County Announces New Elections & Registration Supervisor
The Carroll County Board of Elections & Registration is pleased to announce Leslie Robinson has been appointed by the Carroll County Board of Commissioners to be the new Elections & Registration Supervisor!
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Oscar-winning "Precious" Screenwriter will Host a Screening in Carrollton
See Geoffrey Fletcher’s “Violet and Daisy” Before It Hits Theaters This June
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12 for Life Holds 2013 Commencement Ceremony
Partnership between Southwire and local school systems commemorates the success of 2013by recognizing graduates
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Memorial Day Brings Lifesaving Seatbelt Warning
Click It or Ticket Launching to Remind All Motorists to Buckle Up
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Graves: Obamacare Vote Will Show Where House Members Stand On IRS Scandal
“This is your chance to weigh in on the IRS scandal…voting to keep Obamacare is a vote to empower the IRS as the health care police of the United States."
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UWG Hosts Reception for Release of Bob Barr Congressional Papers
Bob Barr Congressional Papers are Displayed at UWG’s Ingram Library
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Graves: Who Gave The Orders To Target Conservatives?
“The coordinated suppression of President Obama’s political opponents undermines who we are and what we stand for.”
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Local author donates books to Carrollton library
Chuck Wanager, a Carrollton author, donates two copies of his novel, “Jackson Flats,” to Carrollton Public Library Branch Manager Brandi Sudduth.
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Carrollton mother wins $377K Mother's Day surprise
A Carrollton mother of three celebrated Mother’s Day with a win from the Georgia Lottery. Melissa Wynn, 53, played the new instant game Silver 7’s and won a $377,777 top prize.
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Body of missing race fan Nick Bower found
The body of missing race fan Nick Bower was found Tuesday, ending a 10-day search for the 28-year-old Villa Rica resident.
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Villa Rica To Discuss 2015 SPLOST Projects
Like every other municipality in Carroll County, the city of Villa Rica will be discussing what they expect from this year’s Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax should, it be approved by voters this November.
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Graves on FBN: Time To Clean House At IRS
“The same people who did this over the last two or three years are still in place today.”
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UWG Dean Doubles Library's Collection in Honor of Children's Book Week
Faculty and Staff Give Over 50 Books to City’s Little Free Library
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Teen Charged In Two Separate Shootings
Police say a 17-year old from Carrollton who is accused of robbing and shooting a man last week is also the suspect in a shooting that took place on Willie North Street on April 3rd.
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Three Teens Charged For Burglarizing Local Church
The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office responded Sunday morning to a reported burglary at the Pleasant
Road Baptist Church.
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School Updating Drug Policy For Students In "Privileged Activities"
Carrollton High School’s drug policy for students participating in privileged activities could see a number of specific prescription-drugs added to the list of banned-substances tested for.
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****Missing Teen*********
Halie Breann Newsom age 17, 5'2", 107lbs. Last seen at 8:00 am Thursday at Villa Rica High School getting in a black car with black rims. White male long hair and a beard was driving. She was wearing a brown Barnes shirt and blue jeans.
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Attempted Robbery Victim Shot 5 Times; Police Closing In On Suspect
Carrollton Police say an attempted-robbery late Wednesday resulted in the victim being shot multiple times. Lt. James Perry says the man was approached by two suspects outside the Lakeview Apartments at around 9:00 pm.
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Officers Prevent Possible Suicide Attempt
On 05-06-13 at 11:17 PM, Officers Ashley Hulsey and Spencer Crawford found a male that was sitting on the lower rail of the S. Carroll Rd / I-20 overpass.
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Attorney Filing Motion To Quash Case Against Secretary Charged For Sex With Stud
The attorney representing a former Villa Rica High School secretary accused of having sex with multiple students, says he will file a motion to quash her pending case this morning.
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Carrollton Coughs Up 41K To IRS
A recent audit of Carrollton city’s finances results in a $41,000 dollar pay-out to the IRS, City Manager, Casey Coleman announced on Monday.
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Carrollton Discusses 2015 SPLOST Project List
Carrollton City Manager, Casey Coleman on Monday shared some of the projects being considered for 2015 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax funds, should county voters approve a new plan this Nnovember.
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East Alabama & West Georgia Campaign Targets Arson-Related Wildfires
Eastern Cherokee County and Cleburne County make up one of the worst “hot spots” in Alabama for arson-caused wildfires according to Alabama Forestry Commission Chief Craig Hill.
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Westmoreland Op-Ed On Cap & Trade
Cap and trade is an energy tax on American companies that would cap the amount of emissions companies are allowed.
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Rep. Graves Opposes Internet Sales Tax
U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) issued the following statement in opposition to the internet sales tax legislation that the U.S. Senate approved Monday:
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Former DOC Employee Killed When Tree Falls On Car
A Temple man was killed Thursday morning after a tree fell on his car.
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Elderly Carrollton-Man Charged With Felony Child Molestation
A 75-year old Carrollton man is under arrest for allegedly touching a 6-year old girl “inappropriately,” inside a local Wal-Mart store.
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Commission Could Vote Tuesday To Contribute Funds To WGTC Complex
At least one Carroll County commissioner is expressing concern over plans to use Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax funding for the West Georgia Technical College Athletic Complex project.
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Iconic Company Closes In Carrollton
The Sony CD & VD plant in Carrollton is expected to shut down operations this afternoon after 35 years.
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JQC Discusses Opinion Regarding Coweta Circuit Judge
Judge Jack Kirby should not try criminal cases in the Coweta Judicial Circuit, according to an opinion officially released by the Judicial Qualifications commission of Georgia on Wednesday.
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GA Judicial Qualifications Commission Responds To Coweta Judge Request For Statu
Official Opinion No. 238 (May 1, 2013) as posted:
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Busy Term of Haralson County Superior Court
Term Sees Convictions on Cases Ranging from Drug Possession to Child Molestation
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Local Water Facilities Awarded
At least four local water facilities are receiving Gold or Platinum Awards from the Georgia Association of Water Professionals for the year 2012.
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Knox Park Community Garden: Sowing the Seeds for a Healthier Community
The excitement level was high in Carrollton as about 80 community members and volunteers participated in the dedication and first official workday for the Knox Park Community Garden.
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Carroll County Student Chosen For Trip To Nation's Capital
Herschel Kirkland III of Bowdon High School was selected to represent Carroll Electric Membership Cooperative on the 2013 Washington Youth Tour, an all expenses paid leadership trip to Washington, D.C.
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More Vendors, Bigger Venue For 2013 Mayfest
Carrollton Main Street invites you to join us on the square in Downtown Carrollton on Saturday May 4, 2013 from 9:30-4:30pm for our 28th annual Mayfest event.
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Healthgrades: Tanner Hospitals in Carrollton, Villa Rica Earn 2013 Outstanding P
Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton and Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica have been recognized among the top hospitals in the nation for patient experience by independent healthcare ratings firm Healthgrades.
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Latest on Wells Fargo Bank Robbery...
Local authorities continue investigation into the armed robbery of Carrollton bank Monday afternoon.
