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Georgia's unemployment rate reached another record level at 10.4% in January
State Senator Bill Hamrick spoke to local AARP members during their visit to the Georgia Capitol.
Reporter Chuck Wanager with the newspaper formerly known as the Carroll Star News takes a picture during a recent Carroll County Board of Commissioners meeting.
Bowdon Mayor Jim Watts asks the Carroll County Board of Commissioners not to allow ATV trails on Blackjack Mountain.
Three Carroll County District Commissioners are up for re-election later this year. George Chambers, John Wilson and Vicki Anderson confirmed they will seek office again.
Citizens packed the room at a recent meeting of the Carroll County Board of Commissioners.
Carroll County Schools Supports Relay for Life. Pictured (L-R): Donna Harper, Susan Daniel, T. Walker, and Kathy Cole.
Former Warden, City Councilman Rusty Gray is scheduled in Carroll County Superior Court again on Friday.
Flags fly at half-staff at the Carroll County Sheriff's Department and Detention Center in honor of Deputy Sheriff Dave Crawford who died in the line of duty on Friday evening.
Law enforcement pass through the streets of Carrollton, Georgia in honor of Carroll County Deputy Sheriff Davy Crawford who recently died in the line of duty.
Snow blankets Carroll County, Georgia.
Snow blankets Carroll County, Georgia.
Snow blankets Carroll County, Georgia.
Snow blankets Carroll County, Georgia.
Snow blankets Carroll County, Georgia.
Snow blankets Carroll County, Georgia.
The latest rendering of the front of Carroll County's future Justice Center.
The latest rendering of the back of Carroll County's future Justice Center.
Former Commissioner Randy Simpkins tries to explain why he has been given yet another contracting assignment to Carroll County's Commissioners during a work session
The entryway to Dragon Hills Retreat in Carroll County, Georgia
A view of Dragon Hills Retreat in Carroll County, Georgia from Google Earth
James Middleton, a minister with the Church of the Spiral Tree at Dragon Hills Retreat in Carroll County, Georgia
A non-denominational female statue stands at Dragon Hills Retreat in Carroll County, Georgia
A view of an Amish-built cabin at Dragon Hills Retreat in Carroll County, Georgia
An inside view of an Amish-built cabin at Dragon Hills Retreat in Carroll County, Georgia
Carrollton-based McIntosh Commercial Bank tops a list of troubled banks in Georgia with a staggering Texas Ratio of 884%
River City Bank announced they are closing their Carrollton branch in May 2010.
Tea Party Activist Bill Williamson voiced public opposition to Carroll County's proposed Tire Ordinance at Tuesday's board meeting.
Self-avowed Cherokee Pagan Spiritualist Robert Crowe publicly claimed religious persecution while ignoring county land use requirements at Tuesday's meeting of the Carroll County Board of Commissioners. Why?
Recently elected Carrollton City Councilman Mike Patterson is sworn in by Carroll County Probate Judge Betty Cason.
Recently re-elected Carrollton City Councilman Gerald Byrd is sworn in by Carroll County Probate Judge Betty Cason.
More than 250 cancer survivors and their guests attended Tanner Health System’s first annual Celebration of Life, held Thursday night at Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton.
Rev. Joe Neal, seated, speaks with another survivor at Thursday’s Celebration of Life at Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton.
Rocky Lipham and Community & Southern Bank CEO Pat Frawley shake hands on the new bank's first day of business.
Workmen were busy replacing First National Bank of Georgia signs with new Community & Southern Bank signs on Saturday.
First National Bank of Georgia turns down the blinds and closes as the FDIC arrives.
Messages are posted inside the front door of First National Bank of Georgia as the FDIC closes the bank.
County work crews demolish historic Lex Villa, making way for the county's anticipated justice center project.
A couunty shovel digs deep into what remains of the demolished, historic Lex Villa
Concerned parents, citizens, public officials, law enforcement, school faculty and students packed the Villa Rica High School cafeteria for the first Dress Code 'Town Hall Meeting'
VRHS Principal Dennis Brown talked with Atlanta's Fox 5 TV before Monday's public Dress Code 'Town Hall' meeting
VRHS Principal Dennis Brown talked to a crowded room at Monday's public Dress Code 'Town Hall' meeting
VRHS Assistant Principal Gail Parmer explained the proposed new Dress Code to a crowded room at Monday's public Dress Code 'Town Hall' meeting
In 2001, Carrollton, Georgia-based
Southwire Company donated land to Carroll County, but strict land-use covenants and restrictions were attached to the property
Georgia`s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 10.3 percent in December, the matching the highest rate ever recorded in state history
Superior Court Judge Dennis Blackmon presides over the arraignment of former Councilman/Warden Rusty Gray. Note: The Information Age was the only media in the room, reporting first-hand on the arraignment.
Former Councilman/Warden Rusty Gray stands at his arraignment between Assistant District Attorney Anne Allen and Attorney Gary Bunch with Superior Court Judge Dennis Blackmon presiding.
Mug Shot of former Carrollton City Councilman and Carroll County Warden Rusty Gray.
The county is preparing to demolish Lex Villa in preparation for the new justice center project
How are local, legacy media companies holding up as the world accelearates into the information age?
What is the latest news regarding the criminal case against former Carrollton Councilman Rusty Gray?
Will the Times-Georgian newspaper continue as Carroll County`s Legal Organ during 2010? How about during 2011?
Legal Organ Status for the Carroll Star News?
Ice has invaded the West Georgia area, followed by a dusting of snow
Snow covers homes and yards in the West Georgia area
Temperatures remain low as snow covers homes, cars, yards and roads
Snow covers icey roads in the West Georgia area
Snow is a rare site in the woods in the West Georgia area
Snow covered yards, homes and roads in the West Georgia community
Georgia Republican Representative Mark Butler was named a Public Health Hero by the Georgia Public Health Association
An older picture of the Georgia Capitol Dome
Happy New Year 2010
According to an AJC article, Peoples Community National Bank in Bremen, Georgia has raised new capital while significantly improving their financial position.
