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Carrollton drivers are facing significant disruptions after a police officer was struck by a vehicle, leading to the complete closure of Highway 27 North at Ingles. The incident has prompted a major emergency response, and motorists are being advised to find alternative routes.
Posted inPublic Safety

Carrollton Police Officer Hit on Highway 27 Near Ingles

by B.T. ClarkJune 11, 2025June 11, 2025

Carrollton drivers are facing significant disruptions after a police officer was struck by a vehicle, leading to the complete closure of Highway 27 North at Ingles. The incident has prompted a major emergency response, and motorists are being advised to find alternative routes. 🚦 What’s Unfolding: The Carrollton Police Department reported that one of their […]

The University System of Georgia Board of Regents voted Wednesday to name Christopher “Mike” Johnson as the sole finalist for president of the University of West Georgia (UWG).
Posted inEducation

Meet The Next President of University of West Georgia

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 28, 2025May 28, 2025
Residents of the Eagles Nest subdivision in Carrollton are on edge after a series of attempted car break-ins. Authorities are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect involved in the recent incidents.
Posted inCrime

Carrollton Neighborhood on Alert After Attempted Car Break-Ins

by Thom ChandlerOctober 15, 2024October 15, 2024
CARROLLTON — A Carroll County Sheriff’s Deputy was shot Wednesday morning while executing a search warrant in Carrollton. Deputy Taylor Bristow was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery. He has since been moved to the intensive care unit, though his current condition remains unclear.
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Carroll County Deputy Shot While Executing Search Warrant in Carrollton

by Thom ChandlerAugust 21, 2024August 21, 2024
Fence with barbed wire
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Ghost Face Gangster Sentenced for Assault on Federal Corrections Officer

by Thom ChandlerJune 7, 2024June 7, 2024
If you've been to the Chick-fil-A in Carrollton recently, you might have noticed a statue of a wolf outside the building. A University of West Georgia student-led project resulted in the unique wolf statue at the local Chick-fil-A, embodying the spirit of partnership between the university and the business community.
Posted inYour Community

What Does The Wolf Outside The Chick-fil-A in Carrollton Mean?

by Thom ChandlerApril 18, 2024April 18, 2024
📚 The Gist: The University of West Georgia has unveiled a mobile health clinic, designed to provide preventative wellness care and education to underserved communities around Carrollton while offering students valuable experiential learning opportunities.
Posted inHealth

A Mobile Health Clinic is Available in West Georgia

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 21, 2024February 21, 2024
State Sen. Mike Dugan, R-Carrollton, is running for the U.S. House seat in Georgia's 3rd Congressional District being vacated by Rep. Drew Ferguson.
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State Senator Mike Dugan to Run for U.S. House Seat in Georgia

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 6, 2024January 6, 2024
The five-star sophomore led Carrollton (Georgia) to a win over East Coweta with a prolific passing performance
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High School Football: Julian Lewis, USC Trojans 5-star Quarterback Commit, Fills Stat Sheet in Win

by Zach ShuganOctober 7, 2023October 10, 2023
Carrollton residents have a new reason to put on their Atlanta Braves gear and step outside. A local version of the Braves mascot, affectionately named "Carrollton Blooper," has emerged as a symbol of both sports enthusiasm and community spirit on Spence Road.
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Braves Fans, Have You Seen ‘Carrollton Blooper?’

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 28, 2023October 10, 2023
The Carroll County community is mourning the loss of Deputy Scott Smith, a dedicated member of the Sheriff's Office and School Resource Officer at Central Middle School.
Posted inGeorgia People

Carroll County Mourns Loss of Central Middle School Resource Officer

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 4, 2023October 10, 2023
Carrollton traveled north to Rome on Friday and made easy work of the previously undefeated Wolves. Sophomores Julian "JuJu" Lewis and Kimauri Farmer paced the offense, and the Carrollton defense was on point in a 33-13 win for the Trojans in Week 3 of the Georgia high school football season. Lewis ...
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High School Football: Carrollton defense smothers Rome as Julian Lewis, Kimauri Farmer carry offense

by Mike Swanson, SBLive SportsSeptember 2, 2023September 2, 2023
CARROLLTON, GEORGIA – Georgia power Langston Hughes got a pair of touchdown passes from senior quarterback Prentiss Air Noland, including the game-winner in the final minute of play, as the Panthers, ranked No. 19 in the SBLive/Sports Illustrated Power 25 national football rankings, rallied for a ...
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High School Football: Langston Hughes beats Carrollton in thriller

by Gary AdornatoAugust 19, 2023August 19, 2023

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