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. […]
Carroll County DA’s Office: Jury Finds Murder Suspect- Guilty
On February 13, 2023, after a weeklong trial, a Carroll County jury found Aaron Tarrie Ashley, Sr. guilty of one count of Malice Murder, one count of Felony Murder, one count of Aggravated Assault, onecount of Concealing the Death of Another, one count of Tampering with Evidence, one Count of Theft by Taking, and one […]
DUGAN: Another Busy Week Under the Gold Dome
By: Sen. Mike Dugan (R – Carrollton) The 2023 Georgia Legislative Session continues to bring forth action to the State Senate as we continue to advocate for Georgians here at the Capitol. Each day is a noisy mixture of committees reviewing proposed legislation, bills being voted on in each chamber, advocacy groups coming to share […]
Central High School Visual Arts Best in Show
Central High School visual arts students had the opportunity participate in the Kiwanis County Art Show. Several students came away with honors.Natalie Proksell was awarded Best in Show, received a $500 scholarship and will be moving on to the state juried exhibition. Catherine Simmons was awarded 4th place and a $100 scholarship. Anna Stober, MacKenzie […]