Merry Christmas 2009
MWC Construction has started removing dirt from the Stallings Estate property on Newnan Street. The Estate recently won a Temporary Restraining Order against MWC in Carroll County Superior Court.
Carroll County's Recreation Department decided to go into the paintball business over clear objections from county commission board members
Google Earth satellite images show the undisturbed Oak Mountain Academy south-side campus before Carroll County's new paintball business moved in
Carroll County's Recreation Department posted notices at their new paint ball park, but failed to mention anything about playing paint ball on an EPA clean up site
Carroll County excavated a new parking lot at their paint ball fields on Oak Mountain. Has the county violated Southwire's covenants for the property intended to prevent disturbance of the soil?
Carroll County scraped in a new dirt road at paint ball fields on Oak Mountain. Has the county violated Southwire's covenants for the property intended to prevent disturbance of the soil?
Carlis Baker and Matt Careins of West Georgia Toys for Tots bring Christmas to Andrew McCoy and his Grandmother Patricia Hanson at Scottish Rite Hospital in Atlanta
Toys line the floor in the VFW Fairgrounds building as West Georgia Toys for Tots go about the business of delivering Christmas to thousands of area children
West Georgia Toys for Tots is bringing Christmas to more than 5,000 children during the 2009 Season
Widow Shirley Stallings patiently listens to attorneys Nathan Lee and Gary Bunch. The Stallings Estate won a Temporary Restraining Order against MWC Construction Company in Carroll County Superior Court.
Attorneys Gary Bunch and Nathan Lee crowd around Engineer Moore. The Stallings Estate won a Temporary Restraining Order against MWC Construction Company, who now must remove all dirt from the Stallings Building property on Newnan Street.
Bill Wilson of MWC and the widow Shirley Stallings listen as attorney Gary Bunch delivers closing remarks. The Stallings Estate obtained a Temporary Restraining Order against MWC Construction Company in Carroll County Superior Court.
The Estate of former Carrollton Mayor Tracy Stallings won a Temporary Restraining Order against MWC Construction Company, who now must remove all dirt from the Stallings Building property on Newnan Street.
Standing Water Sits next to the Stallings Building on Newnan Street following Extensive Damage by the Courtyard Square Demolition next door and the Carrollton City Parking Deck Construction Project.
Standing Water Sits On Dirt Piled by the City of Carrollton next to the Stallings Building on Newnan Street during the City`s Parking Deck Construction Project.
Southwire Moves Out of the Stallings Building on Newnan Street following Extensive Damage by the Courtyard Square Demolition next door and the Carrollton City Parking Deck Construction Project.
Recall Circulators converged on the Carroll County Annex this week to harvest signatures from Citizens as they paid property taxes before the county's tax deadline
Was Representative Tim Bearden the actual Real Estate Agent behind the Recently Proposed County Tennis Court Land Purchase?
As signature collecting entered its 7th day, County Attorney Cynthia Daley bellowed 'It is pretty f-----g rude for you to be here' to Recall Circulators at the Annex on Monday. People paying property taxes eagerly signed petitions all day long.
Carroll Star News reporter Chuck Wanager stated 3 times `the Job hasn`t been kind to Bill Chappell` regarding the chairman`s recent physical appearance.
Georgia`s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 10.2 percent in Octoer, the highest rate ever recorded in state history
During the Carroll County Board's Nov 17th meeting, Douglas County School teacher Bill Kecskes thanked Commission Chairman Bill Chappell for all he is doing.
Cheer's Owner Debbie Neal asked her Niece/employee Sara Gesie to read a prepared statement at Tuesday's Carroll County Commission meeting.
Tanner Hospice Care will host a program to help people who have lost a loved one to cope during the Holiday Season
Peoples Community National Bank in Bremen, Georgia is on a list of troubled banks in the state. Their Texas Ratio has rocketed to 197%.
Carrollton-based McIntosh Commercial Bank tops a list of local troubled banks with a staggering Texas Ratio of 592%
The Georgia Board of Elections voted to punish Chairman Chappell for elections violations Monday, While Chappell changed his story again. He now says he only visited the voting area once.
Big Gaps are Visible in the Roof of Carroll County Fire Station 9 located in Villa Rica, Georgia
Carroll County Commission Chairman Bill Chappell waits his fate from the State Elections Board on Monday
Carroll County Fire Station 9 located in Villa Rica, Georgia
Ladder Truck 9 and Fire Engine 9 at Carroll County Fire Station 9 in Villa Rica, Georgia
Ladder Truck 9 Returned to Carroll County Fire Station 9 located in Villa Rica, Georgia
Its a Very Tight Fit Behind Ladder Truck 9 at Carroll County Fire Station 9 in Villa Rica, Georgia
Alan Bell Architectural Designs for a Carrollton Downtown Pavilion were Rejected by the Carroll Board of Commissioners at a Called Meeting Tuesday. Was this sudden deal meant to bolster Chappell's failing image?
When does it Cost $600,000 to Move a Pile of Dirt? Answer: When City Manager Casey Coleman, Chairman Bill Chappell and Taxpayer Money is involved!
Carroll County Board of Commission voted 3 to 3 regarding splitting a $600,000 MWC/Bell Proposed Downtown Pavilion Project
Recall MWC Construction was awarded the Parking Deck project in March, Even though their bid was not the lowest!
Citizens for the Future of Carroll County turned in their Application for the Recall of Chairman Bill Chappell on Monday, October 12th, 2009, at 4:27 p.m. to Carroll County Elections Supervisor Patti Brown-Traylor
The 4 Board Members of the Citizens for the Future of Carroll County who turned in the Bill Chappell Recall Application included: Kim Alford, Bud Hines, David Baskin and Ed Tanner
Chairman Bill Chappell's hand shakes as he learns the recall process to remove him from office will begin within 7 days.
