Social Media Threat Is Reportedly Behind Cancellation of Cross-County High School Basketball Matchup Saturday
#CarrollCountyGA and #CarrolltonGA Schools officials notified the Carrollton High and Villa Rica High School basketball teams that this afternoon’s scheduled game between the two schools has been postponed to a later date, due to a social media threat that is currently under investigation. A Carrolton Police Department spokesperson on Saturday said the department is determining […]
District Attorney’s Office Declines To Prosecute Man Accused in 2021 Shooting Death in Villa Rica
The Coweta Judicial Circuit’s Office of the District Attorney said Tuesday they will not prosecute a man accused in the April 23, 2021 shooting death of a 33-year old Temple man. According to documents shared with WLBB Radio, the DA’s office believes there is not sufficient evidence to challenge the defendant’s claim of self-defense. The […]
Suspect Arrested for Spray Painting Local Businesses
During the night of 09-18-22, a suspect spray painted several Villa Rica businesses with a 5 point star with a circle around it. The locations damaged were Tanner Urgent Care on Quartz Dr., Dollar General on Devonian Dr, H&R Block on S. Carroll Rd, 3-D Lighting on S. Carroll Rd, and Servpro on Berry Dr. […]
07/07/22 Villa Rica Summer Concert ft. Midnight Star
Villa Rica man accused of stealing urn containing ashes of friend’s 5 year old son
According to CPD: On March 18, 2022, a report was filed accusing 41-year old Matthew Norum of stealing ashes/cremains of a five month old child. The ashes belonged to an individual described a “fiend of 2-yaers” and were in a box inside the victim’s apartment. The victim stated she and her children noticed the box […]
Villa Rica Police arrest 36-year old man accused of threatening co-workers and assaulting a 12-year old
On February 4th, 2022, Villa Rica Police responded to Sugar Foods Corp. on Industrial Blvd. due to a suspect making threats against other employees. The suspect, identified as Brandon Vaughn, 36 years old, from Villa Rica, had been dismissed from the company. Following his termination, Vaughn made several calls and sent text messages threatening employees. […]
What the 5-0 Knows with Villa Rica Police Chief Michael Mansour
On the first Tuesday of each month, VRPD Chief Mansour joins Raisin’ Cain in the Morning to discuss various topics about public safety and more!
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Villa Rica Police Department will be taking part in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, April 30th, from 10:00 AM till 2:00 PM. This event aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of […]
Villa Rica City Council To Consider Package Store Requirements at April Meeting
On April 12, the City Council is expected to consider an amendment to the city’s alcoholic beverage ordinance to allow package sales within the city. During the Nov. 4 general election, 78.6% of voters approved a referendum allowing the City Council to permit package sales of alcohol in Villa Rica. Subsequently, the council asked the […]
Business Owner Devastated After Car Crashes Into Her Villa Rica Location
The owner of a Villa Rica salon whose structure was badly damaged Tuesday night when a car pushed through the back of the building, she and her staff will be provided a temporary spot to resume business while its determined what steps her company will take next. The owner of Blush Hair Studio and Salon […]
