District Attorney: Carroll County Jury Convicts Charles Brian Shoemake Of Aggravated Child Molestation
On August 11, 2023, a Carroll County jury returned a verdict of guilty against Charles Brian Shoemake, 42, of Roopville, Georgia, for Aggravated Child Molestation, Aggravated Sexual Battery, Incest, Enticing a Child for Indecent Purposes, two counts of Child Molestation, and four counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children. Chief Superior Court Judge John Simpson presided […]
Major West Georgia Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison Without The Possibility Of Parole
On August 7, 2023, Freddie Strickland, 47, of Villa Rica, was sentenced by Carroll County Superior Court Judge John Simpson to 30 years in prison without the possibility of parole followed by 60 years on probation without the possibility for parole. Underlying that sentence were 12 cases, 11 of which derived from an extensive Georgia […]
Power Restored After Back-to-Back Storms
Carrollton, GA—Line crews and system operators and technicians at Carroll Electric Membership Cooperative (EMC) are getting rest following two, grueling nights of service repairs when severe thunderstorms left nearly 20,000 members without power Sunday and Monday. Starting the week with a bang, extremely hot and humid conditions created the perfect blend for fast-moving but threatening […]
GSP shares additional information regarding crash that resulted in death of pedestrian
Georgia State Patrol on Monday released additional information regarding a crash that resulted in the death of pedestrian. Investigators say around 2am last Tuesday morning, 44-year old Travis Russell of Atlanta was “leaning down” in a northbound lane of Highway 61 near Mimosa Road, when he was struck by an oncoming 2001 Ford Ranger. The […]
Walker To Lead CUES This School Year
CARROLLTON, GA — A former Carrollton City Schools assistant principal has returned to the district to lead as principal of Carrollton Upper Elementary School this year. Tabitha Walker began her teaching career at Carrollton Elementary School after graduating from the University of West Georgia in 2007. She was a third-grade teacher for the district from […]
Go West Early: Carroll County Schools, UWG announce partnership
High school students at Carroll County Schools will have access to a signature dual enrollment experience through a partnership beginning this fall with the University of West Georgia. The program, Go West Early, allows access to advanced pathways, summer enrichment experiences, tutoring and individual assistance, personalized college guidance and designated on-campus facilities. “Go West Early […]
Carroll EMC Receives Clean Energy from New Nuclear Unit
Carroll Electric Membership Cooperative (EMC) is now receiving safe, reliable, emission-free nuclear energy from Plant Vogtle Unit 3, which has reached commercial operation in Waynesboro, Georgia. Now in service, the new nuclear unit will provide cooperative Members in West Georgia and across the state with clean energy for the next 60 to 80 years. “We […]
GDOE Releases EOY & EOG Milestones Data
(This story was written and released to media by the Carroll County Schools District) Test scores just released by the Georgia Department of Education show a focus on STEM education is paying dividends for Carroll County Schools. By placing an emphasis on STEM education, Carroll County Schools saw increases in both mathematics and science proficiency […]
Labor Force and Number of Employed up in West Georgia
The Majority of Georgia’s Regional Commissions See Slight Uptick in Unemployment Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that most of Georgia’s Regional Commissions reported a rise in June unemployment rates, except for the Atlanta and Southwest Georgia Regional Commissions, which reported unchanged unemployment rates. “The bedrock of a thriving economy lies in maintaining low […]
Carroll County BOE Sets Tentative Millage Rate
At a July 26 called meeting, the Carroll County Board of Education voted to set the tentative millage rate at the current rate of 17.5 mills. This tentative rate will allow the board to further examine district needs and garner taxpayer input at three public meetings before setting a final millage rate for 2023. Maintaining […]
