Carrollton Elementary School Teacher of the Year Dr. Mandy Duffey and students pose after working through an activity together. Pictured from left are Rosana Trigueros-Morales, Easton Cooley, Dr. Mandy Duffey, Polly Brown, Maddox Ray, Kalani Williams, and Annistyn Goodfriend. CARROLLTON, GA — Named Carrollton Elementary’s Teacher of the Year, Dr. Mandy Duffey is known for […]

Among the new laws in Georgia set to take effect next week… Georgia House Bill 651, regarding regulations on school speed zone cameras. The bill comes after drivers locally and statewide expressed concerns regarding perceived over-enforcement and a lack of transparency. The bill mandates that local communities vote on referendums to continue using these cameras […]

by Julie Lineback The University of West Georgia joined leaders from the City of Carrollton and the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce on a weeklong mission to Italy, where the delegation worked to deepen relationships with the municipalities of Foligno and Spoleto while exploring new avenues for cultural, educational and economic collaboration.Building on years of […]

Company to donate 5,000 bags of school supplies in West Ga. community Carrollton, Ga. – June 17, 2026: Southwire is excited to announce the return of its annual Back to School giveaway on Saturday, July 18 from 9 A.M. to noon (EDT) at Midway Church, located at 1 Midway Church Drive, Villa Rica, Ga.This year, […]

Members of the CHS girls lacrosse team celebrate together during the 2026 season. The Carrollton High School athletic program was recognized by the Georgia High School Association (GHSA), receiving the Georgia EMC Sportsmanship Award for Region 2-AAAAAA. CARROLLTON, GA — The Carrollton High School athletic program has earned another prestigious honor, receiving the Georgia EMC […]

Carrollton High School has named Carrollton Middle School teacher and coach Whitney Whitfield as the leader of its bass fishing program. CARROLLTON, GA — Carrollton High School has named current Carrollton Middle School teacher and coach Whitney Whitfield as the leader of the bass fishing program. Whitfield has 17 years of experience in education, working […]

CARROLL COUNTY, GA – The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office has arrested three individuals following an investigation into an assault that occurred on May 16, 2026, at a residence on Cove Drive in Temple, Georgia. Deputies initially responded to the residence after receiving a report of an assault. During the course of the investigation, investigators determined […]