Listen to FEMA Public Information Officer Tim Tyson who is in Carroll County, Georgia in response to the 2009 flood.
The Atlanta-based Fox 5 I-Team Camera Crew was Present During Tuesday's Carroll County Commission Meeting. Why? Story Airs Tonight at 6 and 10 P.M.
A Complaint was called in regarding Chairman Bill Chappell's Nephew driving through a barracade. What?
FEMA, the SBA, GEMA, Carroll County Emergency Services, the Red Cross, the Salvation Army, and others have set up at 590 Hays Mill Road in Carrollton
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners met Wednesday to listen and to ask questions regarding the recent floods
The Chattahoochee River has approached bridge height near Whitesburg, but the bridge and State Highway 16 linking Carroll and Coweta Counties remain open
The Chattahoochee River has approached bridge height near Whitesburg, but the bridge and State Highway 16 linking Carroll and Coweta Counties remain open
The Chattahoochee River has approached bridge height near Whitesburg, but the bridge and State Highway 16 linking Carroll and Coweta Counties remain open
The Chattahoochee River has approached bridge height near Whitesburg, but the bridge and State Highway 16 linking Carroll and Coweta Counties remain open
Victory Church and Victory-Dashboard Roads were closed due to flooding by the Little Tallapoosa River at the bridge
A Truck Moves Slowly Through Water Covering Fairway Drive on Monday in Carrollton After a Night of Record Setting, Heavy Rain
Half of Sunset Hills Country Club`s Golf Course was underwater from the recent rains
Susan Mabry accepts a proclamation by the City of Carrollton naming the Cultural Arts Center Theater in honor of her late husband, former City Manager Danny N. Mabry
Exclusive: Just 3 Months After Being Exposed For Paying Off Georgia House Member Tim Bearden, Casey Coleman and Wayne Garner Caught Misappropriating City Money!
NistWorks Owner David Nist was not truthful with the Carroll County Board of Commissioners Tuesday evening
Nistworks Owner David Nist lost his composure at Tuesday evening's Carroll County Board of Commissioners meeting. In this video he talks down to Commissioner Hendrix, likely jeopardizing his future relationship with the county.
NO CAMPAIGNING BY ANYONE INCLUDING CANDIDATES WITHIN 150 FEET OF THE OUTER EDGE OF ANY BUILDING WITHIN WHICH A POLLING PLACE IS ESTABLISHED?
The Citizens for the Future of Carroll County publicly announced the beginning of the process to recall Carroll County Chairman Bill Chappell. David Baskin asked Chappell to resign to save the county and himself embarrassment from the process.
Exclusive VIdeo: Bill Chappell was not truthful when he spoke to the Georgia Board of Elections this past week. This video shows what he actually did to break Georgia Election Law during the 2008 election season.
Exclusive VIdeo: The Georgia Board of Elections found Probable Cause Regarding Bill Chappell's 2008 Election Law Violatoins, Elevating the Case to the Attorney General's Office.
A New White Times-Georgian Newspaper Box Returned to County Property following its Removal by Carroll Chairman Bill Chappell. Was Chappell Upest over Coverage of His Recent Near DUI Experience?
Bill Chappell and Attorney Tommy Greer Arrive at Thursday's Ga. Board of Elections Meeting. The Board found Probable Cause Regarding Chappell's 2008 Election Law Violatoins, Elevating the Case to the Attorney General's Office.
Former Carroll County Commissioner Randy Simpkins has signed a $91K+ Consulting Contract with Carroll County, Georgia. Is it Legal?
Chairman Bill Chappell was Blasted by Citizen Comments, Questions and Concerns at the 7/30/2009 Carroll County Board of Commissioners meeting.
Avid Bill Chappell Supporter Debbie Neal Returned the Times-Georgian Newspaper Box from in front of her Club Fitness business with a Personal, Hand-Written Note!
Business owner Debbie Neal and Carroll Star News Editor Sue Horn attend a recent Carroll County Board of Commissioners meeting together in Support of Chairman Bill Chappell
Two Times-Georgian Newspaper Boxes were Returned Following their Reporting on Chairman Bill Chappell`s Near-DUI Experience!
The Yellow Carroll Star News Newspaper Box Looks Lonely on Carroll County Property after Chairman Chappell Became Upset and Returned the Times-Georgian Box
While on county business, Chairman Bill Chappell failed multiple field sobriety tests; he blew .071 on the breathalizer; and he was followed home for his own safety. This is Part 1.
While on county business, Chairman Bill Chappell failed multiple field sobriety tests; he blew .071 on the breathalizer; and he was followed home for his own safety. This is Part 2.
While on county business, Chairman Bill Chappell failed multiple field sobriety tests; he blew .071 on the breathalizer; and he was followed home for his own safety. This is Part 3.
