Carroll County Jury Convicts Chauncey Jammal Barnhart Of Armed Robbery, Simple Assault, And Burglary In The First Degree
On September 13, 2023, a Carroll County jury returned a verdict of guilty against Chauncey Jammal Barnhart, 33, of Douglasville, Georgia, for four counts of Armed Robbery, three counts of Burglary in the First Degree, and one count of Simple Assault. Superior Court Judge Erica Tisinger presided over the trial and sentenced the defendant to […]
Chairman Appointed to National Committee
Chairman Michelle Morgan re-appointed as a member of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Steering Committee by NACo (National Association of Counties). The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Steering Committee is responsible for all matters pertaining to USDA agriculture, rural development programs, rural renewable energy development, research and extension, food safety, and conservation programs. Chairman Morgan will […]
Trojan Athletes Scoring Big With Community Service
CARROLLTON, GA — On Sept. 2, just before Auburn University’s much-anticipated home opening football game for the 2023 season, the Southeastern Center of Robotics Education (SCORE) rolled out the red carpet for four special visitors from Carrollton High School’s girls basketball team — Madison Swint, Madison Reese, Daija Preston, and Seriya Williams. The young ladies […]
Tourism Brought $161.8 Million To Carroll County In 2022
September 19, 2023 (Carrollton, Ga.) – Visitors to Carroll County generated $161.8 million in direct, domestic traveler expenditures in 2022, an increase of almost eight percent over 2021, the Carrollton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau announced today. According to an annual study commissioned by the Georgia Department of Economic Development, visitors to Carroll County and […]
Dispute Among Roomates Leads To Shooting
Bond has been set at $15,000 for a 44-year-old Carrollton man charged with aggravated assault. Kevin Lee Carroll is alleged to have shot a man in the head during a scuffle on Sunday. According to the initial report from the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office shared with WLBB Radio: “On 9-17-23 Deputy George McLain was dispatched […]
Timothy Brodeur – CMS Teacher Of The Year
CAROLLTON, GA — Timothy Brodeur’s path to becoming an educator began for him in eighth grade. Drawing inspiration from three pivotal seeds, his story highlights the power of passion, character, and authenticity in education. Brodeur’s journey began with what he refers to as his first “seed of interest,” planted by his eighth grade Georgia Studies […]
Roopville Woman Charged With Child Molestation Twice In One Week
Less than one week after being charged with child molestation – due to an alleged relationship with a 14-year-old boy—a 24-year-old Roopville woman is back behind bars in Carroll County, accused of repeating certain actions that led to her arrest last week. According to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office – last Friday September 8th – […]
UWG Establishes Research Corporation to Drive Innovation, Economic Growth
by Colton Campbell Marking a pivotal step in the University of West Georgia’s commitment to advancing knowledge, fostering innovation and catalyzing economic growth, the institution has established the UWG Research Corporation. Sponsored research at UWG has been on a remarkable trajectory for the past several years, culminating in last year’s record-breaking achievement of $18.7 million […]
VR council adopts $45.7M budget for FY24
by: Ken Denney, VR Public Information Officer Villa Rica’s City Council on Tuesday adopted a $45.7 million budget for the 2024 fiscal year. The budget, which goes into effect Oct. 1, reflects what city leaders say is required to maintain city services while also coping with national inflation and continuing to upgrade infrastructure. The general […]
WGTC Foundation Awards Record-Breaking $73,835 in Scholarships for Fa
CARROLLTON, GA – The West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) Foundation awarded a record-breaking $73,835 in scholarships to 73 students for the 2023 fall semester. Each student received between $500 and $5,000 to help finance their education at WGTC. “We are so grateful for the generous contributions of our donors who understand the importance of investing […]
