Record Number Of CHS Students Head To Governor’s Honors
CARROLLTON, GA –Six Carrollton High School students – a record number – will be headed to Berry College in Rome this summer to participate in the prestigious Governor’s Honors program, while a seventh is an alternate who still may have the opportunity to attend. The Governor’s Honors Program, known as GHP, is a four-week residential […]
CCS Young Authors Head To State Competition
CARROLLTON, GA – Six Carrollton City Schools student authors are heading to state competition after winning the region contest in the Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition. Rebekah Mosteller took first grade honors with “The Hidden Door;” fifth grader Liberty Thomaston is representing the district with “How Deep is Our Why;” eighth grader Jayden Kennedy is […]
Two Central High School Students Named GHP Finalists
(Wednesday, March 30, 2022, Carrollton, Georgia). Two Central High School students were selected as finalists in the Governor’s Honors Program. Olivia Vande Kerkhoff was selected in the area of music and Natalie Proksell was selected in the area of visual arts. “This is the first time we’ve had two participants in Fine Arts,” said Principal […]
Mackenzi Costley named Outstanding Graduate Student by UWG
(Wednesday, March 30, 2022, Carrollton,Georgia). Central High School science teacher Mackenzi Costley was honored by the University of West Georgia Department of Early Childhood through Secondary Education as the Outstanding Graduate Student in Secondary Education. The award recognizesone student who represents superior achievement in the graduate Secondary Education program.Mackenzi graduated Magna Cum Laude with her […]
Severe Thunderstorms Possible for West GA & East Al. Tonight
The National Weather Service (NWS) provided the information below in reference to the potential for severe weather tonight into early Thursday morning. A strong frontal system will bring the chance for strong to severe thunderstorms tonight into Thursday. Strong gradient winds ahead of the front are expected starting late this morning and continuing into the […]
Ben Scott Sports Auction Raises More Than $220,000 Setting New Record
CARROLLTON, GA — After two years of a virtually-hosted event, the 35th Annual Ben Scott Sports Auction returned to its in-person tradition, netting a record number of tickets sold and more money than ever to support Trojan athletes. Nearly 800 tickets were sold and gross sales totaled close to $225,000 at the event held on […]
Villa Rica City Council To Consider Package Store Requirements at April Meeting
On April 12, the City Council is expected to consider an amendment to the city’s alcoholic beverage ordinance to allow package sales within the city. During the Nov. 4 general election, 78.6% of voters approved a referendum allowing the City Council to permit package sales of alcohol in Villa Rica. Subsequently, the council asked the […]
Man Holds Alleged Burglars at Gunpoint Until Authorities Arrive
Two people charged with burglary remain in the Carroll County Jail Wednesday— 2 days after a man watching over a vacant home in Bowdon— allegedly found the two inside– where they were not invited—and he held them at gunpoint until officers arrived. The complainant told officers that as he walked up onto the porch he […]
CJHS Mathletes Compete At State Competition
CARROLLTON, GA – Four students on Carrollton Junior High School’s MATHCOUNTS team advanced to state competition following the team’s strong finish overall in the region championship on Feb. 17, continuing the rich tradition of state representation from CJHS since 1992. At regionals, held once again virtually, the team had five students place in the top […]
UWG raises record $153,000+ at Presidential Black Tie Gala
Surrounded by symbolic reminders of live oaks, more than 300 members of the University of West Georgia community celebrated the institution’s live impact at the 2022 Presidential Black Tie Gala over the weekend, raising a record of more than $153,000 to support student outcomes. The sold-out event (which also had record attendance) was the first […]
