UWG receives grant for portable alert system
By Miranda Pepe The University of West Georgia has recently been awarded a generous, $1.05 million grant by the state of Georgia to enhance the safety and security of the entire university community, as recently announced by Gov. Brian Kemp. This significant funding – led through the submission process by UWG Chief of Police Dr. […]
GA Regional Commissions See Rise in May Unemployment Rates
Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that all Regional Commissions reported a rise in unemployment rates in May. “Despite an uptick in the unemployment rate, Georgia’s economy and job market remains red hot while the number of claims remains relatively low – especially compared to the national numbers,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “While one […]
Carroll County Jury finds 19 year old Carrollton Man Guilty on Aggravated Sexual Battery, Sexual Battery (Against a child under the age of 16), and four counts of Child Molestation
Michael Jacob Brantley’s case was heard before the Honorable Superior Court Judge Dusty Hightower and was successfully prosecuted by Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Sgt. Kim Hope and the District Attorney’s Office, ADA Caley McDonald during a three day trial that ended with a jury finding Brantley guilty of the above six charges on June 14, […]
ACE Unit Strikes Again
Carrollton, GA (June 15, 2023) – On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, the ACE (Aggressive Criminal Enforcement) Unit executed a search warrant at 511 N. Aycock Street, Carrollton, after an extensive illegal drug distribution investigation. The search warrant resulted in two arrests and the seizure of illegal drugs representing an estimated street value of $10,000. The […]
Dill Takes Lead at Carroll Chamber, Carroll Tomorrow
Owenby returns to Chamber as SVP Brian Dill, who has served as interim president and CEO of Carroll Tomorrow and the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, will be stepping into the role full-time. The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce also welcomes back Rhyne Owenby, who will return as senior vice president of operations. Through the […]
MSgt Peters named AFJROTC Outstanding Instructor
(Carrollton, Georgia) The U.S. Department of the Air Force announced the “Best of the Blue” recognizing Outstanding Instructors across the United States. Carroll County School Air Force JROTC Instructor Master Sergeant Steven Peters earned the Outstanding Instructor honor for his leadership guiding Carroll County cadets. Peters is the Aerospace Science Instructor at Central High School. […]
GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting That Resulted In Death of 33-Year Old Carrollton Man
Marietta, GA – The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia. The Cobb County Police Department (CCPD) asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on Saturday, June 10, 2023. One man, identified as Murdock Jackson, age 33, of Carrollton, died during the incident. No officers were injured during the […]
UWG’s Richards College of Business launches master’s degree in applied business analytics
By Julie Lineback Data has become an essential part of modern life, and the ability to analyze it effectively has become increasingly crucial. Ever on the cusp of both emerging trends and advancements in existing fields, the University of West Georgia has addressed this need by launching a new master’s degree in applied business analytics, […]
UWG awarded $1M to enhance safety and security
The University of West Georgia has been awarded a generous, $1.05 million grant by the state of Georgia to enhance the safety and security of the entire university community, as announced Thursday by Gov. Brian Kemp. This significant funding – led through the submission process by UWG’s Chief of Police, Dr. George “Ned” Watson – […]
WGTC Foundation Awards Over $45,000 in Scholarships for Summer Semester
CARROLLTON, GA – The West Georgia Technical College Foundation awarded 65 students with over $45,000 in scholarships for the 2023 summer semester. Each scholarship recipient received an award between $500 – $2,500 to help cover the costs associated with attending WGTC. “On behalf of the WGTC Foundation, we extend our congratulations to the scholarship recipients,” […]
