Carrollton woman admits to harboring illegal immigrants, participating in meth operation

A Carrollton woman has pleaded guilty to possessing over 700 pounds of methamphetamine and harboring two illegal immigrants to facilitate a “massive” drug trafficking operation, state prosecutors said.

Sarah Grace Patrick, accused of killing mom, stepdad, denied bond again

A judge denied bond Tuesday for Sarah Grace Patrick, finding no material change since an earlier ruling and agreeing with prosecutors that concerns about flight risk and safety still remain.

Burglars hits Dockside Marina despite security gates, guards

Carroll County investigators are seeking two suspects who broke into Dockside Marina Restaurant in the gated Fairfield Plantation community in Villa Rica.

Villa Rica man uses truck to stop 100 mph suspected drunk driver on I-20

A high-speed New Year’s Eve chase involving a suspected drunk driver ended in an arrest after a citizen used his own vehicle to box the suspect.

Sarah Grace Patrick: Double murder trial in Carroll County delayed

The trial for Sarah Grace Patrick, who is accused of killing her mother and stepfather in February 2025, has been delayed. At this time, it is not known when the trial will take place.

2 dead in Bowdon house fire despite daring rescue attempt by firefighters

Two people have died following a residential fire at a Bowdon mobile home on Saturday despite a life-saving rescue attempt by Carroll County firefighters.

$100K in Pokémon cards stolen from Carrollton shop

A Carrollton trading card shop, Tag Collects, was burglarized on Christmas Eve, with a thief stealing over $100,000 in rare Pokémon cards and sealed boxes.

Trial date set for Carroll County teen accused of killing parents

A Carroll County judge has set a Jan. 5 trial date for 17-year-old Sarah Grace Patrick, who is charged as an adult in the shooting deaths of her mother and stepfather.

Culinary scholars complete final exam in Villa Rica after 18-month program

High school culinary students at the North College and Career Academy have completed their final culinary exam and practicum, marking a major milestone in their training.

LIVE: Georgia runoff election results for 2025 municipal races

Polls closed Tuesday night across Georgia as voters decided dozens of municipal runoff races that will set the direction for several metro cities heading into 2026.

Teen arrested for threatening to 'hurt some people' at Mt. Zion High School

Carroll County deputies arrested 18-year-old Leland Sprewell after a group text threat to harm people at Mt. Zion High School was traced from Colorado, officials said.