The Carrollton Trojans host the Langston Hughes Panthers on Friday, August 18th at 6 pm (ET) on ESPN2.
The GEICO ESPN High School Football Kickoff returns for its 14th year, Friday, Aug. 18 – Sunday, Aug. 27. The seven-game slate features 54 players ranked in the ESPN 300 and ESPN Junior 300 and will be featured on ESPN, ESPN2 and the ESPN App. Of the ESPN 300 athletes participating, 32 have already committed […]
ACE Investigation results in significant drug seizure in Carroll County
On July 25th, 2023, the ACE Unit conducted simultaneous search warrants at Hog Liver Road and Park Drive in Carroll County after a months long investigation into the distribution of opioid pills. During this investigation, detectives seized approximately 650 Oxycodone pills (21 of which are suspected to be pressed Fentanyl pills), approximately 55 Amphetamine pills, approximately 117 Methadone pills, […]
‘Legacy Journey’: Over 700 Graduate in UWG’s Summer Commencement Ceremonies
by Miranda Pepe The University of West Georgia conferred 708 degrees today during the Summer 2023 Commencement as graduates embark on their new journeys beyond academia. During his Commencement remarks, UWG President Dr. Brendan Kelly encouraged graduates to embrace lifelong learning, personal growth and leadership development to make a positive impact on the world. “As […]
CHS Rising Senior Wins More Than $12,000 In Scholarship Funds At Optimist Oratorical World Championship
CARROLLTON, GA — Last weekend, Carrollton High School rising senior Shad McMillan placed third in the Optimist Oratorical World Championship finals with his speech on “Discovering the Optimism in Me.” Shad received $12,500 in college scholarships after winning first place in the club, zone, area, district, and southeast region contests. The World Championship finals took […]
Annual safety summit connects schools, first responders
(Media Release provided by the Carroll County Schools District) Carroll County Schools held its 11th annual Safety Summit Friday, July 21. School Safety Teams along with first responders from local public safety and health agencies reviewed emergency plans and discussed safety measures in preparation for the new school year. Teams from each school collaborated with […]
Second Time In Less Than a Week… Carrollton-area Motorcyclist Killed During Collision with a Vehicle; Other Driver believed to be at Fault
Motorcyclist Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash. Charges Are Pending.
Georgia State Patrol investigators say a Villa Rica man died Wednesday after his motorcycle collided with a compact car north of Carrollton. According to the pre-liminary report released by GSP Thursday: “On 07/19/2023 at 5:28pm, Troopers were dispatched to a crash with injuries on GA 166 at GA 61. The driver of a white 2023 […]
CHS Student Pilots Night-Time Cross Country Flight
Carrollton High School student C/Lt Colonel Ivan Ellis has completed the solo portion of his flight training on the Air Force Flight Academy Scholarship at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona. Last night, he completed his nighttime cross-country flight. He has already accumulated more than 90 flight hours. Lt. Col. Mike Farr said Ivan is […]
Court Documents Show Temple Man Charged With Killing Spouse, Had Fired Gun ‘In Close Proximity” of Previous Spouse And Had Been Charged With Aggravated Assault After Trying To Set Her On Fire
Bond has been set at 20-thousand dollars for a 70-year old Temple man accused of shooting his spouse in the head. The injury resulted in her death. According to the Carroll County Jail website—William Barry Black faces one count of voluntary manslaughter—and one count of involuntary manslaughter. According to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Monday […]
70-year old Temple man charged with voluntary manslaughter
A 70-year old Temple man is in the Carroll County Jail after investigators say he shot his female partner in the head, which resulted in her death. According to Carroll County deputies, Monday morning around 04:23, Barry Black [70yoa] called 911 and informed the 911 operator that he had just shot his wife [Brenda Bowman […]
