The Carroll County Crisis Response Team celebrates it’s one year anniversary

The Crisis Response Team is a collaborative effort between the Carroll County Board of Commissioners, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, and the City of Carrollton Mayor and Council, and the Carrollton Police Department. The response team consists of a two-member team of co-responders (a law enforcement officer, who is also a certified paramedic, and a Licensed […]

Carrollton Class Of 2022 Earns $14 Million In Scholarship Offers

CARROLLTON, GA – Carrollton High School graduates of the Class of 2022 received $14 million in scholarship offers from colleges and universities, not including the HOPE/Zell Miller scholarships, which awarded an additional $1.8 million to 268 CHS honor graduates this year. The majority of the awards were offered by educational institutions, but there also were […]

Celebrating Top Academic Performers A CHS Legacy

CARROLLTON, GA – A graduation tradition that stands the test of time still headlines the announcement of graduates at every high school commencement – the recognition of the top two academic performers of the class who claim the coveted titles of valedictorian and salutatorian. But this year also recognizes the honorees from 100 years ago […]

Carroll County Deputies Make Additional Arrest in Homicide of 70-year old Villa Rica Woman

Carroll County deputies have made an additional arrest relating to the homicide of a 70-year old Villa Rica woman last weekend. Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Communications Director Ashley Hulsey said that on May 22, 2022, Carroll County Deputies responded to a 911 call advising there was an elderly female deceased at a residence in the […]

Zachmeyer Named UWG’s Mentor Teacher Of The Year

CARROLLTON, GA — Carrollton Elementary School teacher Jennifer Zachmeyer was named the University of West Georgia Mentor Teacher of the Year. Zachmeyer was recognized at an awards ceremony and received a check from the university which will help fund items for her classroom. Pictured from left are Cindy Saxon, director of field experiences at the […]

UWG to offer national board-certified master’s degree to meet growing demand in health and wellness

As part of its commitment to provide competitive, career-focused academic programs, the University of West Georgia plans to introduce a new master’s degree in integrative health and wellness in 2023. Recently approved by the University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents and announced as part of National Mental Health Awareness Month, this unique graduate-level program […]

Lawson Receives Full Ride To Bard College

CARROLLTON, GA — Carrollton High School senior Carladrian Lawson is the recipient of the 2021 Atlanta Bard College Posse Scholar Award. The scholarship is a four-year, full-tuition, leadership award. Seated with Carladrian are her parents, Carlita Wallace and Adrian Lawson; and grandmother, Bobbie Wallace. Standing from left are Sally Ingui, CHS career center specialist; James […]

Van Valen Receives Full Ride To Emory University

CARROLLTON, GA — Carrollton High School senior John Van Valen is the recipient of the Emory University Grant. The scholarship is a full-tuition award. Seated with John are his parents, Gary and Carola Van Valen; and brother Joseph Nicolas. Standing from left are Krystal Kendall, CHS assistant principal; and Sally Ingui, CHS career center specialist.

Five CHS Students Graduate From Project Search Program

CARROLLTON, GA — Five Carrollton High School students graduated from the Project SEARCH program last week. A Project SEARCH Internship example is when a student works on the University of West Georgia campus in order to learn skills and gain work experience. Pictured from left are Kayla Hendrix, Raine Skinner, Jadakiss Blake, Cam Carter, Rodney […]

May 24th Elections Wrap-up

The Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit will be ruled by a new judge in 2023 as Cedartown attorney Andrew B. Roper defeated Chief Judge Meng H. Lim on Tuesday. Roper has served as a Polk Magistrate Court Judge since 2013. Roper collected more thann59-percent of the close to 14-thousand votes cast in Haralson and Polk counties. Meng […]