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Villa Rica proposes leaving millage rate alone
With a drop in the Villa Rica tax digest of more than $10 million, the city finds itself in the unique situation of being able to roll its millage rate forward instead of backwards to maintain its property tax revenues.
One dies on area roads during 4th of July weekend
A Douglasville man was killed at the start of the Fourth of July holiday travel period in a car crash on Interstate 20 just outside of the Carroll County line near Lee Road Friday.
Five more banks failed in the US; tally rose to 45
US regulators have closed five more failed banks during the weekend - Community Bank of West Georgia; Neighborhood Community Bank, Newnan; Horizon Bank, Pine City; MetroPacific Bank, Irvine; and Mirae Bank, Los Angeles - bringing the year's total till now to 45.
Another sewage spill at Villa Rica plant
The same day Villa Rica officials brought in an outside consultant to assess personnel at the citya s West Wastewater Plant due to a series of state environmental fines and consent orders, the plant experienced a 100,000-gallon sewer spill.
Census shows Carroll growth slowed in 2008
Growth slowed considerably in Carroll County in 2008, but all its cities included in the report released by the U.S. Census Bureau this week experienced a population increase, even if it was in the single digits.
The financial crisis has taken a heavy toll on small banks across the nation as losses in the housing market mount and unemployment dents household wealth.
Test of weather sirens is Wednesday
Weather warning sirens will sound all over Douglas County and the city of Douglasville at noon Wednesday, but it will be only a drill.
Toys for Tots leader says Bearden did no work for toy drive
The local organizer for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program has come out publicly to refute claims by the city of Carrollton that Rep.
Georgia leads in bank failures
The total number of failed banks this year now stands at 45. The day's activities cost the FDIC's deposit fund $264.2 million.
How Thomas Dorsey's devil came to serve the angels
There is a devil and an angel in every man. In fact, much of modern American music owes its existence to the fevered battle between the angel and devil wrestling in the breast of just one man.
100,000-gallon sewer spill at plant in Villa Rica
On the same day Villa Rica officials brought in an outside consultant to assess personnel at the citya s west wastewater plant due to a series of fines and consent orders, the plant experienced a 100,000-gallon sewer spill.
Regulators shut Ga. banks in Villa Rica, Newnan
Regulators have shut down Community Bank of West Georgia, marking the 41st failure this year of a federally insured bank.
Councilmen blast city for Bearden payments
Two Carrollton City Council members are criticizing the city for paying Rep. Tim Bearden for consulting work without a formal contract.
Weekend festival honors 'Father of Gospel Music'
Gospel recording artist Dorothy Norwood headlines this weekend's Thomas Dorsey Birthplace Festival.
'Operation Timber Wolf' nets dozens of alleged drug sellers
Carroll County jailers John Husby and Cpl. William Haney search Larry Hudson Jr.
Three charged in Wal-Mart theft scheme
Carrollton police arrested three people Monday in connection with an alleged theft ring that has targeted 11 Wal-Mart stores in Georgia and Alabama, including stores in Carrollton, Villa Rica and Bremen, to steal about $10,000 in video games.
The acknowleged father of gospel music, Thomas A. Dorsey remains arguably the most influential figure ever to impact the genre.
Avanti buildings on verge of demolition
By Spencer Crawford The Villa Rican Preliminary work is being completed this week in anticipation of the demolition of a handful of buildings on the former Avanti property in downtown Villa Rica, paving the way for construction of a new park and municipal complex on the site.
Sgt. Chet Long recalls night he was run over
Chet Long, left, receives a Purple Heart award from Police Chief Michael Mansour for being run over in the line of duty.
Whitt chosen as new Temple police chief
By Spencer Crawford The Villa Rican Ed Whitt, a 20-year law enforcement veteran, has emerged from a pool of 50 applicants to be named Templea s new police chief.
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