Carroll County BOE Approves Strategy to Address Growth
Reflecting growth in the northern portion of the district, the Carroll County Board of Education approved a new strategic initiative that shifts multiple school attendance zones at the Board Meeting on December 11, 2023. The new attendance zones will be effective beginning in August 2024. The strategy includes master plans for each campus and attendance […]
‘Illegal Alien’ Pleads Guilty To 25 Years In Prison For Statuatory Rape, Child Molestation, And Sexual Exploitation Of Children
On December 6, 2023, Fary Romero, 24, pleaded guilty to Statutory Rape, Child Molestation, and thirteen counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children for sexually abusing a 14 year old female. Carroll County Judge Michael Hubbard accepted the plea agreement negotiated by the State and sentenced Romero to 25 years in prison followed by 15 years […]
As the tassels turn: UWG celebrates 700+ graduates at Fall 2023 commencement
by Julie Lineback Higher education isn’t merely about acquiring knowledge – it is a transformative odyssey that sculpts character, instills resilience and fosters a deep understanding of our world. In this spirit, more than 700 University of West Georgia students celebrated similar journeys on Saturday when they received their degrees during UWG’s Fall 2023 Commencement […]
CHS Alum Jonathan Jones Named Patriots Nominee for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award Presented by Nationwide
“I am happy to announce that Jonathan Jones is the Patriots selection for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award,” said Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft. “Jonathan has been a tremendous ambassador for the Patriots since he joined the team as a rookie free agent in 2016. Every year, his role and contributions […]
City Schools Presented Leading Edge Award
The Georgia School Boards Association named Carrollton City Schools as the 2022 recipient of the Leading Edge Award for the RaLin Construction Academy at Carrollton High School. Pictured from left are Andrew Stewart (VP Field Operations of RaLin), Ben Garrett (President and CEO of RaLin), David Godwin (At Large), Katie Williams (Ward 2), Dr. Jason […]
Eleven Arrested Following Drug Investigation in Haralson County, GA
Haralson County, GA (December 4, 2023)– The GBI has arrested and charged eleven people following a joint drug investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s West Metro Regional Drug Enforcement Office, Northwest Georgia Drug Task Force, Haralson County Sheriff’s Office, Troup County Sheriff’s Office, the DEA Birmingham District Office Task Force Group 42, and 7th […]
Carrollton BOE Named Exemplary
CARROLLTON, GA – For the eighth consecutive time, the Georgia School Boards Association has recognized the Carrollton Board of Education as an Exemplary Board of Achievement. The recognition program is designed to showcase best practices in school governance and leadership. The recognition program is designed to showcase best practices in school governance and leadership, supporting […]
Statement from Sen. Mike Dugan Regarding Vote on Proposed State Senate District Maps
ATLANTA (Dec. 1, 2023) — Sen. Mike Dugan (R–Carrollton) released the following statement regarding today’s Senate vote on the proposed State Senate district maps in the form of Senate Bill 1EX: “In late October of this year U.S. District Court Judge Steve Jones determined that Georgia’s District maps drawn after the 2020 Census, which include […]
Former Police Officer Jerric Gilbert Sentenced To 60 Years In Prison For Child Molestation, Enticing A Child For Indecent Purposes, And Violation Of Oath By Public Officer
On November 27, 2023, Jerric Gilbert pled guilty to two counts of Child Molestation, Enticing a Child for Indecent Purposes, and Violation of Oath by Public Officer. Rather than proceed to trial on the November 27 trial date, Gilbert chose to enter a non-negotiated guilty plea in front of Superior Court Judge Dustin Hightower, who […]
Traffic Stop Leads to Discovery of Stolen Firearm, Drugs, and Two Arrests
CARROLLTON, GEORGIA – On November 20, 2023, Sergeant C. Krish (Traffic Unit) conducted a traffic stop in the area of South Park Street and Roop Street. A query through the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) revealed the vehicle lacked valid insurance coverage, had a suspended registration. During the stop, Krish confirmed the vehicle did not […]
