Times-Georgian

09/18/2026

🚨 THIS JUST IN 🚨

UWG provides update on ongoing NCAA compliance review

"UWG has independently suspended Head Football Coach Steve Englehart for the first three games of the season and currently plans for that suspension to remain in effect while the matter is under review. The suspension is a university-imposed action and is not an NCAA penalty or determination."

The full announcement will be free to read soon at the link in the comments below.

09/18/2026

‼ ATTENTION ‼

From Trojan Athletics:

Due to transportation circumstances affecting the West Charlotte football team, tonight’s kickoff has been delayed until 8:30pm.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we adjust tonight’s schedule.

Updated schedule:
• 8:20 p.m. pre-game recognitions (1956 state football team and 2001 state cheer team)
• 8:30 p.m. — Kickoff

All other game-day information remains the same unless noted above.

09/18/2026

🏈 FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS 🏈

It's week five of the high school football season, and we've got three home games, including a cross-coverage region matchup between Mt. Zion and Bremen.

Preview tonight's action with the story in the comments, and save this post for score updates.

‼️ We're a bit understaffed tonight, so help us out by leaving your own updates in the comments!

Remember to sort comments by "Newest" to see the latest updates.

UPDATE: Carrollton rescheduled to 8:30

09/16/2026

🎸 Larry Gatlin to bring songs, stories to Carrollton 🎤

Grammy Award winner Larry Gatlin will bring his music and memories to the Carrollton Center for the Arts on Sept. 29 with his “Songs and Stories From a Life Well Lived” performance.

Read more at the link in the comments ->

Carrollton Center for the Arts

09/15/2026

🏈 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 🦁

Swain sets SC punt return TD record

Former Central Lion Vicari Swain ran his way into the University of South Carolina history books Saturday, setting the school record for career punt return touchdowns with five.

Full story in comments ->

Photo credit: IMAGN Images via SC Athletics

Central Athletics Central Lions

09/15/2026

Big changes at the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, with more on the horizon!

09/14/2026

🚨BREAKING🚨

A dead body was found this morning in Haralson County on a stretch of railroad tracks between Old Temple Road and Cashtown Road.

HCSO Captain Donnie Mapp tells the Times-Georgian the body has been identified as a male Haralson County resident in his 30s.

The HCSO is waiting to notify the family before more details are released.

This is a developing story.

09/14/2026

🏈 PLAYER OF THE WEEK 🏈

Vote here: https://www.times-georgian.com/vote-for-your-mike-bell-chevrolet-player-of-the-week/poll_671cae97-9781-48d5-afb2-321b2ba2c25c.html

Nominees are:

Central Lions - WR/DB Jake Ivester - Had 10 catches for 253 yards and two touchdowns and also had the game-winning interception in a 73-66 overtime win over Houston County.

Carrollton Trojans - LB Harry Riggins - Led the team with 10 total tackles including six solo tackles with two sacks and 3.5 tackles for a loss in a 63-7 win over Hapeville Charter.

Heard County Braves - QB Ethan Tisdale - Rushed for 150 yards and three touchdowns and passed for 176 yards and two touchdowns in a 46-6 win over Bowdon.

Temple Tigers - RB JoJo Jones - Rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns in a 41-6 win over Therrell.

Villa Rica Wildcats - LB Ty'Shawn Martin - Led the team with 13 total tackles including six solo tackles and two tackles for a loss in a 35-13 win over Seckinger.



Trojan Athletics Central Athletics Heard County School System VR Athletics Temple High School

09/14/2026

We all love the highlight reel version of relationships. The truth is far less perfect and far more human.

Some of the greatest joys in life don’t come from perfect relationships. They come from repaired ones.

09/12/2026

Stay safe out there!

Be careful out there. There is a lot of water on the roadways, which has caused several more wrecks than usual. This Pic is courtsey of Dep. Harris. It is Cole Road in Villa Rica. Stay safe!