Former Police Sergeant Due In Carroll County Court For Child Molestation Charge

A former police sergeant charged with child molestation – now could stand trial in Carroll County– after he pled guilty and received sentencing for a similar crime in Cobb County.   On March 10th, 2021 — 55-year old Austell Police officer Matthew Darren Atkins was arrested and charged with three counts of child molestation and one […]

Follow the leader: UWG alumnus named national superintendent of the year finalist

By Julie Lineback Growing up in Carrollton, University of West Georgia alumnus Trent North ’91 ’97 learned the value of hard work at an early age. That ingrained discipline has taken him far – from serving as the city school district’s first Black principal to being named Georgia Superintendent of the Year and one of […]

Ribbon-Cutting Planned for Villa Rica Splash Pad

Villa Rica city officials will dedicate the Gold Dust Park Splash Pad this week, in advance of its Memorial Day grand opening. The ribbon-cutting will take place 11:30 a.m., Thursday, May 11, at the park, located at 646 Industrial Blvd., Villa Rica. Many officials have been invited to attend, including members of City Council, the […]