Carroll EMC Announces Retirement of VP of Operations, Names Harris as New Manager
Carrollton, GA—Carroll Electric Membership Cooperative (EMC) announces the forthcoming retirement of Tommy Cook, Vice President of Operations. In preparation for this leadership transition, Kevin Harris has been named as his successor. Harris will assume the position of Manager of Operations, effective June 16, to facilitate a seamless transition as Cook concludes his distinguished tenure with […]
West Georgia Technical College Students Achieve Top Honors at FBLA National Leadership Conference
Back Row (Left to Right): Taylor Lowery, Marschell Davidson, Christian Putman, Issachar Joseph, Tammy Frost, Ameila Phililips and Cherilyn Rodriguez; Front Row (Left to Right): Dalten Dyer and Calieb Pierson CARROLLTON, GA – Seven students from West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) showcased their skills on a national stage at the 2025 Future Business Leaders of […]
The Farmer’s Feed – UGA Extension Carroll County Ag E-Newsletter
FOR YOUR INFORMATION Michael Toews Offers New Vision for UGA Extension SECOND CASE OF CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE CONFIRMED IN GEORGIA The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) confirmed a second deer has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The deer, a 4.5 year-old male, was taken in Berrien County approximately […]
Carroll EMC supports CCS school safety initiatives
Board members and Superintendent Dr. Mark Albertus are pictured accepting a donation from Carroll EMC President/CEO Tim Martin. Pictured from left are Dr. Mark Albertus, Mr. Greg Schulenburg, Mrs. Katie Williams, Dr. Jason Mount, Carroll EMC President/CEO Tim Martin, Mrs. Melanie McLendon, Mr. Gil O’Neal, and Mr. David Godwin. At the June meeting of the […]
Fire In Villa Rica Ruled ‘Accidental In Nature’
CARROLL COUNTY, GA — On Thursday, June 5, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., a fire was reported at Georgia Arms, an ammunition manufacturing and retail facility located at 15 East Industrial Court in Villa Rica. At 8:35 p.m., Carroll County 911 received multiple calls reporting a loud explosion and visible flames in the area. At […]
Atlanta man in Carroll County Jail after pointing gun at officers; striking three cars while fleeing from police
written by: Captain Blake Terry, VRPD On June 5, 2025, at approximately 07:58 hours, Officer Scott McKinnon conducted a traffic stop for illegal window tint on a Ram truck. The Ram continued to travel slowly for a distance before stopping in the middle of the fast lane on Highway 61 near Interstate 20. Upon arrival […]
West Georgia Hosts First-Ever ‘Recovery Rally’ Celebrating Sobriety and Second Chances
The June 7 event brings together community, peer-led organizations and families inspired by hope and united by recovery. On the journey to recovery, having a community can make all the difference — offering those searching for help a lifeline connected by hope, resources and support. On Saturday, June 7, local recovery advocates, peer-support organizations and […]
UWG and CCS educators collaborate to bring learning to life
Faculty from the UWG archaeology department are pictured with Mr. Hawig and Mr. Fowlkes’s environmental science class, from the far left are Director Dr. Nathan Lawres, Education Outreach Assistant Raleigh Pritchard, and Curator of Collections Andrew Carter. CARROLLTON, GA — Throughout the spring, professors from the University of West Georgia partnered with teachers at Carrollton […]
Tallapoosa Man Facing Multiple Charges of Felony Sexual Exploitation of Children
On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, members of the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant and made an arrest in an ongoing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) case. The arrest and search warrant were part of an investigation that began in May of 2025, when Investigator Nicole Wilson, received a cybertip from the Georgia […]
CCS SETS ESTIMATED MILLAGE RATE
written by: Laurie Fleck, Director of Public Relations CARROLLTON, GA — Carrollton City Schools Board of Education approved an estimated millage rate during its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 3. The proposed rate is the same as last year’s at 17.866 mills. “The rate we set is a conservative estimate since we do not have […]
