West Ga Independent News

15/07/2024

For the 2024-2025 school year, Carroll County Schools will be offering no cost breakfast and lunch to all students regardless of income through the Community Eligibility Program. The CEP allows schools with high percentages of low-income students to offer no cost breakfast and lunch to all students without collecting household applications. The Community Eligibility Provision positively impacts families by providing financial relief, reducing stigma, simplifying administrative processes, supporting children's academic and nutritional needs, and encouraging regular school attendance. CEP helps to create a more stable and nurturing environment for children and their families.

For the 2024-2025 school year, applications for free and reduced meals are not needed. All students will receive free breakfast and lunch regardless of family income.

03/07/2024

Attention, Georgia Drivers!

Starting now, it's illegal to drive trucks with the front end raised significantly higher than the rear. This measure is designed to improve road safety by ensuring better visibility and control.

It is unlawful to alter the suspension system of any motor vehicle which may be operated on a highway in such a manner that the frame height is elevated or lowered more than 6 inches above or below the manufacturer's recommendation.
-All vehicles are covered-passenger cars, trucks, etc.

It is unlawful for the front of a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight between 4,000 and 7,500 pounds to be more than 4 inches above or below the rear.

If your truck is modified this way, make sure to adjust it to avoid fines and penalties.

Keep our roads safe.

Drive safely, Douglas!

-HONOR
-INTEGRITY
-SERVICE

11/05/2024

Absolutely gorgeous!

23/04/2024

23/04/2024

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/two-alleged-organizers-of-massive-carroll-county-drag-meetup-arrested?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMQABHdEDr67qyPnGgAWjOXS6iV0YlPjSgG-lCxWK8qjyHoWQaZ9CzD2SuHuK6A_aem_AbB4XXOtz0LCvjbTz6nU9R_XEkOQgOdxmGYDRIRsEiYC1V9pJDXM5NfkY4IDqIOJvQA

Video posted on social media shows a car appear to plow into people in the crowd in the Kennedy Estates subdivision on Saturday afternoon.

19/04/2024

John Mills For District 5

Are you ready for a change? Do you want trust, honor and an open door from your community leaders? You’re not alone!

This November YOU can bring forth change in our county, a change to stop the overspending and wastefulness. We don’t need more waste, we need someone with a desire to see our county grow, without falling. Someone with a love for our community. Someone who puts the citizens first.

With John Mills, you have T.R.U.S.T

Truth
Respect
Understanding
Stewardship
Transparency

John Mills brings that trust and care, ready and willing to bring change and an open door to the community.

Vote for change. Vote for John Mills, District 5.
A Conservative Republican who is for the people!

Paid for by John Mills for District 5 Commissioner

17/04/2024

Stay weather aware tomorrow and Friday, especially Friday.

11/04/2024

03/04/2024

‼️FYI…..this is us…

03/04/2024

Happy Tuesday, friends!

We posted this last year, but we get questions frequently, so I think it's worth repeating. 😉

We get questions frequently regarding firearm carry laws in Georgia and we understand that staying informed can be challenging, as it appears to be constantly evolving. It is crucial to remain up to date on these regulations. Here's the current information you need to know:

🔫 Constitutional Carry: Georgia has been a constitutional carry state for approximately a year now (now nearly 2 years). This means that individuals who are legally eligible to possess a firearm can carry it "concealed" or "open" in most situations. Having said that, don't go waving your firearm around in places like the courthouse—there are still a few exceptions, of course! 😉

Also, you DO NOT need a Georgia Weapons Carry Permit anymore!
To ensure you have the most accurate and current information about Georgia's weapon carry laws (including ages, locations, etc), we recommend referring to GeorgiaCarry.Org. They are an excellent resource and can provide you with all the details you need.

🔗 https://www.georgiacarry.org/.../georgia-permitless.../

Have a great rest of the week! 💙

03/04/2024

On March 27, 2024, Justin Jones, 37, of Carrollton, was found guilty by a Carroll County jury of Kidnapping with Bodily Injury, Aggravated Assault, Terroristic Threats, Battery, and two counts of Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony. Following the verdict Carroll County Superior...

03/04/2024

Stay weather aware!

We are currently under a tornado 🌪️ watch! Are your phones 📱 fully charged? If not, you have plenty of time while you watch the Braves! 😉 Make sure you’re prepared in case of power outages. 💥

Call us if you need us!

13/03/2024

UPDATE: 3:15 PM - Roadway is now open

‼️ CRASH ‼️

Hwy 166 Bypass, between Cedar St and Bankhead (eastbound), is currently shut down due to a crash. Please find an alternate route and use caution in the area.

04/03/2024

🚨STARTING MARCH 8TH BANKHEAD HIGHWAY WILL BE CLOSED 🚨

**We Will Have A Food Truck At Grace Lutheran Church 😁 (Starting March 11th)

We will be renovating Bankhead Highway from March 8th - March 26.

No worries, HIGHWAY 27 WILL STILL BE OPEN 😀, we will be temporarily merging both stores so you’ll still be able to see your Bankhead Favorites while enjoying the fast, accurate service!

Spread The Word 🗣️

05/02/2024

Press Release:

On January 25, 2024, a Carroll County jury convicted Kenneth Lee Phillips, 43, of Carrollton, of Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Assault – Family Violence, and Battery – Family Violence for strangling and beating a woman who was then his girlfriend. Superior Court Judge Dennis Blackmon sentenced ...

16/01/2024

Also Carrollton City and Bremen City Schools are closed

Carroll County Schools will transition to Distance Learning Day on Tuesday, January 16 due to winter weather. Please refer to the Distance Learning Day Plan at https://5il.co/220ug for information about how your child will receive more information and assignments from his or her teachers. All after-school events are canceled.

15/01/2024

The Winter Weather Advisory has been expanded into the metro area. Impacts will be limited, I'll detail this and track the snow and ice live on Channel 2.

14/01/2024

Winter weather advisory in affect for parts of our viewing areas. Stay tuned to this page and follow the USNWS for further updates as this advisory has extended further south since the last update this morning.

09/01/2024

City Schools: Classes for students are cancelled today, Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Staff are to report at 10:30AM, using an abundance of caution as you travel. After school activities/extracurriculars will be communicated by school administration.

09/01/2024

We've received multiple reports on road debris and signal malfunctions 🚦 due to the weather. Drive with caution during inclement conditions ⛈️ and call 511 to report road hazards and to receive real-time traffic information.

01/01/2024

CELEBRATE RESPONSIBLY

1. Do NOT mix the use of Alcohol and Fireworks!
2. Have a fire extinguisher and/or a water hose nearby!
3. Presoak the area around your fireworks discharge/launch location. As well all other areas within reach (as far as you can)!
4. Follow the instructions on each firework!
5. Do NOT hold fireworks in your hands!
6. Don’t allow children to light/handle fireworks!
7. Children and Sparklers should be monitored closely!

We can have fun, celebrate and be responsible all at the same time. Friends don’t let friends act irresponsible!

BE SAFE & HAVE FUN, DON’T RUIN IT FOR EVERYONE ELSE!