Former Carrollton Mayor Gerald Pilgrim announced his candidacy for Georgia State House District 18 as a Republican in 2010 on July 9th, 2009
On July 9th, 2009, former Carrollton Mayor Gerald Pilgrim announced his candidiacy for Georgia State House District 18 as a Republican in 2010
Republican Tim Bearden came face to face with Marine Corps League Commandant Herb Bradley On July 4th, 2009
Carrollton`s Cotton Man quietly sits in the shade during the July 4th, 2009 Tea Party Protest
Silent No More, Carrollton, Georgia - Sign at the July 4th, 2009 Tea Party Protest
The Crowd Gathered Early for the Tea Party Protest in Carrollton, Georgia on July 4th, 2009
No Man Entitled - Carrollton, Georgia - Sign at the July 4th, 2009 Tea Party Protest
Patriotic balloons were abundant at the Tea Party Protest in Carrollton, Georgia on July 4th, 2009
Jim Waters helps set things up and keep things running smoothly at the Tea Party Protest in Carrollton, Georgia on July 4th, 2009
It was standing room only at the Tea Party Protest in Carrollton, Georgia on July 4th, 2009
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Co-Pastor Shane Roberson delivered a stirring speech at the Tea Party Protest in Carrollton, Georgia on July 4th, 2009
State Representative Tim Bearden talked about the signers of the Declaration of Independence at the Tea Party Protest in Carrollton, Georgia on July 4th, 2009
Carroll Republican Chairman Terry Agne dressed in revolutionary-era garb at the Tea Party Protest in Carrollton, Georgia on July 4th, 2009
Recall Petition Chairperson David Baskin tells Carroll County Chairman Bill Chappell,"I will recall you and you're going to be walking back to Lowell!"
It appears Georgia Republican Tim Bearden has `Sold Out,` taking almost $100,000 from the City of Carrollton!
Memorial Day 2009 Celebrations drew a big crowd on Saturday, May 23, 2009
Many People Enjoy West Georgia Memorial Park following Memorial Day 2009 Celebrations
During the Memorial Day 2009 Celebration everyone sang God Bless America
Former Viet Nam POW Wayne Waddell spoke during the Memorial Day 2009 Celebration at West Georgia Memorial Park
A Rifle, Helmet and Boots were on display during the Memorial Day 2009 Celebration at West Georgia Memorial Park
Memorial Day 2009 Celebrations were concluded with the playing of Taps
Despite on and off again rains, Memorial Day 2009 Celebrations drew a very large crowd
First Presbyterian Troop 179 assisted with parking for the Memorial Day 2009 Celebration at West Georgia Memorial Park
During Tuesday`s Called Board Meeting, Chairman Bill Chappell Purposefully Ignored Hundreds of Citizens Gathered in the Room!
During Tuesday`s Called Board Meeting, District Commissioner George Chambers Made it Clear He Believes the County Needs a Fire Chief and E-911 Communications Director
During Tuesday`s Called Board Meeting, District Commissioner Ashley Hendrix Made the Motion to Start the Process of Re-Writing the County Charter!
During Tuesday`s Called Board Meeting, District Commissioner John Wilson Made it Clear He Did Not Want To Be in the Room with All Those People!
Yesterday District Commissioner Kevin Jackson asked attorney Cynthia Daley a question regarding Chairman Bill Chappell`s authority 3 times to no avail!
The Chappell home place burned to the ground on November 21, 2005, yet the cause of the fire is listed as undetermined
When the call came in the Chappell home place fire was already a glow in the sky
There were no fire hydrants on Hamp Chappell Road in 2005, and there are none today!
Fire fighters responded within 12 minutes of receiving the call for the Chappell home place fire even though they were at training in Roopville
An extension chord was running from the Chappell home place for over 100 yards to a near-by trailer occupied by Chappell`s nephew, possibly causing the fire
The Hamp Chappell home place burned to the ground on November 21, 2005. Does Chairman Bill Chappell blame Fire Chief Gary Thomas for the fire?
Chairman Bill Chappell has fired Carroll County Fire Chief Gary Thomas, shown here at the Shadinger Lake Plane Crash Site, along with E-911 Director Debra Lanier
Attorney Cynthia Daley was Never Confirmed by the Carroll County Board of Commissioners, yet she billed the board more than $19,600 during March 2009
Chairman Bill Chappell`s Demolition of Historic Courtyard Square Continues
Chairman Bill Chappell Attempts to Re-Write History by Demolishing Historic Structures in Carroll County
Historic Courtyard Square is Valued at more than $2 Million, Why is it being Demolished?
Courtyard Square will soon be an Empty Memory
Historic Courtyard Square. A View from Newnan Street.
Historic Courtyard Square is being Demolished. Is the Confederate Statue Next?
United Community Banks, Inc. Reported Net Operating Loss for Q1 2009, Reducing Staff
The Bowdon Mayor and Council met on April 13th, 2009
Children help protest at the Carrollton Tea Party Protest
A good sized crowd gathered for the Carrollton Tea Party Protest on Bradley Street
More than 300 People parcipated in the Carrollton Tea Party Protest
The Carrollton Tea Party Protest was Peaceful and focused
Dr. Mark Miller showed up with a tea bag on his jacket lapel only to be put to work at the Carrollton Tea Party Protest
A Sign in Support of Small Business at the Carrollton Tea Party Protest
Speakers ranged from medical professionals to local and state politicians
Multiple, Diverse Speakers Presented Thoughts to the Carrollton Tea Party Protest Crowd
Carrollton Tea Party Protesters Pointed Signs at Passing Traffic
Carroll County Republican Party Chairman Terry Agne Protests `ACORN` at the Carrollton Tea Party Rally. Is that Nutty or What?
Did Chairman Bill Chappell Fire County Prison Warden Tom Burgess Only to Give Mayor Wayne Garner`s Brother-In-Law (Carrollton Councilman Rusty Gray) a Job?
The Message is Clear! If you want to sell Tractors to the Carroll County Board of Commissioners, they must be John Deere green and they must come from Georgia Farm Power!
The Atlanta Journal Constitution Newspaper Continues to Struggle During Very Difficult Times. Will They Survive?
Attorney Cynthia Daley takes Tens of Thousands of Dollars in Taxpayer Money from Carroll County-based Governmental Entities, all in Secret!
Georgia`s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 9.3 percent in February, the highest rate ever recorded in state history
Another Georgia Bank is Closed!
