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  • 2 weeks ago | times-georgian.com | Rebecca Leftwich

    Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has appointed Carrollton native Kristi Fulford Garrett to the State Board of Education. Garrett will represent Georgia’s 3rd Congressional District, which encompasses 15 counties, including Carroll, Haralson and part of Douglas. The 14-member board, along with State School Superintendent Richard Woods, governs the state’s 180 public school districts. Garrett will serve a seven-year term, replacing former two-term 3rd District representative Helen Rice of LaGrange.

  • 1 month ago | times-georgian.com | Rebecca Leftwich

    She may be 100 years old, but it’s hard to keep up with Imogene Frazier. She lives independently, she still drives, and she keeps her mind and memory sharp by attending government meetings. Her social calendar is full, but she still manages to find time to volunteer. “Always be active and stay involved,” she advises. “Do the best you can every day.”Imogene slowed down long enough to allow family, friends and the community to celebrate her birthday in her hometown of Whitesburg on May 4.

  • 2 months ago | times-georgian.com | Rebecca Leftwich

    While being questioned about a mooning incident, a Carrollton man methed up and caught a felony drug charge after he ignored police commands to stop reaching into his bag. On April 19, officers from the Carrollton Police Department were searching for a suspect who had reportedly exposed his backside to a group of people at a smoke shop on South Park Street when they stopped to speak with Joseph Lee Sconyers, 49.

  • 2 months ago | times-georgian.com | Rebecca Leftwich

    Carrollton Police on Tuesday arrested a teenager suspected of breaking into multiple vehicles so he could steal items left inside. Authorities said one victim called police on the evening of April 22 after her child told her that a man had entered her vehicle and stolen a black book bag. She said the suspect had run off before she could get a look at him.

  • 2 months ago | times-georgian.com | Rebecca Leftwich

    There are some types of doughnuts law enforcement officers just don’t like. Two Marietta men were made aware of that on Easter after speeding and spinning across a forbidden field in a Carroll County park.

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21 Mar 20

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22 Jan 20

Congratulations to @SChasePuckett , who is a finalist for Georgia PRINCIPAL of the Year! @NewnanHigh @CowetaSchools https://t.co/OM1WImxEqF

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17 Jan 20

Congratulations to Chase Hamman and Ahleah Watkins, the winner and runner-up in last night's Coweta County Spelling Bee! @TimesHerald @CowetaSchools @LeeMiddle @MorelandES https://t.co/rnDgqfPQGf