Times-Georgian

06/05/2026

“I don’t understand how my son disappeared off the face of the earth in 30 minutes,” Hampton said.

Last week, Carroll County law enforcement teams joined the Coweta County Sheriff's Office in its efforts to locate Polk.

The search for Malik Polk, a missing 25-year-old man last seen in a wooded area of Whitesburg, has netted few new leads.

06/04/2026

Balto has waited patiently for someone to see beyond his kennel and discover the wonderful companion he truly is.

Meet Balto, a 5.5 year old male Akita mix and a stunning boy who turns heads wherever he goes.

06/04/2026

🍔 CARROLLTON WHATABURGER OPEN FOR BUSINESS 🍔

The new Whataburger at 1119 South Park Street in Carrollton has opened its doors after a ribbon cutting with the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce this morning!

📸 Tucker Cole

06/04/2026

Derek Eugene Vincent of Bremen pleaded guilty to charges of child molestation and aggravated s*xual battery earlier this week in Haralson County Superior Court. He received a sentence of life without the possibility of parole.

A Haralson County man has been sentenced to life in prison for s*xually abusing a child.

06/03/2026

The commissioners initially approved a 100-day moratorium on permits related to data centers and other new technology at the board’s March 3 meeting.The moratorium was introduced as a part of an agenda amendment and was approved 7-0.

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday voted to extend for another 100 days a data center moratorium for unincorporated areas of the county.

06/03/2026

Like last season, the blue team was comprised of players from Bowdon, Bremen, Mount Zion and Villa Rica, while the red team featured players from Carrollton, Central, Haralson County, Heard County and Temple.

After a blue team victory in the inaugural West Georgia All Star baseball game last year, the red team evened the records Tuesday with an 8-2 win.

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

While the playoffs have come to a close and schools have closed for summer, high school baseball season is not quite over yet. First pitch is 6 p.m.

While the playoffs have come to a close and schools have closed for summer, high school baseball season is not quite over yet.

06/02/2026

From the graduation stage to the dean's list, our community's students have been working incredibly hard, and it’s time to celebrate their achievements! 🌟

University of North Georgia announces graduates