Bradley Street Warehouse Office Project Ceiling Work in Progress
Bradley Street Warehouse Office Project Construction Work in Progress
Bradley Street Warehouse Office Project Additional Construction Work in Progress
Bradley Street Warehouse Office Project Hallway View
Bradley Street Warehouse Office Project HVAC Equipment in Place
Bradley Street Warehouse Office Project South View
Bradley Street Warehouse Office Project SouthWest Corner View
Bradley Street Warehouse Office Project West Corner View
Carroll County Fire Chief Gary Thomas at the Shadinger Lake Plane Crash Site
News Vans Line the Field at Shadinger Lake
Carroll County Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management Operations Headquarters at Shadinger Lake
Carroll County Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management Operations at Shadinger Lake
Work Continues at Shadinger Lake on Monday Morning
A View at Shadinger Lake on Monday Morning
Airplane Wreckage Sits on Shadinger Lake`s Shoreline Monday Morning
The Shadinger Lake Front Yard
The Shadinger Lake Plane Rises From the Water
The Shadinger Lake Plane Fuselage Rises
Numbers are Visible on the Shadinger Lake Plane
The Shadinger Lake Plane is Lowered to the Ground
Airplane Crash Debris Lined Shadinger Lake near Carrollton, Georgia
Many Departments, Agencies and Offices Helped at the Shadinger Lake Airplane Crash Scene
Water Craft were Critical to Working the Shadinger Lake Plane Crash Scene
A Partial Wing is Recovered from Lake Shadinger during Early Afternoon
The Spalding and Pike County Rescue Teams were Sub-Contracted by Airplane Recovery of Atlanta
Work Continued all Day and Into the Night at Lake Shadinger
Darkness Falls at Shadinger Lake
Work Continues Into the Night at Lake Shadinger
An Orange Marker Floats in the water where the Airplane Debris is Submerged
Teams from many different organizations are on-site atShadinger Lake doing what they have to do!
The View from the Water`s Edge at Shadinger Lake was calm, but tense
Debbie McKenzie witnessed the Airplane crash from her home on Shadinger Lake
The Location of the Airplane is Marked by a Bright Orange Floating Marker
Emergency Response Crews were at work almost immediately after the crash was reported this Sunday morning
Carroll County paid for Carroll Star News Editor/Publisher Sue Horn to attend ACCG meetings as Chairman Chappell`s spouse. Are they married?
Keith Johnson, VP with Brasfield & Gorrie Pleads his Case Before the Carrollton City Council to No Avail!
Dr. Wagoner spoke in Opposition to the 773 South Park Street Rezoning Request
Left Hand Side of the Carrollton City Council as Viewed from the Room
Right Hand Side of the Carrollton City Council as Viewed from the Room
Earl Phillips Addresses the Carrollton Mayor and Council Regarding Several Important Matters
Jimmy Warren Presents His Request to Rezone 773 South Park Street in Carrollton
Ron Price Presents His Request to Rezone Several Properties on Alabama Street in Carrollton
The Left Hand Side of the Room as Viewed from the Carrollton City Council Table
The Right Hand Side of the Room as Viewed from the Carrollton City Council Table
Sunday`s Snow Showers Remind Us Winter is Not Quite Over!
Sunday Morning Snow Blankets The Information Age Facilities on Tom Reeve Drive in Carrollton
Carroll County Humane Society`s Maine Coon mix Cat Dakota Needs Your Vote!
Bradley Street Warehouse Office Project - South Side
Bradley Street Warehouse Office Project - Corner View
Bradley Street Warehouse Office Project - New Brickwork
Bradley Street Warehouse Office Project - New Brickwork View Looking Northward
New Carroll County Animal Shelter Front View
New Carroll County Animal Shelter Another Front View
New Carroll County Animal Shelter Gate
New Carroll County Animal Shelter Keep Out
New Carroll County Animal Shelter Right Hand Side View
New Carroll County Animal Shelter Warning Sign
Carroll County Animal Control Task Force Members
Carroll County District Commissioner Ashley Hendrix
Carroll County Commission Chairman Bill Chappell
Chairman Bill Chappell and Commissioner Trent North
Carroll County District Commissioner George Chambers
Kevin Jackson, Vicki Anderson and Ben Dillard
Carroll County Team Members Present to the Board of Commissioners
Tim Tant of Carroll County Animal Control
Carroll County District Commissioner Vicki Anderson
John Wilson, Kevin Jackson and Cynthia Daley
CCWA Board Meeting Right View
CCWA Board Meeting Left View
CCWA Board Meeting Center View
CCWA Board Meeting: Matt Windom and Tim Grizzard
Tanner Health System`s Sign on Dixie Street in Carrollton
Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton
A Picture From the Middle of the Hail and Frozen Rain Storm
A Variety of Hail Sizes were Reported
Wednesday Afternoon`s Hail Gathers Around Shrubbery
Falling Hail and Frozen Rain Pelts Everything!