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County Considers Financial Contribution To WGTC Athletic Complex
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners Wednesday are expected to begin consideration of a request from West Georgia Technical College officials, asking for the county’s “support in the purchase and development of 118-acres located just off Bankhead Highway on Esco Way in Carrollton.”
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Greenway Medical forecasts loss, and stock skids
Medical software maker Greenway Medical Technologies Inc. located in Carrollton said Monday that it expects to take a loss in its current fiscal year because of lower system sales and deferred revenue from some large customers.
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Westmoreland Vows to Continue Benghazi Investigation
More than six months ago, our consulate in Benghazi, Libya, was breached and US Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans were brutally murdered.
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5-Vehicle Accident Results In Single Fatality
Wet roads are at least partially to blame for what the Georgia State Patrol say they “are investigating as a five-car crash involving a pedestrian” near the Carroll/ Douglas County line on I-20 late Sunday afternoon.
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New Park Fee Proposal Could Differ From Last Month's Proposal
The Carroll County Board Of Commissioners could decide this week whether or not to begin charging fees at McIntosh Park.
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Local Group Collecting Prayers For NDOP
Members of the Carroll County Ministerial Alliance are placing "Hope Squares" at numerous area locations; intended for residents to add their prayers and hopes for themselves, the community, and the world on the upcoming National Day Of Prayer, May 2nd.
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Four Department Head Jobs To Fill In Carroll
The Carroll County Board Of Commissioners and Chairman now plan to fill four vacant department-head positions in time for the 2013-2014 budget approval, this summer.
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County Chairman & Mayors Agree To Bring Vote On SPLOST In 2013
Carroll County mayors and County Commission Chairman, Marty Smith met this week to officially get the ball rolling for a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax vote this November.
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Three Rivers' unemployment rate declines to 9.1 percent in March
The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that the unemployment rate in the Three Rivers region declined to 9.1 percent in March, down seven-tenths of a percentage point from 9.8 percent in February.
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Northwest Georgia's unemployment rate declines to 8.3 percent in March
The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that the unemployment rate in the Northwest Georgia region declined to 8.3 percent in March, down five-tenths of a percentage point from 8.8 percent in February. The rate was 9.2 percent in March a year ago.
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Sheriff Eddie Mixon Suggests Tips for Parents of New Drivers
With the school year nearing an end, young drivers will have more free time to spend out on the road enjoying the freedom of youth, and Haralson County Sheriff Eddie Mixon thinks now is a perfect time for parents to continue the conversation with their teen regarding safe driving.
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Man Charged In 'Mayfield Beating' Faces Charges In Separate Altercation
The victim of a serious assault outside a Villa Rica bar and grill earlier this month has reportedly emerged from his coma.
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Clerk Of Courts Advises Of Scam That's Reached West GA
A phone call hoax is making its way around west Georgia and tricking victims into thinking they are facing serious punishments for missing jury duty.
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Commission Considering Use For Historic Courthouse
Carroll County’s historic courthouse could have some new tenants soon.
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Deal signs bill to expand access to tech schools like WGTC
At the Technical College System of Georgia 2013 Leadership Summit, Gov. Nathan Deal signed into law legislation that will lower the GPA requirement for the HOPE Grant, which goes to students in the technical college system.
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Carroll Courts Preparing For One Less Judge Trying Criminal Cases
No official ruling handed down yet by the Judicial Qualifications Commission of Georgia regarding the power of Coweta Circuit Judge Jack Kirby to rule over criminal trials within the 6th District.
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Psychiatrist Files $8M Suit Against Tanner
Tanner Health System denies allegations made by a psychiatrist formerly employed at the Willowbrook facility...
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CCSO Request Help In Identifying Suspect In THS Burglary
SUBJECT IS WANTED FOR BURGLARY
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TWO TEENAGERS ARRESTED FOR HARALSON COUNTY ARSON FIRES
Two teenagers were arrested Thursday, April 18, on charges of setting two arson fires that burned two acres of forest land in Haralson County.
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Mother & Daughter Die In Head-On Collision
**UPDATE*** 3:13pm (Friday 4/19)
Carrollton Police release name of woman killed in head on-collision on Maple Street Thursday Evening.
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Budapest Cemetary Headstone Recovered
A 90-year old headstone believed to have been missing for 2 years from the Budapest Cemetery in Haralson County has been recovered.
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Carroll County Schools Announce Two New Principals
The Carroll County Board of Education approved two new principals at the Thursday, April 18 board meeting.
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Graves Leading House GOP Effort To Restore Open Funding Process In Congress
Politico reports that U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, is leading an effort to challenge House Republican leadership to abandon the use of massive stopgap spending bills to fund the government...
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Family Believes Beating Victim Has Good Chance Of "Pulling Through"
Family and friends of a Villa Rica man severely beaten outside a local bar & grill last week are organizing a gathering in his honor at the V-Plex playground at 2:00 Saturday.
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Fatal Fire In Fairfield Community
A residential fire and death of an elderly-man Wednesday afternoon are under investigation by the Fairfield Fire Department, Carroll County Fire & Rescue and the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office.
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Four Apply For Open Council Position
Georgia Governor, Nathan Deal will select from four resumes and decide who will fill the currently vacant post-one seat on Mt. Zion’s city council.
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DA Browning Joins Haralson County Sheriff Eddie Mixon in an Effort to Educate Du
April marks the 30th anniversary of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to child abuse education, awareness and prevention activities.
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Authorities Investigating Carrollton Fire & Fatality
Carrollton Fire and the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a house fire that appears to have been the cause of death for a north Carrollton man late Monday/early morning Tuesday.
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Charges Could Be Coming For Woman In Monday Stand-Off With Police
Police say charges are pending but have not been formally filed against a Carrollton woman who allegedly caused a standoff with police Monday afternoon in Carrollton.
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County Demolishing "Eye Sore"
The Haralson County Roads Department is demolishing the old Summerville Motel located on Georgia Highway 120 this week; a once valued property now considered to be an eyesore by many area residents and travelers -- and a haven for illegal activity.
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Tuition Up 2.5 Percent on Most University System Campuses
Regents Increase Tuition at Same Level for Second Consecutive Year
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Academic Scholarship to Provide Financial Relief
High school students will always remember the moment they opened the letter and read, “Congratulations! We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted to (name of college).”
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Police Chase Leads To Stand-Off
Police were called to the Neva Lomason Library after 5:00 this afternoon following a 911 call reporting a gunshot fired in the back parking lot.
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CPA Says Less Audits To come In 2013; W GA Home To Tax Cheats?
Tax day behind us now— and CPA Zachary Rogers of Bremen says there could be less ‘post-filing stress’ for tax-payers this year as he expects the IRS to audit less in 2013.
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Mother & Son Drug Arrest
A mother and son from Bowdon are arrested in Cherokee County, Alabama after they attempted to remove a child from a school there without permission.
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NWS Confirms Tornado Touchdown In Haralson During Last Week's Storrm
The National Weather Service Monday confirmed that an EF-0 tornado with maximum winds of 85 mph touched down just south of Interstate 20 in Haralson County around 6:20 p.m. on April 11th.
