Pat Hannon Named West Georgia Technical College Interim President

ATLANTA, GA—Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Commissioner Greg Dozier announced his appointment today of Pat Hannon as West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Interim President. After serving nearly 30 years in Georgia’s technical colleges, current President Dr. Scott Rule will retire on December 31. Hannon will serve in this role while a search committee identifies […]

Haralson County Deputies Charge Two Juveniles For Alleged Roles In Damage and Graffiti Inside School

On December 1, 2020, deputies were dispatched to Tallapoosa Primary School in reference to damage to school property. There was video of the offenders doing the damage, the offenders are both juveniles so no information can be released about them other than they are in the custody of DJJ. There was significant damage to the […]

Carroll County Hepatitis-A Outbreak Confirmed; Health Department offering free hep A vaccinations

LaGrange, GA:  Public health officials have confirmed 46 cases of hepatitis A among Carroll County residents this year and are urging vaccination against the highly contagious liver infection for people most at risk of the vaccine-preventable disease, especially illicit (injection and non-injection) drug users and their close contacts. Officials are also encouraging all persons who […]

Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Awarded approximately $300,000 for Traffic Enforcement Grant

(ATLANTA) – The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) is announcing the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office is one of 21 law enforcement agencies in Georgia to receive a Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic grant for the 2021 grant season. Referred to as a H.E.A.T. grant, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office’s award totals $299,999.98. The goal of […]

REPORT: Three Rivers Region Transportation Funding Inadequate To Keep Pace With Needed Road, Bridge & Safety Improvements While Supporting Mobility & Economic Growth

Newnan, GA – A smooth, safe and efficient transportation network will be key to future economic growth and progress in the Three Rivers region, according to a new report released today by TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit. The report, Moving the Three Rivers Region Forward: Road and Bridge Conditions, Traffic Safety, Travel Trends and […]

Jones, Davis Named Heisman Award Winners

CARROLLTON, GA – Carrollton High School senior student-athletes Natalie Davis and Collin Jones have been presented the school-level High School Heisman award with Collin also earning state accolades for his accomplishments. The honor is given annually to a male and female high school scholar-athlete-citizen. As a state winner, Collin also will receive a $750 scholarship […]

Carr Named CCS Teacher Of The Year

CARROLLTON, GA – A teacher who followed a passion to help others and literally mentors hundreds of students every single day has been named the 2020-2021 Carrollton City Schools Teacher of the Year. Carrollton High School Band Director Chris Carr received the top honor and was recognized along with three others – Natalie Wiggins, Tiffany […]

CHS Students, State Outperform Nation On The ACT

CARROLLTON, GA –  A five-year trend shows Carrollton High School graduates are performing right at the state average for college readiness, with both the district and state outperforming the national average on the ACT, a testing instrument used to gauge a student’s potential for college success. Carrollton High School’s Class of 2020  posted a composite […]

Community Foundation of West Georgia Issues $302,000 to 32 Local Nonprofit Organizations

A total of 32 nonprofit organizations in Carroll, Haralson and Heard counties have received $302,000 from the Community Foundation of West Georgia’s Community Impact Fund and Innovation Grant program. “These grants are a significant way the Foundation is making a difference in our community,” Kim Jones, president of the Foundation, said. “In this unprecedented time […]

Local pastor elected President of the Georgia Baptist Convention

A local pastor was elected this week to be President of the Georgia Baptist Convention. The Georgia Baptist Convention (GBC or GBSC) is an autonomous association of Baptist Churches in the state of Georgia. It is one of the state conventions associated with the Southern Baptist Convention. Pastor of First Baptist Church In Villa Rica, […]