Rabies confirmed in Villa Rica
LaGrange, Ga. – The Georgia Public Health Laboratory (GPHL) has confirmed that a raccoon in Carroll County recently tested positive for rabies. It was sent for testing after fighting with someoneÂ’s dog on Melleray Court inside Villa Rica City limits. Pets that are exposed to rabies and are not current on rabies vaccinations undergo an isolation period. All residents are encouraged […]
Carroll County Man To Be Honored By State For Work With Local Libraries
A long time Carroll County resident and the stateÂ’s first black public library director is to posthumously receive the lifetime achievement award from the Georgia Public Library Service next month. An announcement posted to the GPLS website states: “Georgia Public Library Service is pleased to award this yearÂ’s lifetime achievement award posthumously to LeRoy Childs, […]
Georgia DOT Presents Plans for Roundabouts at I-20 Interchange
WACO, GA – The Georgia DOT is holding a public information open house on Thursday, January 23, at the Greater Haralson Chamber of Commerce from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. to discuss proposed plans to construct two roundabouts at the I-20 interchange with Waco Road. The roundabouts would address traffic safety and efficiency concerns in […]
CJHS Eighth Grader Wins System Spelling Bee
CARROLLTON, GA – It took a grueling 16 rounds before the Carrollton City Schools 2020 Spelling Bee Champion was decided Tuesday afternoon – with eighth grader Joshua Chism crowned the winner when he seized the “opportunity” to be a part of the “archives” of the best spellers in Carrollton City Schools history. Battling in the […]