It snapped and uprooted several dozen trees and caused roof damage to some homes.
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Man In Coma After Alleged Three-On-One Attack
A Villa Rica man remains in a coma this morning at Atlanta Medical Center, three days after taking a beating outside of a Villa Rica bar and grill.
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Pedestrian Seriously Injured By Truck Mirror
The Georgia State Patrol reports that a 42-year old Bremen man clipped by a pick-up truck Thursday afternoon was airlifted to Atlanta Medical Center with serious injuries.
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Fire Chief Resigns
Carroll County will begin looking for a new fire chief following the resignation of Tracy Smith on Thursday.
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Rep. Tom Graves Introduces Bill To Protect Agriculture, Food Processing and Pest
On Thursday, U.S. Reps. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) and Kurt Schrader (D-OR-5), along with a bipartisan group of 13 other representatives, introduced the Pest Free Food Supply Act.
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Longhorn & Farm Bureau Throw Returning Soldiers A Bone(less Steak)
May seem like a small gesture, but it’s a big ol’ meal. The Carroll County Farm Bureau and Longhorn Steakhouse in Carrollton are promising to buy a steak for all Carroll County soldiers returning home.
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HC's Youth Firing Range: 3 Months & 3 Ideas
Haralson County commissioners and the West Georgia Youth Range Association agree to a 90-day extension on the latter’s lease of county property. The hope is that the two parties can further explore options that will bring down at least some of the gun-shot noise in the area that has been an issue for some time.
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Federally-Mandated Price Increase For School Lunch
School lunches provided by the Carrollton-city school system will increase in cost by 10-cents beginning with the fall 2013 school year.
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JOB FAIR: Friday April 19th
Join the Largest Bottled Water Company in the U.S.
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Robbery Arrests
On 04-03-13 at 4:23 PM, Villa Rica Police responded to the field behind Wal-Mart due a report of a robbery.
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Police Search For Shooting Suspect
Police continue searching for a Carrollton teenager suspected of shooting a 20-year old Carrollton man last week.
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Police Chase Following Check Point Escape
A 26-year old Woodland, Alabama man leads local authorities on a car chase from Carrollton to Villa Rica over the weekend.
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Supt. "Optimistic" On Budget
Carrollton City Schools Superintendent Dr. Kent Edwards was optimistic regarding the system’s 2013-2014 budget on Monday… saying that the plan for next year “looks more favorable” compared to the last few years.
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MADD Recognizes Temple Police
A pair of Temple Police officers are recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving Monday for their outstanding commitment to highway safety in Georgia.
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Smith Named One of 2013's Most Influential Georgia State Representatives
The March/April 2013 edition of James Magazine named State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) one of the Most Influential House Members of 2013.
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Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Atlanta Paints The Town With '75 Blue Doors'
Click this story to see the art submitted by The Carroll County Boys & Girls Club.
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Carrollton Gets Chunk Of $1.66 Million in Trail Grants Awarded for Recreation in
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced the award of $1.66 million in new grants for trails around the state. The selected projects will provide the public more great places for walking, running, riding, and paddling.
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Southwire Company Named Georgia Manufacturer of the Year
Georgia Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle today presented Southwire Company with the Georgia Manufacturer of the Year award in the large company category (500 or more employees).
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WGTC Welcomes New Vice President
West Georgia Technical College welcomes Tonya Whitlock as the Vice President of Student Affairs.
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Train Expected To Bring Business To Gold Museum
The city of Villa Rica has bought a train.
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Fairfield Residents Waiting For Deal To Sign Hightower's Bill
Legislation authored by District 68 Representative Dusty Hightower that would ultimately allow Fairfield Plantation residents to keep their voting precinct now awaits Governor Nathan Deal’s final signature.
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SEC Asks Federal Court to Dismiss Southwire's Copper ETF Suit
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Monday asked a judge to throw out a lawsuit challenging the regulator's approval of the first copper exchange-traded fund.
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Family Hopes To Re-build 89-Year Old Gramma's Home
The family of 89-year old Beatrice Wilson usually gathers at her Tallapoosa home for special occasions… including Easter; but they weren’t able to this year after a fire damaged much of the 150-year old dwelling about two weeks ago.
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Senator On Why New Gun Bills Weren't Approved
Both Georgia legislators and second amendment advocates are expressing frustration with the state’s inability to pass legislation allowing licensed gun owners to carry firearms in more places.
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Carrollton Council Cancelled; Temple Meeting Rescheduled
Carrollton City Council is expected to decide next month if Sunday package beer and wine sales will be put on the November 5th ballot.
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The Atlanta Film Festival Comes West!
Some of the best short films from the 2013 Atlanta Film Festival will be screened at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center.
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WGTC Receives Programs of Study Award for Dual Enrollment
West Georgia Technical College was recognized as the recipient of the Excellence in Programs of Study Award given by the Technical College System of Georgia.
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DA Asks For More $$; Suggests Circuit Split Is Good Idea
Coweta Circuit District Attorney Pete Skandalakis requests of the Carroll County Board of Commissioners on Thursday a “significant budget increase…” and during his presentation, admits that he believes that the 5-county judicial district “absolutely needs to be split…”
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Bremen Couple Files Report After Attempted Phone Scam
Haralson County Sheriff Eddie Mixon is warning seniors of scam calls being placed to citizens in our community.
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UWG Announces Entertainment for 2013 Spring Concert
Neon Trees Headlines UWG Spring Concert
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County Considering Next SPLOST
As soon as November of this year, Carroll County residents could be voting on renewing the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax set to expire in spring of 2015.
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School officials hopeful spring break will interrupt cycle of sickness
More than 150 Central Elementary students were out of school Wednesday due to late-winter illnesses...
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Want To Be On Mt. Zion City Council? Send Deal Your Resume.
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal is calling on any qualified Mt. Zion resident interested in being considered for the vacant position on city council to submit a statement of interest and a resume by April 15, 2013 to his office.
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Gingrey Leaving House For Senate Run?
Georgia Congressman Phil Gingrey is expected to announce that he will be running for the U.S. Senate today.
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13 Arreseted After Series Of Robberies
Carrollton Police arrest at least 13 people in connection with a series of robberies and aggravated assaults near the University of West Georgia.
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Study Ranks County Health
Carroll County is the 58th healthiest county in the state of Georgia according to the latest rankings, compiled annually by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
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Local Students Named To Governor Honors Program
At least seven local high school students have been awarded the opportunity to participate in the Georgia Governor's Honors Program this summer.
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Carrollton Man Killed In Weekend Wreck
A 32-year old Carrollton man dies in a one-vehicle crash Saturday when his 2001 Toyota Camry leaves the roadway and hits a fire hydrant.
