Carroll & Haralson CountiesÂ’ Unemployment Rate Remained Unchanged in August
Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that the unemployment rate in Carroll and Haralson did not change from July to August and tied the all-time low set last month. “Although we are seeing fewer unemployed individuals now than before the pandemic started, we are also still seeing a decreased total number of people in […]
Carrollton High School Homecoming To Take Place Oct. 1
CARROLLTON, GA — Though the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact school events across the state, Carrollton High School is looking forward to continuing its long-standing homecoming tradition this year. Homecoming festivities will begin Monday, Sept. 27, with activities leading up to Friday, Oct. 1, when the Trojans play region rival South Paulding in Grisham Stadium. […]
51 Year Old Child Molester Sentenced To 20 Years Without Parole
On September 17, 2021, Randall Harold Kittle, 51, of Carrollton, GA, pleaded guilty to two counts of Aggravated Child Molestation. Following plea negotiations and in anticipation of a September 27 trial date, Kittle entered a guilty plea, wherein Kittle agreed to serve 20 years in prison without the possibility of parole followed by 20 years […]
Meet Robby Blakemore – CHS Teacher Of The Year
CARROLLTON, GA – In his early adult life, becoming a teacher never crossed Robby BlakemoreÂ’s mind. He had his sights set on becoming a stockbroker and getting rich selling investments during the internet boom. “Unfortunately, the boom became a bust and my 22-year-old baby face couldnÂ’t make any deals,” lamented Blakemore. “I would make home […]
CHS Students Outperform Nation On SAT
CARROLLTON, GA — Carrollton High School students have yet again topped the national average in SAT performance while also increasing the number of students who took the popular college entrance exam. CarrolltonÂ’s Class of 2021 earned a composite score of 1071, 33 points higher than the national average of 1038. The class had a strong […]
Carroll County Among Pilot Jurisdictions Selected for New Sexual Assault Kit Tracking System
GeorgiaÂ’s Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) has announced the pilot sites for its new sexual assault kit tracking system. CJCC and its partners have begun the pilot initiative in Athens-Clarke, Richmond, Dougherty, Carroll, Gwinnett, and Chatham counties this month. The creation of the system is meant to prevent sexual assault kit backlogs. It is a […]
26-Year Old Carrollton Man Facing Numerous Charges After Shooting Man During Altercation
Carrollton, GA (September 20, 2021) – On Sunday, September 19, 2021, Carrollton Police arrested Brandon Larenz Boykin, 26, of Carrollton for shooting Johnta Chism, 30, of Carrollton. At approximately 10:00 a.m., on the 19th , Carrollton Police Department officers responded to a 911 call regarding a person shot who had been dropped off at Tanner […]
Carrollton Man Arrested Following Search Warrant
Carrollton, GA (September 13, 2021) – On Thursday, September 9, 2021, the ACE Unit and Carrollton Police Department Special Response Team (SRT) executed a search warrant at 133 Carter Street, Carrollton, based on citizen complaints. Authorities seized cocaine, Xanax, Hydrocodone, Ecstasy, marijuana, digital scales, packaging materials, $1,715 U.S. Currency, and two firearms. Patrick McClure, 40, […]
Villa Rica Man Receives 30 Year Sentence for Assaulting his Six-Month-Old Daughter
(Carroll County, GA) On March 27, 2019, Deputies with the Carroll County SheriffÂ’s Office responded to Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton for a six-month-old child that had suffered severe head injuries. She was soon after flown to ChildrenÂ’s Healthcare of Atlanta for emergency surgery. During the course of the investigation, it was learned that the […]
Badges of honor: UWG recognized as College of Distinction for fifth straight year
For the fifth consecutive year, the University of West Georgia has been recognized by Colleges of Distinction, an organization that awards institutions committed to excellence in higher education. UWGÂ’s College of Education, Richards College of Business and Tanner Health System School of Nursing (THSSON) have each been honored for the 2021-22 academic year. The university […]
