CCWA Urges Customers To Continue Conserving Water
The Carroll County Water Authority experienced a mechanical issue at the Snake Creek Water Treatment Plant during the last week of April which placed one of the four treatment filters out of service. Georgia EPD was notified of the issue and the planned repairs last week. Since then, CCWA has obtained the services of a […]
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR REC AND ARTS SUMMER CAMP
May 2, 2023 (Carrollton, Ga.) – The City of Carrollton has opened registration for parks and recreation and arts camps this summer. Camps focused on gymnastics, outdoor activities, clayworking, theater, music and dancing are among the city’s wide array of summer programming. More details, updates and registration are available at carrolltonarts.com and carrolltonparksandrec.com. Carrollton Summer […]
Six to represent Carroll County Schools at Governor’s Honors
Six Carroll County Schools high school students have been selected to attend Georgia’s Governor’s Honors Program this summer, a record number for the district. A seventh student was chosen as an alternate. From Central High School, Makalya Parson was selected in the field of Music. From Temple High School, LeAnna Cheek was selected in the […]
Guilty Plea Puts Accused Child Molester Behind Bars For Life, With Possibility of Parole
On April 19, 2023, Ryan Costley, of Newnan, Georgia, pled guilty to one count each of Aggravated Sodomy, Incest, and Child Molestation, as well as two counts of Aggravated Sexual Battery. Pursuant to an agreement with the State, Superior Court Judge John Simpson sentenced Mr. Costley to a life sentence, with the possibility of parole.The […]
Former Fairfield Resident Sentenced To Life In Prison For Murder of Elderly Wife
On April 19th, 2023, Donald Staley, of Villa Rica, pled guilty to one count each of Malice Murder, Felony Murder, and Aggravated Assault. Pursuant to an agreement with the State, Superior CourtJudge John Simpson sentenced Mr. Staley to a life sentence, with the possibility of parole. Staley was born in 1942.The investigation showed that on […]
Former Villa Rica High School basketball coach Derrick Mitchell has filed a civil suit versus Carroll County Board of Education claiming “defamatory statements” have impaired his ability to find work elsewhere
Former Villa Rica High School basketball coach Derrick Mitchell has filed a civil suit versus the Carroll County Board of Education a/k/a Carroll County School District claiming the “Defendant caused false and defamatory statements to be published regarding Plaintiffs character and reputation and have impaired his ability to carry on his profession as a teacher […]
Whitesburg Officials Celebrate Georgia Cities Week
         Whitesburg will celebrate Georgia Cities Week April 23-29 with a variety of events throughout the week. The City Council will observe the week with a resolution recognizing the special observance. The City’s water department will hold a customer appreciation day on Friday, April 28, at the Recreation Center with information, refreshments and […]
Glanton-Hindsman Elementary earns national STEM certification
Glanton-Hindsman Elementary School has been named a National STEM Certified Campus by the National Institute for STEM Education making a total of 14 Carroll County Schools campuses with the distinction. NISE-certified STEM campuses have implemented 21st-century learning and strategies in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics that transform school culture and maximize student achievement. Only 2 […]
Lilly Williams Awarded Performing Arts Scholarship from Southern Union
(Tuesday, April 18, 2023, Carrollton, Georgia). Central High School senior Lilly Williams was awarded a performing arts scholarship from Southern Union State Community College in Opelika, Alabama.Along with the award from Southern Union Lilly is the recipient of a $1000 scholarship from the Fairfield Plantation Women’s Club and another from the Golden K. Kiwanis Club. […]
Villa Rica Police Launch Mobile App
The Villa Rica Police Department has launched a custom smartphone app designed to better serve residents and to provide near-instant notification of important matters. The Villa Rica Police App is available for free through the app stores for both iOS and Android devices. It allows the department to both provide and receive information to the […]