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Marrero named president of University of West Georgia
Dr. Kyle Marrero, vice president for University Advancement at the University of West Florida, Pensacola, was named today as the seventh president of the University of West Georgia by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
ATLANTA – (March 22) – Dr. Kyle Marrero, vice president for University Advancement at the University of West Florida, Pensacola, was named today as the seventh president of the University of West Georgia by the Board of
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Two Men Killed In Two Vehicle Accident
Two Bowdon men are fatally injured in a 2-vehicle accident Thursday afternoon; occurring 10 miles east of Heflin in Cleburne County, Alabama.
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Man Clobbers Would-Be Robber
The would-be-victim of an attempted robbery in Carrollton this week decided he wasn’t going to let it happen.
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Westmoreland: House Passes Budget to Put America on Path to Fiscal Responsibilit
The House of Representatives has passed its budget for the 2014 fiscal year.
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Graves: House GOP Pass Budget That Balances, Cuts Taxes, Builds Keystone, Saves
U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) issued the following statement after he voted for, and the U.S. House passed, the House Republican Budget:
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Woman Accused Of Stealing From Scouts
A Villa Rica woman accused of stealing nearly $10,000 from a Girl Scout troop is charged with felony theft by taking.
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Deese Resigns From Elections Supervisor Position
Carroll County is looking for a new elections supervisor following the resignation of Becky Deese.
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Sen. Mike Dugan Carries First Bill
Senator Mike Dugan (R-Carrollton) carried his first bill in the State Senate Wednesday.
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Hightower's Immigration Law Fix Delayed
A Georgia House bill intended to fix unintended consequences of a 2011 state crackdown on illegal immigration appears to have stalled in a Senate committee in favor of a more limited Senate version.
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Latest Update Re: Area Power Outages From Carroll EMC (1:00pm)
REMAINING NUMBER WITHOUT POWER:
164
POWER TO BE RESTORED BY:
Wednesday afternoon, with a possible exception of a few isolated cases.
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Beware Of Post-Storm Scammers
As the March winds prevail and the April showers are in sight, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind everyone to beware of scam artist posing as repairman after a sudden storm.
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Beware Of Post-Storm Scammers
As the March winds prevail and the April showers are in sight, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind everyone to beware of scam artist posing as repairman after a sudden storm.
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Carroll EMC Continues Power Restoration Efforts
Efforts continue this morning to restore electric service to over 5,000 Carroll EMC Members affected by yesterday’s storms.
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Four UWG Students Named Finalists in AJC Peachtree Road Race Contest
Four of the Five Contest Finalists are UWG Students
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Westmoreland Meets With Elementary Students
Georgia Congressman Lynn Westmoreland met with a group of students from Temple Elementary and Providence Elementary in Washington D.C. on Monday.
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Finalist named for University of West Georgia Presidency
Board of Regents Chair “Dink” NeSmith and University System of Georgia Chancellor Hank Huckaby have announced the name of the finalist for the University of West Georgia presidency, Dr. Kyle Marrero.
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Southwire Announces Building Hope, Building Home Exhibit, Photo Contest
Proceeds will fund building of a West Georgia Habitat for Humanity home
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School Seeking New Principal Following Resignation
Carrollton City Schools have begun the search for a new middle school principal following the announcement that Jason Mundorf will not return for the 2013-2014 school year.
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Congressman Offers Capitol Visit After School Kids Denied White House Trip
Because of sequestration cuts leading to the cancellation of public white house tours, 5th grade students at Providence Elementary and Temple Elementary schools may not be able to tour the President’s home during their annual school-trip to Washington D.C. this week, but ...
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GDOL will assist West Georgia Tech with job expo March 20 in Douglasville
The Georgia Department of Labor’s (GDOL) Carrollton Career Center will assist West Georgia Technical College’s Douglas Campus with a job expo for college students and other job seekers next week.
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Comet Visible from West Georgia Observatory
Comet Pan-STARRS Available for View March 14 & 15
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Northwest Georgia'€™s unemployment rate rises to 9.3 percent in January
The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that the unemployment rate in the Northwest Georgia region rose to 9.3 percent in January, up five-tenths of a percentage point from 8.8 percent in December.
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Three Rivers' unemployment rate rises to 10.8 percent in January
The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that the unemployment rate in the Three Rivers region rose to 10.8 percent in January, up 1.6 percent from 9.2 percent in December.
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Governor Could Decide Who Would Fill Vacant Council Seat
Mount Zion’s vacant post-one city council seat could be filled by an appointment from Governor Nathan Deal--- if the rest of city council and mayor cannot agree on a selection soon.
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First Lady Visits Whitesburg Elementary School
To promote reading in early education, First Lady Sandra Deal visited Whitesburg Elementary School on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 to read to students.
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FIRST LADY DEAL READS TO PRE-K
Georgia's First Lady Sandra Deal, during a whirlwind visit through Carroll County March 12, stopped by Carrollton Elementary to read to prekindergarten students in the school's media center.
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**Missing Man Found****
A Villa Rica man believed to have been missing since late Friday has been found alive… and in Texas, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office confirmed this morning.
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Confrontation leads to stabbing, property damage, and 1 arrest
On March 11, 2013, Deputies responded to a reported break in at a residence in the Old Airport Area
where an altercation occurred and one subject was stabbed multiple times.
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VRHS Gymnasium Ribbon Cutting
Villa Rica High School cut the ribbon on a brand new gymnasium and band room Monday.
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Authorities Search For Missing Carroll County Man
Police and a Carroll County family are asking for help in locating a missing Villa Rica man this afternoon.
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House Passes Gun Bill
All three Carroll County House Reps voted ‘yes’ Thursday to a bill that would allow Georgians to carry weapons in bars, churches, parts of college campuses and into unsecured government buildings.
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House Approves HOPE Bill
All three Carroll County Representatives in the Georgia House voted in favor of a bill that should make more technical college students eligible for the HOPE grant.
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Temple Changes Recycling Schedule
Temple city council approves a request to limit recycling pick-up from weekly to every other week.
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Winning ticket worth $214K sold in Tallapoosa
Samuel Burnham of Anniston , Ala. , won the $214,195 jackpot prize from the Feb. 24 Fantasy 5 drawing.
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City of Carrollton Main Street Program Director Named
The City of Carrollton is pleased to announce the appointment of Phoebe Erickson to the position of Main Street Program Director.
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Carrollton City Schools Honored at State Capitol for Serving More Local Food to
Carrollton City Schools were recognized Tuesday at the state capitol for their participation in the 5 Million Meals campaign, a statewide effort to get more local food in schools.
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Graves Says Ending White House Tours Is ‘Shameless Political Stunt’
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Transition & Job Fair Thursday
The West Georgia Transition Council, an organization dedicated to transitioning students with disabilities into the workplace, is hosting a Transition and Job Fair for high school juniors, seniors, former students and their parents this Thursday, March 7, from noon to 4 p.m. at East Carrollton Recreation Center.
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Former Chairman Ordered To Repay Unemployment Benefits
Carroll County’s former commission chairman says he was unaware that elected-officials are prohibited from receiving unemployment benefits after they leave office, when he applied for financial support in January.
