From partnership to legacy: Newnan Utilities establishes endowed scholarship for UWG students

by Miranda Hodges Newnan Utilities has been a steadfast supporter of the University of West Georgia for more than a decade, contributing to several initiatives and programs and supporting the overall growth of the university. This longstanding relationship has now reached a new milestone with the recently established Newnan Utilities Endowed Scholarship at UWG, a […]

CHS finishes fifth in the GADA Directors Cup

CARROLLTON, GA — Facing stiff competition in the state’s largest classification, Carrollton High School secured an impressive fifth-place in the 2023-24 Directors Cup results announced by the Georgia Athletic Directors Association. The Directors Cup honors athletic departments in all Georgia High School Association (GHSA) classifications for their excellence and superior performance. CHS athletic teams earned […]

4-H Livestock Camp and Extension Fest

You are invited to stop by the Carroll County Ag Center located at 900 Newnan Road, Carrollton for our 2nd annual 4-H Livestock Camp on July 22-26.  The camp goes from 9-3 pm each day (except Tuesday).  You are welcome to stop by any time during the week.  The highlight of the week will be […]

Villa Rica joins Carroll in Rock Quarry Opposition

The City of Villa Rica has joined Carroll County in objecting to Paulding County’s consideration of a rock quarry proposed for the county’s northern border. The Villa Rica City Council on Tuesday approved sending a letter objecting to a proposed rezoning of a portion of Paulding County land and a special-use permit that would permit […]

CCS PLANS TO ROLL BACK MILLAGE RATE FOR 2025 FISCAL YEAR

CARROLLTON, GA —The Carrollton City Schools Board of Education has announced its intention to lower the millage rate to 17.866 for the 2025 fiscal year, a decrease from the previous rate of 18.5. This decision comes in response to new property tax assessments that have increased the financial burden on property owners. The district hopes […]

West Georgia Technical College Students Achieve Top Honors at FBLA National Leadership Conference

CARROLLTON, GA – Six West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) students earned top honors at the 2024 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate National Leadership Conference, held June 24–27 in Orlando, Florida. FBLA, formerly Phi Beta Lambda, is the largest business career and technical student organization in the world. The annual conference gives FBLA members […]

07/05/24 The Story of The W.E. Johnson Sweet Potato Curing & Storage ‘Tater House’

The Farmer’s Feed – UGA Extension Carroll County Ag E-Newsletter, July 3, 2024

FOR YOUR INFORMATION Maps for Acreage Reporting Are Available Maps are now available at the Carroll County FSA Office for acreage reporting purposes. If you wish to receive your maps by e-mail, please call our office at 770-834-2097 ext. 2 or stop by the office at 1003 Newnan RD, STE 301, Carrollton, GA  30116. Please […]

Lucinda Montgomery Named Dean of Trade and Technology at West Georgia Technical College

LAGRANGE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is pleased to announce that Lucinda Montgomery has been named the new Dean for the School of Trade and Technology. Montgomery previously served as the Associate Dean of Trade and Technology at WGTC. “Lucinda brings a wide breadth of experience and a commitment to excellence to our […]

Residents Urging County To Deny Rezoning Request For New Rock Quarry

A proposed rock quarry for the #CarrollCountyGA and #PauldingCountyGA line – has some nearby residents worried about diminished property values, heavy commercial truck traffic, negative environmental impacts on streams and wildlife, and negative impact on area residents’ quality of life. NW Georgia Land Holdings is asking Paulding County to rezone 201 acres of property located […]