Near Golf Ball Sized Hail Shown Next to a Quarter
A Surprise Icey Coating on Winter Landscaping
Icey Hail Piled High in Some Places
The Back Side of the Hail Storm Provided Beautiful Clouds
Steam Rises from Carrollton`s 166 By-Pass As Ice Melts Away
Minimal Damage was Reported From the Surprise Storm
The Bowdon Mayor and Council Approved their Comprehensive Plan and Accepted a Wastewater Plant Development Bid
CEO Loy Howard Delivers Opening Remarks at Tanner Health Systems` `Learning CPR is Easy` Training Program
Dr. Khawaja Addresses the Audience at Tanner Health Systems` `Learning CPR is Easy` Training Program
The audience listens before going thru the `Learning CPR is Easy` training at Tanner Health System`s Kick-Off Event
Attendees Prepare for the training portion of the Tanner `Learning CPR is Easy` Kick-Off Event
Attendees to the Tanner Kick-Off CPR Event prepare to learn Hands Only CPR
Attendees at the Tanner Kick-Off CPR Event practice Hands Only CPR
The Tanner `Learning CPR is Easy` training kits include an instructional DVD (seen on the screen here)
Tanner Health System has 1,000 `Learning CPR is Easy` training kits for this free program
Several District Commissioners said they were never told about the Bullet Resistant Fiberglass secretly installed behind their board table
Chairman Chappell Secretly Installed Bullet Resistant Fiberglass Behind Commission Tables in October 2008
First National Bank of Georgia`s Main Office
First National Bank of Georgia`s Main Sign
First National Bank of Georgia`s Newnan Street Sign
First National Bank of Georgia`s Newnan Street Branch
City of Bowdon, Georgia Seal
Bowdon Mayor and Council Take Care of Business
Carroll County Board of Commissioners Glass Door
Carroll County Board of Commissioners Offices - Marker
Tommy Payne Addresses the Carroll County Board of Commissioners
Ben Dillard Addresses the Carroll County Board of Commissioners
Carroll County Board of Commissioners
Lee Gorman Addresses the Carroll County Board of Commissioners
Tommy Greer sits in the Audience at the Carroll County Board Meeting
Left Side of the Carroll County Board of Commissioners
Right Side of the Carroll County Board of Commissioners
Carroll County`s Staff Working at the Carroll County Board Meeting
Southwire`s Offices in the Building Adjoining Courtyard Square
Courtyard Square was Constructed in 1985
A View of Courtyard Square from Newnan Street
A View of Courtyard Square from the Southwest
A List of Courtyard Square`s 3rd Floor Tenants
Carrollton`s Warehouse, Bradley Street Parking Lot View
Construction of New County Offices is Moving Forward in the Carrollton Warehouse
In-Door Plumbing, a New Addition to the Carrollton Warehouse Office Space
Construction Materials are Stacked and Ready in the Carrollton Warehouse
Carroll County`s Water Resources Were Described During the Carroll Board Planning Meeting
The Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board Made Recommendations During the Carroll Board Planning Meeting
Carroll County Chairman Bill Chappell Talks While Getting a Bite to Eat During the Carroll Board Planning Meeting
Left Side of the Room at the Carroll Board Planning Meeting
Right Side of the Room at the Carroll Board Planning Meeting
The City of Roopville Presented a SPLOST Request During the February 7, 2009 Carroll Board Planning Meeting
Carrollton Councilman Peter Balega
Carrollton Councilman Gerald Byrd
City Manager Casey Coleman and Mayor Wayne Garner
Carrollton City Attorney Chuck Conerly
Right Hand Side of Carrollton City Council
Carrollton Mayor Wayne Garner
Carrollton City Clerk Libby Duke
Councilman Rusty Gray
Citizen Joseph Huff
Josh Mabry Street
Councilwoman Maierhofer and City Manager Coleman
Florence Mummey was Honored by the City of Carrollton
Florence Mummey was Honored by the City of Carrollton
Leland Rish Complains about Pawn Shop Ordinance
Carrollton City Council Meeting, Left Side of Room
Carrollton City Council Meeting, Center of Room
Carrollton City Council Meeting, Right Side of Room
Ted Edgar, President Friends of the Library
Carrollton Water Employee Tim Grizzard
Carrollton Mayor Wayne Garner
Cardiology Specialists of West Georgia, Tanner Heart & Vascular Specialists
Partner to Provide Improved Patient Care
Local Cardiology Practices Merge
Joe Shaw Left an Important Message for Chairman Bill Chappell: 2nd Settlement Check Due!
Ann Fazio Reviews the County's latest financial audit
Newly Elected Commissioner Ashley Hendrix
Carroll County Board Chairman Bill Chappell
Viewing the Left Hand Side of the Board Table
Viewing the Right Hand Side of the Board Table
The Full Board of Commissioners (less absent Commissioner Trent North)
Chappell Appointee Charles Pope
Carroll County's Staff
New County Attorney Cynthia Daley
New County Attorney Cynthia Daley Addresses the Board of Commissioners
New County Attorney Cynthia Daley sits with Departing County Attorney Tommy Greer
County Comptroller Don Johnson Delivers the Financial Report
Commissioner George Chambers
Commissioner John Wilson
Commissioner Kevin Jackson
Local Radio Station Owner/Operator Steve Gradick
Outgoing County Attorney Tommy Greer explains why he can no longer do the job
Commissioner Vicki Anderson
Board Table, Left Hand Side
Board Table, Right Hand Side
There was a Full Audience in Attendance for the Meeting
Board Member Aaron McWhorter Pushed Hard to Get the Extension Approved Today!
Carrollton City Manager Casey Coleman Confirms the City Will Not Waive Their Annexation Rights
Carroll County School Board Chairman Donald Nixon Described How the Schools are Being Hurt by Bremen and Carrollton Expansion
Board Member Jerry Shadinger told About Just Hearing of this Project Vote Today
Matt Windom Asked the Board for Direction
Board Member Dr. Norman Padgett Forced Everyone to Discuss the Matter Thoroughly Before a Vote is Brought
Carrollton Non-Voting Representative Tim Grizzard Asks the Board to Extend the Sewer Lines to Sand Hill Using the Existing 2006 Agreement with the City of Carrollton
The City of Carrollton's Newest Fire Station Was Built on the Highway 166 Corridor
The Location of Carrollton's Newest Fire Station Could Signal the City's Growth Plans
Commercial Developer Tony Dermo Let the Room Know that Food Lion Needs the Sewer Service in Sand Hill by June
Food Lion's Grand Opening on Maple Street in Carrollton
The New Food Lion Parking Lot is Full During their Grand Opening on Maple Street in Carrollton
Local Country Radio Station 94.9 The Bull Provided On-Site Coverage for the Food Lion Grand Opening in Carrollton
Years Ago, the CarQuest Auto Parts Location was the Jitney Jungle Grocery Store on Maple Street in Carrollton
CVS is also Located at the Junction of the Highway 166 Bypass and Maple Street
West Georgia Shopping Center's Loss is Maple Street Commons' Gain!
