WGTC Adds Two New Members to Board of Directors
West Georgia Technical College is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to its board of directors, effective March 17, 2022. Joining the board are Dr. Brian Shumate, representing Troup County, and Mr. Nilesh Sivaramakrishnan, representing Carroll County. Both were sworn in by Judge James C. Stripling, Chief Magistrate of the Magistrate Court […]
Carrollton Police Increasing Patrols In Neighborhood Where Dispute Has Grown To “Prevent Serious Injury or Death”
A 20-year old Carrollton man charged with aggravated assault and reckless conduct remains in the Carroll County Jail Tuesday. Carrollton Police believe he pointed a gun at least one person during a dispute on Nizzear Lane over the weekend. Officers are concerned this incident is part of an ongoing dispute which continues to be a […]
City Of Temple Discusses Downtown Re-Development
Temple city officials on Monday said current downtown re-development plans, include Norfolk Southern Railroad’s intent to construct an extended parallel train track that should result in “far fewer occasions in which trains are blocking downtown roadways.” City Administrator Bill Osborne said that project should will be well underway by this time next year. The city […]
Carroll County Reviewing Options To Replace Johnson In Magistrate Court
Following the passing of Carroll County Chief Magistrate Court Judge Al Johnson over the weekend, Carroll County Chairman Michelle Morgan is working with Chief Superior Court Judge John Simpson to determine the legal steps to find an at least temporary replacement to ensure the court continues to function properly. According to state law “…unless otherwise […]
Education Pathway Gives Students Hands-On Teaching Experience
CARROLLTON, GA — When Andrea Davis began teaching at Carrollton City Schools, she had a vision for students in her education pathway classes to help them gain hands-on experience working with students in the classroom. The vision led to the first cohort of Carrollton High School students working in classrooms with students at Carrollton Elementary […]
Junior Honor Marshals Announced At Carrollton High School
CARROLLTON, GA — Fourteen Carrollton High School juniors have been selected to represent their class as Honor Marshals. Honor Marshals are the top 14 members of the junior class based on cumulative grade point average as determined in February of their junior year. Students chosen must be in good standing as a full IB diploma […]
Southwire Announces Acquisition of Novinium, Inc.
Addition to enhance cable services, provide cable rejuvenation solutions and accelerate innovation Carrollton, GA – March 28, 2022: Supporting the company’s growth strategy and strengthening its commitment to remain generationally sustainable, Southwire is pleased to announce the acquisition of Novinium Holdings, Inc. of Kent, Wash. – a cable rejuvenation solutions provider focused on electric utilities. Novinium is the only full-service underground expert that partners with […]
Local judge Remembered For Selflessly Serving… and “Get Yourself a Doughnut”
There are plenty of tributes and condolences being sent via social media to the family of Carroll County’s long-time chief magistrate judge who passed away Saturday morning – just two weeks after turning 57 years old. Al was born on March 12, 1965 in Carrollton, the son of the late William P. Johnson and the […]
Investigators Follow Up On New Leads Re: Bomb Threat Call at Local school
Local authorities on Monday continued to investigate a bomb threat being made towards a local school three days earlier. At approximately 1:20 Friday afternoon, Temple High School students were evacuated after a bomb threat had been called into Haralson County dispatch. The scene was eventually cleared of any legitimate issues and students returned to class […]
A Beef Farmer With Property in Carroll County Apparently Plans To Bring an Historic, Perhaps Controversial Cabin to West Georgia
This article was first posted via https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2022/03/23/aunt-fannys-cabin-relocate-ashley-limousin-farms The cabin that housed a restaurant that glorified the antebellum South will soon have a new home. Driving the news: Smyrna City Council members on Monday awarded a bid to Ashley Limousin Farms to relocate Aunt Fanny’s Cabin from its location next to the city’s history museum. Why it matters: The decision […]
