Five CHS Students Win Creative Writers Guild Awards
CARROLLTON, GA – Five Carrollton High School students were recognized for their work this week when the Carrollton Creative Writers Guild announced the winners of its 2021 High School Creative Writing Awards. Senior Willow Huett, who has been honored several times in recent years for her writing talents, was presented the guildÂ’s Special Recognition Award […]
Northwest Georgia Awarded Almost $16 Million for Bridge and Road Improvements
CARTERSVILLE, GA – Northwest Georgia received almost $16 million in new contracts in January. The largest contract for the area will repair six bridges over I-20 in Carroll County for approximately $7.5 million. “Engineers recently inspected the six bridges and recommended them for repairs,” said Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) District Six Engineer Grand Waldrop. […]
Detention Officer Accused Of Bringing Drugs Into Jail
On Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021, at approximately 6:00 p.m., as a result of an investigation that has spanned several weeks, Sheriff Stacy Williams placed Detention Officer Brandy “Joelle” Guthrie under arrest and immediately terminated her from employment with the Haralson County SheriffÂ’s Office. Guthrie, who had begun her employment with the SheriffÂ’s Office in October […]
Local Educators Could Start To Receive Vaccine As Early As March 8
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp Thursday afternoon announced that educators will be added to the list of those eligible to receive a vaccine effective March 8. “We will be working with Tanner over the next couple days to finalize the plan for when our employees can get access,” Carroll County Board of Education Chairman Sandra Morris […]
BREAKING – Haralson County Deputies Are Investigating An Alleged Homicide
(6:30pm – Monday 02/22/21) Deputies have responded to what they initially believe to be a homicide. Hilltop Drive in #buchananga Victim is described as white male. Found on porch with multiple wounds. Anyone with possibly-related information should call 911 or Haralson County Sheriff’s Office.
City of Temple to Implement New Traffic Safety Program to Reduce Excessive Speeding in School Zones
Implementation of an automated traffic enforcement safety device program to be put in place to increase childrenÂ’s safety.  (Temple, GA, February 22, 2021) – The Temple Police Department announces the start of its school zone safety and automated traffic enforcement program for the Providence Elementary, Temple Middle, and Temple High School zones located on Sage […]
WGTC announces delayed opening
Due to the possibility of hazardous driving conditions, West Georgia Technical College will delay opening until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Frigid temperatures overnight may freeze moisture lingering on roadways. Please use caution as you travel and watch for possible icing.
Greenbelt Spur Completed From Tanner To Downtown
February 11, 2021 (Carrollton, Ga.) – A ribbon-cutting ceremony this week marked the opening of the first trail spur connecting the main route of the Carrollton GreenBelt to downtown. “The GreenBelt is a Carrollton treasure,” said Mayor Betty Cason. “WeÂ’re so excited to open this spur, which will mean greater access to exercise, health services […]
Carrollton Woman Charged with 19 Counts of Child Molestation
On February 5, 2021 Carroll County Investigators were notified by staff at Mt. Zion Elementary School regarding allegations of misconduct by a substitute teacher. Through the course of the investigation, it was discovered Amelia Ressler, age 30 of Carrollton engaged in indecent and immoral acts while in the presence of school aged children and is […]
Covid-19 Variant Identified In Carroll County, Douglas County and Paulding County Residents
Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is confirming there are now 19 cases of COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 identified in Georgia. This is the same variant discovered in the U.K. and in several other countries and U.S. states. So far, no other COVID-19 variants have been identified in Georgia. The B.1.1.7 cases in Georgia […]
