Carroll County Fire Rescue Hosts Specialized Farm Medic Training
(Carroll County, GA) Over the weekend of Saturday, July 25th & Sunday, July 26th 2020 twenty three (23) members of Carroll County Fire Rescue consisting of fulltime, part-time, and volunteer Firefighters, along with EMTÂ’s and Paramedics participated in a specialized Farm Medic Training course hosted by Carroll County Fire Rescue. The 16 hour course was […]
Carroll County Board of Education Delays Return to School
(Carrollton, Ga. – July 27, 2020) The Carroll County Board of Education voted at the board meeting on Monday, July 27 to change the official start date for the 2020-2021 school year to August 24. The new start date will apply to both traditional in-person instruction as well as the Virtual Learning Model. “After reviewing […]
Authorities Locate Remains Of Haralson County Woman Reported Missing The Day Before
Haralson County SheriffÂ’s Office Investigators and the Georgia State Patrol on Saturday found the remains of a 32-year old Tallapoosa woman whose family had reported her missing the day before. Her family said they had not seen or spoken to her in the previous 24 hours. Investigator Heather Mecillas said a deputy used a drone […]
‘700 stories of becoming’ / UWG holds virtual commencement celebration for summer grads
The University of West Georgia conferred more than 700 degrees to its summer 2020 graduating class during a virtual commencement celebration on Saturday that was broadcast on UWGÂ’s Livestream page. This was the second time UWG streamed a graduation celebration since the COVID-19 pandemic gripped the world. UWG President Brendan B. Kelly, accompanied by deans […]
Police Investigating Drive-By Shooting In Villa Rica
Villa Rica Police Saturday night are investigating an alleged drive-by shooting outside the Hampton Court Apartments off Highway 101. “A few males were outside the back of the apartments. An individual – unidentified at this time– fired shots in their direction,” VRPD Captain Keith Shaddix told WLBB Radio. “Two individuals were struck. Their injuries—we believe […]
I-20 Eastbound Exit 24 Ramp Closed Saturday
Carroll CountyÂ… I-20 Eastbound Exit 24 Ramp Closed Saturday WHAT: Weather permitting, the I-20 eastbound exit 24 ramp to State Route 61 will be closed while crews move a barrier wall. WHEN: Saturday, July 25 at 6:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. WHERE: The I-20 eastbound exit 24 ramp will be closed. Motorists will need to […]
ACE Unit Uses Flock Cameras To Determine Suspect In Armed Robbery Of Local Pharmacy
The Carrollton Police DepartmentÂ’s strategically placed flock camera system within the city plays a huge role in leading to the arrest of a 26-year old Rome resident investigators believe used a gun in robbing the Walgreens located at 794 South Park Street earlier this month. Local investigators believe their suspect was also involved in over […]
Southwire Continues its $1 Million Giving Back Effort in Response to COVID-19
Southwire has completed the first phase of its $1 million donation in response to COVID-19, which focused on meeting hunger needs across the communities in which employees live and work. Now, moving into phase two, the organization is turning its focus to education. In May, Southwire committed a $500,000 donation to Feeding America®, the nationÂ’s […]
Carroll CountyÂ’s Unemployment Rate Drops in June
Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Carroll CountyÂ’s unemployment rate decreased in June. Due to the effects of COVID-19, all regions and counties continue to see stinted yearly growth, yet monthly gains in nearly all major sectors are beginning to spike. “June continued to show positive growth across all regions and counties,” said […]
Mrs. Morgan Goes To Washington
(Washington, D.C.) On Thursday, July 16, 2020 Chairman Michelle Morgan attended an Economic Briefing by President Donald J. Trump on the South Law of the White House. This briefing was attended by a small group personally invited by White House Staff to listen to remarks on President Trumps initiative to “Roll Back Regulations to Help […]
