A Tallapoosa woman is charged with homicide by vehicle Thursday.

Witnesses have differing accounts of the moments before a small plane crashed in west Georgia, killing two people on board, according to a new report from federal aviation authorities.

Rate In Carroll up .04 to 8.6-percent

Rate In Haralson up .04 to 7.9

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce will recognize Congressman Lynn Westmoreland with the Spirit of Enterprise Award on Wednesday, August 6th.

Members of a downtown Carrollton church who wanted to the city to permanently close North White Street over safety concerns, has withdrawn that request.

The City of Carrollton is discussing a project that could result in improvements to the well-traveled intersection of Newnan Road and Newnan Street.

A new Georgia State Patrol post is set to take over a water systems building in Paulding County, once the current tenants set up shop elsewhere.

The city of Bremen announced this week that they plan to lower the millage rates for residents living in both Carroll and Haralson counties.

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The Haralson County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a phone scam that leads victims to believe they could be jailed if they don't pay up.

Georgia DOT Maintenance crews will work today on repairing the guardrail along State Route (SR) 1 at mile markers 1 and 7 in Chattooga County; SR 92 at mile marker 5.2 and SR 113 at mile marker 1.9 in Paulding County; and SR 1 at mile marker 11 in Haralson County.

Haralson County Schools Superintendent Brett Stanton says Haralson County High School’s new career technical and agricultural education (CTAE) classrooms are close to being complete and are on schedule to be ready in time for the beginning of the coming school year.

For the first time in several years, Carroll County plans to roll back its millage rate—Albeit by less than a full point.

Carrollton city council is expected to revisit their policy regarding what to do with the city’s abandoned and uncared-for properties that have become nuisances, during a scheduled work session later this week.

Stepping into the future will hold free seminars with online job opportunities at Lavender Recreational Center at Carrollton Parks and Recreational Cultural Arts every 1st Tuesday of the Month from 10am until noon.

The Carroll County Recreation Department Gymnastics is a year round program. They are proud to offer gymnastic classes for boys and girls ages walking through eighteen years old.

The online courses wll be held on Thursday, August 21st & Thursday, November 13th  from 6 - 8 p.m., They will have their  traditional classroom course on Tuesday, September 16th & Thursday, September 18th, & Tuesday, October 7th

Schedule and Business Days at Temple High School are scheduled by grade levels so that students may go to the high school to review their schedules, request schedule changes if needed, purchase lockers, parking passes and year books. Providence Elementar

The Upper Cane Creek and Fruithurst Volunteer Fire Departments are hosting the 1st Annual Memorial Firefighter 5k and Kids Fun Run on Saturday, September 13th, 9 a.m. at Coleman Lake Campground. Proceeds from the event will go to support the Fruithurst Vo

With the start of school, students and parents have the opportunity to meet teachers and learn more about the upcoming year during open house events held at all Carrollton City Schools on the following evenings CES - Wednesday, August 6th: Grades PK-1

Carroll EMC will accept applications for Bright Ideas grants through September 15th. Public school teachers may apply for grants of up to $1000 for educational projects in the classroom. Applications are available at carrollemc.com.

There will be a leisurely, two and a half hour ride through scenic West GA benefitting HOPE Center the communal home and transition program for homeless men in West Georgia. The ride will be held on Saturday, September 27th. Check in and coffee: 8 a.m., k

No Longer Bound, Waco School Road, Waco will be having a Mobile Food Pantry on Saturday, August 2nd. Registration will be at 9 a.m. and food passed out at 11 a.m.

Keep Haralson Beautiful will host their 1st Keep Haralson Beautiful Annual Meeting on Thursday, July 24th at 6 p.m. It will be held in the Wayne Davis Community Room at the Greater Haralson Chamber. For more information call 678-821-1600.

Carrollton Civic Women's Club will be having a ribbon cutting for the newest "Little Free Library." My Book Spot" will hold the ribbon cutting on Wednesday, July 23rd at 10 a.m. at Circle W in Whitesburg.

There wll be a Cruise Night in Bowdon, at the intersection of Highway 100 & Highway 166 on Saturday, July 26th, at 5 p.m.  Open to all car and truck enthusiasts. Music, money tree, great food, and the Jerry Rollins Band. They will be raising mone

Ra-lin and Associates, Inc. Community Blood Drive will be held on Tuesday, July 29th from 2 - 7 p.m. at 101 Parkwood Circle off of Highway 27 in Carrollton. Hosted by Businesses on Parkwood Circle and Friends. Presenting donors will be entered into a draw

The Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for the Community Impact grant program. Deadline for the grants will be Friday, August 1st. Local nonprofit organizations in Carroll, Haralson, and Heard county are encouraged to apply online, w

Each year the City of Bowdon takes time to celebrate its past, recognize the present, and look forward to its future. Please join them on Friday, August 1st & Saturday, August 2nd for this year's Founders Day activities. For more information go to

