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🔍 The Gist: Police in Temple report a stolen 2013 Black Peterbilt truck and Great Dane trailer and are urging witnesses to come forward.

Crime

Highway Heist: Georgia Community on Alert for Stolen Semi-Truck

by Thom ChandlerMarch 28, 2024March 28, 2024

Georgia lawmakers are expected to pass legislation this week targeting illegal immigration following the arrest of a Venezuelan man in the U.S. illegally for the murder of an Augusta University nursing student in Athens.

Crime

Here’s What Georgia is Doing to Clamp Down on Illegal Immigration after Laken Riley’s Murder

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 28, 2024February 28, 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.

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.

Your Government

State Senator Mike Dugan to Run for U.S. House Seat in Georgia

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 6, 2024January 6, 2024

In light of a recent surge in vehicle break-ins across the county, the Carroll County Sheriff's Office has released a set of safety tips to help residents protect their valuables and deter potential thieves. The sheriff's office emphasizes the importance of these measures, especially during the holiday season when such incidents tend to increase.

Crime

Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Issues Safety Tips To Thwart Vehicle Break-ins During the Holidays

by Kelly PostNovember 25, 2023November 25, 2023

The five-star sophomore led Carrollton (Georgia) to a win over East Coweta with a prolific passing performance

High School Sports

High School Football: Julian Lewis, USC Trojans 5-star Quarterback Commit, Fills Stat Sheet in Win

by Zach ShuganOctober 7, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: The seasonal burn ban in Georgia ceased as of October 1, reinstating outdoor burning in 54 counties under specific regulations.

Georgia’s outdoor burn ban has been lifted

by Thom ChandlerOctober 2, 2023October 2, 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.

Braves Fans, Have You Seen ‘Carrollton Blooper?’

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 28, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: The Temple Convenience Center has added food grade glass to its list of recyclable items, joining the Newnan Road and Dyer Road Convenience Centers in offering this service.

Temple Convenience Center Now Accepting Food Grade Glass for Recycling

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 27, 2023September 27, 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.

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 ...

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 ...

High School Football: Langston Hughes beats Carrollton in thriller

by Gary AdornatoAugust 19, 2023August 19, 2023

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