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$500,000 Grant To Help With H2O Improvements In Villa Rica
Villa Rica is receiving half-a-million dollars in federal and state grants to redo the water mains and services in the Thomas Dorsey and Spring Street area.
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Sunday Alcohol Package Sales In Carrollton?
Carrollton city officials will discuss Sunday package alcohol sales within city limits at this evening’s council meeting.
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More Heritage Tourism; Idea For West GA Music Trail
Area tourism officials are working towards developing a West Georgia Music Trail.
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Parks Director To Consider Fees For All Carroll County Parks
Carroll County Parks Director Trudy Crunkleton is working on a plan to make fees associated with visiting Carroll County parks consistent with one another, following the direction of the board of commissioners Thursday.
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Carroll County V. Fannie & Freddie
Carroll County along with at least nine other Georgia counties is filing suit against Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae in hopes of recouping money they say is owed them from home sales.
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Southwire, UWG Announce Sustainable Business Honors Program
Gift is the Largest Ever in the History of the Richards’ College of Business
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Carrollton Willing To Let Courts Decide On Guns On The Greenbelt Issue
Carrollton city officials have yet to respond to an ultimatum from gun rights advocate organization Georgiacarry.org who requested the city remove firearms as one of the prohibited items from the new Greenbelt Trail. And-- it appears that the city will not send out a formal response.
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Knowing When & Why Building Permits Are Required
Haralson County’s tax assessor says the discovery of un-permitted property adjustments has brought an additional $9,000 to the county’s tax digest over the last 6-months.
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Printpack announces major expansion
Printpack, Inc. of Villa Rica, a packaging conversion company, announced today a $66 million expansion of its local processing facilities.
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Additional Arrest made in recent Burglary / Armed Robbery case
An additional suspect was arrested in connection with the recent burglary and robbery arrests.
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Carroll County High Schools Named Advanced Placement Honors Schools
Dr. John Barge, Superintendent of Georgia Schools, released the list of Advanced Placement Honors Schools for Georgia for 2013.
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Two Killed In Single-Vehicle Accident
Georgia State Police say a single-vehicle accident on Corinth-Poseyville Road near Morgan Road Friday afternoon kills two Bremen men.
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One-Man Race For Buchanan Mayor
Buchanan will have a new mayor on March 12 after only one name qualifies for the election to fill the un-expired term of the late mayor Benjamin “Buster” Biggers.
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Officer Locates Missing Woman
On 02-21-13, at approximately 11:00 PM, Officer Clark Cleveland responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Broad Leaf Ct. in Villa Rica.
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Hightower Offers Amendment To Immigration Reform
District 68 Representative Dustin Hightower is sponsoring new legislation that he believes will fill loopholes found by illegal aliens in the comprehensive immigration reform bill passed a couple years back.
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Southwire To Pay Penalty For Water Discharge
Southwire Company announced today that it will pay a $4,000 penalty for a process and storm water discharge that occurred Jan. 30 at its Carrollton-Ga. manufacturing facilities.
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Second Presidential Candidate Visits UWG Campus
The second presidential candidate, Dr. John Michael Crafton, visited UWG on Thursday, Feb. 21, for open meetings with faculty, staff and students.
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Chairman Responds To Double Taxation Claims
Haralson County Chairman Allen Poole says that he believes the county and city of Bremen are “not that far apart” when it comes to negotiating terms of a service delivery agreement.
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Northern County Residents Question Park Fees
Carroll County’s District-Three Commissioner, Tommy Lee has asked that the Commission Board discuss the fees currently charged at Little Tallapoosa Park, at next week’s work session.
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Reynolds Leaving Carrollton Main Street
The young woman who has played an important role in the organizing of some of Carrollton’s most popular events and attractions over the last several years is leaving her role as Carrollton Main Street Director at the end of this month.
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Cooke Pushes Bill To Limit ATM-Cash Withdrawl From EBT Cards
District 18 House Rep. Kevin Cooke wants state legislators to consider his bill that would prevent ATM’s in the state of Georgia from dispensing cash through someone’s EBT card.
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Bremen Insists On Progress For Service Delivery Contract
Bremen Mayor Sharon Sewell expects to meet with members of the Haralson County commission today to finalize the transition into a new service delivery agreement.
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Tanner Invites Cancer Survivors to the Fourth Annual Celebration of Life on Feb.
Tanner Health System and Tanner Cancer Care are inviting cancer survivors from across west Georgia and east Alabama to the fourth annual Celebration of Life, a special evening of fellowship and entertainment, on Thursday, Feb. 21 in the Health Education and Wellness Learning Center at Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton.
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Scholarship Established to Honor Longtime UWG Professor
Chemistry Scholarship Endowed by the Esslinger Family
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Added Security Requested For Tag Office For Tax Change March 1st
Changes to Georgia’s so-called birthday tax is leading to extra security for the Carroll County Tax Office beginning March 1st.
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University Presidential Candidates Visit UWG Campus
Five Potential University Candidates will meet with Faculty, Staff, Students & Community
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DA Browning Transfers Operation of Pretrial Diversion Program to Local Control,
For newly elected District Attorney Jack Browning, anytime you can create jobs in the community while providing local control of an important program and saving taxpayers’ money, it just makes good business sense.
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Carroll County Schools Announce New Chief Financial Officer
Carroll County Schools announced Mr. James Fulford as the new Chief Financial Officer at Thursday night’s Board Meeting, February 14, 2013.
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Graves To Host Free "Tax Time" Workshops For The 14th District
IRS To Offer Free Filing Assistance
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Sheriff Warns Seniors to Avoid Becoming Victims of Identity Theft
A few days ago the movie Identity Theft opened in theaters across America earning the the title of top grossing picture for the weekend of release generating lots of laughs for the audience.
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Senate Bill Could Make It Easier To Attend Technical Colleges
Area technical college students and those hopeful to attend will be happy to hear about a new Senate Bill receiving support from the Governor and House Speaker that would lower the requirement for HOPE grant recipients from a 3.0 grade point average to 2.0.
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New Turf For Trojan Field
The Carrollton City School Board approved the purchase of new turf for Trojan Field during Thursday’s work session.
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UWG Ranks Among the Best in U.S. News & World Report
The University of West Georgia is sixth in the nation for “Best Online Graduate Computer Information Technology Programs” according to U.S. News & World Report.
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14 to advise West Georgia library system on strategic plan
Fourteen diverse West Georgia-area leaders and representatives have been named to the West Georgia Regional Library Strategic Planning Community Team.
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Home Depot Now Hiring Close to 100 Locally
Close to 100 new jobs could be added locally soon as the Home Depot in Douglasville, Carrollton and Villa Rica prepare for their busy spring selling season.
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VR Opts Out Of Energy-Tax; Approves Lowering Tap Fee
Villa Rica city council this week considered a pair of recommendations from City Manager Larry Wood, which could potentially affect the city’s ability to attract outside businesses.
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City Considers Financing Options For New Admin Building
Temple city council is looking at options to finance their new administration building.
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Westmoreland Demands the President Have a PLAN for a Balanced Budget
This week, the House of Representatives voted on H.R. 444, the Require a PLAN Act.