The Old Food Lion Parking Lot Sits Empty at West Georgia Shopping Center
The Carroll County Courtyard Square Was Evacuated for Smoke on the Morning of Thursday, January 15, 2009
The Smoke Evacuation Interrupted Business-As-Usual for Several County Services
Lowe's Store Opening to Benefit West Georgia Habitat for Humanity on Thursday, January 15th, 2009
Lowes is Now Open on Highway 27 South in Carrollton
Carrollton City Manager Casey Coleman Presents the Neighborhood Stabilization Plan
Councilwoman Mandy Maierhofer Listens to the Neighborhood Stabilization Plan Presentation
Mandy Maierhofer talks to Rusty Gray before the Called Council Meeting
The Carrollton Mayor and Council Take Care of the Citizens Business
Sandra Morris and Gerald Byrd talk Before the Called Council Meeting Begins
Councilman Rusty Gray Ducks Behind His Computer Terminal to Avoid Our Camera During the Meeting
Housing Authority Director Sandra Morris Answers Questions From the Mayor and Council Regarding the Proposed Neighborhood Stabilization Program Application and Process
Commissioner Vicki Anderson and Newly Re-Elected Vice-Chairman Trent North
The Left Hand Side of the Carroll County Board of Commissioners
The Right Hand Side of the Carroll County Board of Commissioners
The Center of the Carroll County Board of Commissioners
The County Staff Attends All the Board Meetings
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners Table
Commissioner Vicki Anderson
Chairman Bill Chappell is Beginning His First Full Term
Commissioner John Wilson
Commissioner George Chambers
County Comptroller Don Johnson
Commissioner Kevin Jackson's First Night
Sandra Morris Seeks Permission to Apply for Funding to Assist Local Citizens from the Carroll County Board of Commissioners to No Avail!
County Attorney Tommy Greer Presented Multiple Resolutions and Issues During the Meeting
Ben Dillard and Russ Benedict Had Difficulty Explaining Their Purchasing Processes
Ben Dillard and Russ Benedict Were Grilled by the Board Over Limited Responses to their RFPs
Carroll County Purchasing Manager Russ Benedict Spent Much of Tuesday's Meeting On the Hot Seat!
Charles Pope Had to Answer for the Lone Bridge Bid Response!
Commissioner Ashley Hendrix's First Night
Villa Rica Business Owner and mother Georgia Webb Describes How an Injurred Deer Was Beaten to Death with a Broom Handle by a City of Villa Rica Employee
Carrollton Mayor and Council Meeting, A View of the Room
Neighbors (foreground), Bob Young and Attorney David Mecklin (background) Wait for Zoning Agenda Item
Chief Joel Richards Asks for Pawn Shop Requirements
Local Pawn Shop Owners Complained About New Pawn Shop Ordinance
Sheriff Terry Langley Thanks the Mayor and City Council
The pictured suspect is wanted in reference to being a Peeping Tom. If you know who
he is or where he is, please call Crime Stoppers at 770-838-STOP.
Shop with a Cop 2008: a Room Full of Bikes!
Shop with a Cop 2008: Breakfast with Santa
Shop with a Cop 2008: Santa Brings Smiles to the Kids
Shop with a Cop 2008: Carrollton Police Chief Joel Richards
Shop with a Cop 2008: Santa Brings Smiles to the Kids
Shop with a Cop 2008: An Annual Event Provided by the Tony Garrett Lodge #35 of the Fraternal Order of Police
Shop with a Cop 2008: Carrollton's Fraternal Order of Police Works Year Around to Offer this to the Community
Shop with a Cop 2008: It's a Blessing to the Kids and to their Families
Shop with a Cop 2008: Presents are Donated Mostly by C.P.D. Employees
BOC 12162008: Rec. Director Ben Dillard
BOC 12162008: Chairman Bill Chappell
BOC 12162008: Chris Thompson (Foreground), David Nist (Background)
BOC 12162008: Commissioner George Chambers
BOC 12162008: Commissioner John Wilson
BOC 12162008: Tim Jones & Allen Gaston
BOC 12162008: Commissioner Randy Simpkins
BOC 12162008: Purchasing Manager Russ Benedict
BOC 12162008: County Attorney Tommy Greer
BOC 12162008: Commissioner Trent North
BOC 12162008: Commissioner Vicki Anderson
In Grateful Appreciation to Bill Head
In Grateful Appreciation to Randy Simpkins
Carroll County Commissioner Bill Head
Carroll County Commissioner Randy Simpkins
Reception for Commissioners Bill Head and Randy Simpkins
Attendance was Strong for Commissioners Bill Head and Randy Simpkins
Commissioners Bill Head and Randy Simpkins
Carroll Election Night - Behind the Table
Carroll Election Night - Flinn Crew Waits
Carroll Election Night - a View From the Room
Carroll Election Night - Another View From the Room
Carroll Election Night - Former Carrollton Mayor Gerald Pilgrim
Carroll Election Night - Local Attorney Jon Greer Focuses on the Results
Carroll Election Night - Patti Brown in Her Element
Carroll Election Night - Carroll County Republican Chairman Terry Agne Listens
Carroll Election Night - Carroll Star News Editor/Publisher Sue Horn Enjoys the Vote Counting Process
Carroll Election Night - Votes are Turned In
Left-Hand-Side of Carrollton City Council
Right-Hand-Side of Carrollton City Council
Recreation Commission Chair, Ann Fletcher addresses the Mayor & Council
Council Member Rusty Gray
Council Members Balega & Maierhofer
Mayor Wayne Garner
City Attorney Chuck Conerly
