PTVO GIVES NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT TO CES
CARROLLTON, GA — Students at Carrollton Elementary School are enjoying new playground equipment thanks to the schoolÂ’s Parent Teacher Volunteer OrganizationÂ’s dedication to serving. A few years ago, parents involved in PTVO made a commitment to upgrade all playground equipment at the school. “Our initial goal was to replace the older wooden structures,” said PTVO president […]
CHS STUDENTS TO COMPETE FOR GOVERNORÂ’S HONORS
CARROLLTON, GA – Following an extensive application and interview process, 10 Carrollton High School students have been nominated to compete at the state level for GovernorÂ’s Honors. The GovernorÂ’s Honors Program, known as GHP, is a four-week residential summer program for gifted and talented rising high school juniors and seniors. Students who attend public, private, […]
TROJANS TO COMPETE IN 7A CLASSIFICATION NEXT YEAR
CARROLLTON, GA — The Georgia High School Association released its reclassification numbers last week and Carrollton High School will move up to Class AAAAAAA next year. Realignment in Georgia public high schools, as far as athletics and other extracurriculars, is regulated by GHSA and takes place every two years. According to GHSA, the association raised […]
PilgrimÂ’s Pride will help employees pay WGTC tuition
PilgrimÂ’s Pride has signed an agreement with West Georgia Technical College to assist PilgrimÂ’s employees and their dependents with the cost of attending technical college. West Georgia Tech President Dr. Julie Post and PilgrimÂ’s Pride Complex Manager Ricky Walker signed a local copy of the agreement November 8. A statewide agreement between the Technical College […]
Alleged Thieves Drag Witness With Vehicle As They Try To Flee Crime Scene
Carrollton, Ga (November 10, 2021) – On November 10, 2021, Daniel Reeves Perry, 28, and Jarrett William Hilton, 32, both of Temple, were arrested following an attempted catalytic converter theft investigation. At approximately 10:00 AM, Carrollton Police Department officers responded to City Hall Avenue after being dispatched to a possible robbery in progress. When officers […]
AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Alabama
The American Pickers are excited to return to Alabama! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in February 2022. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as […]
Community Foundation of West Georgia Issues $287,000 to 29 Local Nonprofit Organizations
A total of 29 nonprofit organizations in Carroll, Haralson and Heard counties received $287,000 Tuesday from the Community Foundation of West GeorgiaÂ’s Community Impact Fund and Innovation Grant programs. “The Community Impact Fund is unrestricted in its power to unleash the potential of all kinds of agencies, causes and area of interest,” said Kim Jones, […]
Suspect Arrested for Child Molestation
On 11-09-21 at approximately 3:30 AM, a Carroll Co Deputy noticed a vehicle in the parking lot of Brookside Cupboard on Rockmart Rd. Located in the vehicle were a 14 years old female and Rico Marcel Stewart, 23 years old, from Montgomery Alabama. The deputy contacted Villa Rica Police which took over the investigation. During […]
Plane Crash in Southern Paulding County
On Monday November 8, 2021 at approximately 12:59 PM Paulding E-911 received a phone call reference a small single engine plane that appeared to be in distress. The caller further advised that the small plane appeared to have crashed in the area of the creek on Georgian Parkway in between Hanover Drive and Stafford Lane. […]
Carroll County Board of Commissioners Release Draft of Proposed Redistricting Map of Carroll County Commission Districts
(Carroll County, GA) Chairman Michelle Morgan, along with the Carroll County Board of Commissioners, releases a draft of the proposed redistricting map of the Carroll County Commission Districts. Redistricting occurs at all levels of election districts from the U.S. House down to local levels. Redistricting occurs every ten years to account for population shifts reflected […]
