Monica McCarley Named GHSA Outstanding Theatre Educator of the Year

[Bremen, GA] – The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) has proudly named Monica McCarley, an iconic figure in education andtheatre, as the 2024-25 Outstanding Theatre Educator of the Year. This esteemed accolade highlights McCarley’s extraordinary contributions to theatre education, her unwavering commitment to student success, and her remarkable legacy of excellence. For over three decades, […]

Grand Opening of The Hub during Hometown Holiday Extravaganza in Bremen

Event to feature holiday activities and fireworks in addition to grand opening dedication BREMEN, Ga. [Dec. 6, 2024] – The Hub will be hosting its grand opening in Downtown Bremen on Friday, Dec. 6 as part of the third annual Hometown Holiday Extravaganza. Located in the heart of Bremen’s downtown area, The Hub was built […]

Six Trojan football players sign letters of intent to play at the next level 

Six Carrollton High School football players have decided to further their education and play at the next level after signing on Wednesday, Dec. 4. The six signees set a school record for most players signing during the early signing period, surpassing the previous mark of five in 2020. CARROLLTON, GA — Six Carrollton High School […]

Students At Several Local Schools Could Be Eligible For Voucher Program; Applications Open in 2025

State officials have approved the initial components of a program that would let qualifying families use up to $6,500 of public money for education expenses, including private school tuition. The program is part of Senate Bill 233, known as the Georgia Promise Scholarship Act, approved by state lawmakers earlier this year. The Georgia Education Savings […]

Carrollton educator nominated for LifeChanger award

Carrollton Elementary School educator Kristina Bivins has been nominated for National Life Group’s 2024-25 LifeChanger of the Year award. LifeChanger of the Year recognizes K-12 educators and school district employees across the United States who are making a difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence and leadership. Bivins was recognized for […]

Carroll County Schools announces REACH Scholars

Carroll County Schools has named its 2025 REACH Scholars who were recognized November 21 at the Carroll County Board of Education meeting. REACH Georgia is the state’s first needs-based mentorship and college scholarship program. Each school cluster in Carroll County nominated one eighth grader to enter the program which will provide academic and social support […]

October Brings Slight Rise in Unemployment For Northwest Georgia Regional Commission

Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that unemployment rates increased in nearly all regions of the state during October, except for the Three Rivers Regional Commission. “While most regions across Georgia experienced a slight uptick in unemployment, our state continues to lead the way with an unemployment rate well below the national average,” said […]

Sixteen CHS Students To Compete For Governor’s Honors

Sixteen Carrollton High School students have been nominated to compete in the state-level Governor’s Honors Program, which will be held at Georgia Southern University in June. Pictured are (left to right) CHS assistant principal of guidance Ashleigh Paulk, Victoria Duncan, Cadence Carr, Julia Hume, Kaia Maggiano, Milan Jovingo, Grace Russell, Avery Tritt, Presley McLaren, Samantha […]

The Farmer’s Feed – UGA Extension Carroll County Ag E-Newsletter

Do You Have Hay For Sale? I am starting to get calls/emails from folks looking for hay to purchase. If you have hay to sell send me an email with the type of hay, the size and number of bales and whether or not you have an UGA Forage Quality Test Report on it and […]

Trojan golfer earns Georgia PGA Junior Tour Player of the Year

Carrollton High School golfer MacKinnley Yarbrough (’27) has been named Player of the Year for the Georgia PGA Junior Tour 14-15 division. Yarbrough began his summer by winning the Georgia PGA Junior Championship, earning an exemption into the National Junior PGA Championship. In addition to his offseason success, he set the scoring average record at […]