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Title Citizens voice their concerns at City of Villa Rica meeting:
Why are fire hydrants multi-colored? Hydrants should be color-coded according to gallons per minute flow Why was Leathers Street deemed a private drive by city? Citizen couldn’t sell home as buyer was faced with “no access” by Janice...
Title City of Villa Rica extends temporary moratorium on vape shops, tattoo parlors, and pawn shops
by Janice Daniel Mayor and Council of Villa Rica met for their monthly work session Tuesday afternoon, November 12, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. Council Members Matthew Momtahan and Anna McCoy were absent. A Consent Agenda was prepared as...
Title Carrollton City Council appoint Melissa Darden Griffin as interim city manager
by Janice Daniel The Mayor and Council of the City of Carrollton met for a Special Called Meeting on Monday, November 18, 2024 for an executive session. An executive session is a secret meeting and not open to the public. The only two legal...
Title Carroll County Board of Education purchases 2.75 acres along Central High School Road for $480,059 for purpose of locating school facilities there
by Janice Daniel The Carroll County Board of Education met on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. for their regular monthly meeting. Board Members Bart Cater and Thomas Sizemore were absent. Chairman Bryant Turner led the Pledge of...
Title Commission hears opposition to allowing a battery storage facility in Roopville
by Janice Daniel The Carroll County Board of Commissioners met for a regular monthly meeting Thursday, November 5, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., with District 3 Commissioner Tommy Lee absent. District 4 Commissioner Steve Fuller led the Pledge of...
Title Carroll County Sheriff’s Department finishes outfitting 2023 Dodge Chargers with in-car cameras; also purchases ten new body-worn cameras
by Janice Daniel The Carroll County Board of Commissioners held a regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (there was no work session meeting for December). All were present. District 5 Commissioner Ernie...
Title West Georgia Technical College celebrates Metallica Scholars Signing Day
West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) proudly hosted a "Signing Day" to honor six students selected as Metallica Scholars, marking an exciting step in their educational and professional journeys. These students will apply their skills in...
Title Carr encourages Georgia servicemembers, veterans defrauded by Harris Jewelry to request refunds by Dec. 21
Attorney General Chris Carr is encouraging Georgia servicemembers and veterans who were deceived and defrauded by Harris Jewelry to request a refund by Dec. 21, 2024, by visiting the retailer’s website here. A federal court recently found...
Title Selection and care of living holiday trees, by garden columnist and horticulturist Melinda Myers
by Melinda Myers Dress up a potted dwarf spruce, Norfolk Island pine, lemon cypress or topiary Rosemary or lavender plant for the holidays and enjoy its beauty all year. Add a bit of garland and a few small ornaments for a festive effect....
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Title Details released for the 2017 ‘Possum Drop’ New Year’s Eve Celebration
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,...
Title Georgia Farm Bureau Foundation donates book about farm life to local libraries
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
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
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
(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
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...