Suspect Arrested for Electronic Transmission of Pornographic Images
A 40-year old Franklin woman remains behind bars in Carroll County after Villa Rica Police charged her with Electronic Transmission/Post of Photo Depicting Nudity. Investigators were notified of an incident where a suspect had created multiple social media accounts in the victimÂ’s name and was posting photos showing female genitals and breasts. The posts claimed […]
Carroll County SheriffÂ’s Office Awarded $151,359.35 Grant for Local DUI Enforcement
(ATLANTA) – The GovernorÂ’s Office of Highway Safety has announced that the Carroll County SheriffÂ’s Office is one of 21 law enforcement agencies in Georgia to receive a Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic grant for the Federal 2022 Fiscal Year. Referred to as a H.E.A.T. grant, Carroll County SheriffÂ’s Office award totals $151,359.35. The goal […]
Developer discusses plan for VR TAD anchor project
VILLA RICA, Georgia – A number of Carroll County officials received a detailed presentation Monday of a major mixed-use development that will anchor Villa RicaÂ’s first-ever Tax Allocation District (TAD) and generate millions in annual sales and property tax revenues. Fuqua Development has announced plans to build a grocery-anchored, mixed-use development that will include multiple […]
JSU Marching Southerners Win Top Honor in College Bands
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – Jacksonville State University has long believed its famed marching band, The Marching Southerners, to be one of the best college bands in the country. Now it has the hardware to back it up. The John Phillip Sousa Foundation notified university leadership on Tuesday that the Marching Southerners have been named the 2022 […]
FOUR CHS SENIORS NOMINATED FOR U.S. PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS AWARD
CARROLLTON, GA – Carrollton High School seniors Olivia Berry, Kaydee Martin, Jay Patel and Charlie Robinson are among other academically aggressive students from Georgia who are competing to participate in the highly regarded United States Presidential Scholars program. Inclusion in the program is one of the highest honors bestowed upon graduating high school seniors. Scholars […]
Carroll County Will Seek Other Options To Fund Staff At New Fire Stations After Missing Out On SAFER Grant
Carroll County officials on Monday- said to be extremely disappointed to announce the county did not receive the award for the SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response) Grant this year. The SAFER Grant was applied for by the Carroll County Board of Commissioners to fully staff the Tyus Carrollton Road and Jones Mill […]
CPD Arrest Two in Armed Robbery Investigation
A Carroll County Judge has denied bond for two men allegedly involved in an armed robbery outside a local apartment building. Carrollton, Ga (December 6, 2021) – On December 2, Carrollton Police investigators arrested Devin Montgomery, 25, of Carrollton, and Ladarius Chivers, 29, of Villa Rica. Montgomery was charged with Armed Robbery and Theft by […]
For The Second Time In Week, Southwire Announces Acquisition of New Company
On Monday, Southwire announced that the Carrollton-based wire and cable manufacturer had acquired Topaz Lighting Corporation (Topaz) of Medford, N.Y. Serving the construction, industrial and OEM markets for more than 35 years, Topaz is a leading provider of quality electrical fittings, components, and lighting products. Through this acquisition, Southwire will welcome employees from Topaz and […]
Carrollton BOE Named Exemplary
CARROLLTON, GA – For the sixth consecutive time, the Georgia School Boards Association has recognized the Carrollton Board of Education as an Exemplary Board of Achievement. The recognition program is designed to showcase best practices in school governance and leadership. In addition, GSBA recognizes good school board governance to foster educational community cultures in order […]
WGTC Announces 2022 Goal And RPA Winners
West Georgia Technical College has named Iveta Kral, an engineering technology student from Sharpsburg, as its 2022 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership winner and Murphy Campus Clinical Laboratory Technology instructor Dr. Phyllis Ingham as its 2022 Rick Perkins Award winner. Winners were named November 30 at a banquet honoring finalists for both awards. GOAL is […]
