Future History Museum Could Be Housed in Lake Carroll Log Cabin
The Carroll County Historical Society have asked Carrollton city government to house a historical museum inside the log cabin next to Lake Carroll. The structure was abandoned earlier this year when the office of Carrollton Area Convention and VisitorÂ’s Bureau Director Jonathan Dorsey was moved into the Train Depot off Bradley Street. The cabin is […]
Concerns Arise Over Horses at McIntosh Reserve
A Villa Rica man has asked Carroll County government and the equine community to do a better job of keeping horse droppings out of the regular camping areas and active recreation spots inside McIntosh Reserve Park. County Resident Scott Barrett said this complaint comes after numerous trips to the reserve with a boy scout troop. […]
Carroll EMCÂ’s Agribusiness Seminar Features Soldier Turned Farmer Jon Jackson
An Army Ranger veteran uses farming and animal raising as a method to help other veterans cope with PTSD. Jon Jackson was the keynote speaker at Carroll EMCÂ’s Agribusiness Seminar at City Station on Monday. Jackson runs Comfort Farms on 20 acres outside Milledgeville. He said farming has saved his life and has the potential […]
Survey Uncovers Hidden Cemetery on UWG Campus. Graves May Be Site Of Slave Burial
An archeological survey on the University Of West Georgia campus may have un-covered a hidden cemetery. Some hypotheses suggest the graves may belong to slaves. UWG officials over the weekend did not confirm that part of the story, however UWG Communications Specialist Colton Campbell told WLBB Radio that UWG recently sponsored the survey as part […]
Shot Spot OwnerÂ’s Lawsuit Against County May Not Be Over
The two-and-a half-year battle between a local businessman and the Carroll County government may not be over, despite a superior court judgeÂ’s ruling against a civil suit filed by the owner of Shot Spot in January. Since 2016, John Paulk has asked Carroll County for a zoning change away from agriculture to his property on […]
Bremen City Councilwoman Frustrated With State Senator Over Hotel/Motel Tax
The City of Bremen is having a tough time getting approval from the state to increase its hotel/motel tax. Money collected through that tax is required to be spent on tourism, conventions, trade-shows or tourism product development. The city currently collects a 5% rate from the lodging businesses, but now hopes to increase that rate […]
Surveillance Video Leads Investigators To Suspects In ThursdayÂ’s Multi-Property Fire
On Thursday, April 4, 2019 at approximately 12:30 PM Carroll County SheriffÂ’s Office responded along with Carroll County Fire Rescue in reference to multiple structures and items on fire at 2378 Mandeville Road. Investigators on scene were able to identify two suspects by way of surveillance cameras located at the victimÂ’s residence. The suspects have […]
Father Says Son “Began Choking Him For No Reason.” Caused Crash On I-20
Carroll County Deputies say a traffic accident on I-20 westbound near Temple Tuesday afternoon– involving two tractor trailers— was caused when the driver of the lead truck slammed his brakes, causing the truck behind to collide into the trailer. The 57-year old driver of the first truck said he slammed his brakes because his 28-year […]
Carroll County BOC Approves Purchase Of New Tractors From State Bid
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved $180,000 to go toward the purchase of each of four new John Deere mowers for the public works department, despite concerns from 5 separate local businessmen who expressed frustration that local sellers never had the opportunity to beat or match the proposed price. Carroll County Government […]
The American Legion Post 143 (Carrollton) to celebrate centennial
The American Legion is turning 100, and American Legion Post 143 in Carrollton is planning to celebrate. The post, located at 1790 Stripling Chapel Rd in Carrollton was chartered on March 19, 1935. The organization as a whole traces its roots to March 15-17, 1919, in Paris, France, in the aftermath of World War I. […]
