Severe Weather is possible overnight tonight for East Alabama and West Georgia
Updated: Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 1:45pm There is a Enhanced Risk (Level 3 out of 5) for severe thunderstorms for East Alabama and West Georgia. Confidence is growing for a strong overnight system to produce severe weather over Georgia. An Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5) has been expanded to include a larger area, […]
CHS Unified Mario Kart team racing to inclusion
CARROLLTON, GA—The Special Olympics has long been a champion of diversity and inclusion, and the introduction of unified Esports teams for Mario Kart represents a significant leap forward in the organization’s mission. Carrollton High School has jumped in and is one of three schools in Georgia participating in the unified esports teams. This program brings […]
CHS literary team finishes as runner-up at GHSA Championships
The Carrollton High School literary team finished as state runners-up at the Georgia High School Association 7A Literary Meet at Buford High School on March 23. The team was led by Kieran Kelly, who won his second straight individual title in the International Extemporaneous Speaking category. Audrey Browning finished third in Argumentative Essay, Drew Johnson […]
Gov. Kemp Announces Appointments to Superior Court, State Courts
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced four judicial appointments, three to state courts and one to superior court. The Governor will appoint the Honorable Matthew Rollins to the Superior Court of the Paulding Judicial Circuit, Matthew Swope to the State Court of Coweta County, the Honorable Charles Bailey to the State Court […]
Anavitarte: Week Eleven Under the Gold Dome
By: Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas) As the 2024 Legislative Session nears its conclusion, the Georgia Senate is in the midst of its final days, with only one week left to address legislative matters. This last week marks the culmination of our collective efforts as a caucus and as individual legislators. I’m pleased to announce the […]
‘The hardest setting’: UWG raises record $255,000+ at Presidential Black Tie Gala
by Colton Campbell When the University of West Georgia announced its elevation to NCAA Division I athletics last fall, it was a turning point for the institution: a call to pursue a higher level of excellence not only in UWG Athletics but throughout all aspects of the university. It is that holistic elevation of UWG […]
CPD Arrests One in Westside Bar & Grill Shooting
Carrollton, GA (March 25, 2024) – In the early morning hours of Sunday, March 24, 2024, officersresponded to 815 Alabama Street, Westside Bar & Grill, regarding a shooting that just occurred. Whenofficers arrived, they discovered a chaotic scene and a male, later identified as Mario Chism, on theground with multiple gunshot wounds.Through investigation and witness […]
High Speed Chase Ends in Haralson County; Suspect Hospitalized
On March 23, 2024, at 3:59 AM, the Haralson E-911 Dispatch was notified of a high-speed pursuit east bound on I-20 that had started close to Birmingham, Alabama and may possibly come into Georgia. Haralson County Deputies set up at the Georgia state line on I-20 and were advised that the driver had an AR-15 […]
Greater Haralson Chamber Announces Award Winners at ‘Denim & Diamonds’ Annual Meeting
PMG Home Lending, LLC Wins Business of the Year BREMEN, Ga. [March 22, 2024] – The Greater Haralson Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the recipients of its prestigious awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to the community, business excellence and innovation. These awards were presented at the ‘Denim & Diamonds,’ the Greater Haralson Chamber’s Annual […]
Tolbert named principal at Sharp Creek Elementary
Robert Tolbert was named principal at Sharp Creek Elementary School for next school year on March 21 by the Carroll County Board of Education. The move was one of a number of personnel actions taken as the Carroll County School System prepares for the 2024-25 school year. Tolbert began his career in education in 2013 […]
