GA Regional Commissions See Rise in Unemployment Rates

Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that all Georgia regional commissions recorded a rise in the unemployment rate in January. Due to seasonal factors from December to January, data that is not seasonally adjusted typically shows an increase in unemployment – a seasonal trend that happens each year. “Despite a nationwide pandemic and challenging […]

Carrollton Schools Evaluating Electric Bus Option Over Next Year

(Image courtesy of Carroll EMC) A local school system is kicking the tires and giving a test drive to an electric school bus. School officials say they hope to determine range, feasibility, and overall impact the electric option would have on transportation to the school district. “We are prioritizing being good stewards of our resources […]

Jury Convicts Andrew James Conard Of Malice Murder, Judge Sentences To Life In Prison Without Parole

On March 13, 2023, Andrew James Conard, was found guilty of Malice Murder, Felony Murder, Home Invasion, Armed Robbery, and Aggravated Battery by a Carroll County jury. After considering the evidence presented at sentencing, including the heinous and senseless nature of the crime, Coweta Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge John Simpson sentenced Conard to Life […]

Villa Rica seeks Public Input on City Issues

Villa Rica has scheduled a series of public input meetings through April to get comments from residents and to gauge their interest in a variety of topics. City leaders are especially interested in getting public input on two current projects, a proposed Master Plan for the Parks and Recreation Department, and the city’s ongoing branding […]

Barron retiring as VRHS head coach

(Carroll County,GA) — After two seasons as head football coach at Villa Rica High School, Tim Barron is retiring. His son Austin Barron will be replacing him as head coach. Coach Tim Barron will continue to serve as part of the VRHS football program in another capacity. “We greatly appreciate everything Coach Barron has done […]

CHS Senior Receives Questbridge Scholarship To Attend Davidson College

CARROLLTON, GA — A Carrollton High School senior who has hopes of becoming a pediatric physician has received a full ride scholarship to Davidson College — a prestigious liberal arts college with an acceptance rate of less than 18 percent. E’Layiah Ackles is a QuestBridge Match Scholarship recipient. Nearly 18,000 students applied and E’Layiah is […]

City Launches Comprehensive Plan Update Process

(Carrollton, Ga.) – Surveys, meetings and listening sessions will help Carrollton set goals and chart the city’s future direction as it updates its comprehensive plan. Every municipality in Georgia is required by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs to maintain and update their comprehensive plan every five years to ensure that cities achieve minimum planning […]

Two CHS Students Chosen As Carroll EMC 2023 Washington Youth Tour Delegates 

CARROLLTON, GA — Carroll EMC annually selects local high school students to receive an all-expenses-paid, weeklong educational trip to Washington, D.C., as a participant in the Washington Youth Tour and this year, two Carrollton High School students were selected. Eli Jarrett and Audrey Browning will join dozens of students from other electric cooperatives in Georgia […]

DUGAN: Week Nine Under the Gold Dome

By: Sen. Mike Dugan (R – Carrollton) The ninth week of the 2023 Georgia Legislative Session was full of excitement as we continued the work of considering legislation that will benefit all Georgians. Visitors graced the halls of the State Capitol, committees met to hear a plethora of bills, and we recognized Crossover Day on […]

Carrollton Debate Powerhouse Wins 13th State Title

The Carrollton High School debate team captured its 13th state championship Saturday. Pictured from left are Will Roberson, Mark Zimmer, Lyndsey Oliver (assistant coach), Eden Long, Tee Hawkins, James Houser, Kieran Kelly, Richard Bracknell (head coach), Drew Johnson, Audrey Browning, and Luke Zimmer. CARROLLTON, GA — Nine Carrollton High School students competed in the Georgia […]