SyncGlobal & Carroll EMC Begin Broadband Deployment
Carrollton, GA— Bremen-based SyncGlobal Telecom and local power cooperative, Carroll EMC, announced Monday that Phase I of their broadband construction project has begun and will deliver fiber-to-the-home services affecting three counties in the region. The initial footprint for Phase I includes most of Heard County and parts of Haralson and Carroll counties. During June of […]
Second Detention Officer Charged During Investigation Into Alleged Criminal Activity At Jail
Haralson County deputies have arrested a second former detention officer following an investigation into allegations of criminal activity occurring within the Haralson County Jail. That investigation has so far resulted in several inmates identified as being involved in a “conspiracy to bring drugs inside” of the jail. Charges have now been filed against numerous inmates […]
R.K. Redding Construction and Mill Town Music Hall Announce the Passing of Founder and CEO Randall Redding
Redding was an active member of the community, construction industry, music industry and his church Bremen, GA and Atlanta, GA (March 9, 2021) – It is with profound sadness that we announce that founder and CEO of R.K. Redding Construction and Mill Town Music Hall, Randall Redding, passed away on March 8, 2021. Randall was […]
Five CHS Students Win Creative Writers Guild Awards
CARROLLTON, GA – Five Carrollton High School students were recognized for their work this week when the Carrollton Creative Writers Guild announced the winners of its 2021 High School Creative Writing Awards. Senior Willow Huett, who has been honored several times in recent years for her writing talents, was presented the guildÂ’s Special Recognition Award […]
Creative QR Code Enhances Kiwanis Book Donation
CARROLLTON, GA – Read Across America Day and the celebration of Dr. SeussÂ’ birthday were handled a little differently this year at Carrollton Elementary School in response to pandemic protocols, but the Carrollton Kiwanis Club members came up with a creative solution to continue their annual visits as school readers – even though they werenÂ’t […]
UWG faculty and staff, community members resurrect ‘Spirit Wolf’
When the University of West GeorgiaÂ’s Clint Samples embarked on a public art project almost a decade ago, his goal was to create a visual expression of the bond between the community and the university. “ As a lifelong native of Carrollton and Carroll County, the Howl for UWG project was about showcasing pride in […]
Northwest Georgia Awarded Almost $16 Million for Bridge and Road Improvements
CARTERSVILLE, GA – Northwest Georgia received almost $16 million in new contracts in January. The largest contract for the area will repair six bridges over I-20 in Carroll County for approximately $7.5 million. “Engineers recently inspected the six bridges and recommended them for repairs,” said Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) District Six Engineer Grand Waldrop. […]
Detention Officer Accused Of Bringing Drugs Into Jail
On Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021, at approximately 6:00 p.m., as a result of an investigation that has spanned several weeks, Sheriff Stacy Williams placed Detention Officer Brandy “Joelle” Guthrie under arrest and immediately terminated her from employment with the Haralson County SheriffÂ’s Office. Guthrie, who had begun her employment with the SheriffÂ’s Office in October […]
Local Educators Could Start To Receive Vaccine As Early As March 8
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp Thursday afternoon announced that educators will be added to the list of those eligible to receive a vaccine effective March 8. “We will be working with Tanner over the next couple days to finalize the plan for when our employees can get access,” Carroll County Board of Education Chairman Sandra Morris […]
BREAKING – Haralson County Deputies Are Investigating An Alleged Homicide
(6:30pm – Monday 02/22/21) Deputies have responded to what they initially believe to be a homicide. Hilltop Drive in #buchananga Victim is described as white male. Found on porch with multiple wounds. Anyone with possibly-related information should call 911 or Haralson County Sheriff’s Office.