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Senator Re-Introduces "Hunting-Silencer" Legislation
Georgia State District 31 Senator, Bill Heath is sponsoring a bill that would allow hunters to use gun silencers.
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'Fairfield Precinct' Bill Passes Sub-Committee
District 68 State Representative Dustin Hightower says his legislation designed to ensure Fairfield Plantation would keep its Carroll County voting precinct, passed through a house sub-committee on Monday.
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Teens Arrested For Burglary; Victim Fires Shots At Suspect
On 02/02/13 at 1030 AM, Villa Rica Police responded to a home in Twin Oaks Subdivision due to an alarm.
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Westmoreland Rules Out Run for the US Senate
Last week, Georgia Senator Saxby Chambliss announced he did not plan to seek another term in the U.S. Senate.
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County Could Vote On Several Topics Tuesday
Several big issues are going to be at the forefront of the February 5th Carroll County Commission meeting.
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Public Health Sees Increase In Pertussis Cases
District 4 Public Health has continued to see an increase in Pertussis cases, a national trend, and would like residents to know Pertussis can be prevented.
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Grant Allows Student-Athletes To Dress For Success
The Warren and Ava Sewell Foundation recently awarded a $2500.00 grant to Temple High School for the Dress for Success & Etiquette Program.
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Mother Abandons Children
On 01/29/13 at 3:22 PM, Villa Rica Police were notified of four children that had been left alone on Thomas Dorsey Dr.
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Westmoreland Cosponsors Legislation to Repeal Independent Payment Advisory Board
Last week, H.R. 351, the Protecting Seniors’ Access to Medicare Act, was introduced into the House of Representatives.
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Motorcyclist Struck By Truck To Have Leg Amputated; Driver Still Unidentified
A Carrollton woman is pleading for anyone with information regarding the blue Chevrolet pick-up truck that struck her motorcyclist husband on Saturday to contact the Georgia State Patrol in Villa Rica.
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Economy Expert Says Civil Suits Against Banks Will Continue
The Chairman of the Richards College of Business’ Economic Department does not expect that the FDIC will slow down on filing civil suits against failed-banks anytime soon.
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City Considers Tap-Fee Decrease To Attract More Customers
Villa Rica City Manager Larry Wood says he will ask city council next week to consider reducing residential water and sewage tap prices by about 50-percent. Wood hopes to make the city water prices more competitive with those of the Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority and the Carroll County Water Authority.
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Three Local Schools Awarded In Get Active, Get Fit Challenge
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia (BCBSGa) today announced the winners of the Get Active, Get Fit School Challenge.
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Police Seek Blue Chevy Truck In Hit & Run
The Georgia State Patrol is seeking to question the driver of a blue Chevrolet pick-up truck that at least one witness claims struck and injured a Carrollton motorcyclist and then left the scene.
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Executives of failed Bank targeted in federal lawsuit
Eleven former executives of a failed bank in Carrollton are being sued by federal regulators who claim they were negligent in their oversight.
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Westmoreland Considers The Senate?
With Saxby Chambliss announcing Friday that he will not run for re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2014, does that vacancy interest District-3 house Rep Lynn Westmoreland?
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Unfinished GED Tests Approaching Expiration Date
The current “series” for GED-testing is scheduled to be retired at the end of 2013.
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Gold Dome Update: Senate Recesses to Analyze Budget
By: Sen. Bill Heath (R-Bremen)
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22-Year Old Confesses To Murder Of Grandfather
Police say a 22-year old Carrollton man has confessed to the murder of his 70-year old grandfather last weekend.
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Denney Resigns From Schools' CFO
The Carroll County School System is looking for a new Chief Financial Officer following the announcement of Greg Denney’s resignation this week. Denney has accepted the same position with the Douglas County District.
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Snake Creek Reservoir: Popular Fishing Spot
More west Georgians are using their free time to go fishing-- if the amount of permits sold for the Snake Creek Reservoir last year is any indication.
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Graves Supports Pentagon Decision To Lift Ban On Women Serving In Combat
U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) issued the following statement after the Department of Defense announced Thursday that the ban on women serving in certain combat roles would be lifted:
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Accused Stabber & Attorney Speak
The Villa Rica man allegedly involved in a stabbing outside the Georgia Dome after Sunday night’s NFC Championship game tells WSB-TV in Atlanta that the incident was a result of self-defense; and his attorney disputes the claim that his client has even been arrested.
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Temple Reveals What's In The Box
A couple of men with Carroll County’s Public Works and Roads crew chiseled around a marble cornerstone of Temple’s former Sewell Manufacturing plant on West Johnson Street Wednesday, to reveal several items stored away in 1953 for future generations to discover.
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Three Rivers' unemployment rate rises to 9.3 percent in December
The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that the preliminary unemployment rate in the Three Rivers region rose to 9.3 percent in December, up four-tenths of a percentage point from 8.9 percent in November.
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Westmoreland Votes For 'No Vote, No Pay'
The House of Representatives has passed legislation that would require both the House and the Senate to pass a budget resolution by April 15th.
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Graves Votes For 'No Budget, No Pay'
U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) issued the following statement after voting for H.R. 325, the “No Budget, No Pay Act,” which passed the House today and would withhold the salaries of members of Congress if their respective chamber does not pass a budget by April 15, 2013:
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UWG Cheerleaders Win National Championship
All-Female Cheerleading Squad wins three in a row
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Love Worth Fighting For Event Aims to Help Build Stronger Relationships
Kirk Cameron & Warren Barfield Set to Lead Carrollton Event
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Villa Rica Man Charged In Post-Falcons Game Stabbing
Multiple news outlets are reporting that a Villa Rica man has been arrested following the altercation that occurred in the parking lot of the Georgia Dome after the San Francisco 49ers' 28-24 win over the Atlanta Falcons in Sunday's NFC Championship game.
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Mann Takes Over For Mann... Again
After serving diligently for 3 years as city councilman for ward 2, Jay Mann is resigning his position as he and his family are moving to the city of Bremen to be more active in their church and focus on their children’s education.
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Carlson Named President Of Southwire's North American Business
Southwire Company announced a reorganization of its senior management structure with Jack Carlson now leading all of the company’s sales and marketing and product development efforts in North America.
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UWG Mourns the Loss of Hall of Fame Baseball Coach John DeVore
West Georgia baseball legend laid to rest
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Westmoreland On Future Of Keystone Pipeline
Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman announced he has approved a route for the Keystone Pipeline through his state and has called on President Obama to immediately approve the project.
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Police Chief Takes Polar Plunge For Special Olympics
Villa Rica Police Chief Michael Mansour, family members and some friends are once again taking the Polar Bear Plunge’ in Lake Lanier to raise money for the Special Olympics.
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Police Seek Robbery Suspects
Police are studying video surveillance of a Carrollton gas station for clues to the identity of two men that robbed the business early Monday morning.
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Mother Charged After Infant Found Roaming Streets
A Carrollton mother is charged with reckless conduct after her 2-year old child was discovered in the middle of a city street and cars were forced to swerve to avoid him.
