Tag: Douglas County
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REPORT: Man driving on ATV stopped, found with firearm as convicted felon
A man who was driving an ATV on Prospect Road near the intersection of Cedartown Highway was stopped by Polk County Police on Monday and before he could speed away, was pulled off and found with a pistol in his pocket. Polk County Police arrested Michael Roy Strickland, 44, of a Temple address, was taken…
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State Sen. Jason Anavitarte Anavitarte: Week Seven Under the Gold Dome
Crossover Day—the deadline for bills to pass out of their original chamber and stay in consideration for this session—is quickly approaching, with committee hearings and legislative debates in full swing. This week, we passed HB 67, the Senate’s version of the 2025 amended fiscal year budget. With these appropriations, we’re returning hard-earned money to state taxpayers—providing…
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Bobbie Dean Mobbs
Mrs. Bobbie Dean Adkins Mobbs, age 86, of Douglasville, GA, passed away Friday November 8, 2024, at her residence with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Mobbs was born December 16, 1937 in Buchanan, GA, to the late William Alexander and the late Paralee Adkins. She worked for Northside Hospital for more than 30…
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Former Secret Service agent remembered as friend, dedicated public servant by State Senator
A former Secret Service agent who was teaching the next generation of law enforcement in high school classrooms passed away over the weekend, and is remembered for his dedication to public service for the nation. Charles Dennis “Chuck” Bloodworth Jr., 60, died on Sunday and is being remembered in a memorial service on Thursday at…
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Robert Clarence Wallace
Mr. Robert Clarence Wallace, age 74, of Winston, GA, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024. Mr. Wallace was born in Atlanta, GA on July 19, 1949, a son of the late Clarence Wallace and Chestine Garmon Wallace. Robert had lived the greater part of his life in the Douglas and Carroll County area where he…
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Man serving sentence at Polk County Jail now facing serious new charge
Aragon Police working in multi-jurisdiction investigation for child molestation A man who was already behind bars earlier in the month serving a sentence on a suspended license charge is now facing more serious allegations against him as Aragon Police works with others outside the county, and more charges may be pending against him. Bond hasn’t…
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GHC: President’s and Dean’s List announced for Summer 2022
The following students were named to the President’s List (by state and county): GA- Appling Amy Carter, Baxley GA- Bartow Francisco Alonzo, Cartersville Dana Arteaga, Cartersville Kailey Baker, Euharlee Madeline Choate, Cartersville Chloe Cochran, Adairsville Jessica Heath, Taylorsville Braylon James, Taylorsville Christopher Layne, Cartersville Emily Long, White Isela Moraga, Cartersville Amna Sarwar, Cartersville Bryson Shiflett,…
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Mrs. Joyce Dodd Haney
Mrs. Joyce Dodd Haney, age 78, of Villa Rica, Georgia passed away Friday, March 4, 2022 at her residence. Mrs. Haney was born March 18, 1943 in Cedartown, Georgia to Mr. Robert Wesley Sparks and Mrs. Lois Leona Perry Sparks. Mrs. Haney worked for many years for Allstate Insurance. She was a Senior Commercial Audit…
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Mr. Milton C. Miller
Mr. Milton C. Miller, age 81, of Aragon, GA, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. He was born on October 27, 1939 in Douglasville to his late parents: Claude Miller and Myrtice Miller. Milton lived the greater part of his life in Douglas County and had been living in Aragon for the past 7…
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Gary Morris was named the new College and Career Academy CEO for Polk County on March 9, 2021. (Photo courtesy LinkedIn) New Polk County College and Career CEO is Gary Morris
The Polk County Board of Education took a vote on combined personnel items before closing out their session this evening, and one of those new hires is a College and Career Academy CEO to replace rising Superintendent Dr. Katie Thomas. The board approved new College and Career Academy CEO Gary Morris to replace Thomas during…