KRISTINA BIVINS – CES TEACHER OF THE YEAR
CARROLLTON, GA — From a young age, Kristina Bivins aspired to become a teacher one day, but her journey was far from ordinary. As a child struggling with a learning disability, she would overcome many challenges on her path to making her dream a reality. “Reading aloud was extremely embarrassing for me because of my […]
Ranburne Woman Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash
The Georgia State Patrol is investigating a single vehicle crash in Bowdon late Saturday afternoon that resulted in the death of a 36-year-old Ranburne woman and injury to three juveniles. Initially, investigators believe the crash resulted after the vehicle’s driver suffered a seizure. According to the preliminary report released on Sunday: “On September 9th at […]
Candidates Qualify for Villa Rica City Elections
Two people have qualified to fill the vacant Ward 3 Villa Rica City Council seat following Friday’s close of the qualifying period for the special election. Phillip Butch, a chiropractor, and Stephanie Warmoth, a photographer, will vie for the position made vacant by the resignation of former council member Leslie McPherson. The Ward 3 candidates […]
WGTC Celebrates Summer Commencement
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College celebrated summer commencement exercises on August 24, awarding over 100 associate degrees and technical diplomas to graduates across West Georgia. Lisa Smith, Senior Vice President for Region External Affairs and Community Engagement for Georgia Power, delivered the keynote address, encouraging graduates not to look at their graduation day […]
Carroll County Board of Commissioners votes to appeal the 2023 Sales Ratio Study for Carroll County as performed by the Georgia Department of Audits
The Georgia Department of Audits has determined that the assessed values of real property in Carroll County by the Board of Tax Assessors are undervalued and not in compliance with the guidelines set by the State of Georgia. The Department of Audits also determined in 2023 that the property valuations in 117 out of 159 […]
State Approves Grant for Carroll County to Expand McIntosh Reserve
Funding supports Chattahoochee RiverLands vision, adds greenspace at southern terminus ATLANTA (May 24, 2023) – The State of Georgia has approved a $1.95 million grant for Carroll County to assist in acquiring 429 acres of undeveloped land and almost double the size of the adjacent McIntosh Reserve. McIntosh Reserve is a 527-acre park located in […]
Groundbreaking For New Fire Station
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners is excited to announce that the groundbreaking of the replacement of Fire Station 9 in Villa Rica took place on August 29, 2023, and was met by much excitement by all those in attendance. The new site for the replacement station is located at the former site of the […]
Temple Convenience Center Renovation
Director of Solid Waste, Jacqueline Dost cut the ribbon in front of two new trash compactors at the Temple Convenience Center. (Located at the corner of Taylors Gin Rd and Old Villa Rd). This marks the end of a 4-year process to complete this renovation that was delayed due to supply chain issues and several […]
Internship Helps CHS Teacher Gain Culinary Experience
CARROLLTON, GA — A teacher who is passionate about culinary arts took part in an internship with a local restaurant over the summer to help hone her skills in the field. Carmen Dill teaches the culinary arts pathway at Carrollton High School and said her experience interning with Little Hawaiian in Carrollton was invaluable. “Without […]
BOE mourns passing of Kierbow
The Carroll County School System is saddened by the passing of Board of Education member Clayton Kierbow, a Whitesburg resident who had represented District 4 since 2017. “We are so grateful for the wonderful work Mr. Clayton Kierbow did in his six years on the school board,” BOE Chairman Bryant Turner said. “He did everything […]