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Georgia House To Consider Fairfield Precinct Bill
District 68 State Representative Dusty Hightower late last week re-submitted a bill that was first proposed by another representative and even-passed by the house back in 2004.
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Officer Attacked By Brothers
Three Whitesburg brothers might be in trouble after allegedly fighting with a police officer; one of the brothers even said to have thrown a brick at the investigator.
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Nix Named Chair of Reapportionment Committee
The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named State Representative Randy Nix (R-LaGrange) as the Chairman of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Committee and Secretary of the Banks and Banking Committee.
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Nix Named Chair of Reapportionment Committee
The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named State Representative Randy Nix (R-LaGrange) as the Chairman of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Committee and Secretary of the Banks and Banking Committee.
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Wintry Weather: Not So Much
Carroll County Emergency Agency Director, Tim Padgett and Haralson County’s EMA Director, Bryan Walker say Thursday evening and Friday morning were both quiet on the weather-front overall… despite concerns that a wintry-mix could create some issues for drivers and power lines.
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VFW Not Closed; "Under Suspension"
A state official with the Veterans of Foreign Wars said Thursday that the Carrollton VFW post is not closed, despite a sign posted on the door reading that the “post is closed due to violations of fraternal regulations of the VFW-- ordered by the department trustees.”
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Local Policy Expert Says Nothing Ground Breaking In Executive Orders
A local gun policy expert says he believes executive actions regarding gun-control taken Wednesday by President Obama are neither un-constitutional nor over-stepping of power; as some congressmen and political pundits have asserted this week.
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Principal Considered For Supt. Job
The principal of Carrollton Middle School is one of four remaining candidates for the school superintendent position in David City, Nebraska according to an article in that city’s newspaper.
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Villa Rica High School Names New Athletic Director/Head Football Coach
Villa Rica High School has named Mr. Chad Frazier their new Athletic Director/Head Football Coach.
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Dugan Co-Sponsors Constitutional Amendment to Phase Out State Income Tax
Sen. Mike Dugan (R-Carrollton) co-sponsored Senate Resolution 8 in the State Senate Thursday.
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Regional Weather Update (12:00p)
According to the National Weather Service as of about 11:00 this morning, our listening area is in a winter weather advisory.
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Group Wants Guns OK On Greenbelt
Carrollton city officials plan to meet next week to discuss a request from Georgiacarry.org that the city reconsiders a current-ordinance that calls it “unlawful to possess non-permitted firearms” on the greenbelt trail.
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RAPHA Providing Free Flu Shots Today
The RAPHA clinic in Temple is offering free flu-shots from 3:00 until 7:00 today.
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VFW Closed
The James Conner VFW Post 7404 off Bankhead Highway in Carrollton has been closed by the state organization and the property is “expected to be put up for sale,” according to a former employee.
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MONTGOMERY GENTRY TO PERFORM AT 2013 BLACK TIE & BOOTS
Dust off your cowboy boots August 10 for West Georgia Technical College’s annual fundraiser Black Tie & Boots featuring Montgomery Gentry.
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Two Arrested For Possession of Methamphetamine
On 01/09/13 Sgt Chet Long and Officer Kai Waldo responded to the Econo Lodge on Hwy 61 in Villa Rica due to 911 hang up call.
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Georgia's unemployment rate rises to 8.6 percent in December
The Georgia Department of Labor announced that Georgia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 8.6 percent in December, up one-tenth of a percentage point from 8.5 percent in November.
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Zaxby's Locations Identify Data Security Breach
Patrons of Cooley Drive store in Villa Rica and Highway 27 in Bremen urged to monitor accounts. Neither Carrollton-location on breach-list at this time.
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Westmoreland Braces For Executive Order On Gun Control
Georgia Congressman Lynn Westmoreland on Tuesday would not go as far as backing Texas Republican Steve Stockman, who threatened Monday that he would file articles of impeachment against President Barack Obama, if he institutes gun control measures with an executive order.
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Former Supt. In Running For SC Job
Former superintendent of the Carrollton-City School System, Tom Wilson is among the three finalists for the same position in Anderson, South Carolina it was announced Tuesday.
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Recognizing Grisham Family Contribution
The Grisham family received recognition from the Carrollton City School board Tuesday evening for their continued involvement with the city school system.
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SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available in Georgia
Following Secretary of Agriculture Disaster Declaration for Drought
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Board of Regents Approves Real Property Acquisition for UWG-Newnan
Larger Space Will Allow for Expansion of Course Offerings
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County Schools Prepares For Budget Work
Carroll county school administrators are being asked to suggest cuts of up to 8-million dollars for the upcoming 2013-2014 budget.
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Bowdon Discusses Tampering Fees
Bowdon City Council voted to table a measure that would instill new “tampering fees” associated with some of the city services.
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Shooting Victim In ICU Following Altercation In Villa Rica
Police say a Villa Rica man faces charges he returned home early from working out-of-town to find another male in his Barton Lane home in the Fairfield Plantation subdivision late Saturday.
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Villa Rica-Carroll Unlikely To Continue Energy Tax On Business
The Carroll County side of Villa Rica is not expected to impose a municipal excise tax on energy that was provided for in House Bill 386 last year.
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Smith Named One of 2013's Most Influential Georgians
The January 2013 edition of Georgia Trend Magazine named State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) one of the Most Influential Georgians of 2013.
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60-Year Old Time Capsule In Temple
Demolishing the old Sewell Manufacturing Plant in Temple could reveal some interesting things about the city from sixty years ago.
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Graves Condemns White House Executive Order Threat On 2nd Amendment Rights
U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) issued the following statement after Vice President Joe Biden said that the White House is considering using executive orders to implement new gun control measures:
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Local Legislator Wants To Help Teachers "Teach"
Georgia’s District 69 Representative Randy Nix says he is looking for ways to help our teachers improve their opportunities to “teach.”
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Challenging City's Sign Ordinance
A Villa Rica business is challenging the city’s ordinance against the use of so-called “human signs” to advertise.
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Dugan Defeats Camp For D30 Senate Seat
Republican Mike Dugan is the new district 30 state senator after collecting 88-percent of the vote yesterday in the third and final special-election for that seat.
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Mill Town Music Hall Singing Songs of Praise as One-Year Anniversary Celebration
Mill Town Music Hall opened as West Georgia's largest concert and entertainment venue a year ago on January 28 and the community hasn't stopped singing its praises since.
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Tallapoosa Awaits Word On Tourism Grant
Tallapoosa city officials are awaiting news on three grant proposals made under the Tourism Product Development grant.
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Carrollton's Library Asks For City's Help
Carrollton Mayor Wayne Garner said that the city is “more than willing” to find a “total solution” for issues brought before city council Monday by representatives and supporters of the library in Carrollton.
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Low Turnout Expected To Decide District 30 Senate Race
All but four Carroll County precincts are open through 7:00 tonight for the fourth and final election—third special election—to select a candidate to fill the vacant district 30 state senate seat.
