Early voting for the May 21 primary started Monday, April 29, and hundreds of Haralson County residents have already voted, with more expected.
Since the 1980s, one of the most famous and successful popular artists has been Billy Idol, an English punk rocker who manages to cross multiple musical boundaries thanks to a singular vocal style, a taste for pop hooks, and an attitude that resonates with millions of fans worldwide. Born Wi…
The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked Jeremiah 17:9. God makes it clear why we sin. It’s a matter of the heart. Our hearts have been inclined toward sin from the time we were born. It is easy to fall into a routine of forgetting and forsaking God. But we can still c…
My Grandma Betty often said: “You get what you pay for. Always!” I didn’t believe her, as I was growing up by hand, where we grew things from the dirt, and did great treasure hunting in thrift stores and through the “Atlanta Advertiser” (yesterday’s answer to Craigslist). Everything I learne…
Two congressional candidates and an incumbent judge spoke to Carroll County Democrats at a picnic and meet-and-greet last week at Longview Park.
Candidates who choked the Newnan Road roundabout with campaign signs on the first day of early voting have earned themselves a refresher course in Georgia law.
ATLANTA — Delays in processing mail at a new regional distribution center in Palmetto aren’t just affecting individual Georgians trying to obtain vital prescription drugs or pay their monthly rents or mortgages.
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Ithica Elementary School, Bowdon Elementary School, Central High School and Temple High School have been recertified as STEM campuses by the National Institute for STEM Education.
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump is planning to release more details in the weeks ahead about how his administration would regulate access to medication abortion, according to comments he made during a lengthy interview with Time magazine published Tuesday.
Leaders from the University of West Georgia and Gordon State College recently signed a partnership agreement to provide a seamless pathway for criminal justice students between the two institutions.
Four out of nine coverage-area baseball teams advanced to the second round of GHSA state playoffs, with Carrollton being the only team whose fate was still in the air at the time of this writing.
The final Gulf South Conference Freshman of the Week was handed out today and UWG softball’s Makayla Register garnered the honor for the second time this season.
Playing the final Division II softball game in program history, the West Georgia Wolves went out winners, defeating Valdosta State in a 10-9 game highlighted by a sixth-inning go ahead grand slam.
As the temperature continues to rise, healthcare professionals remind patients there are several methods to combat seasonal allergies.
“Weezer,” the debut album by the Los Angeles, California rock band of the same name, was released May 10, 1994.
I recently attended a 100th birthday party for a wonderful lady named Mildred. A singer serenaded her, inserting her name into the lyrics of familiar songs. This was likely the first time in her life that she heard a song about “Mildred.”
I got the last-minute chance to go to the beach last week — my daughter-in-love was texting me during church, making plans and a packing list.
The Villa Rica Golden City Lions Club is promoting healthy vision for children with its new purchase of a Plusoptix vision screening machine.
A Villa Rica restaurant completely reopened hours after a driver smashed through a wall and into the dining room Friday.
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…
Christian Casteel (Class of 2026) of Villa Rica was recently selected to receive the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Rural Pediatric Scholarship at Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) for the 2024 academic year.
Seven individuals have been arrested with more arrests pending after the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office responded to an unauthorized street drifting event last weekend.
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After four schools earned District STEM Certification from Carroll County Schools this spring, all of the district’s schools now hold the distinction.
Carlene Robertson Reid, 76, of Villa Rica, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. She was born on Aug. 12, 1947.
Ronald “Ronnie” Joseph Shaw Jr., 37, of Villa Rica, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024. He was born on June 27, 1987.
Robert Woodall, 77, of Villa Rica, passed away suddenly Friday, April 19, 2024, in Tanner Medical Center, Villa Rica surrounded by family.
This year’s annual spring jazz festival in Villa Rica will have something new this year — as well as feature a renowned saxophonist and several local talents.
The Villa Rica Wildcats defeated Jackson High School of Atlanta on last Tuesday to win the their second consecutive region championship.
With the regular season coming to a close for most local high school baseball teams, the state playoff picture is beginning to fall into place. There are three region champions in the coverage area and plenty of other playoff contenders looking to make a run.
The UWG offense pulled off a 39-37 win over the defense on Saturday as the UWG football team held their annual Spring Game to wrap up the first spring practice under new head coach Joel Taylor.
FLOWERY BRANCH — Matt Ryan, who put up Hall of Fame-worthy numbers over his stellar career with the Atlanta Falcons but came up heartbreakingly shy of a Super Bowl championship, announced his retirement as a player Monday. The decision was not a surprise, given the quarterback had not played…
A Villa Rica man has been arrested after authorities discovered 18 pounds of marijuana along with additional illegal substances following a burglary.
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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.
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