From wire reports
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More than 600 of Georgia’s top STEM students and regional winners competed in the 76th annual Georgia State Science Fair on April 14 in Athens. Among the competitors were Villa Rica High School students Brady Wester, Andrei Malagusan, and Isabel Zimbron, who showcased their original research…
Villa Rica baseball’s Senior Night honorees were, from left, Wesley Wallace, Layton Hyneman, Brady Perry, Carson Nalley, Zach Pharr, Colin Wilson, Easton White, Will Brookshire and Mason Westmoreland.
At its regular meeting on April 9, the Carroll County Board of Commissioners approved adding a seventh 24-hour 911 ambulance to the county’s EMS contract with West Georgia Ambulance.
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Two years ago, state lawmakers rallied behind a landmark proposal that was touted as the first step in a multiyear effort to lift Georgia from the bottom of national rankings for access to mental health services.
ATLANTA — U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., grilled the head of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Tuesday about months-long delays in delivering mail processed at a new regional distribution center in Palmetto.
Sometimes a child reminds us where we’ve been, where we are, and where we are going.
Mrs. Marilyn Elizabeth Marrow, 74, of Austell, Georgia, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024. In keeping with her wishes, she was cremated. To send condolences to the family, visit www.jcollinsfuneralhome.com. J. Collins Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Villa Rica is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Charlie Franklin Martin, age 77, passed away on April 13, 2024. He was born on Oct. 20, 1946. In accordance with his wishes, Mr. Charlie Martin was cremated. Messages of condolence may be sent to www.jones-wynn.com. Jones-Wynn Funeral Home and Crematory of Douglasville is in charge of th…
Marion Poore passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024. She was born Sept. 12, 1934.
Mrs. Beverly Nunz, age 69, of Douglasville, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024. She was born Dec. 26, 1954.
Mr. Earnest Brown, age 68, of Minneapolis, Minnesota died on April 12, 2024. Final arrangements to be announced at a later date by Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home Carrollton Chapel. 770-836-0044.
Mr. Terry Hunton, age 37, of Columbus, Georgia died on April 13, 2024. Final arrangements to be announced at a later date by Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home Carrollton Chapel. 770-836-0044.
Mr. Robert H. Lashley, age 82, of Bowdon, Georgia died on April 2, 2024. Final arrangements to be announced at a later date by Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home Carrollton Chapel. 770-836-0044.
Mother Zenola Gray, age 77, of Atlanta, Georgia died on April 15, 2024. Final arrangements to be announced at a later date by Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home Carrollton Chapel. 770-836-0044.
The Villa Rica junior varsity baseball Wildcats showcased their skills in the West Georgia JV Baseball League Tournament on Saturday. They had a shutout 12-0 victory against Callaway in the semifinals followed by a 10-6 victory against Carrollton to win the championship. The team ended the s…
Players were out on the diamond into the early hours of Saturday morning when a matchup between the Villa Rica Wildcats and the Woodstock Wolverines went deep into extra innings, finally wrapping up in the 16th inning with a 3-2 Villa Rica victory.
Villa Rica High School baseball player Brady Perry has signed to continue his academic and athletic career at Gadsden State Community College. Perry is a three-year letterman with the Wildcats. Pictured are front, from left, Kroy Head, Ashley Head (mom), Perry, Jeff Perry (dad) and Fran Perr…
Daniell signs with Andrew College
Three district attorneys in Georgia have renewed their challenge of a commission created to discipline and remove state prosecutors, arguing it violates the U.S. and Georgia constitutions.
During our craziest season of life, thick with budding children, homeschooling, lots of relatives and friends and responsibilities....we decided to jump off a cliff and move into an old, leaky camper with our four children onto our land.
Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets; therefore, do not associate with a simple babbler, or another translation is; A gossip can never keep a secret. Stay away from people who talk too much Proverbs 20:19.
ATLANTA — Georgia tax collections continued their downward slide last month, declining by 12.6% compared to March of last year, the state Department of Revenue reported Friday.
In a rare occurrence, a significant portion of Americans will soon experience the emergence of two cicada broods, Brood XIX and Brood XII.
Little children have an uncanny way of being blunt and telling it like it is. As parents, we spend a lot of their growing up years trying to teach them the art of diplomacy and kindness (well, at least we should be). It takes a lot of intentionality to help them understand the other side, to…
Mrs. Patricia “Diane” Russell, age 78, of Temple, Georgia passed away Monday, April 1, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
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Isaiah 54:17A. No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgement, you shall condemn. Pray that God will cover your children. Give them the helmet of salvation to protect them. I pray that the Lord will keep his hedge of protection around our ch…
Sparks are flying within the city of Villa Rica as it prepares up for the annual July 3 concert and firework display.
Pictured are the various ballots that will be used in Carroll County for the May 2024 primary election.
ATLANTA — For the second election cycle in a row, the ground rules will be different when Georgia voters head to the polls in November.
The state has launched a grant program for awarding the hundreds of millions of dollars in opioid settlement funds coming to Georgia.
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Billy Joe McCoy, age 79, of Temple, GA, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024.
Mrs. Myra Nell Watson, 94, of Villa Rica, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Tanner Medical Center in Villa Rica.
Mr. George Thomas “Tom” Proctor Jr., 77, of Villa Rica, Georgia, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024 at his residence surrounded by family.
Mrs. Marion Leone Gladden-Hiers, age 76, of Temple, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by family.
Thomas Ray Tidwell, age 73, of Villa Rica, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024. He was born on Nov. 6, 1950.
Joseph Luther Mosley, age 78, passed away on April 4, 2024. He was born on March 1, 1946.
Bro. James Guy Biddy, age 72, of Douglasville passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024. He was born Feb. 4, 1952.
Gary Wayne Sullins, age 75, of Villa Rica, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. He was born on June 20, 1948.
Imagine for a moment that you have 25 children. You love all of them equally, right?
Let all bitterness be put away from you. Ephesians 4:31. You can’t afford the excess baggage of bitterness.
Little children have an uncanny way of being blunt and telling it like it is.
Although they are still undefeated in region play, Villa Rica baseball faced their first loss of the season on Friday, falling to the East Paulding Raiders on the road, 12-11.
ATLANTA — Hank Aaron refused to be intimidated by racist hate mail or threats during his pursuit of Babe Ruth’s home run record.
Villa Rica Senior Gymnast Georgia Johnson has been named a Positive Athlete Georgia Nominee.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Dawn Staley proudly marched her latest NCAA championship trophy in front of the wild, cheering “FAMS” who’ve supported her throughout South Carolina’s rise from SEC also-ran to three-time tournament winners.
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