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Southwire Taking Applications For 25-30 Jobs Later This Month
Southwire announced this week that the company will be accepting applications for production positions in Carrollton from Monday, January 21st thru Friday, January 25th.
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Manufacturing Jobs In Coweta
The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) will help a temporary employment agency, Randstad, fill 18 manufacturing and distribution jobs in Coweta County.
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Graves Sworn In As Representative Of Georgia's 14th District
U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) issued the following statement Thursday after being sworn in to the 113th United States Congress as the representative of Georgia’s 14th Congressional District:
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Hightower: Legislation to Streamline Professional License Renewals
Thursday, Representative Dusty Hightower (R-Carrollton) filed legislation that will significantly reduce processing times for almost half a million Georgians who hold professional licenses.
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Westmoreland: Congress Votes to Freeze Their Pay
In December 2010, Congress passed H.R. 3082, legislation which included a two year federal civilian employee pay freeze through December 31, 2012.
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Candidates Remind Residents That There Is Still A Race To Be Won
Far less than 200 residents living in Georgia’s 30th Senate district cast advanced ballots for the 4th round of that race on Wednesday—the first day to do so.
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Local Financial Advisor Explains Market Hike; Says Decline Possible
The “fiscal cliff” compromise, even with all its controversy was enough to ignite the stock market on Wednesday to its biggest gain since December 2011.
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Hobby Chain With Stores Locally Challenging Healthcare Mandate
Attorneys for the Hobby Lobby Wednesday would not comment as to what-effect millions of dollars in reported fines will have on the status of their national arts and crafts chain-stores or employees.
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Carroll Hopeful In Attracting More Business/Jobs in 2013
Carroll Tomorrow and Carroll County Chamber officials are eagerly awaiting final-word from not just one but several outside-businesses that have shown interest in setting up shop in west Georgia.
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Local U.S. House Reps Vote "No"
All eight of Georgia’s Republican members in the U.S. House voted against emergency bipartisan legislation Tuesday that spared all but a sliver of America’s richest from sharp income tax hikes but sets up another “fiscal cliff” confrontation in a matter of weeks.
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Air Evac Lifeteam opens new base in Carrollton, Ga.
...will provide employment for 12 to 15 individuals and serve communities within a 70-mile radius of Carrollton.
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Locals Encouraged To Avoid Celebratory Gunfire
Some ring in the new year with a kiss or a rousing cheer… some with the toot of a horn… and unfortunately, some will choose to fire their guns into the night sky.
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Gingrey provision honoring veteran's hero passes House
The House of Representatives voted Sunday to pass the Dignified Burial of Veterans Act, S. 3202, which includes Rep. Gingrey’s legislation designating the Department of Veterans Affairs facility in Carrollton the “Trinka Davis Veterans Village
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Tips to Prevent Post Holiday Burglaries
District Attorney Jack Browning and Haralson County Sheriff Eddie Mixon Team Up to Issue Tips to Prevent Post Holiday Burglaries
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Bankers Donate
The West Georgia bankers association (WGBA) recently showed its support of the Richards College of business by creating a scholarship fund for UWG students majoring in finance...
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Gold Nugget Drop Villa Rica
The city of Villa Rica welcomes the community and tourists to its annual “gold nugget drop” at the mill amphitheater on December 31. Bundle up and bring in the New Year with family, friends and neighbors in a safe environment close to home...
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Unemployment in Three Rivers
The Georgia department of labor announced today that the preliminary unemployment rate in the three rivers region declined to 8.9 percent in November, down one-tenth of a percentage point from 9.0 percent in October...
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Keep Carroll Beautiful
Keep Carroll Beautiful executive director Jacquelin Dost was on WLBB’s community voice program to discuss keep Carroll Beautifuls plans for the New Year...
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District 30 Race by Absentee Ballot
Carroll County elections supervisor, Becky Deese, warns that absentee-ballot voters wishing to vote by mail for the district 30 state senate race need to get their requests in for a ballot as soon as possible.
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House Bill 1176
Among the new legislation that will go into effect in the state of Georgia on January 1st, 2013 is house-bill 1176; a comprehensive sentencing and corrections reform bill...
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Christmas Diet Tips
Today is Christmas Eve and we’re all looking forward to family and friends, presents, and good food. One thing we aren't looking forward to is the extra inches from the delicious family cooking.
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Christmas Severe Weather
...Severe thunderstorms will be possible Christmas night into Wednesday morning... A strong storm system will be developing over the Lower Mississippi valley Tuesday bringing widespread rain and isolated to scattered thunderstorms to much of North and Central Georgia Christmas Day through Wednesday morning.
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City Targeting Grants/ Property For Library
Villa Rica City officials say they plan to make a push to bring the West Georgia Regional Library main office to their city in 2013.
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War Planes To Be Exhibited In Haralson
The Haralson County Veterans Association hopes to display a pair of war-planes that survived the Vietnam War; at Helton-Howland Park in Tallapoosa by Summer 2013.
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Westmoreland's BURR Act Signed into Law
On Tuesday, December 18, the President signed into law H.R. 6582, an energy package that included Congressman Westmoreland bill, H.R. 5710 the Better Use of Refrigeration Regulations (BURR) Act.
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Carrollton City Schools: A School Food Success Story
While the district had been working to instill healthy eating habits among students and staff for a decade, school administrators formalized the effort in 2010 by setting higher nutrition standards.
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West Georgians To Turn Out For Walk 27 To Remember Victims
A Carroll County couple is organizing a local effort that is expected to be part of a global event for the victims and families of Sandy Hook Elementary School. It will be called “Walk 27.”
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Professor Talks Mayan Prophecy
A professor of Latin American History with the University of West Georgia said on Wednesday’s WLBB Community Voice program: there is in fact a 12/21/12 end of the world prediction… but, it was probably not made by the Mayans.
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Local U.S. House Reps Vote "No"
All eight of Georgia’s Republican members in the U.S. House voted against emergency bipartisan legislation Tuesday that spared all but a sliver of America’s richest from sharp income tax hikes but sets up another “fiscal cliff” confrontation in a matter of weeks.
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Severe Weather for Christmas
...Severe thunderstorms will be possible Christmas night into Wednesday morning... A strong storm system will be developing over the Lower Mississippi valley Tuesday bringing widespread rain and isolated to scattered thunderstorms to much of North and Central Georgia Christmas Day through Wednesday morning. Very strong surface low pressure will move into Northern Mississippi by late Christmas day...and into Northern Tennessee by Wednesday morning. An associated cold front will move from west to east across North and Central Georgia Christmas night. Instability and vertical wind shear will increase across the region Christmas Night and will be enough for isolated severe thunderstorms to develop...mainly across Western Georgia between 3 am late Tuesday night and 7 am Wednesday morning...and across Eastern Georgia between 7 am and noon Wednesday. At this time...the main concerns will be isolated tornadoes as well as strong damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. In addition...antecedent rainfall in combination with the Christmas night storm system could lead to a few rivers mainly over North Georgia reaching bank full. As this is a developing situation please stay tuned to the latest updates.
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