Carrollton High To Graduate More Than 400 Seniors May 19
CARROLLTON, GA – This Friday night, family and friends will witness the graduation of the Carrollton High School Class of 2023. The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Grisham Stadium. GRADUATION LOGISTICS:
CHS Junior Wins $2,500 Scholarship In Optimist Club Oratorical Contest
CARROLLTON, GA — A Carrollton High School junior won first place in the Optimist Club of Carrollton Oratorical Contest last month. Shad McMillan earned a $2,500 scholarship and now moves on to the regional competition. Richard Bracknell, CHS competitive speech teacher, said he is proud of Shad for his accomplishment. “Shad is truly dedicated to […]
CHS Students Awarded ‘Healthy Heart’ Essay Scholarships
CARROLLTON, GA – Two Carrollton High School seniors earned scholarships for their winning essay submissions in the 21st Annual West Georgia Cardiology Healthy Heart Essay contest. The first place winner, Haley Duncan, earned a $500 scholarship. Kyleigh Smith took third place and earned a $200 scholarship. The Rouse Foundation administers the contest on West Georgia […]
Mikya Long Awarded with McDonald’s Leadership Scholarship
(Carrollton, Georgia) Central High School senior Mikya Long wasawarded the McDonald’s Leadership Award by local franchise owners David and Merry Neisler.To be considered for the award the student must have a high grade point average, be active in both student and community events, as well as being grounded in good character. Mikya is an athlete, […]
Central High School Recognizes Students at the Top of the Class
(Monday, May 15, 2023, Carrollton, Georgia). Central High School honored students at the top of the class during Honors & Awards Night. Junior Dylan Mount and sophomore Mary Lois Griffis were recognized as top of their respective classes. Students are pictured with Central High School Principal Mr. Kelly Edwards.
Ray Higginbotham Honored as Lion Heart Recipient
(Carrollton, Georgia). Central High School senior Ray Higginbotham was named the 2023 Lion Heart recipient during Honors & Awards Night. Ray was selected for the honor by Central High School faculty.The student selected for the Lion Heart award should be dedicated to Central High School, but more importantly the student must possess a Lion size […]
Central High School Awards Department Honors
Pictured standing behind from left to right is Natalie Proksell, Owen Warren, Jesus Garduno Ortega, Principal Kelly Edwards, Chase Skipper, Ty Martin, and Darby Burns. Standing in front is Anna Eddleman, Anna Stober, Olivia Vande Kerkhoff, Allee Adams, and Sarah Dutton. Not pictured is Hayden Manson. (Carrollton, Georgia). Central High School hosted the 2023 Honors […]
Sharp Creek Elementary Awarded Bush Foundation Library Grant
Sharp Creek Elementary School has been named one of only 300 schools in the nation to receive a $5,000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. This year, the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries awarded $1.5 million in library grants. Many of the libraries will use the funds to update and diversify […]
1,350 graduate in UWG’s Spring Commencement ceremonies
By Miranda Pepe The University of West Georgia conferred 1,350 degrees Saturday – including an honorary doctorate to Zac Brown, musician and singer-songwriter – during its Spring 2023 Commencement as a new class of Wolves turned their tassels. In his Commencement remarks, UWG President Dr. Brendan Kelly encouraged graduates to continue in their personal development […]
Former Police Sergeant Due In Carroll County Court For Child Molestation Charge
A former police sergeant charged with child molestation – now could stand trial in Carroll County– after he pled guilty and received sentencing for a similar crime in Cobb County.  On March 10th, 2021 — 55-year old Austell Police officer Matthew Darren Atkins was arrested and charged with three counts of child molestation and one […]
