Gil McDougal is out as Deputy City Manager in the city of gold… at least for the time being
City Attorney David Mecklin said city council Monday voted unanimously to “rescind the approval” of the selection of McDougal as deputy city manager. Council voted McDougal to the job by a vote of 3 to 2, one month ago. Many locals found the selection of McDougal to be controversial for a number of reasons, including […]
VRHS Guidance Counselor charged after investigators determine he had inappropriate relationships with multiple students
On February 16, 2024, the Carroll County School District notified the Villa Rica Police Department of an allegation that had been made to them in reference to a Villa Rica High School employee being involved in an inappropriate relationship with a student. The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) identified the suspect as 30-year-old Alonzo Wyatt, a […]
Three schools recognized for Emergency Preparedness
Three schools in Carroll County are among just 47 across the state to be recognized as leaders in the field of school emergency preparedness by receiving the Ready Georgia Seal of Preparedness. Central Elementary School, Mt. Zion Middle School, and Whitesburg Elementary School were individually recognized for improving emergency preparation needs of their buildings through […]
Fastenal To Purchase Land For New Distribution Center In Carroll County
Carroll County, GA | March 4, 2024 — Fastenal, a leader in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies, announced today that it is has identified a greenfield site in Carrollton to build its new Southeast US distribution and supply chain center. The project will represent a roughly $90-million investment within the community. Fastenal […]
