Deputies believe they have uncovered several incidents in which former jail inmates have illegally benefited from health insurance they were provided when incarcerated in the County Jail.
Haralson County deputies believe they have uncovered at least 20 incidents in which former jail inmates have illegally benefited from health insurance they were provided when incarcerated in the Haralson County Jail. Investigator Heather Mecillas says a number of former inmates have run up costs on the sheriff’s office medical bills of close to $250,000 […]
Fire That Destroyed Villa Rica Home Under Investigation
A Carroll County official says a Villa Rica family is displaced—but fortunately uninjured after a fire completely destroyed their home on Monday. Carroll County Fire Rescue responded to a unit of Wilson Town Homes on East Wilson Drive where they found heavy smoke and fire coming from the front of the residence. Crews were able […]
Southwire and Braves Development Company Announce New Offices at The Battery Atlanta, Partnership with Atlanta Braves
North American Industry Leader to Open 23,000 Square Foot Office in October Atlanta, GA – April 05, 2022: Southwire, one of North America’s leading wire and cable producers and an emerging influence in the electrical industry, will soon open office space at The Battery Atlanta in Cobb County adjacent to Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves. […]
Severe Weather Possible For Tuesday & Wednesday
Overview: Several rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are possible today through late Wednesday as multiple storm systems make their way across the southeast. In general, the primary hazard will be widespread damaging wind gusts, with several tornadoes also possible, primarily across Central and Southern Alabama and Central Georgia. Wednesday’s severe threat […]
District Attorney Says Officer’s Use of Deadly Force Was Justified In Shooting That Left Man Paralyzed
On April 18, 2021, the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) called the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) to conduct an investigation into an officer-involved shooting which occurred in the 100 block of International Park in Coweta County. GBI Special Agent (SA) Jeff Hatchett conducted an investigation into the facts and circumstances surrounding the shooting, which […]
Haralson County Sheriff’s Office Receiving Close to $50K Grant From Governor’s Office of Highway Safety
(Bremen, Ga) The Haralson County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce it has received an $48,600.00 High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). Funding for this grant is provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is awarded based upon the partnership with The Governor’s Office of Highway […]
Tanner Launchers ‘Tanner United With Ukraine’ Fund for Doctors Without Borders
As the events in Ukraine unfold, people around the world have been inspired to offer support. With hospitals and health workers being targeted as they address the immense humanitarian crisis, Tanner Health System physicians and employees are driven to help. Tanner has launched “Tanner United With Ukraine,” supporting the Emergency Relief Fund of Doctors Without […]
CCS Receives Donation From Southwire
CARROLLTON, GA — Recently, Southwire donated various sizes of shoes to Carrollton City Schools to assist economically disadvantaged students through its Giving Back Program. The department sponsored the collection during their March Madness Event. Southwire’s Giving Back goal is to enable and engage its workforce in building more sustainable communities. Pictured from left are Kelley […]
Liberty Baptist Church Teen Group Wins Top Prize at 2022 Georgia Right to Life Video Contest, High School Category
A Liberty Baptist Church Teen Group, made up of students from Central High School, Ranburne High School, Heard County Middle School, Handley High School, Bowden High School and Haralson County High School, captured the top prize of $350 at this year’s Georgia Right to Life (GRTL) Video Contest. The video “Why I am Pro-Life” was […]
BOIL WATER ADVISORY: Newport Drive and Regency Court (River Trace subdivision)
The City of Villa Rica is issuing this advisory due to a water main break which may be disrupting your water supply or causing water pressure in parts of the water system to drop to very low levels. The advisory is being issued out of an abundance of caution – there is the potential a […]
