MEET SHELLEY AMANDOLIA – CES TEACHER OF THE YEAR
CARROLLTON, GA – It was late spring and one of the last general faculty meetings of the school year. Carrollton Elementary School teacher Shelley Amandolia, as she always did, paid special attention to the announcements and instructions to close out the year. But this time was a little different. During this meeting, the schoolÂ’s 2021-2022 […]
ARMED ROBBERY SENTENCED TO 20 YEARS IN PRISON WITHOUT PAROLE
On September 8, 2021, Stephan Devon Profitt-Long, 27, of Lawrenceville, entered a non-negotiated guilty plea to Armed Robbery and Kidnapping in Carroll County Superior Court, Case No. 21-CR-0305. After Senior Assistant District Attorney Sarah Japour presented evidence in aggravation of punishment and the victim, a store employee, provided an impact statement, Profitt-Long was sentenced to […]
Power of the Purse Issues $13,000 in Grants To Seven Local Nonprofit Organizations
The Power of the Purse, a womenÂ’s giving circle sponsored by the Community Foundation of West Georgia, has issued grants totaling $13,000 to seven local nonprofit organizations. The grants were issued to the following organizations: Circles of West Georgia: Many times, for someone participating in the Circles program one minor setback can lead to a […]
Carroll EMC Assists Louisiana Cooperative with Hurricane Cleanup
Carrollton, GA—Linemen from Carroll Electric Membership Cooperative (EMC) joined crews from seven other Georgia co-ops in Louisiana to restore power to Members of Washington-St. Tammany Electric Cooperative in wake of Hurricane Ida. Late August, EMCs surrounding the Gulf Coast heeded warnings and braced for damage as the Category 4 storm made landfall on the anniversaries […]
Images From The Friday 9/10 Carroll County Public Safety Recognition & Memorial Service
    photos taken by Ashley Hulsey
One Dead/ Others Injured In Crash During High Speed Chase in Carroll County
A 23-year old Memphis, Tennessee man was killed early Saturday when the vehicle he was a passenger crashed on Interstate-20 in Carroll County. According to Georgia State Patrol- Public Information Officer, Franka Young: At approximately 1:35 a.m., Haralson 911 advised that their units were chasing a vehicle that had traveled into Georgia after fleeing from […]
Four Carroll County Schools Temporarily Transition to Modified Learning Model
(Carrollton, Ga. – August 26, 2021) Carroll County School System believes that students benefit from in-person instruction, however we must consistently evaluate the ever changing data and respond in a way to protect the health and well-being of our students and staff. Out of an abundance of caution, the district has decided to temporarily move […]
Carroll CountyÂ’s Unemployment Rate at All-Time Low in July
Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Carroll County registered an all-time low unemployment rate in July as the number of employed rose more than 800. “We are seeing positive labor market data across the state,” said Commissioner Butler. “The unemployment rate is down in every region, county, and metropolitan statistical area reflecting the […]
Haralson CountyÂ’s Unemployment Rate at All-Time Low in July
Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Haralson County registered an all-time low unemployment rate in July as the number of employed rose by 53. “We are seeing positive labor market data across the state,” said Commissioner Butler. “The unemployment rate is down in every region, county, and metropolitan statistical area reflecting the strength […]
Carroll County School System Implements Additional Safety Measures and Hosts Community Vaccine Clinic
Carroll County School System announced that the district is temporarily implementing additional precautions due to the increase of COVID-19 cases in the community. “While the number of COVID-19 cases on our school campuses remains low overall, our focus continues to be on taking proactive steps to help keep our students and staff safe and healthy,” stated […]