Planning and Zoning Administrator Charles Griffin
Council Member Gerald Byrd
Human Resources Director Libby Duke
City Manager Casey Coleman
URS Sr. Transportation Planner, Charles Burger
Potential Transit Map for Carrollton
Carrollton Transit Overview Slide
Former City Police Officer Stacy Williams presents Flag to Police Chief Richards
Recreation Department Award
Cindy Hardegree receiving Quilt of Valor (memory of son, Michael)
Courtney & Ada Large receiving Quilt of Valor (memory of son, Lance Corp. Samuel)
Each Colored Tab is for Each Comment Submitted by Bill Kecskes to the Times-Georgian Website
Carroll County Board of Commissioners in Session on November 18, 2008
BOC Members Wilson, Chappell and Head
BOC Members Chambers, Simpkins and Wilson
BOC Members Head, Anderson and North
Carroll Purchasing Manager Russ Benedict Asks the Carroll BOC to Reduce Project Specs to Save Money
Carroll Purchasing Manager Continues His Presentation to the Carroll BOC
SPLOST Tax General Obligation Bonds Presented to Carroll BOC
County Attorney Greer Listens to the SPLOST Bond Presentation
County Attorney Tommy Greer Presents Resolution Supporting SPLOST Tax Bonds
Carlisle Fire: Carroll Firemen Recycle as the Fire Fight Continued Monday
Carlisle Fire: West Georgia Regional Emergency Operations Center
Carlisle Fire: On Monday, the Damage is Measured in Piles of Twisted Metal
Carlisle Fire: Smoke, Water, Metal and the Fire still Burns
Carlisle Fire: Carroll County`s Finest take a Breather Monday
Carlisle Fire: Ladder Truck 9 with FireAde Trailer in Background
Carlisle Fire PM: Carroll Fire Rescue Wrap Up For the Evening With the Fire Under Control
Carlisle Fire PM: A Few Hot Spots Remain Through-Out the Plant
Carlisle Fire: Carlisle Tire & Wheel, Main Sign
Carlisle Fire: A View From the Parking Lot
Carlisle Fire: Smoke is Visible over Bowdon City Hall
Carlisle Fire: View of the Front Offices
Carlisle Fire: Smoke Can be Seen in the Distance
Carlisle Fire: Smoke Billows Over the Tree Line
Carlisle Fire: The View from Burson and Commerce
Carlisle Fire: Georgia Power Works to Cut Power
Carlisle Fire: Another View from City Hall
Carlisle Fire: Water is Sprayed from Above
Carlisle Fire: Georgia Power`s Work Continues
Carlisle Fire: More Water is Sprayed from Above
Carlisle Fire: Carroll Fire & Rescue On the Job
Carlisle Fire: Carroll Fire Rescue Leadership at Work
Carlisle Fire: Carroll Fire Rescue Defending the Perimeter
Carlisle Fire: Water and More Water
County Attorney Tommy Greer`s Law Firm is Located on Tanner Street in Carrollton, Georgia
Carroll County B.O.C. Chairman William Chappell
Carrollton, Georgia-based Southwire Company is One of Carroll County's Largest Employers
The Crowd Gathers for the 2008 Veterans Day Ceremony
WWII Marine and Battle of Iwo Jima Veteran Commissioner Bill Head at the 2008 Veterans Day Ceremony
Commissioner John Wilson at the 2008 Veterans Day Ceremony
Georgia House Member Tim Bearden at the 2008 Veterans Day Ceremony
First Baptist Church of Carrollton Provided Music at the 2008 Veterans Day Ceremony
Preparing to Begin the 2008 Veterans Day Ceremony
2008 Veterans Day Ceremony Begins
Speaker Major Jean Youngblood at the 2008 Veterans Day Ceremony
Remember the Sacrifice - 2008 Veterans Day Ceremony
Terry Lowery Leads God Bless America - 2008 Veterans Day Ceremony
The Wreath - 2008 Veterans Day Ceremony
POW MIA - 2008 Veterans Day Ceremony
An Eagle Flies over the New Fountain at Carroll County Veterans Memorial Park
Local Republican Party Chairman Terry Agne Guards the Cookies While the Votes are Counted
Carroll Chamber President Daniel Jackson at the 2008 Veterans Day Ceremony
Commissioner Vicki Anderson Enjoys the Vote Counting Process
Vote Counting Continues
The Flinn Family Patiently Await Election Results
Commissioner-Elect Ashley Hendrix is Very Happy
The November 4th, 2008 Election Day Line is Steady at the University of West Georgia
Counting Begins!
Carrollton 20th Triathlon - Ready to Go!
Carrollton 20th Triathlon - the Start
Carrollton 20th Triathlon - Swimming Strong!
Carrollton 20th Triathlon - Group Orange
Storm Damage on College Street!
Goodwill Takes a Storm Hit!
Storm Tilted Power Poles!
Storm Fallen Tree!
Local Park
Rocks & Woods
More ... Local Flowers
More Local Flowers
Local Arts Center
Courthouse Flame
Summer Flowers
Local Cypress Colors
LakeFishing
Sunset
Historic Roopville
Tuesday Flowers
Cotton Man
Roopville Church
Sunset Over a Local Lake
Local Justice
Lake Carroll
Chattahoochee River
McIntosh Road
Local Bee, Local Flowers!
Solitary Soldier
Old Water Tower
Whitesburg Church
Saturday Flowers
Roopville Building
McIntosh Foot Trail ...
Geese at work ...
Blooming White Flowers
Flowers for the 4th!
Classical Brick Lantern!
Forest Shadow
Butterfly / Mariposa
Sky View at Local Cultural Arts Center
Happy Halloween!
Happy 4th of July!
Merry Christmas!
Welcome to Black Friday!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Lord, Thank You for bringing me to Timmy's house & Not to Michael Vick's, Amen!
WSB-TV Channel 2 News Cameras filming at a Recent Carroll County Board of Commissioners Meeting
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