Eight Students Recognized For Academics, Arts & Athletics
CARROLLTON, GA – A special evening of special recognition was the highlight of the Carrollton Board of Education meeting Tuesday, which included honoring eight Carrollton High School seniors who are this year’s inductees into a special class of CHS alumni. Since the Class of 2007, Carrollton High School annually has identified seniors who represent the […]
Deputies Charge Alleged Porch Pirates
Investigators Brandon Wiggins and Shane North have been investigating several thefts of packages where the victims described witnessing from home cameras a U-Haul Van pull into their driveways, a male exit the vehicle and approach their dwellings and steal amazon packages. The Criminal Investigation Division used investigative tools to determine the U-Haul Van that was […]
Carrollton Man Arrested for the Sexual Exploitation of Children
Carrollton, GA (April 14, 2023) – On Thursday, April 13, 2023, Gary Bennett, 76, of Carrollton, was arrested and charged with ten counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children by the Carrollton Police Department’s Cyber Crime Unit.As members of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, this investigation is part of the ongoing effort to […]
Exchange ideas: UWG hosts The Great Debate for an evening of scholarly discourse
By Miranda Pepe The presidents of two higher education institutions from different parts of the country – both of whom are communications scholars – were recently discussing the lost tradition of lively discourse and the expression of opposing ideas. They soon realized that they could bridge the 800-mile gap between their institutions and breathe new […]
Carrollton City Council Offers Settlement To Developer Suing City, Staff, & Elected Officials
Carrollton City Council on Monday approved a tentative agreement with developer Q Hayward Holdings, LLC– who had filed a civil suit against the city in July of last year— alleging that the city had caused the plaintiff more than $22 million in damages by unlawfully withholding sewer services from a 263-unit residential development planned for […]
Carrollton City Schools Discussing School Security & Safety
Back from spring break— the Carrollton City Schools District on Monday—discussed school safety and security measures— in the wake of the Covenant School shooting in Nashville. “Carrollton City Schools has a ‘See Something, Say Something’ campaign where lessons are presented to small groups of students throughout the year,” Assistant Superintendent of Facilities & Operations Craig George […]
Deputies Recover Stolen Trailer Full of Tools
On Saturday, March 25, 2023, a property owner on Agan Road reported a theft of a 2004, 6×12 enclosed trailer full of tools and building materials. The homeowner advised the responding deputy that he had fired two workers that he had hired to remodel his home. The homeowner advised that he went back into the […]
Bretch named UWG’s assistant vice president for university advancement
By Colton Campbell The University of West Georgia announced the appointment of an alumna and dedicated staff member as its new assistant vice president for university advancement. In her elevated role, Allyson Bretch ’14 will be responsible for supervising the development and alumni and constituent engagement functions of the institution’s Division of University Advancement. With […]
More Than 300 People Participated in This Year’s “On the Table” Events Sponsored by the Community Foundation of West Georgia
More than 300 people participated in this year’s “On the Table” events hosted by 35 people and organizations in Carroll, Haralson and Heard counties. “On the Table” is a unique initiative of community engagement sponsored by the Community Foundation of West Georgia. The program’s format features the gathering of community members of all ages, perspectives, […]
Community Leaders Celebrate Women’s History Month At CHS
CARROLLTON, GA — The month of March is Women’s History Month, and to celebrate, 11 influential women from the local area were invited to join a panel discussion hosted by the Carrollton High School debate team to celebrate women’s roles in the Carrollton community. The speakers represented a variety of sectors, including government, industry, healthcare, […]
