting to Paulding County’s consideration of a rock quarry proposed for the county’s northern border. The Villa Rica City Council on Tuesday approved sending a letter objecting to a proposed rezoning of a portion of Paulding County land and a special-use permit that would permit […]

CCS PLANS TO ROLL BACK MILLAGE RATE FOR 2025 FISCAL YEAR

CARROLLTON, GA —The Carrollton City Schools Board of Education has announced its intention to lower the millage rate to 17.866 for the 2025 fiscal year, a decrease from the previous rate of 18.5. This decision comes in response to new property tax assessments that have increased the financial burden on property owners. The district hopes […]

West Georgia Technical College Students Achieve Top Honors at FBLA National Leadership Conference

CARROLLTON, GA – Six West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) students earned top honors at the 2024 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate National Leadership Conference, held June 24–27 in Orlando, Florida. FBLA, formerly Phi Beta Lambda, is the largest business career and technical student organization in the world. The annual conference gives FBLA members […]