Life Jacket Safety, the 100-foot law, minimum age limits for boat operators and boating under the influence. These are just a few examples of topics taught in a boater education course. Beginning July first, all potential vessel operators born on or after

Think you are fast enough to put on a stowed life jacket when a boating accident happens? Not likely. Drowning is the reported cause of death in more than three-fourths of boating accident fatalities nationwide, with eighty-eight percent of victims not we

The County's Juvenile Programs Administration Department led by Jenny McDade has been awarded $162,053 by the State of Georgia. They have been fortunate to be awarded another year of funding to support the reform efforts by Governor Deal and the Crimi

Summer Day Camp will be held at Ithica Elementary, in Villa Rica on Monday, July 7th - Friday, July 25th, from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. They will have fun activities everyday, including crafts, experiments, outside play and sports, Wet Wednesday every week wi

The deadline to register for football will be Friday, July 25th, and the fee will be $40.00 per player for age groups 7 & 8, 9 & 10, & 11 & 12 year olds. For more information call Chris Robinson at 770-832-1161.

Waco Church of Christ, 125 Clayton Drive, Waco will be having a clothing & misc items giveaway on Saturday, August 2nd from 8 a.m. - 12 noon. For directions call 770-537-6151.

Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, at the corner of Blackwelder Road and Highway 5 near Tyus will be having their Revival on Monday, August 11th - Wednesday, August 13th at 7:30 p.m. with Preacher Gary Stewart. They will have special singers each night. Every

Berachah Baptist Church, 2043 Highway 113 north, Temple will be having their Salute to America on Monday, Spetember 8th - Wednesday September 10th at 7 p.m. They will have different speakers each night, Monday, Brother Bud Stiltner, Tuesday, Brother Stinn

Highland Baptist Church, 1541 Highway 78 west, in Tallapoosa will be having their Homecoming on Sunday, August 10th at 10 a.m. Debra Perry and Jaidyn's Call will provide the music. Everyone welcome to attend.

Temple Church of Christ will be having their Gospel Meetings on Sunday, July 20th at 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Monday, July 21st - Friday, July 25th at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, July 26th at 6 p.m., and Sunday, July 27th at 10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m. Wayne Fussell

Utopia Baptist Church, Villa Rica, will be having their Revival on Monday, July 28th - Wednesday, July 30th at 7:30 p.m. The Evangelist will be Brother Randy Clarke. Everyone welcome to attend. For more information call 770-361-1220.

Utopia Baptist Church, Villa Rica, will be having their Homecoming on Sunday, July 27th at 10:30 a.m. The singers will be The Shaw Family. Everyone welcome. For more information call 770-361-1220.

Mt. Paran Baptist Church, county road 40, Fruithurst will be having their 4th Saturday night Singing on Saturday, July 26th at 7 p.m est. The singers will be Justified. Refreshments and old fashion fellowship after the singing. Everyone welcome to attend.

Heflin Church of God will be having their Kids Crusade on Monday, July 21st - Thursday, July 24th, "Get the Facts, Jack!" from 6:30 - 8 p.m. CST. Bus rides available in the Heflin area. For more information call 770-869-4643.

Apostolic Tabernacle of the Living God, 1976 N. Highway 113 Temple will be having their Campmeeting 2014 on Wednesday, July 23rd at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 24th & Friday July 25th at 10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m. They will have special singing and powerfull

Mt. Paran Baptist Church, county road 40, Fruithurst will be having their Revival on Monday, July 28th - Friday, August 1st at 7:30 p.m. Georgia time. The Evangelist will be Kenny Gray. Everyone invited.

Bethlehem Baptist Church, 956 Bethlehem Baptist Church Road, Felton will be having their Kick off for Vacation Bible School on Saturday, July 19th at 2 p.m. with registration, cook out fun & games. Classes will be Monday, July 21st - Wednesday, July 2

Roopville Road Baptist Church, 5.5 miles south of Carrollton will be having their Homecoming on Sunday, July 27th at 10:15 a.m. The singers will be Gold City Quartet. They will have a covered dish lunch, following their worship. Everyone welcome to attend

Son Rise Baptist Church, 4023 Highway 166, Carrollton will be having their 10th year Anniversary at 10:30 a.m, & Deacon Ordination at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 27th  They will have special music and preaching. Lunch will follow in the fellowshi

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 601 Stewart Street, Carrollton will be having a Community Clothing Swap on Saturday, July 26th from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Open to the public. Donations accepted. For more information call Ashley at 678-592-7893.

Fullerville Baptist Church, 423 Old Town Road, Villa Rica will be having their Vacation Bible School, Agency D3 on Monday July 16th - Firday, July 20th from 7 - 9 p.m. Preschool through 6th grade invited to attend.