Final List of qualifiers for May 21st General Primary (Carroll County)
Campaign season for the May 21st general primary officially kicking off on Monday with the close of the qualifying period on Friday. In Carroll County – only three non-partisan races will be contested on ballots. They are for Chief Magistrate where Nathaniel Smith is challenged by Kierston Phillips; Carroll County School Board Rep 3 Kerry […]
West Georgia Tech Students Place at SkillsUSA Georgia State Competition
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) students joined other technical colleges from across the state to compete at the SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership and Skills Conference held February 22 – 24 in Atlanta. WGTC earned the Quality Chapter of Excellence Award and the Health Knowledge Bowl team placed second, earning a silver medal […]
Man charged with aggravated assault after purposely crashing his car into another
On February 28, 2024, Haralson County deputies were dispatched to the area of Steadman and Jacksonville Road in reference to a Ford Crown Victoria doing donuts on the Crossroads Baptist Church parking lot. Deputies were advised that 911 was receiving more than one call about what was going on. The first responding deputy observed a […]
Five CHS Students Place In Creative Writing Contest
Pictured bottom row from left are freshman Ari Davis, senior Catlin Boone, junior Addison Lloyd, senior Allison Lowry, senior Autumn Martin, and CHS teacher Abbie Files. Pictured back row from left are CHS teacher Jamie Tuggle, CHS teacher Hunter Spurlock, and CHS teacher Dr. Marsha French. CARROLLTON, GA — Five Carrollton High School students were recognized […]
Bearden: Week Eight Under the Gold Dome
By: Sen. Tim Bearden (R–Carrollton) As your State Senator, I am committed to upholding conservative values and fighting for the issues that matter most to our community including topics like job opportunity expansion and lowering taxes, to defending life and supporting law enforcement. I am honored to be appointed as a working member of several […]
Gil McDougal is out as Deputy City Manager in the city of gold… at least for the time being
City Attorney David Mecklin said city council Monday voted unanimously to “rescind the approval” of the selection of McDougal as deputy city manager. Council voted McDougal to the job by a vote of 3 to 2, one month ago. Many locals found the selection of McDougal to be controversial for a number of reasons, including […]
VRHS Guidance Counselor charged after investigators determine he had inappropriate relationships with multiple students
On February 16, 2024, the Carroll County School District notified the Villa Rica Police Department of an allegation that had been made to them in reference to a Villa Rica High School employee being involved in an inappropriate relationship with a student. The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) identified the suspect as 30-year-old Alonzo Wyatt, a […]
Three schools recognized for Emergency Preparedness
Three schools in Carroll County are among just 47 across the state to be recognized as leaders in the field of school emergency preparedness by receiving the Ready Georgia Seal of Preparedness. Central Elementary School, Mt. Zion Middle School, and Whitesburg Elementary School were individually recognized for improving emergency preparation needs of their buildings through […]
Fastenal To Purchase Land For New Distribution Center In Carroll County
Carroll County, GA | March 4, 2024 — Fastenal, a leader in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies, announced today that it is has identified a greenfield site in Carrollton to build its new Southeast US distribution and supply chain center. The project will represent a roughly $90-million investment within the community. Fastenal […]
Southwire Shoe Drive Supports Carroll County Schools JROTC
Pictured from left to right is MSgt Steven Peters, Jason Joiner, Andrew Johnson, Allison Thrash, Abby Axelson, Lt Col David Cumings, and Central High School Assistant Principal Mr. Zac Cooper. (Carrollton, Georgia). Carroll County Schools JROTC cadets received a huge donation from the Southwire Veterans Network. Southwire delivered 56 pairs of new and gently used […]
