Two Men Found Guilty For Roles In Shooting Death of Former High School Basketball Star

A jury in the Superior Court of Carroll County has found Cameron Shemar Allen, 20, of Carrollton, guilty of Malice Murder, Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession Firearm During Commission of Felony. The jury also found Jadarakis Avuntray Caldwell, 20, of Carrollton, guilty of Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession Firearm During Commission of Felony. […]

Carrollton City Schools Announces School Changes For Next Year

CARROLLTON, GA — Growth in the Carrollton community is prevalent and Carrollton City Schools has felt the impact in its schools with more students joining the Trojan Nation each year. Because of this trend, two schools in the district will make changes to accommodate the increase in enrollment next year. Carrollton Upper Elementary School will […]

Leadership Changes at Carroll County Schools

February 16, 2023 — Carroll County Schools has announced new administrative assignments for two leaders following approval by the Carroll County Board of Education at its February 16 meeting. Jared Griffis has been named Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources after the retirement of Dr. Christi Teal. Griffis has nearly two decades of leadership, coaching, and […]

UWG’s commitment to affordable learning saved students more than $40M

By Julie Lineback It pays to Go West – and not just after your degree is in hand and you’ve launched your career. The University of West Georgia continues to close the equity and accessibility divide by providing free and low-cost learning resources and tools to bolster student success while eliminating barriers to higher education. […]

Carroll County DA’s Office: Jury Finds Murder Suspect- Guilty

On February 13, 2023, after a weeklong trial, a Carroll County jury found Aaron Tarrie Ashley, Sr. guilty of one count of Malice Murder, one count of Felony Murder, one count of Aggravated Assault, onecount of Concealing the Death of Another, one count of Tampering with Evidence, one Count of Theft by Taking, and one […]

DUGAN: Another Busy Week Under the Gold Dome

By: Sen. Mike Dugan (R – Carrollton) The 2023 Georgia Legislative Session continues to bring forth action to the State Senate as we continue to advocate for Georgians here at the Capitol. Each day is a noisy mixture of committees reviewing proposed legislation, bills being voted on in each chamber, advocacy groups coming to share […]

Central High School Visual Arts Best in Show

Central High School visual arts students had the opportunity participate in the Kiwanis County Art Show. Several students came away with honors.Natalie Proksell was awarded Best in Show, received a $500 scholarship and will be moving on to the state juried exhibition. Catherine Simmons was awarded 4th place and a $100 scholarship. Anna Stober, MacKenzie […]

UWG partnering with community and business leaders to revitalize Maple Street corridor

By Colton Campbell The University of West Georgia is partnering with leaders in Carrollton and Carroll County, as well as local business owners, to develop plans to revitalize the Maple Street corridor in Carrollton. The project, first undertaken in early 2022, envisions a phased approach to redevelop segments of Maple Street to make it more […]

Haralson County Schools Names STAR Students, Teachers

Bayleigh Chandler of Haralson County High School is named PAGE STAR Student Haralson County High School senior, Bayleigh Chandler, has been named the school’s 2023 PAGE STAR Student. The Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program honors Georgia’s highest achieving high school seniors and the teacher who has made the most significant contribution to the STAR […]

Carroll County Schools Names STAR Students, Teachers

February 7, 2023 – Five graduating seniors in the Carroll County School System have been named STAR students at their respective high schools for the 2022-2023 school year and were recognized by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce at its annual STAR Student and Teacher Recognition Breakfast. The STAR program, administered statewide by the Professional […]