Times-Georgian

09/09/2025

"We are very fortunate that we were not working a homicide, and that no one was injured in the shooting." – Sgt. Spencer Crawford, Villa Rica Police Department.

A 16-year-old is facing aggravated assault charges after authorities say he shot a gun multiple times inside a Villa Rica restaurant on Monday.

09/09/2025

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, a month dedicated to spreading hope, promoting resources that can save lives, and remembering those who have died by su***de.

Local mental health advocate groups are highlighting the importance of Su***de Prevention Awareness Month by offering resources and holding events to help break the stigma surrounding mental health struggles.

09/09/2025

Reagan Box's platforms include eliminating mail-in ballots and voting machines, as well as repealing gun-free school zone legislation.

Senate candidate Reagan Box spoke with local voters on Saturday during the Carroll County GOP’s monthly meeting.

09/08/2025

Authorities say Bobby Lee Hart Jr., 52, has been linked through DNA matches to at least 10 active r**e cases in Douglas and Cobb counties.

A Villa Rica man charged with r**e in three separate cases over more than a decade was denied bond in Douglas County Superior Court on Monday.

09/04/2025

More tidbits to get you ready for Friday's games.

The Times-Georgian coverage area is preparing for week four of high school football, and a Carroll County rivalry between Central and Villa Rica is on the docket for this week

09/04/2025

“After a lot of discussions, we have settled on a site and we want to have a formal dedication (on) Tuesday." – Interim Villa Rica City Manager Jennifer Hallman

A resolution has been introduced for a veteran’s memorial park in Villa Rica following months of speakers present at city council meetings arguing for a site.

09/04/2025

Commissioners approved the purchase of 3.68 acres located at 970 Hays Mill Road for $3.6 million. Shot Spot will eventually shut down to make way for the training center, but a closing date has yet not been announced.

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners has voted to approve the purchase of property that includes Shot Spot, a gun and ammunition business in Carrollton, for the future site of

09/03/2025

🏈 PLAYER OF THE WEEK 🏈

Get your votes in while you still can!

Nominees are:

Bowdon Red Devils - WR/DB Kaiden Prothro - Had three catches for 156 yards and 2 TDs and also had a 34-yard pick six in a 48-7 win over Bremen.

Carrollton Trojans - LB Jahmir Harris - Had 12 total tackles (8 solo) including three sacks and 2.5 tackles for a loss in a 28-21 win over Rome.

Central Lions - QB JR Harris - Passed for 203 yards and 3 TDs and also had a 13-yard TD run in a 49-0 win over Hiram.

Heard County Braves - RB Darience Coleman - Rushed for 133 yards and 3 TDs in a 42-10 win over Murphy, N.C.

Temple Tigers - RB JoJo Jones - Rushed for 217 yards and four touchdowns in a 41-20 win over Trion.

Link to vote: https://www.times-georgian.com/vote-for-your-mike-bell-chevrolet-player-of-the-week/poll_82572a8c-4a57-43f7-a42e-673943928da8.html

09/03/2025

Originally a French play and later a 1965 film starring Tony Curtis and Jerry Lewis, Boeing Boeing centers around bachelor Bernard and three flight attendants, all of whom believe they’re engaged to him.

The Carroll County Community Theatre celebrates a milestone with its production of the classic comedy Boeing Boeing, at the Carrollton Center for the Arts, Sept. 19-21.

09/02/2025

Douglas County District Attorney Dalia Racine said during a press conference Tuesday that DNA evidence has linked Bobby Lee Hart Jr. of Villa Rica to multiple s*x crimes throughout the West Georgia area, some dating back nearly 30 years.

When Bobby Lee Hart, Jr., was arrested for ra**ng three women last month, more women came forward on social media, claiming to have been abused by him.

09/02/2025

The long-time local philanthropist passed away last week, but his legacy will live on in many ways, including through a Carroll County Chamber of Commerce award that bears his name.

Jim Gill’s impact on Carroll County has stretched across decades of service, leadership and generosity.

09/01/2025

It wasn’t always pretty, but Temple exacted revenge on Friday night.