Arrests Made in Arson of Beloved Smith Chapel Church Fire
On January 4, 2021 Carroll County SheriffÂ’s Office responded to the scene of a Church Fire on Smith Chapel Road in Bowdon to assist Carroll County Fire Rescue in an investigation believed to be arson. The Church dating back to over 100 years was a total loss. Frederick “Devin” Smith, age 33, Monica Marie Burnett, […]
Carrollton High School Names New Head Football Coach
KING RETURNS TO CARROLLTON TO LEAD THE TROJANS CARROLLTON, GA – A former Trojan quarterback coach and offensive coordinator who went on to claim back-to-back state titles as a head coach in Cartersville and then gained experience as a coach at the collegiate level is returning to Carrollton older, wiser, and ready to take the […]
Tanner Begins Public Rollout of COVID-19 Vaccine
Health system applies for mass-vaccination status; vaccine supply limited With high demand for the COVID-19 vaccine, Tanner Health System is working to make vaccination against the coronavirus as widely available and accessible as possible. The health system is following Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) guidelines for vaccine distribution. Currently, the state is in Phase […]
Shooting Victim Dies During Sixth Day In Hospital
The 30-year-old Temple man who was shot while driving on Morgan Road in Haralson County last Friday died in hospital Wednesday, according to the Haralson County SheriffÂ’s Office. Investigators say it appears that Christopher Hetling was driving a vehicle that had just come off Corinth-Poseyville Road, when he and his passenger came up on a […]
Morris Picked As School Board Chairperson
For the first time since she was elected to the Carroll County Board of Education in 2010, Sandra Morris has been selected by fellow board members to serve as board chairman for the year 2021. Morris – who represents district one on the Carroll County school board — replaces district seven board member Bryant Turner […]
Local Senator No Longer Chair Of Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee
Atlanta Journal Constitution political reporters suggest the reason District 28 State Senator Matt Brass was stripped of his role as chairman of the senateÂ’s Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee this week, had to do with him “aggressively promoting” President Donald TrumpÂ’s claims of widespread election fraud, and pushing efforts to overturn the outcome— “which ran afoul” […]
CALHOUN STEPS DOWN AS TROJAN HEAD FOOTBALL COACH
CARROLLTON, GA – Carrollton High School head football coach Sean Calhoun is stepping down after five seasons to pursue other football coaching opportunities. Under CalhounÂ’s watch, the Trojans produced five winning seasons, three region titles and five quarter-final appearances, compiling an overall record of 51-12. “Coach Calhoun served our program well and we are appreciative […]
HCSO Identifies Suspect In Friday Afternoon Shooting
The Haralson County SheriffÂ’s Office has an issued a warrant for the arrest of a man they believe shot another man Friday afternoon According to HCSO Lieutenant Donnie Mapp: Mid-day Friday, deputies responded to a call of a crashed vehicle with injuries off Morgan Road, just west of Corinth-Poseyville Road. They soon learned the cause […]
Temple Man In Serious Condition After Shot While Driving
The Haralson County SheriffÂ’s Office mid-day Friday responded to call of a crashed vehicle with injuries off Morgan Road, just west of Corinth-Poseyville Road. They soon learned the cause of the crash was the driver had been shot. Haralson County Sheriff Stacy Williams said the call came to authorities around 3:14pm  Friday. “ The passenger […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Available for the Expansion of Phase 1 A
LaGrange, Ga. – Carroll County Health Department will offer COVID-19 vaccine to all phase 1 a individuals Tuesday, January 12th from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at the University of West Georgia Stadium parking lot, 1500 Lovvorn Rd, Carrollton, GA 30117. Everyone must enter from Lovvorn Rd. Phase 1 A includes: Healthcare workers in clinical settings (e.g., nurses, […]
