Carrollton Police Department Makes Significant Breakthroughs in Organized Retail Crime Cases
Carrollton, GA (September 10, 2024) – The Carrollton Police Department is pleased to announce recent successes in combating organized retail crime through the dedicated efforts of our Cyber Crime Unit. Noteworthy arrests have been made in connection with two major theft rings affecting prominent retailers in the Southeast. Following a recent incident at the Carrollton […]
A ‘nanoscience revolution’: U.S. Department of Defense awards UWG largest instrumentation grant in decades
by Julie Lineback Bearing witness to the University of West Georgia’s excellence in undergraduate research, the newly named Dr. James ‘Earl’ Perry College of Mathematics, Computing and Sciences recently received the university’s largest instrumentation grant in more than 25 years. The United States Department of Defense (DoD) announced a $413,000 award to UWG to support […]
City of Carrollton to receive $9,200,000 to construct a new half-mile path along Maple Street to increase safety for pedestrians and bicyclists, along with other safety enhancements
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) announced over $37,000,000 in federal funding for localities across Georgia to strengthen road safety for bicyclists, pedestrians, and drivers, as well as promote better connectivity among communities. This latest round of funding will enable construction of new streets, pathways, and bridges designed to […]
CHS Students Named AP Scholars
CARROLLTON, GA — More than 50 students at Carrollton High School have been named Advanced Placement (AP) scholars by the College Board in recognition of their outstanding performance on the college-level AP exams. More than 600 exams were ordered across 22 different AP courses last year. Fourteen students—Haley Jackson, Bronwyn Kenyon, Edward Lloyd, Addison Long, Eden […]
Guidance council: UWG program empowers faculty through mentorships
by Julie Lineback With a Pack that is nearly 700 faculty strong, UWG isn’t just a first-choice university for students. It’s a collaborative and supportive environment for academics from around the world. And thanks to the University of West Georgia Institute of Faculty Excellence’s mentorship program, it’s now even easier for new faculty members to […]
Carrollton Businessman Sentenced for Failing to Pay Over Payroll Taxes
Barry Lee White has been sentenced to federal prison for willful failure to pay more than $2.4 million in payroll taxes. “Payroll taxes fund important social insurance programs, including Social Security and Medicare,” said U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan. “White refused to pay payroll taxes after withholding those funds from his employees’ paychecks for years […]
High School Football Games of the Week
Aug 23 2024 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm InoVentive Benefits Consulting Tailgate ShowB92 CountryGradick Sports FacebookGreat Classics 98.9Kiss 102.7WKNG King CountryExpired Roy Richards Memorial Stadium, 113 Central High Road, Carrollton, GA 30116 Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email View Detail Aug 23 2024 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm Pioneer Ford Coaches Clinic Hosted By American Pie PizzeriaB92 […]
Golden Giving Celebration To Be Held At Second Home Football Game
CARROLLTON, GA—The Carrollton City Schools Education Foundation recently launched its Golden Giving campaign during the district’s back-to-school celebration. The annual launch garners support from community members and district employees alike, all united in their commitment to expanding educational experiences for students. The Golden Giving campaign offers community members a simple way to contribute, whether through […]
GBI releases details of warrant execution that resulted in death of suspect and serious injury to a CCSO deputy
The veteran Carroll County Deputy who was shot while in the line of duty Tuesday morning remains in critical condition in an Atlanta hospital. His wife on Wednesday sent out a message to supporters and well-wishers; and the GBI on Wednesday released the chain of events they believe resulted in the deputy’s serious injury – […]
Deputy shot; out of surgery; receives CT scan; moved to ICU
At last report – a veteran Carroll County Sheriff’s Office deputy has survived surgery – and remains in the Intensive Care Unit in an Atlanta hospital after suffering a gun-shot wound early Tuesday morning. Approximately 8:30am – Deputy Taylor Bristow was executing a child exploitation search warrant on Don Rich Drive in Carrollton – when […]
