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1 NEWS REPORTING / NEWS RECAP / NEWS ANALYSIS
StarNews monthly traditional print publication / StarNews Online daily local news 1
MARCH 13, 2022 • VOLUME 28 NUMBER 3
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WGTC now offering
an accelerated nurse
re-entry program
High demand to fill nursing jobs continues as
CoVID variants continue to sicken the public
from press release
The Economic Development Division at
West Georgia Technical College has launched
a new training program to help nurses re-enter
the healthcare workforce. The demand contin
ues for qualified persons to fill nursing posi
tions as CoVID variants continue to sicken the
public.
The Nursing Re-entry Program is specifi
cally designed for nurses who have an active
Georgia nursing license but have not practiced
nursing for four or more years, who want to
reinstate their Georgia nursing license, or who
have an active nursing license in another state
but want to apply for a Georgia nursing
license. There are two pathways to re-enter:
one for Registered Nurses (RNs) and one for
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN).
RE-ENTRY for NURSES page 22
Southwire launches
“Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion” website
from press release
Southwire Company has now launched a
new diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)
website.
“A focus on diversity, equity and inclusion
is mission critical for our organization,” said
Cara Herzog, director of DEI. “Over the last
several years, we have continued to prioritize
and accelerate our internal and external efforts
to drive progress. We believe the key to our
continued success is our people, and we are
committed to fostering an inclusive environ
ment where diverse perspectives can thrive.”
Fernando Esquivel, executive vice presi
dent of People & Culture, said, “We believe
that every person can make a difference from
any position, and we are committed to foster
an environment where respect and inclusion
NEW WEBSITE page 22
Senate Majority Leader
Mike Dugan and Senate
Majority Caucus work
on session priorities
The “Worth Fighting 4” four are public
safety, online security, students, workers
from press release
In January, Senate Majority Leader Mike
Dugan (R - Carrollton) and members of the
Georgia Senate Republican Caucus (GRSC)
announced priorities for the 2022 legislative
session. The “Worth Fighting 4” are four
pieces of legislation, unique to the state
Senate, which have unanimous support from
the majority caucus. Majority Leader Dugan
See “WORTH FIGHTING 4” page 8
City of Villa Rica in
good financial shape:
sales tax revenues up;
city growth on increase
by Janice Daniel
On Tuesday, February 8, 2022, The Mayor
and City Council of Villa Rica held their
monthly work session at 10:00 a.m. and regu
lar meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the Hold-Bishop
Justice Center, Municipal Courtroom, 101
Main Street. The work session consisted of
items that were put into a consent agenda to
be voted on in the regular meeting.
Councilmember Leslie McPherson joined by
phone.
Candidate qualification
held for May 24 Primary
Open seats: state senators, school board,
state representatives, county commission
by Sue Horn
Qualifying for public office was held state
wide beginning Monday, March 7 th and closing
at noon Friday, March 11th as per the Secretary
of State’s 2022 Scheduled Elections calendar.
Several candidates were ready to fill out paper
work and pay the accompanying qualifying fee
when the Carroll County Board of Elections
opened at 8:00 a.m. Monday morning.
The county office handled the qualifications
for Carroll County School Board and Carroll
County Commission. The other local open seats,
See QUALIFYING page 27
County school board
of education chair
seeks reelection
by Wayne J. Reynolds
Carroll County School Board Chairman
Bryant Turner qualified on Monday, March 7th
seeking a second term as a member representing
the board’s District 7. The Primary Election will
be held May 24th. (The position of chair is one
elected by the board itself.)
See BRYANT TURNER page 9
New Carrollton City
manager hires assistant
They produce “first employee newsletter”
by Janice Daniel
On Monday, February 7, 2021, the Mayor
and City Council of Carrollton, Georgia met for
their regular monthly meeting at the Public
Safety Complex Court/Council Chambers, 115
West Center Street, Carrollton.
City Manager David Brooks announced that
he had hired Stacy Dean as his assistant. They
produced the first employee newsletter last
month and expect to soon have a citizen’s news
letter available to all of Carrollton.
See GOT THAT NEWSLETTER DONE page 8
See VR in GOOD SHAPE page 8
Candidate qualification at Carroll County Board of Elections
Shown above at the Carroll County Board of Elections office Monday morning,
March 7,2022 are two candidates, each qualifying to run for District 6 commissioner,
each qualifying as a Republican. Seated left and right are Debbie Neal, local business
owner, and Vickie Anderson, past longtime commissioner for District 2. Assisting with
the paperwork are Greg Rigby (standing) elections director, and Joyce Bates (seated
front), Carroll County Republican Party treasurer. Photo by Sue Horn
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