HS JROTC Cadets Mentor CES And CUES Students
CARROLLTON, GA — Carrollton High School’s Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps program and Carrollton Elementary and Carrollton Upper Elementary School have partnered up to create a mentor program designed to connect cadets with younger students. The JROTC Mentor Program kicked off at the beginning of March. Lieutenant Colonel Mike Farr said he believes […]
Jury Convicts Kevin James Lee Of Murder In The 1991 Disappearance And Murder Of Ann Margaret Berry, Judge Sentences To Life In Prison
This week Kevin James Lee was brought to trial in front of a Coweta County Jury for the crimes of Murder and Concealing the Death of Victim Ann Margaret Berry in 1991. The victim was reported missing in 1991 by her sister, her body was found in 2011, the defendant was indicted for her murder […]
Blood Drive Organizers Say 96 Lives Will Be Saved Because Of Recent Donations
On Saturday, March 12, 2022, The Rouse Foundation along with West Georgia Cardiology and The American Red Cross, organized a community blood drive in Carrollton, GA to help bring an end to the national blood shortage crisis. Approximately 96 lives will be saved, with the phenomenal 32 pints of blood donated. We would like to […]
CHS debate brings home ‘Brack-to-Brack’ state championships
Long-time Carrollton High School debate coach Richard Bracknell not only brought home yet another state title Saturday but was also the recipient of the 2022 Georgia Forensic Coaches Association Debate Coach of the Year award, long-deserved validation of a revered coach who produced an exceptional legacy that will stand the test of time. The team […]
CHS Student Jackson Wins Best In Show At Kiwanis Art Showcase
CARROLLTON, GA — Hailey Jackson, a junior at Carrollton High School, won “Best in Show” and a $500 scholarship for her oil painting “Free Fall” in the annual Kiwanis Club of Carrollton Art Showcase, co-sponsored by the Carrollton Center for the Arts. Hailey, who has taken visual arts classes throughout her school career, will now […]
Myrra Phillips Awarded a Memorial Scholarship
(Thursday, March 10, 2022, Carrollton, Georgia). Central High School senior Myrra Phillips was awarded a memorial scholarship earlier today. The Retired Ladies of Central High School presented her with a check for $600 to help with her plans to attend the University of West Georgia. Myrra’s intent is to complete her degree in education and […]
Solid Solutions files amended civil suit against Haralson County Chairman and Board of Commissioners in Haralson County Superior Court following Board’s decision to deny re-zoning request for landfill
It is titled as an “amended verified complaint for declaratory judgment, and Preliminary and permanent injunctive relief.” CLICK the link below for the entire document: https://gradickcommunications.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/amended-complaint-1.pdf Solid Solutions is seeking declaratory judgment and injunctive relief against the Defendants in their official and individual capacities, in accordance with the Georgia Zoning Procedures Law, O.C.G.A. § 36-66-1 […]
Spring Forward- Change Clocks, Change Batteries
ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is urging all Georgians to change their smoke alarm batteries this weekend when they change their clocks to mark the beginning of Daylight Savings Time. “Smoke alarms protect your lives and belongings by warning when there might be a fire in your home or place of […]
Three CHS Students Win Creative Writers Guild Awards
CARROLLTON, GA – Three Carrollton High School students were recognized for their work last week when the Carrollton Creative Writers Guild announced the winners of its 2022 High School Creative Writing Awards. This annual competition features poetry and short stories by students in grades 9-12. Freshman Addison Lloyd, who has been honored several times in […]
New VR Librarian Seeks to Build Community Ties
VILLA RICA, Georgia — Libraries are more than just a repository of books; they are community centers, educational resources, and a place where people meet. But libraries are especially useful for education. Despite the ubiquitous data source of the internet, children still benefit from tactile experiences with books and social interaction. And so do adults. […]
