70-year-old Carrollton man arrested for operating opioid pill mill

Authorities arrested a 70-year-old Carrollton man last week after uncovering an illegal opioid distribution operation from his home, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat the opioid epidemic.

Carrollton City Schools launches new safety app for emergencies

Carrollton City Schools is implementing LifeSpot, a mobile safety app, to enhance emergency response and communication during critical situations.

Carrollton police force entry into apartment after receiving hoax call about shooting

The Carrollton Police Department responded to a series of false emergency calls early Monday morning, which were later determined to be part of a dangerous hoax known as "swatting."

Carroll County man sentenced for brutally abusing infant child in 2019

Elbert Patterson Jr. was convicted of aggravated battery under the Family Violence Act by a Carroll County jury on Jan. 9 for the severe abuse of his 12-month-old child

Former CASA executive director charged with theft by taking

Carrollton Police have charged the former executive director of CASA Carroll County with theft by taking.

Winter storm in western Georgia: Crews and residents gear up

Emergency crews and residents in western Georgia spent Thursday preparing for a winter storm expected to bring freezing rain, ice, and gusty winds Friday morning.

Driver, passenger arrested after police chase through Carroll County

Troopers say the passenger involved in the chase through Carroll County got out of the moving vehicle while holding a child.

Big Peach Car Wash holds fundraiser for injured Bremen High School quarterback

Carson Kimble, a Bremen High School quarterback on the road to recovery after a serious spinal injury in August, received a heartfelt surprise Saturday morning.

Man steals nearly $15K in items from Carroll County construction site, deputies say

Do you recognize this man? Police say he was caught on camera while stealing nearly $15,000 in tools and materials from a Carroll County construction site right before Thanksgiving.

Mirror Lake Connector project will face renewed scrutiny at Villa Rica City Council meeting

The Mirror Lake Connector Project in Douglas County, which sparked significant protests over the last year, will once again be on the Villa Rica City Council’s agenda/

Florida man charged with odometer fraud targeting soon-to-be dad in Georgia

A soon-to-be father in Georgia thought he was getting a deal on a 2013 Ford Explorer he saw on Facebook Marketplace. It turns out the seller, a Florida man, scammed him.

1 dead in off-campus shooting near University of West Georgia; 2 in custody

Authorities have arrested the suspected gunman involved in a fatal shooting late last night at an off-campus apartment complex near the University of West Georgia.

Temple police officer's vehicle struck by suspected DUI driver

A Temple Police Department officer escaped injury Sunday night after his vehicle was hit by another driver who allegedly attempted to pass him while under the influence.

Gainesville woman arrested after meth found in vehicle during traffic stop

A Gainesville woman is facing serious drug charges after Carroll County deputies uncovered a large quantity of methamphetamine in her possession, according to Carroll County Sheriff's Office.