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    Carroll County Ag Center holding pumpkin decorating contest

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    Title Johnson named president of theUniversity of West Georgia

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    Posted on June 12, 2025 June 12, 2025 Post views 101 0
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    The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) today named Dr. Christopher “Mike” Johnson president of the University of West Georgia (UWG), effective Aug. 1, 2025. As the ninth president of UWG,...

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    Title Carroll EMC announces retirement of VP of Operations, names Harris as new manager

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    Posted on June 10, 2025 June 10, 2025 Post views 124 0
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    Carroll Electric Membership Cooperative (EMC) announces the forthcoming retirement of Tommy Cook, Vice President of Operations. In preparation for this leadership transition, Kevin Harris has been named as his successor. Harris will assume the...

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    Title City of Villa Rica financial report and more for March 31, 2025

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    Posted on June 10, 2025 June 10, 2025 Post views 125 0
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    by Janice Daniel The Financial Report as of March 31, 2025 was given by CFO/Interim City Manager, Jennifer Hallman as follows: Total Cash is at $47,763,076, a 7% decrease from same time last year Property Taxes collected at $5,793,885,...

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    Title Carroll County Board of Commissioners work session May 29, 2025: board prepared consent agenda

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    Posted on June 10, 2025 June 10, 2025 Post views 123 0
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    by Janice Daniel The Carroll County Board of Commissioners met on May 29th, 2025 for their monthly work session at the Historic Court House, 323 Newnan Street, with all commissioners present.  This meeting was scheduled for 6:00 p.m., but...

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    Title Villa Rica Council work session May 6, 2025: Council prepared Consent Agenda

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    Posted on June 10, 2025 June 10, 2025 Post views 129 0
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    by Janice Daniel The Mayor and Council of the City of Villa Rica met on Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. for their monthly Work Session, at the Holt-Bishop Justice Center, Municipal Courtroom, 101 Main Street. All were present except Mayor...

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    Title The Mayor and Council of the City of Villa Rica met on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 during which time Public Comments were heard

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    Posted on June 6, 2025 June 6, 2025 Post views 283 0
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    by Janice Daniel The Mayor and Council of the City of Villa Rica met on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. for their Regular Monthly meeting at the Holt-Bishop Justice Center, Municipal Courtroom, 101 Main Street.  All Councilmembers were...

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    Title Details released for the 2017 ‘Possum Drop’ New Year’s Eve Celebration

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    Posted on April 1, 2017 December 1, 2017 Post views 10301 0
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    Visitors traveling to West Georgia to celebrate New Year’s Eve at the annual Possum Drop New Year’s Eve Celebration in Tallapoosa, Ga will be treated to two nights of entertainment this New Year’s Eve Weekend. On Saturday evening December 30,...

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    Title Georgia Farm Bureau Foundation donates book about farm life to local libraries

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    Posted on April 1, 2017 November 26, 2017 Post views 10840 0
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    The Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) Foundation for Agriculture is promoting agricultural literacy by donating copies of the children’s book “Sleep Tight Farm” to the 409 libraries in the Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS). The GFB Foundation for...

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    Title WGTC announces 2018 GOAL and RPA winners

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    Posted on April 1, 2017 November 26, 2017 Post views 9917 0
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    West Georgia Technical College named Lauren Birriel, an Associate Degree Nursing student from Sharpsburg, as its 2018 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership winner and Murphy Campus Clinical Laboratory Technology instructor Dr. Phyllis Ingham as...

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    Title Tanner Health System donates surplus computers to Carroll County Schools

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    Posted on April 1, 2017 January 7, 2018 Post views 10653 0
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    Tanner Health System Donates Surplus Computers to Carroll County Schools Students in Carroll County schools will benefit from a recent donation from Tanner Health System of 62 surplus computers — a mix of desktops and laptops — valued at...

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    Title 5 rules for a more organized home in the New Year

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    Posted on April 1, 2017 January 6, 2018 Post views 9865 0
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    (StatePoint) After the hectic holidays, it’s no surprise that many people commit to getting better organized in the new year. There are plenty of reasons why people obsess over organization and resolve to master it year after year. Household...

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    Title How to incorporate learning into your child’s daily routine

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    Posted on April 1, 2017 January 6, 2018 Post views 9693 0
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    StatePoint) Young children don’t need to be in a classroom to learn important skills. And the earlier you get started, the better. Here are some great ways to incorporate fun learning experiences into your child’s day. Bath Time Don’t miss the...

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    Title Johnson named president of theUniversity of West Georgia

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    Posted on June 12, 2025 June 12, 2025 Post views 101 0
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    The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) today named Dr. Christopher “Mike” Johnson president of the University of West Georgia (UWG), effective Aug. 1, 2025. As the ninth president of UWG,...

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    Title Rev. Bobby Fred Robinson

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    Posted on June 12, 2025 June 12, 2025 Post views 73 0
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    Rev. Bobby Fred Robinson, a devoted husband, loving father, and faithful servant of Christ, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, surrounded by the love and prayers of his family. A man of unwavering faith and gentle...

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    Title Denny Joe Norton

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    Posted on June 10, 2025 June 10, 2025 Post views 135 0
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    Denny Joe Norton, 77, of Douglasville, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Born on October 6, 1947, in Douglasville, he was the son of the late William “Shorty” Johns and Reba Standridge Johns. Denny proudly served his country in the...

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    Title Carroll EMC announces retirement of VP of Operations, names Harris as new manager

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    Posted on June 10, 2025 June 10, 2025 Post views 124 0
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    Carroll Electric Membership Cooperative (EMC) announces the forthcoming retirement of Tommy Cook, Vice President of Operations. In preparation for this leadership transition, Kevin Harris has been named as his successor. Harris will assume the...

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    Title City of Villa Rica financial report and more for March 31, 2025

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    Posted on June 10, 2025 June 10, 2025 Post views 125 0
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    by Janice Daniel The Financial Report as of March 31, 2025 was given by CFO/Interim City Manager, Jennifer Hallman as follows: Total Cash is at $47,763,076, a 7% decrease from same time last year Property Taxes collected at $5,793,885,...

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    Categories Local News Top Stories

    Title Carroll County Board of Commissioners work session May 29, 2025: board prepared consent agenda

    Author admin
    Posted on June 10, 2025 June 10, 2025 Post views 123 0
    Summary

    by Janice Daniel The Carroll County Board of Commissioners met on May 29th, 2025 for their monthly work session at the Historic Court House, 323 Newnan Street, with all commissioners present.  This meeting was scheduled for 6:00 p.m., but...

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