Haralson County purchase of former-landfill-property- Almost Final
The Haralson County Board of Commissioners this week approved the documents needed to finalize the purchase of a property that was once intended by an outside developer to be a landfill. In August of this year, the BOC approved a settlement agreement and Purchase Contract that terminated litigation surrounding the attempt to site a solid […]
Carroll County Chief Appraiser says County will likely avoid penalties after appeal of State Department of Audits ruling falls in County’s favor
In September of this year, the Carroll County Board of Commissioners approved Chief Appraiser Hubert Sparks’ request to appeal the State Department of Audits’ determination that the assessed property values in the County are not high enough. The county was facing a penalty because the Department of Audits had determined that property assessments in the […]
All signs point West: UWG entrances receive makeover from alumni-operated company
by Julie Lineback What does a sign say about a place? Aside from a literal introduction, signs can serve as a marker of belonging, inviting people to engage, explore and form a lasting bond with a location’s heart and soul. In essence, signage is the gateway to an immersive experience, turning mere spaces into vibrant, […]
PASS Doubles Reach In Banner Year
Partners Advancing Student Success almost doubled its total student impact last year and is celebrating a nearly 94 percent graduation rate among served students. The local non-profit focused on student success released its end of year report for the 2022-23 school year at a celebration breakfast last week. Stakeholders including donors, board members and volunteers […]
Inmate Who Seriously Injured Jail Officer Found Guilty By A Carroll County Jury And Sentenced To 55 Years In Prison
(Carroll County, GA) On January 12, 2020, a then 20-year-old female Jail Officer was seriously injured by then 34-year-old Patrick O’Neil Gentry, an inmate who was being housed at the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office after being charged by Villa Rica Police Department in August 2019 with Forgery, Criminal Damage to Property, Providing False Information to […]
