Villa Rica Man Killed In Single Vehicle Crash Late Tuesday
According to Georgia Department of Public Safety Public Information Officer, Konswello Monroe, these are the preliminary findings: On June 21, at approximately 10:05 p.m., GSP Post 4 Villa Rica responded to a single vehicle crash on Ledbetter Road which resulted in a fatality. A gray Mazda was traveling west on Ledbetter Road, when the driver, […]
Retirement Home Employee Charged with Medication Theft
Carrollton, GA (June 22, 2022) – On June 20, 2022, officers responded to The Stewart House, on South Street, in reference to theft of medication by an employee. Investigation revealed that part of the employee’s job was to distribute prescribed medications to the residents. While doing so, she took possession of over 100 pills, including […]
Electric Cooperative Addresses Reliability Concerns
Carrollton, GA—Carroll Electric Membership Cooperative (EMC) addresses concerns of service reliability as higher-than-average temperatures settle across the South and threaten rolling blackouts and increased energy bills. Members of Carroll EMC can be assured that Georgia’s electric grid is stable and strategies are in place to maintain uninterrupted electric service. EMCs use a diverse portfolio of […]
Young pedestrian dies after struck by vehicle
On Saturday, June 18, 2022, at 5:28 AM, deputies were dispatched to US Highway 78 in the area of Arise Church in reference to a traffic accident. Deputies on scene advised that a vehicle had struck a pedestrian in the roadway and requested the Georgia State Patrol. The Georgia State Patrol did respond and the […]
Two people seriously injured in two-vehicle crash in Villa Rica Saturday morning
According to Georgia State Patrol Public Information Officer, SFC Michael Burns: On Saturday, June 18, 2022, at 10:40 am, Troopers from post 4 Villa Rica responded to a two-vehicle crash on GA 61 at Flat Rock Road, in Carroll County. A Chevrolet Equinox was traveling north on GA 61, and a Toyota Tacoma was traveling […]
38-year old Bremen woman seriously injured in three-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon
According to Georgia State Patrol Public Information Officer SFC Michael Burns:“On Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at 5:30 pm, Troopers from Post 29 Paulding responded to a three-vehicle crash on GA 1 near GA 120, in Haralson County. A 2007 Ford Edge being driven by a 38 years old woman from Breman, Georgia, was traveling south […]
New Vice President of Academic Affairs Named At WGTC
West Georgia Technical College President Dr. Julie Post is pleased to announce that Kristen Buoy will be the new Vice President of Academic Affairs at WGTC. Buoy was most recently the Dean of Health Sciences at Gwinnett Technical College. Her career in education started as an adjunct in the Allied Health science program. In 2011, […]
Second Chances: UWG participates in Pell for Prisoners initiative
The University of West Georgia works to build connectivity and meaningful relationships in all areas of the communities it serves. Through a partnership with the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), UWG will now help people who are incarcerated receive Pell Grants, allowing them to continue their education and look toward a fresh start. Only 200 […]
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. […]
Company will reopen Haralson County plant to make concrete pipes; will hire 50 employees
WACO, Ga. (AP) — A company that makes concrete pipe and other products says it will restart a shuttered plant in west Georgia. Foley Products Co., a privately held firm based in Columbus, said Friday that it will reopen its plant in Waco in July. The company says it will hire 50 employees at the […]
