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by Janice Daniel The Mayor & Council of the City of Villa Rica met for their Regular Work Session on Tuesday, August 13th, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. They prepared a Consent Agenda for a one-vote approval at the following (same day) regular...
EEOC issued “official notice of dismissal” stating it “will not proceed further with its investigation”Hulsey/Dost allowed 90 days to decide whether to sue county in federal or state court: they do not by Sue Horn The United State Equal...
By Sheri Dorn Hosted at UGA-Griffin, the Georgia Master Gardener Association's 2024 conference theme is “Think Globally, Grow Locally.” The event will feature research tours, presentations and workshops hosted by Master Gardeners from...
Deer hunters – the time is almost here! But wait, if you plan to hunt from a tree stand, don’t forget to review safety precautions. Generally, most hunting incidents that occur each year are related to tree stands. During the 2023-2024 season, 14...
by Melinda Myers Matted down, grassy trails in the lawn and missing bark on trees and shrubs in late winter and early spring might be when you first become aware of voles in your landscape. Fall is an important time to protect plants from...
Fannin County’s Jared Wood takes home Darnell Award The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division has named Game Warden Cory Bohannon from Lincoln County as their 2024 Game Warden of the Year. Game Warden First Class...
The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce proudly celebrated the graduation of 44 new leaders from the Leadership Carroll Class of 2024. These graduates now join a prestigious network of over 800 alumni committed to shaping the future of our...
Three Rivers Area on Aging (AAA), division of the Three Rivers Regional Commission (TRRC), is proud to announce its 2024 Dementia Tour dates. With the second event being held on Apr. 11, this free, hands-on tour allows friends and family members...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
(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...
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...