City of Temple to Implement New Traffic Safety Program to Reduce Excessive Speeding in School Zones
Implementation of an automated traffic enforcement safety device program to be put in place to increase childrenÂ’s safety.  (Temple, GA, February 22, 2021) – The Temple Police Department announces the start of its school zone safety and automated traffic enforcement program for the Providence Elementary, Temple Middle, and Temple High School zones located on Sage […]
WGTC announces delayed opening
Due to the possibility of hazardous driving conditions, West Georgia Technical College will delay opening until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Frigid temperatures overnight may freeze moisture lingering on roadways. Please use caution as you travel and watch for possible icing.
Greenbelt Spur Completed From Tanner To Downtown
February 11, 2021 (Carrollton, Ga.) – A ribbon-cutting ceremony this week marked the opening of the first trail spur connecting the main route of the Carrollton GreenBelt to downtown. “The GreenBelt is a Carrollton treasure,” said Mayor Betty Cason. “WeÂ’re so excited to open this spur, which will mean greater access to exercise, health services […]
Carrollton Woman Charged with 19 Counts of Child Molestation
On February 5, 2021 Carroll County Investigators were notified by staff at Mt. Zion Elementary School regarding allegations of misconduct by a substitute teacher. Through the course of the investigation, it was discovered Amelia Ressler, age 30 of Carrollton engaged in indecent and immoral acts while in the presence of school aged children and is […]
Police Say Man Accepted Donation After Telling Local Business It Was On Behalf of New Sheriff
A 58-year old Villa Rica man is facing a theft by deception charge after Haralson County investigators say he claimed to be associated with the new sheriffÂ’s office administration in order to obtain money from at least one local business. William Merritt is alleged to have approached a Haralson County business operator, identified himself as […]
Covid-19 Variant Identified In Carroll County, Douglas County and Paulding County Residents
Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is confirming there are now 19 cases of COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 identified in Georgia. This is the same variant discovered in the U.K. and in several other countries and U.S. states. So far, no other COVID-19 variants have been identified in Georgia. The B.1.1.7 cases in Georgia […]
Family Of Four Displaced After Friday Fire Destroys Home
The Red Cross is assisting a Haralson County family of four who lost most of their possessions in a Friday afternoon fire. Haralson County Fire Chief Brian Walker told WLBB Radio that 911 received a call relating to a residential fire at the Ashley Mobile Home Park near Tallapoosa, just after 12-noon Friday. Walker said […]
Community Foundation of West Georgia Survey Strives to Better Understand Homeless Issues
Home. For many families in our community having a place to call home or even describing a place where they “stay” is not easy. The Community Foundation of West Georgia recently completed a door-to-door survey of those living in five local extended stay hotels in an effort to discover barriers to obtaining more permanent housing […]
Manhunt Ends After 16-Day Search For Murder Suspect
On January 25th, 2021, Haralson County SheriffÂ’s Office and Bremen Police Department investigators were continuing to pursue possible leads in the on-going manhunt for murder suspect Christian Taylor Davis. One of many tips had been received by Haralson County Sheriff Stacy Williams, indicating a possible address where Davis was intentionally being concealed from law enforcement […]
2020 All-Gradick Sports Football Team
Here is the 2020 All-Gradick Sports Football Team: Superlatives: MVP: Ashton Bonner – Heard County Offensive Player of the Year: Narada Levett – Central Defensive Player of the Year: Chief Borders – Heard County Newcomer: Tray Wyatt – Bowdon Iron Man: Marc Harris – Haralson County Unsung Hero: Brock Bibbee – Carrollton Play of the […]
