Central High School Agriculture Scores Big in Area Competitions
(November 2022, Carrollton, Georgia). Central High School agriculture students participated in the Carroll County Young Farmers Career Development Events and won big! Bringing home 1st place in the Senior Wildlife Management Team event was Thomas Good, Brooks Wilson, Carson Smith, and Max Albright. Pictured from left to right is Central Middle School Ag teacher Mr. […]
Southwire’s Rich Stinson Named as Board Chairman of National Electrical Manufacturers Association
Carrollton, Ga. – November, 2022: The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently announced that Rich Stinson, Southwire’s president and CEO, has been named as Chairman of its Board of Governors. “Rich has made countless contributions to NEMA in a number of leadership roles over the past decade. With his accession to Chair, he will steer […]
Three Central High School Students Selected for Georgia All-State Chorus
(Thursday, November 17, 2022, Carrollton, Georgia). Three (3) Central High School students have been selected to participate in the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) Georgia All-State Chorus. The performance marks the 5th time senior Olivia Vande Kerkhoff has been selected and is the first time for both Sydney Mount (9th) and Michele Presley (10th). The […]
West Georgia Technical College receives grant to strengthen employer partnerships with local businesses and connect learners with opportunity
This two year grant from the Strada Education Network Employer Community College Partnership Challenge will expand a proven partnership that connects learners to education and in-demand employment opportunities and strengthens local economies. LAGRANGE, GEORGIA, November 17, 2022 – Today, Strada Education Network selected West Georgia Technical College to receive a grant through Strada’s Employer and […]
Community Foundation of West Georgia Issues $324,600 to 31 Local Nonprofit Organizations
A total of 31 nonprofit organizations in Carroll, Haralson and Heard counties received $324,600 today from the Community Foundation of West Georgia’s Community Impact Fund and Innovation Grant programs. “The Community Impact Fund is unrestricted in its power to unleash the potential of all kinds of agencies, causes and area of interest here in our […]
BPD arrest couple linked to multiple brazen, in- plain-sight, thefts
#BremenGA Police on Wednesday arrested a Rockmart couple they believe have been responsible for stealing many high-dollar items from numerous department stores in west and northwest Georgia over the last month. “These two have been walking into stores like Wal-Marts and simply walking back out with large televisions they did not pay for,” Bremen […]
Carrollton Educator Receiving Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Award
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp and State School Superintendent Richard Woods today announced the winners of the third annual Georgia Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Award, which honors those who provide exemplary service in public education. Mrs. Marissa Ramos-Santana, a Bilingual Parent Liaison for Carrollton City Schools, and Sergeant Jacob Wise, a School […]
District Attorney’s Office Declines To Prosecute Man Accused in 2021 Shooting Death in Villa Rica
The Coweta Judicial Circuit’s Office of the District Attorney said Tuesday they will not prosecute a man accused in the April 23, 2021 shooting death of a 33-year old Temple man. According to documents shared with WLBB Radio, the DA’s office believes there is not sufficient evidence to challenge the defendant’s claim of self-defense. The […]
CPD Awarded $100,000 in State of Georgia Law
Enforcement Training Grant
The State of Georgia Law Enforcement Training Program grant was designed to grant funds on a competitive basis to support training for law enforcement officers. Priority was given to requests proposing training for law enforcement officers in one of the following topics:Use of Force and De-escalation, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, and School Safety. The City […]
Seasonal Awareness Helps Prevent Deer-Car Collisions
Why is Fall the time of year that you need to be more vigilant while driving? Because it is peak deer activity season, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. “Motorists should be alert and pay close attention to roadsides as we are nearing the annual peak time of year for […]
