Alabama Man Dies In Train vs Truck Collision
The Georgia State Patrol is investigating a Monday morning train vs truck collision in Haralson County that resulted in the death of an Alabama man. According to the GSP’s preliminary report– Troopers from Post 29-Paulding responded to a train vs. vehicle crash on J Davis Road in Haralson County. The investigation determined that the driver […]
Carroll County Sees Rise in October Unemployment Rate
Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Carroll County recorded an unemployment rate of 3 percent in October, up five-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.1 percent. “Job seekers have continued to experience a favorable hiring environment across multiple job sectors, despite a slight uptick in unemployment […]
Haralson County Sees Rise in October Unemployment Rate
Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Haralson County recorded an unemployment rate of 3 percent in October, up six-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3 percent. “Job seekers have continued to experience a favorable hiring environment across multiple job sectors, despite a slight uptick in unemployment […]
Fifth-Grade Football League Finishes Season On Top
CARROLLTON, GA — The Trojan fifth-grade football team finished up its season with a 12-1 record and secured the championship title on Nov. 19. The boys swept the Harrison league with a 6-0 victory. This was the first season that fifth grade had a team of its own as part of the Cobb County Football […]
Carroll County Deputies Called When Victim’s Father Points Gun At Sex Offender
Bond has been denied for a 45-year old registered sex offender with a Whitesburg address, accused of touching a 5-year old child inappropriately. Benjamin Roy McCullough received a level 2 risk assessment classification after he was convicted of sexual battery against a child under 16 years of age, in September of 2004. Level 2 means […]
CHS Student Captures Top Awards In Art Show
CARROLLTON, GA — A Carrollton High School senior continues to be recognized for her artistic talents, with her latest awards including a first place honor and Best in Show, presented at the Hughston Foundation Art Gala Nov. 10. CHS art teacher Jake Richardson said Hailey Jackson is the most talented student he has taught in […]
GBI to investigate deputy involved shooting Sunday
Paulding Deputies were involved in a Deputy involved shooting earlier this morning (11/20/22) at 9:54 AM. The shooting stemmed from a traffic stop that took place at the intersection of Macland Road and Bobo Road. When Deputies performed a traffic stop on the suspect vehicle, gunfire erupted between the suspect and Deputies. The suspect then […]
Domestic Abuser Sentenced To Thirty-Five Years In Prison Following Guilty Verdict
A Coweta County jury (this month) convicted Renargo Hutcherson of Kidnapping, Aggravated Stalking, Felony Battery- Family Violence, and Cruelty to Children in the Third Degree. After evidence of multiple prior convictions for other acts of Family Violence committed against multiple victims was presented at the sentencing hearing, Coweta Superior Court Judge Emory Palmer sentenced Hutcherson […]
CHS RA-LIN Academy Students Capture Northwest GA Region ACG Skills Cup
CARROLLTON, GA — Carrollton High School RA-LIN Academy students took top honors at the Northwest Georgia Region Associated General Contractors of Georgia Skills Challenge on Nov. 10. Romnal DeLeon-Hernandez took the first-place title in the carpentry category. Jocelyn Hernandez won first place for print reading, and Joseph Sales got second place in the masonry category. […]
Cookes Remembered As Pioneers Of Integration
CARROLLTON, GA – Family members with deep Trojan roots that reach into the time of segregation returned to their alma mater to see in person a tribute to the patriarch and matriarch responsible for their journey down the road of gold and black. Dr. Mark Albertus, superintendent of Carrollton City Schools, met the extended Cooke […]
