Private investors to construct a new facility for Baptist Collegiate Ministries at the University of West Georgia
SUWANEE, Ga. – The Georgia Baptist Mission Board has entered into a revolutionary ground lease deal with private investors to construct new facilities for Baptist Collegiate Ministries at five state universities with the possibility of expanding to additional campuses in the future. “Our BCMs are doing crucial ministry, and we must provide them with the […]
CHS alum receives DAR service for veterans committee outstanding youth volunteer award
CARROLLTON, GA — A Carrollton High School alumnus received the Outstanding Youth Volunteer Award presented by the Daughters of the American Revolution Service for Veterans Committee. The Abraham Baldwin Chapter nominated Joseph Charles Robinson (“Charlie”) for the award because of his exceptional service to veterans. Robinson graduated in 2022 and currently serves in the Army […]
CHS Students Named AP scholars
CARROLLTON, GA — More than 50 students at Carrollton High School have been named Advanced Placement (AP) scholars by the College Board in recognition of their outstanding performance on the college-level AP exams. Nearly 500 CHS students took AP exams. Nine students, Edward Camp, Isabelle Esslinger, Andrew Herndon, Jack Huett, Tai Jackson, Caroline Reid, Allie […]
Bracknell Wins NFHS Speech And Debate Award
CARROLLTON, GA — A Carrollton High School teacher who has been coaching speech and debate for more than three decades was selected to receive an Outstanding Performing Arts Educator Award from the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). Richard Bracknell has been honored several times for his accomplishments as a debate coach at […]
$250k-bond set for 51-year old behavioral health professional accused of having a sexual relationship with 16-year old male
On January 4, 2023 the Sheriff’s Office was notified by the guardian of a 16 years old male of a possible relationship between him and a counselor at Devereux Behavioral Health in Cobb County. The guardian advised that the counselor by the name of “Frankye” was coming and picking up the juvenile from his residence […]
Legislation to name federal courthouse after long-time judge introduced
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced legislation to commemorate Judge Harold Murphy’s legacy by naming a federal courthouse in his honor. Congresswoman MTG delivered the following remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives: “I rise today to honor a man who devoted his life to the service and protection of our nation, Judge Harold […]
Carroll County man convicted for felony murder, aggravated assault and aggravated battery
On May 20, 2021, a verbal dispute over a card game led to Sherrod Sinteze Montgomery (age 41) striking Ricky Buchanan Cox (age 63). Per witness reports, Mr. Montgomery struck Mr. Cox with a closed fist that knocked him on his back and onto the floor of the residence located in Bowdon, GA. Mr. Montgomery […]
Senator Mike Dugan to Serve as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans, Military, and Homeland Security
ATLANTA (January 18, 2022) | Last week, Sen. Mike Dugan (R – Carrollton) was assigned by the Senate Committee on Assignments to serve as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans, Military, and Homeland Security. “I am both honored and humbled to have been selected by my Senate colleagues to serve as chairman of the Senate Committee […]
Rep. Tyler Paul Smith Named Chairman of House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named State Representative Tyler Paul Smith (R-Bremen) as the Chairman of the House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee. “I am truly humbled and honored to have been named as Chairman of the House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee by Speaker Jon Burns and the Committee on Assignments,” said Rep. […]
Owen named dean of UWG’s University College
By Miranda Pepe The University of West Georgia recently appointed Dr. Karen Owen, who brings years of faculty and leadership experience, as the dean of University College. Prior to her work in academics, Owen received her master’s degree and doctorate from the University of Georgia. Before joining UWG, she worked as a legislative assistant to […]
