Shooting at Clifty Falls in Indiana leaves West Georgia man dead; suspect arrested is also from West Georgia
According to multiple media outlets – including WLKY out of Louisville, Kentucky – A Carrollton, Ga man is dead and a Tallapoosa, Ga man is in custody following a shooting at a southern Indiana state park… https://www.wlky.com/article/clifty-falls-indiana-shooting/6002602 “A man is dead after being shot at Clifty Falls State Park in Indiana. According to DNR Law […]
Three high schools receive AP honors
Three Carroll County high schools were named 2024 Advanced Placement Honor Schools by State School Superintendent Richard Woods and the Georgia Department of Education. Bowdon High School, AP Challenge School Temple High School, AP Challenge School Villa Rica High School, AP STEM School, AP Expansion School, AP Access and Support School. “Carroll County Schools currently […]
Villa Rica Mayor says she will request new Deputy City Manager to resign… City Council vote to remove him… or, legal action is possible.
Mayor Leslie McPherson says she is sending a letter to the city attorney, to be distributed to the City Council, City Manager and Deputy City Manager, demanding that the former mayor (Gil McDougal) resign or be removed as Deputy City Manager. “I have also notified the Attorney General of our views on this issue,” McPherson […]
Carrollton woman sentenced for providing the drugs that led to death of Buchanan man
Earlier this month, Jessica Marie Johnson pled guilty to Distribution of Methamphetamine and Involuntary Manslaughter, she was sentenced to 30 years with 15 years to serve. This case began on April 2, 2021, when Haralson County Sheriff’s deputies, fire fighters and EMS were dispatched to a psychiatric call involving a male, Dennis Raines, 33 years […]
CHS Students Tour Georgia Supreme Court
CARROLLTON, GA — Recently, Carrollton High School debate team members and students in the Law and Public Safety class toured the State of Georgia Supreme Court. The group was able to meet and talk to Justice Verda Colvin, the first African American female to be appointed to serve on the State Supreme Court. They also […]
Swishes come true: ESPN’s Elle Duncan talks UWG, sports journalism
ESPN SportsCenter anchor Elle Duncan was always meant for the limelight, and the University of West Georgia helped her determine where she’d shine. “When discussing the UWG part of my journey, what stands out the most is how it helped me identify my passion, which I think is the most important aspect of higher education,” […]
Rep. J Collins Will Not Seek Re-election
ATLANTA – State Representative J Collins (R-Villa Rica) Thursday announced that he will not seek re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives after eight years of service. Rep. Collins issued the following statement: “It has been the honor of my lifetime to serve my friends and neighbors in Carrol County in House District 71 for […]
On the road to better wellness: UWG unveils mobile health unit
by Julie Lineback At the University of West Georgia, wellness and community form two cornerstones of student achievement, supporting academic endeavors, extracurricular pursuits and personal growth. What began as a rudimentary drawing in alumna and Chief Wellness Officer (CWO) Bridgette Stewart’s home has now materialized into a medical clinic on wheels, providing not only students […]
Central High School Student Published Author
(Carrollton, Georgia). Central High School junior Michele Presley authored, illustrated and published a book guiding students through the art of poetry. Her book is titled, “Winnie Whitlock’s Guide to Poetry.”“As a student, I found writing poetry to be intimidating and somewhat uncomfortable. Assuming other students may have the same apprehensions, I decided to write a […]
ReCap (TUESDAY 2/20): (six stories) Villa Rica Council Votes Former Mayor To Be New Deputy City Manager; Some Believe City Charter Clause Makes McDougal Ineligible; City Attorney Shares Opinion Re: Hiring; Political Law Attorney speaking for McPherson; Protests and a veto at city hall
(Initial story – WEDNESDAY February 14,2024) Following a closed-door executive session Tuesday evening, three of the five Villa Rica city council-persons voted in favor of appointing former mayor Gil McDougal as the city’s next deputy city manager. McDougal was the lone applicant from a stack of 22 people who applied for the deputy city manager […]
