Times-Georgian

06/19/2026

Former Carrollton football standout Jonathan Jones continues to give back to his community, hosting the Next Step Foundation free youth co-ed football camp tomorrow (Saturday, June 20).

Former Carrollton football standout Jonathan Jones continues to give back to his community, hosting the Next Step Foundation free youth co-ed football camp today (Saturday, June 20).

06/19/2026

Now that all of her babies have found their forever homes, Annie is patiently waiting and hoping that her turn will come soon, too.

Meet Annie! She is a beautiful 2 -year-old kitty with sleek black fur, big expressive eyes, and a heart that is ready for a second chance at happiness.

06/18/2026

For almost a decade, local wrestling coaches and athletes have had the opportunity to learn from the top wrestling program in the US — right in their backyard. Local coaches helped make it happen again this week.

For almost a decade, local wrestling coaches and athletes have had the opportunity to learn from the top wrestling program in the US — right in their backyard.

06/18/2026

A Haralson County Grand Jury on Wednesday indicted Robert “Bobby” Anthony Hill and Christy Maria Nelson on 21 counts in the death of Richard Cash.

06/18/2026

A Tornado Watch has been issued for parts of Georgia until 11 p.m. Please continue to monitor forecast updates from your local National Weather Service office and reliable media outlets throughout the week.

For prep tips, visit https://gema.georgia.gov/tornadoes.

06/18/2026

06/16/2026

Polls are closed in Georgia! Election results will be updated as they become available.

U.S. Senate – Rep. Mike Collins is projected to be the winner and face Sen. Jon Ossoff in November.

Mike Collins (R) 55%
Derek Dooley (R) 44%

Gov. – Rick Jackson is projected to the winner and face Keisha Lance Bottoms.
Rick Jackson (R) 53%
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (R) 46%

Lt. Gov – State Senators Josh McLaurin and Greg Dolezal will face off in November.

Greg Dolezal (R) 54%
John F. Kennedy (R) 46%

Josh McLaurin (D) 55%
Nabilah Parkes (D) 45%

Secretary of State – Tim Flemming is projected to face Penny Brown Reynolds in November.

Tim Flemming (R) 65%
Vernon Jones (R) 35%

Dana Barrrett (D) 35%
Penny Brown Reynolds (D) 64%

Commissioner of Insurance — Keisha Sean Waites is projected to win the Democratic primary.

DeAndre Mathis (D) 40%
Keisha Sean Waites (D) 60%

Commissioner of Labor — Nikki Porcher is projected to win the Democratic primary.

Nikki Porcher (D) 62%
Michelle Michi Sanchez (D) 38%

State School Superintendent —

Fred “Bubba” Longgrear (R) 49%
Richard Woods (Incumbent) (R) 51%

Public Service Commissioner District 5 – Josh Tolbert is projected to win the Republican PSC primary.

Bobby Mehan 40%
Josh Tolbert 60%

Carroll County Board of Commissioners District 4 – Jeffrey Vance is projected to win the District 4 seat.

Will Godbee 47.34% (1,210 votes)
Jeffrey A. Vance 52.66% (1,346 votes)

Results are based on the Georgia Secretary of State’s statewide and local election results hub.

Results are not official until certified.

For more on local and state election results, see the Thursday edition of the Times-Georgian.

06/15/2026

This handsome boy is full of fun and loves to run and play, flashing a big, joyful smile as he enjoys every moment.

Meet Blaze, a 1.5-year-old male hound/shepherd mix who turns heads everywhere he goes with his stunning coat of golds, reds and browns.

06/15/2026

Noah Hicks said he prizes being able to create music for the people in this community, music that he has always loved, and that it reflects the charm of a small country town.

Musician Noah Hicks paid a visit to his hometown Friday, talking about his country music career and playing a few songs for the Carrollton Kiwanis Club.

06/15/2026

Harper-Lynn Bryson has collected many accolades at a young age, but it has not been an easy road.

Harper-Lynn Bryson may only be 13, but she understands the value of deep friendship, which she carries into her creative worlds.