Carrollton News

DeKalb County resident Yafait Tadesse was sentenced Wednesday to a year in prison for using the identities of more than 10 people, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, to file fraudulent tax returns.

Three Republicans will vie for an open Paulding County Commission seat in the May primary while an incumbent Republican commissioner will face a challenge from both Democratic and independent candidates in the November general election, according to a list finalized by the Friday qualifying deadline.

A behavioral hospital at the now-vacant facility on Newnan's Hospital Road would not only provide closer mental care access, but it would increase investments on the city's west side, according to city officials.

Democrats qualified for three of the six legislative seats representing Paulding County Thursday.

A familiar face has tossed his hat into the ring to challenge District 30 State Sen. Mike Dugan, R-Carrollton.

Buffy Wehunt-Couch of Winder announces the engagement and forthcoming marriage of her daughter, Abigail Couch, to Brenton Cook, son of Greg and Julie Cook of Carrollton.

Franklin Police Chief, Kevin Hannah, has issued the following list of individuals arrested in the city of Franklin and their various charges: Jared Webster Rogers, 36, Riverside Street, Franklin, GA 30217, arrested on 02/22/2014, charged with Theft by Taking and Financial Transaction Card Fraud.

Mr. Randy Troy Chapman, age 59 of Franklin, Georgia passed away at the Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, Georgia on Wednesday, February 26, 2014.

West Georgia Technical College is adding two days of classes to its spring semester to make up for lost instructional time during the recent severe winter weather across north Georgia - including Coweta and Carroll counties.