A material world: UWG chemistry and physics programs launch new Materials Science Lab

By Abby Grizzard It is imperative for students pursuing a scientific track to be well-rounded as both scientists and professionals in their discipline. The University of West Georgia’s collaborative Materials Science Lab aims to provide chemistry and physics students with interdisciplinary skills to translate into varying branches of scientific knowledge in a hands-on learning environment […]

Christopher Halver-Gene Hansen Convicted Of Aggravated Assault Family Violence And Sentenced To Serve 20 Years In Prison

(press release from Coweta judicial Circuit District Attorneys Office) On May 25, 2023, Coweta Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge Erica Tisinger sentenced Christopher Halver-Gene Hansen, 36, to 20 years in prison followed by 20 years on probation for multiple acts of domestic violence. This sentencing followed a Carroll County jury’s conviction of Hansen on May […]

2023 Valedictorians and Salutatorians Honored

Carroll County Schools honored valedictorians and salutatorians from its five high schools May 22. Front row: Central High School Salutatorian Sarah Elizabeth Dutton, Villa Rica High School Salutatorian Deborah Miriwah Bonful, Villa Rica High School Valedictorian Annabelle Rose Nyberg, Bowdon High School Valedictorian Caroline Makinley Huggins, and Central High School Valedictorian Anna Lawton Stober. Back […]

Carroll County Jury Convicts Shane Jones of Abusing Physically Disabled Wife

(This article was written by and shared via the Coweta Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office) On May 16, 2023, after a one-day trial, a Carroll County jury convicted Shane Martin Jones of one count of Exploitation or Intimidation of a Disabled Adult, two counts of Aggravated Assault, Family Violence, and one count of Battery, Family […]

Carroll County Schools announces new assignments for district and school leaders 

(This article was written by and shared via the Carroll County Schools District) May 19, 2023 – Longtime Temple High School Principal Tim Gribben has been named the Director of High Schools and Middle Schools as part of a slate of administrative changes approved by the Carroll County Board of Education Thursday, May 18.  Gribben is […]

Carroll County Schools relocating Transportation Department as start of new Operations Center 

(This article is written by and shared via the Carroll County Schools District) May 19, 2023 – Carroll County Schools is relocating its transportation department and bus yard to the 26-acre site of the VFW Fairgrounds as the start of a multi-phase operations center that ultimately will house transportation, maintenance and school nutrition departments.  The entire […]

Community Foundation of West Georgia Hosts Community Breakfast to give Project Update

Coordinating assistance between nonprofit organizations has the potential to be inefficient and difficult to manage for both those seeking help and the providers. In January of 2023, The Community Foundation of West Georgia partnered with TechBridge and InTelegy Corporation to conduct an assessment of nonprofit providers in the area and to develop a new way […]

Central High School names 2023 Junior Marshals

(Carrollton, Georgia) The Junior Marshal honor is awarded to members of the 11th grade class with the highest academic standing. These students have the opportunity to assist with the baccalaureate and graduation ceremonies. Students recognized as 2023 Junior Marshals are Annabella Grace Abernathy, Leigha Rocquelle Adams, Mackenzie Taylor Auer, Aliyah Laurel Ayers, Kendra Jacqueline Ball, […]

Central High School Students Earn Coca Cola Honors

(Carrollton, Georgia). Central High School recognized three (3) outstanding students with Coca Cola awards during Honors & Awards Night.The Coca Cola Scholar Athlete award was given to Morgan Smith. Morgan ran track and has maintained a high grade pointaverage throughout high school.The Coca Cola Achievement award was given to Karley Fuller. Karley earned numerous awards […]

Central High School Announces AP Scholars

Pictured standing in back from left to right is Central High School Principal Mr. Kelly Edwards, Natalie Proksell, Anna Eddleman, Addison Denney, Anika Roessel, and Owen Warren. In thefront row is Sarah Dutton, Alyssa Adams, Anna Stober, Darby Burns, and Brock McWhorter.Not pictured is Camden Jones and Mia Caldwell. (Carrollton, Georgia). The College Board Advanced […]