Driver killed in I-20 in tractor-trailer crash in Carroll County identified
One person is dead, and another person was injured after a crash involving a tractor-trailer along Interstate 20 in Carroll County.
Paulding County residents fight plan for rock mining quarry in their neighborhood
There's been an explosive pushback from people near Highway 101 on the Carroll-Paulding County line over plans to build a rock quarry there.
Carroll County grandma calls 911, says she's 'tired of taking care of all these kids'
What started as a 911 call from grandma to have her grandson spoken to, ended in two arrests and a visit from the Georgia Division of Family & Children Services (DCFS).
1996 Olympic torch-bearer reflects on torch relay
Twenty-eight years later, Sandra Parker still has the torch she ran with in the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics torch relay.
'Woman of the Year' pleads guilty to theft from mental health nonprofit
Jodie Goodman has been sentenced to 30 years on probation and must pay full restitution.
Child injured by gunfire after high-speed chase, attempted carjacking in Fulton County
A child was injured by what was likely a ricocheting bullet fragment as police attempted to stop a wanted man from carjacking someone at a Fulton County gas station on Monday, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Villa Rica halts controversial road project amid eminent domain dispute
The Mirror Lake Connector Project in Douglas County, which sparked significant protests last month, is now on hold after city leaders expressed reluctance to engage in an eminent domain battle.
Speeding driver crosses counties, crashes into pole during deputy chase
A driver accused of going over 100 mph crossed counties before smashing into a pole during a high-speed chase overnight.
Villa Rica residents rally against new road project threatening neighborhood
Concerned residents rallied outside Villa Rica City Hall on Thursday. The group is protesting a new development project that would build a new road through their established community.
State trooper shoots, kills suspect in Carroll County chase, crash
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says a state trooper opened fire on a suspect during a chase through Carroll County, killing him Tuesday afternoon.
2 arrested in Temple drug bust involving meth, cocaine, and mushrooms
A search warrant was executed at 2391 McGarity Rd following a two-month-long investigation.
Military mom surprises son at University of West Georgia graduation
A metro Atlanta mother deployed overseas for the Georgia National Guard made a surprise visit Saturday to her son's graduation from the University of West Georgia.
2 women arrested in Villa Rica after fentanyl, meth, and guns found in home
On May 8, Carroll County Sheriff's Office's Aggressive Criminal Enforcement (ACE) Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Newnan Drive in Villa Rica in response to suspected fentanyl distribution.
3 alleged organizers of massive Carroll County drag meetup arrested
Video posted on social media shows a car appear to plow into people in the crowd in the Kennedy Estates subdivision on Saturday afternoon.
Carroll County woman reported missing after ex-husband shoots himself, sheriff says
Samantha Tolbert's family has not heard from her and is concerned for her safety.
15-year-old Georgia girl dies from stroke after contracting COVID-19
A 15-year-old girl from Bremen has reportedly died from a stroke after contracting COVID-19.
Carroll County woman celebrates 105th birthday
Marcia McGahee is full of spirit at 105 years old.
Brothers sentenced to prison for murder attempt during argument over 'Mexican politics and religion'
Two brothers will serve decades in prison for nearly killing their housemate over an argument about Mexican politics and religion.
Carroll County 911 dispatchers help deliver babies over the phone
Carroll County 911 dispatchers have been busy last month, helping to deliver not one, but two babies over the phone.
Villa Rica High School counselor arrested for inappropriate relationships with students
A full-time Villa Rica High School counselor has been arrested after an investigation revealed he was involved in inappropriate relationships with multiple students.