Business
Texas Roadhouse to Open New Restaurant in Carrollton, Bringing Jobs and Dining Option to West Georgia
CARROLLTON, Ga. — A new steakhouse is headed to Carrollton as Texas Roadhouse plans to open a location in the west Georgia city, expanding...
Education
Douglas County STAR Students and Teachers Honored by Rotary Club at Annual Recognition Program
West Georgia Times
DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. — Six of Douglas County’s highest-achieving high school seniors were recognized Monday during the annual Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR)...
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Douglasville Mayor Touts Progress, Unveils Ambitious Vision in State of the City
DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. (West Georgia Times) Standing before a packed audience at the Douglasville Conference Center on Thursday evening, Rochelle Robinson delivered a confident message:...
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16-Year-Old Paulding County Girl Dies After Medical Emergency, Family Says Flu Symptoms Preceded Cardiac Arrest
PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. (West Georgia Times) — A 16-year-old Paulding County girl died Monday after suffering a medical emergency at home, with her family...
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19-Year-Old Lyric Farley Fatally Shot on Kings Highway; David Powell Arrested on Murder Charge
Douglasville, Ga. (West Georgia Times) — A 19-year-old man was fatally shot Feb. 7 along Kings Highway in what authorities are investigating as a...
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Douglasville Man Charged With Exploitation of Elderly Person, Held on $10,000 Bond
DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. (West Georgia Times) — A 66-year-old Douglasville man has been charged with exploitation of an elderly person, according to authorities.
Joseph Howard Wright,...
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Paulding County Sheriff Announces Resolution in 2017 Cold Case
PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. (West Georgia Times) — After nearly nine years of uncertainty, the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that it has concluded...
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Douglas County Approves $12M in Bonds for Affordable Housing Renovation
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ga. (West Georgia Times) — The Douglas County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved issuing $12 million in bonds to support...