School Resource Officer Accused of Criminal Misconduct
Carrollton, GA (April 22, 2022) – On April 21, 2022, Carrollton Police Department was contacted byCarrollton City Schools regarding an allegation of criminal misconduct against Jerric Gilbert (Carrollton Police Officer and School Resource Officer). An incident (or incidents) under investigation allegedly occurred off campus. The Carrollton Police Department immediately initiated an internal investigation which resulted […]
Bowdon Woman Allegedly Pistol-Whipped Man And Removed His Safe
Bond had not been set Friday morning for a 41-year-old Bowdon woman arrested Thursday, charged with Aggravated Assault and Armed Robbery. According to the report filed by Carroll County Sheriff’s Deputy Mason Dodson, at approximately 3:00am April 11th, he was dispatched to a burglary to a unit of the Bagwell Apartments at 416 Columbia Drive […]
Bear Sighting in Carrollton Confirmed
Local authorities have been alerted to an alleged ‘bear sighting’ in #CarrolltonGA . This picture was reportedly taken Friday morning after police responded to a report that a bear was sighted near the spillway at Lake Carroll (near Stewart Street). WLBB Radio spoke with the owner of the property where the picture was taken. He […]
UWG lowers costs for current, future students in Georgia and beyond
Prospective and current University of West Georgia students will save thousands of dollars thanks to a suite of new incentives to attract students, including in-state tuition for bordering states. All incoming and continuing undergraduate students from Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina and Florida will join Alabama in paying the same rate as Georgians through at […]
Carroll County School System Announces New Principal and Assistant Principals
April 22, 2022 — The Carroll County Board of Education voted to approve a new principal for Temple Middle School and five new assistant principals at the Thursday, April 21 Board Meeting. “We are excited for these new assignments for current Carroll County leaders, and we also welcome new leadership to our 24STRONG Team,” Superintendent Scott […]
Thirty-Three CHS Seniors Receive CCS Education Foundation Scholarships
CARROLLTON, GA — The Carrollton City Schools Education Foundation celebrated its 2022 scholarship awards at its first scholarship breakfast on April 19 at City Station. Approximately 150 students, parents, and donors gathered to recognize 33 students who received awards. Through the generosity of private benefactors, the foundation added six new scholarship opportunities for students this […]
HCSO: Woman Stole Family’s Credit Info To Open Fraudulent Bank & Credit Accounts
Bond has been denied for a 35-year old Buchanan woman who Haralson County deputies believe opened a number of fraudulent bank accounts and credit card accounts – using the names and information of close family members. Investigators believe other victims could be out there, and not yet know it. According to the report from Investigator […]
Several Bear Sightings Reported In Northern Carroll County This Week
#CarrollCountyGA Game Warden Ryan Shorter encourages area residents to keep an eye on small animals kept outside and store trash bins properly after multiple bear sightings in the #TempleGA area this week. The latest reported sighting was Wednesday morning near Temple Elementary School. One of the first reported sightings was near Lake Buckhorn on Monday. […]
Eleven Carrollton High School Student-Athletes Sign Letters Of Intent To Play At The Next Level
CARROLLTON, GA — Eleven Carrollton High School student-athletes were recognized on April 13 for deciding to further their education and play at the next level. JAYCIE HAND Carrollton High School senior and softball standout Jaycie Hand has committed to compete at the next level at Georgia Highlands College. Seated with Jaycie from left are Jennifer […]
Carrollton BOE Honors Star Student/Teacher
CARROLLTON, GA – The Carrollton Board of Education, at its April monthly meeting, recognized Carrollton High School’s 2022 STAR Student Andy Herndon, right, and his chosen STAR Teacher, Dr. Laura Rader. The STAR student award is presented to the graduating senior who posts the highest SAT score of his or her cohort and is in […]
