HCSO Media Release: Deputy charged with child molestation
On Tuesday, September 17, 2024, Sheriff Stacy Williams was contacted by the Georgia Bureau of Investigations in reference to the results of an ongoing investigation of a current employee outside the jurisdiction of Haralson County. The GBI advised Sheriff Williams today that warrants for Child Molestation, Aggravated Sodomy, and Incest were taken against the Detention […]
The Farmer’s Feed – UGA Extension Carroll County Ag E-Newsletter, September 13, 2024
The Farmer’s Feed – UGA Extension Carroll County Ag E-Newsletter, September 13, 2024 September 13, 2024 FOR YOUR INFORMATION UGA Forage Extension TeamFall Armyworm Resources“We never know the worth of water till the well is dry.” -Thomas FullerForage Insect PestsManaging Internal Parasites in Ruminants through Better Grazing PracticesHow to make a weed control plan for […]
Sims sentenced to 40 years, possessed over a million images of suspected child pornography
Superior Court Judge Andrew Roper sentenced Robert Scott Sims, 71, of Buchanan, to serve 20 years in prison, with 20 years on probation to follow. Sims was arrested following a Georgia Bureau of Investigation Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force tip. The Task Force was alerted to a Dropbox account, which had nearly 7,000 images […]
Thirty-One CHS Students Receive National Recognition From College Board
Thirty-one upperclassmen from Carrollton High School have earned accolades through the College Board’s National Recognition Program. Pictured back row from left are Grace Russell, Adrianna Yanney, Joshlin Hill, Blakelee Isbill, Charlotte Collins, Kendall New, Miracle Cox, Amira Dhople, Nathan Corbett, Andrew Camp, and Max Duncan. Pictured front row from left are CHS Assistant Principal Courtney […]
Carrollton Police Department Makes Significant Breakthroughs in Organized Retail Crime Cases
Carrollton, GA (September 10, 2024) – The Carrollton Police Department is pleased to announce recent successes in combating organized retail crime through the dedicated efforts of our Cyber Crime Unit. Noteworthy arrests have been made in connection with two major theft rings affecting prominent retailers in the Southeast. Following a recent incident at the Carrollton […]
A ‘nanoscience revolution’: U.S. Department of Defense awards UWG largest instrumentation grant in decades
by Julie Lineback Bearing witness to the University of West Georgia’s excellence in undergraduate research, the newly named Dr. James ‘Earl’ Perry College of Mathematics, Computing and Sciences recently received the university’s largest instrumentation grant in more than 25 years. The United States Department of Defense (DoD) announced a $413,000 award to UWG to support […]
City of Carrollton to receive $9,200,000 to construct a new half-mile path along Maple Street to increase safety for pedestrians and bicyclists, along with other safety enhancements
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) announced over $37,000,000 in federal funding for localities across Georgia to strengthen road safety for bicyclists, pedestrians, and drivers, as well as promote better connectivity among communities. This latest round of funding will enable construction of new streets, pathways, and bridges designed to […]
CHS Students Named AP Scholars
CARROLLTON, GA — More than 50 students at Carrollton High School have been named Advanced Placement (AP) scholars by the College Board in recognition of their outstanding performance on the college-level AP exams. More than 600 exams were ordered across 22 different AP courses last year. Fourteen students—Haley Jackson, Bronwyn Kenyon, Edward Lloyd, Addison Long, Eden […]
Guidance council: UWG program empowers faculty through mentorships
by Julie Lineback With a Pack that is nearly 700 faculty strong, UWG isn’t just a first-choice university for students. It’s a collaborative and supportive environment for academics from around the world. And thanks to the University of West Georgia Institute of Faculty Excellence’s mentorship program, it’s now even easier for new faculty members to […]
Carrollton Businessman Sentenced for Failing to Pay Over Payroll Taxes
Barry Lee White has been sentenced to federal prison for willful failure to pay more than $2.4 million in payroll taxes. “Payroll taxes fund important social insurance programs, including Social Security and Medicare,” said U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan. “White refused to pay payroll taxes after withholding those funds from his employees’ paychecks for years […]
