The Georgia House of Representatives this week should consider a newly proposed bill that would provide the mayor of #VillaRicaGA the power to appoint and remove the city manager…
HB 1487 – sponsored by J. Collins, GA State House Representative District 71 , Rep. Lynn Smith, Rep. David Huddleston and Rep. Tyler Paul Smith reads: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Villa Rica, approved May 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, […]
Mother of one of Villa Rica High School students alleging sexual assault against former administrator, files civil suit against alleged child predator and Carroll County Schools. However, initial filing contains significant error.
The mother of one of the children allegedly sexually abused by a counselor at Villa Rica High School has filed a civil suit against the Carroll County Schools district – and the former guidance counselor- Alonzo Wyatt. Wyatt was arrested last month after Villa Rica Police investigators determined that he had engaged in a sexual […]
It’s Just a Drill: WGTC Hosts Simulated Mass Casualty Event and Trauma Lab
WGTC EMS student Norman Eaton assists senior registered nursing student Stephanie Jordan during the College’s simulated mass casualty event. 120 students from various programs took part in the event. WACO, GA – West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) School of Nursing hosted a simulated mass casualty event and trauma lab this week at Murphy Campus. This […]
Anavitarte: Week Ten Under the Gold Dome
By: Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas) With only five legislative days remaining in the 2024 Legislative Session, Georgia Senate members are diligently working both within their respective committees and on the Senate floor to propel House bills forward. This week, Senate Republicans attended the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame Unveiling Ceremony, paying tribute to Georgia’s […]
Bretch named UWG’s interim vice president for university advancement
by Miranda Hodges The University of West Georgia proudly announces the appointment of Allyson Bretch ’14 as its interim vice president for university advancement and interim chief executive officer of UWG’s philanthropic foundations. In this pivotal role, Bretch will spearhead efforts to elevate the institution’s fundraising endeavors, drive strategies for securing major gifts, and fortify […]
Empowering minds: UWG focuses on well-being in annual Women Empowering Women event
by Abby Grizzard The University of West Georgia’s Richards College of Business celebrated the strength and resilience of women representing diverse experiences during the Women Empowering Women Luncheon on March 8 in honor of International Women’s Day. Tramaine EL-Amin, the vice president for Mental Health First Aid USA at the National Council for Mental Wellbeing […]
Georgia Regional Commissions Experience Slight Uptick in January Unemployment Rates
Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that all of Georgia’s Regional Commissions saw a slight increase in January unemployment rates. “Georgia’s January unemployment rate hit its lowest point in over a year,” said Commissioner Thompson. “This speaks volumes about our state’s economic resilience and ability to lead when times get tough. Regionally, we are […]
Villa Rica City Council discussion regarding possible termination/ suspension of City Manager Tom Barber (transcribed)
(un-cut audio from post-executive session during Tuesday’s mayor/ city council meeting is transcribed by AI) WARD 3 CITY COUNCILWOMAN, STEPHANIE WARMOTH: I would like to make a motion to terminate Tom Barber as city manager. WARD 5 CITY COUNCILMAN, DANNY CARTER: Second. MAYOR, LESLIE MCPHERSON: Uh, we will open for discussion of this. Yes. WARMOTH […]
CHS Athletic Director receives top honor from GADA
Carrollton High School’s Athletic Director, Coach Paul Fitz-Simons, has been named the Athletic Director of the Year for Class AAAAAAA by the Georgia Athletic Directors Association. Pictured from left are Carrollton City Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Albertus, CHS Athletic Director Paul Fitz-Simons, and his wife Alison. ATHENS, GEORGIA — Carrollton High School’s Athletic Director, Coach […]
Brothers sentenced to prison for assault during argument over ‘politics and religion’
According to the Coweta Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office… On March 7, 2024, a Carroll County jury convicted brothers Hector Rodriguez, 56, and Jesus Rodriguez Vicerra, 47, both from Chicago, Illinois, of Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Aggravated Battery. Hector Rodriguez was also found guilty of Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer and […]
