UWG Football staff member facing 5 counts of aggravated assault
A now-former student assistant in the University of West Georgia football program is one of five men arrested this week following an exchange of gunfire at a local bar and grill. According to Carrollton Police Department Public Information Officer, Meredith Browning: “In the early morning hours of October 17, 2023, officers responded to 1201 Maple […]
Carroll County School System Graduation Rate at 95 percent
For the sixth year in a row, over 90 percent of seniors in the Carroll County School System graduated last year. Official graduation rates released today by the Georgia Department of Education show 95 percent of Carroll County Schools seniors graduated, and all five high schools in the system have school graduation rates above 90 […]
Female Employees File Charges for Gender Discrimination and Retaliation by Commissioner Ernie Reynolds; Reynolds responds…
Carroll County Communications Director Ashley Hulsey and Solid Waste Director Jacqueline Dost have filed Charges of Discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against their employer, the Carroll County Board of Commissioners, because of the alleged gender discrimination and retaliation they have been subjected to by certain Commissioners, specifically District 5 Commissioner Ernest “Ernie” Reynolds. […]
Five schools recognized by state DOE
Five schools from the Carroll County School System have been recognized for performance or improvement by the Georgia Department of Education. Central Elementary, Ithica Elementary and Roopville Elementary were named 2022-23 Title I Distinguished Schools – the highest-performing 5 percent of Title I Schoolwide and Title I Targeted Assistance schools based on the combined English/Language […]
Safe Spaces: Radar Detectors at Traffic Signals Improve Safety at Intersections
The Georgia Department Of Transportation has recently implemented what they are calling ‘Dynamic Decision Zone Detection’ systems at all state road intersections where the speed limit is 65 mph. This includes the State Route One-Highway 27/ State Route 5 in Roopville. According to GDOT, DDZD measures the speed of approaching vehicles and adjusts the signal […]
Central High School Recognizes 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees
(Monday, October 2, 2023, Carrollton, Georgia). Central High School recognized the newest members of the Hall of Fame during Friday night’s football game. The Class of 2023 inductees are Mr. John Harman, Ms. Candice Reeves Babbs, Ms. Hayley Sims, and Mr. Tyler Terry. John Harman is a 2012 Central High School graduate. During his time […]
Recidivist accused of beating and kidnapping former partner. Suspect has lengthy criminal record over last 15 years.
A 36-year old Bowdon man faces numerous charges including kidnapping and aggravated assault – after Carroll County investigators determine he beat a former-partner and kept her against her will and without lawful authority. Cody Ross Williamson was taken into custody Monday. According to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office report: On 09/19/2023 deputies were dispatched to […]
From courtside to chem lab: Inspired by Impactful Professor, UWG Alumnus Establishes Scholarship
by Miranda Pepe The journey of Dr. F. Ivy Carroll from the basketball court at the University of West Georgia in 1954 to becoming a celebrated scientist is a testament to the transformative power of education and mentorship. A former high school basketball star, Carroll’s decision to continue playing as a point guard at then-West […]
Carroll County Board of Health meets on Tuesday
The Carroll County Board of Health on Tuesday – during their monthly meeting – reported that the local health system is currently seeing a “smattering” of flu in the area. Positive Covid tests are increasing, they say – however, only a small amount are requiring hospitalization at this time. The Carroll County Schools District is […]
31-Year Old Waco Man Charged with Aggravated Assault after allegedly stabbing mother’s boyfriend in the head with a knife
Haralson County Deputies are investigating an alleged stabbing that occurred in Waco early morning Monday. According to HCSO Public Information Officer Heather Mecillas, deputies were dispatched to Woodland Circle in reference to a stabbing. Deputy Jon Henderson and Sgt. Lee Bauder spoke to the complainant who stated that her son had stabbed her fiancé. The […]
