Georgia Regional Commissions See Slight Rise in May Unemployment
The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that unemployment increased slightly in all 12 of Georgia’s regional commissions in May. “Georgia’s strength isn’t measured in single months — it’s proven over time,” said Georgia Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes. “Even with slight unemployment increases throughout Georgia’s regions in May, most of our metropolitan areas are […]
Excellence recognized:Flowers earns UWG’s top academic title
by Julie Lineback As someone homeschooled her entire primary and secondary education years, Megan Flowers didn’t quite know what to expect when she enrolled at the University of West Georgia. Never having been in a brick-and-mortar setting, a lifetime of quiet, self-guided learning transitioned into a whirlwind of lecture halls, new voices and the thrilling […]
06/26/26 Cooper Criswell, Boston Red Sox organization – Carrollton native
CARROLLTON CITY SCHOOLS ANNOUNCES FULL ROLLBACK OF MILLAGE RATE FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW
written by: Laurie Fleck, CCS Director of Public Relations CARROLLTON, GA —The Carrollton City Schools Board of Education has announced its intention to lower the millage rate to 17.214 mills for the 2026 fiscal year, down from 17.866. This marks the second consecutive year the system has proposed a full rollback to help offset the […]
Convenience Store Popular For Lottery Sales – Victim of Armed Robbery
The Tallapoosa Police Department is investigating an early Monday morning ‘armed robbery’ – in which a single suspect left a business with an un-disclosed amount of money. Chief Gene Brown says around 6:00am Monday – a black male entered the Robinson And Sons Store on the south side of I-20. He was allegedly carrying a […]
Pinkard captures triple jump national title
Trojan track and field standout Khalen Pinkard won the triple jump national championship Sunday, June 23, at Adidas Nationals in Greensboro, North Carolina. Pinkard secured the title with a personal-best jump of 50 feet, 9.75 inches. He continues his success from the GHSA season after winning the Class AAAAAA state championships in both the triple […]
Preston becomes first CHS valedictorian to sign athletic scholarship
Carrollton City Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Albertus (left) is pictured congratulating Daija Preston at the Carrollton High School graduation ceremony. written by: Matt Skinner CARROLLTON, GA — In the 127 years Carrollton High School has honored valedictorians, a tradition dating back to 1898, none have also signed an athletic scholarship to compete at the collegiate […]
Coming of age: UWG students explore cognitive decline through dementia simulation experience
by Julie Lineback With the United States population aging rapidly, advancing our understanding of age-related conditions that lead to cognitive decline is critical to developing effective treatments, improving early diagnoses and enhancing care strategies.The University of West Georgia is well-positioned to support the employment pipeline needed to meet the demands of this growing industry of […]
Bremen Police conducting interviews and searches during investigation into Tuesday evening ‘homicide’ at local motel
Bremen police are investigating what they are at this point calling a homicide… Chief Keith Pesnell told WLBB Radio that a single fatality has been identified – following a shooting incident that occurred at the Red Rose Inn on Highway 78 Tuesday evening. Pesnell says two individuals that fled the scene – were contained in […]
CHS RaLin Academy lays the groundwork for impactful construction education
CHS RaLin Construction Academy students José Lopez (left) and Kevin Morales (right) taking measurements to build the house that will be donated to a veteran housing community. CARROLLTON, GA — The Carrollton High School RaLin Construction Academy teaches fundamental knowledge of construction as students strengthen trade skills to apply in the industry. During the spring […]
