#CarrollCountyGA – Resurfacing on SR 166 Connector Next Week
Special to NewsTalk 1330 WLBB FM 106.3 Â WHAT: Weather permitting, crews will resurface the State Route 166 Connector between SR 1 and SR 166. WHEN: Monday, November 8 through Saturday, November 13 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. WHERE: Crews will resurface the right lane of the SR 166 Connector from SR 1 to […]
11/03/21 Local Municipal Elections Wrap-Up
Tallapoosa residents selected Brett Jones as the Dogwood CityÂ’s next mayor on Tuesday. Jones collected 249 votes in the 4-person race. Former city councilwoman Jaqueline Roberts came in second with 219 votes. Tallapoosa councilmen Dan Pope, Raymond Ballew and Mark Smith— all won their challenged races and hold on to their council seats. Only one […]
Police Say Woman & Infant Seriously Injured, Crossing Road When Struck By Traffic
Carrollton Police say a woman and an infant in a stroller were struck by vehicles on Tom Reeve Drive Wednesday morning. “Approximately 7:30 Wednesday morning a vehicle struck a woman pushing a stroller as she attempted to cross Tom Reeve Drive,” Carrollton Public Affairs Officer, Meredith Browning told WLBB Radio. “We believe she was in […]
Haralson County Unemployment Rate at All-Time Low
 Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Haralson County recorded an all-time low unemployment rate of 2.2 percent, down six-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 5.3 percent.  “We are seeing all-time low unemployment rates throughout the state of Georgia reflecting an economy that is continuing […]
Carroll County Unemployment Rate at All-Time Low
Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Carroll County recorded an all-time low unemployment rate of 2.4 percent, down five-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 5.8 percent.  “We are seeing all-time low unemployment rates throughout the state of Georgia reflecting an economy that is continuing to […]
UWG celebrates record-breaking A Day fundraising campaign
The University of West Georgia recently wrapped its 39th and most successful “A Day to Give West campaign in the universityÂ’s history, receiving more than $1.1 million in gifts to support students. The $1,140,769 in funds will support UWGÂ’s annual giving efforts, including scholarships, enhancements to campus, recreational activities, and other initiatives. Nichole Fannin, UWGÂ’s […]
CPD Multi Day Operation Yields 45 Arrests and Numerous Seizures
Carrollton, Ga (October 27, 2021) – Beginning October 18, 2021, the Carrollton Police Department Aggressive Criminal Enforcement (ACE) Unit, along with other agencies, arrested multiple individuals in ACEÂ’s “Operation High Octane.” This operation included Thursday nightÂ’s partnership with the Georgia GovernorÂ’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) to remove impaired drivers off the roadway. “Operation High […]
Chuck Barnwell Appointed to Carroll County Fire Rescue Chief
(Carroll County, GA) Chuck Barnwell began his career with Carroll County Fire Rescue in 1989 as a Junior Volunteer Fireman before becoming a full-time Firefighter in 1992. Barnwell served Carroll County Fire Rescue for a total of 11 years working his way up through the ranks from Lieutenant to Station Chief before joining the Gwinnett […]
THREE CHS SENIORS NAMED NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDED STUDENTS
Carrollton High School seniors Emily Conn, John Van Valen and Andrew Herndon have been named Commended Students in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. They each will be presented a Letter of Commendation from the school and the National Merit Scholarship Corp., which conducts the program. Being recognized for their exceptional academic promise are a […]
GHC, UWG partner to enhance opportunities for students in Douglasville
Student success remains priority amid GHC site closure Georgia Highlands College announced today the forthcoming closure of its Douglasville site, with the University of West Georgia committing to provide support to ensure student success in Douglas County. “We will continue our commitment to engage with future students in the Douglas County area just as we […]
