CHS AFJROTC Student’s Leadership Skills Soar
CARROLLTON, GA — A Carrollton High School JROTC student who mentors fellow cadets as a flight instructor has completed the solo phase toward his own private pilot license – and he’s only a sophomore. Aiden Momtahan, who has successfully flown countless hours in a commercial flight simulator, hopes to become a commercial airline pilot and […]
Four Carroll Co. high schools named AP Honor Schools
February 27, 2023 – Four Carroll County high schools were named Advanced Placement Honor Schools by State School Superintendent Richard Woods and the Georgia Department of Education. Bowdon High, AP Challenge School Central High, AP STEM School and AP STEM Achievement School Temple High, AP Challenge School and AP Expansion School […]
Pine Mountain Gold Museum Train Closure Extended
The City of Villa Rica on Wednesday announced that the Scenic Train at Pine Mountain will be shut down for the near future. Yearly maintenance on engine 310, and passenger cars went perfectly and according to schedule. However, staff discovered several places around the mountain where the rail bed, cross ties, and rail itself need […]
Sam’s Club to Create 600 New Jobs at Douglas County Fulfillment Center
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Sam’s Club will create 600 new jobs and invest more than $142 million in a new fulfillment center in Douglas County. “Georgia’s reliable infrastructure enables companies and consumers alike to reach markets across our state, nation, and world, bringing opportunities to hardworking Georgians in every […]
Hubbard Appointed To Carroll County State Court Judge
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp announced his appointments to the following judicial posts: the Honorable Ryan Hope to the State Court of Clarke County, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Ethelyn Simpson; Claire Chason and Lawton Heard to the South Georgia Judicial Circuit, filling vacancies created by the resignation […]
DUGAN: Week Six Under the Gold Dome
By: Sen. Mike Dugan (R – Carrollton) The 2023 Georgia Legislative Session reaches a halfway point as the General Assembly closes week six of session. Each day brought new legislation to the Senate Floor with 18 items of legislation to consider. We continue to push for meaningful change here at the State Capitol and look […]
Two Men Found Guilty For Roles In Shooting Death of Former High School Basketball Star
A jury in the Superior Court of Carroll County has found Cameron Shemar Allen, 20, of Carrollton, guilty of Malice Murder, Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession Firearm During Commission of Felony. The jury also found Jadarakis Avuntray Caldwell, 20, of Carrollton, guilty of Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession Firearm During Commission of Felony. […]
Carrollton City Schools Announces School Changes For Next Year
CARROLLTON, GA — Growth in the Carrollton community is prevalent and Carrollton City Schools has felt the impact in its schools with more students joining the Trojan Nation each year. Because of this trend, two schools in the district will make changes to accommodate the increase in enrollment next year. Carrollton Upper Elementary School will […]
Leadership Changes at Carroll County Schools
February 16, 2023 — Carroll County Schools has announced new administrative assignments for two leaders following approval by the Carroll County Board of Education at its February 16 meeting. Jared Griffis has been named Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources after the retirement of Dr. Christi Teal. Griffis has nearly two decades of leadership, coaching, and […]
UWG’s commitment to affordable learning saved students more than $40M
By Julie Lineback It pays to Go West – and not just after your degree is in hand and you’ve launched your career. The University of West Georgia continues to close the equity and accessibility divide by providing free and low-cost learning resources and tools to bolster student success while eliminating barriers to higher education. […]
