Carrollton native to Commodore Navy Submarine Squadron Twenty

KINGS BAY, Ga. – Submarine Squadron Twenty held a change of command ceremony onboard Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia, Sep. 16. Capt. Eric Cole relieved Capt. John Cage as the squadron’s commodore, in a ceremony held at the base chapel. Rear Adm. John Spencer, previous commander of Submarine Group Ten, was the guest speaker […]

Local man facing multiple counts of sexual exploitation of minors

Bond has been denied for a Carrollton man accused of possessing child pornography. The suspect was interviewed regarding the accusations in late April. He allegedly fled the state soon after his meeting with police. He was captured in Florida this week. According to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office: “On 04/25/2022, Investigator Courtney Short, was assigned […]

Police Shut Down Drug Operation And Elder Abuse At ‘Bug-Infested’ Home

ACE Makes Arrest in Heroin/Fentanyl Case Carrollton, GA (September 16, 2022) – After receiving complaints involving possible drug trafficking, possible animal abuse, and possible elder abuse, the ACE Unit responded to 123 Austin Avenue on September 12, 2022. When investigators arrived, it was apparent that several individuals were living or “squatting” in the bug infested […]

Tanner Acquires West Georgia Ambulance

Move keeps emergency 911 medical services based in Carroll County Tanner Health System has completed its purchase of West Georgia Ambulance, ensuring emergency medical care remains headquartered in Carroll County. Established in 1977 by Steve Adams, West Georgia Ambulance employs more than 60 people, including 27 full-time paramedics and 20 full-time emergency medical technicians (EMTs). […]