Carroll County father sentenced in twin babies hot car deaths after 2019 conviction overturned
A Carroll County father has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the hot car deaths of his infant twins.
Former Villa Rica mayor hired as new deputy city manager against some taxpayers' wishes
The Villa Rica City Council voted this week to hire their former Mayor to be the new Deputy City Manager.
Family, friends honor Georgia soldier killed in Jordan drone strike at funeral
Sgt. William Jerome Rivers is remembered as a husband and father who had a way of making everyone around him feel loved and valued.
Douglasville officer critically injured in early morning crash
A Douglasville police officer was critically injured in an early morning crash on Monday in Carroll County.
Georgia mom pushes for increased newborn screenings for congenital CMV
When Brooke Barnes gave birth to twins nearly 4 years ago, the Carrollton, Georgia, woman says both appeared perfectly healthy. Then, her son Mason failed his newborn hearing test.
Jordan drone strike: Sgt. William Rivers to be honored in Carroll County
Army reservist Sgt. William Jerome Rivers' name will be added to the other names on the wall at the Carroll County Veterans Memorial Park.
Man barricaded in Carroll County mobile home identified
A barricade situation has ended in Carroll County, according to the sheriff's office.
Carrollton boy gets new bike from police after porch pirates steal Christmas present
When an 11-year-old Georgia boy lost his Christmas gift to a porch pirate, the responding officers knew they had to do something to help. They made sure Brayden had a bike for Christmas after all.
Carroll County’s ‘aggressive crime unit’ takes down suspected fentanyl, meth trafficking operation
A team of law enforcement agencies in Carroll County arrested two people they say were involved in trafficking meth, fentanyl, and other dangerous drugs.
Ex-Carrollton police officer sentenced to 60 years for child molestation
The ex-school resource officer was arrested and fired after a young girl told her teacher he “made her sister do something ‘nasty.’" Now he'll spend the next 60 years behind bars.
Surprising twist in routine traffic stop: Firearms and drugs seized in Whitesburg
Carrollton Police Sgt. C. Krish made a routine traffic stop on Nov. 20 at the intersection of South Park Street and Roop Street.
Georgia couple celebrates the Thanksgiving that changed their lives
Heather and David Collings are reflecting back on the Thanksgiving that changed their lives five years ago, when their son Lyndon was born seven weeks early.
Carroll County opens new law enforcement training facility
A new law enforcement training facility is now open in Carroll County. The sheriff’s office says among many things, it will better train deputies who have to navigate dangerous interior spaces.
Carroll County municipal election results 2023
Here are the results of the municipal elections in Carroll County.
'Dangerous' fugitive caught in Carroll County, sheriff's office says
Authorities say a “dangerous" man wanted for multiple felonies in Carroll County has been arrested.
Ex-UWG professor sentenced to life for murder of freshman student
Richard Sigman negotiated a deal to allow for parole after serving 30 years. Prosecutors say that could happen when he is 77.
Carroll County inmate given 55 additional years after throwing jailer off 2nd floor balcony in 2020
On Oct. 25, a verdict was reached in the case of Patrick O'Neil Gentry, 37, in Carroll County. The jury found him guilty of Criminal Attempt to Commit Malice Murder, Aggravated Battery, and Obstruction of an Officer.
Funeral scammers targeting Carrollton grieving families
The Carrollton Police Department is asking residents to keep their head on a swivel. A fake funeral home scam is floating around, targeting families as they prepare to bury their loved ones.
I-20 EB near State Route 113 closed Tuesday morning in Carroll County because of crash
All lanes of Interstate 20 eastbound between Highway 27 and State Route 113 in Carroll County are currently closed because of a crash.
Missing person: Christopher Hightower
The Carrollton Police Department is asking for the public's help locating 41-year-old Christopher Shaun Hightower.