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OCTOBER 13, 2024 • VOLUME 30 NUMBER 10
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Ballot tracking notifications
available on My Voter Page
from press release
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raliensperger has
announced that ballot tracking notifications are now
available on the Georgia My Voter Page. Secretary
Ratfensperger urges Georgia voters opting to vote
Absentee-by-Mail to request their ballots on MVP as
early as possible.
With the tracking tool powered by Ballot Scout,
absentee voters can stay informed about the status of their
ballot throughout the process and have more confidence
in their vote being received and accepted. Georgians also
have a minimum of 17 days of in person early voting,
and election day, to cast their vote. Voters whose ballot
has not been accepted by the county elections office may
See BALLOT TRACKING page26
New required form: Beneficial
Ownership Information Reporting
from the Georgia Secretary of State
Attention, businesses owners/representatives: The
Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was passed by the
United States Congress to combat money laundering
and terrorist financing. The CTA establishes a beneficial
ownership information reporting requirement for
corporations, limited liability companies, and other
similar entities created or registered to do business in
See NEW REQUIRED FORM page 26
Georgia Ag Commissioner
Tyler Harper to speak in
Carroll County October 24th
Harper will be guest speaker at
Carroll County Farm Bureau’s meeting at
Ag Center, 900 Newnan Road, Carrollton
Call 770-836-8546
to reserve your seat
see more information on page 17
Early Voting November 5th
General Election of 2024:
held at the Carroll County Election Office
997 Newnan Road, Carrollton
Early voting begins Oct. 15th /ends Nov. 1st
Oct. 15th to Oct. 18th: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
(Saturday) Oct. 19th: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Oct. 21st - Oct. 25th: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
(Saturday) Oct. 26th: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Oct. 28th to Nov. 1 st: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Early voting at Powell Park Rec Center
in Villa Rica for these dates only:
Oct. 28th to Nov. 1 st: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
On Election day Nov. 5th
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., you must
vote at your assigned precinct
for more information on
your voter registration status and
your assigned voting precinct:
www.mvp.sos.ga.gov
2024 Presidential Election November 5th
Carroll County voters have several major decisions to make
Proposed Consitutional Amendments: statewide homestead exemption; statewide Georgia Tax Court
Carroll Countians to decide 1 Congressman, 2 State Senators, and 3 State Representatives
by Sue Horn
Early voting will begin October 15th in
Carroll County for the November 5, 2024
Presidential General Election.
In addition to making a choice for president
of the United States, Carroll Countians will
cast their votes to select a new Congressman,
two state senators, and three state
representatives. Also, there are two proposed
See SAMPLE BALLOT page 26
Villa Rica citizens continue to be very vocal
about their concerns for the future of the city
by Janice Daniel
Villa Rica citizens were, once again, vocal
about their concerns for the future of the city
as many took to the podium during Public
Comments at Tuesday, September 10th
regualr meeting of the City of Villa Rica. All
council members and mayor were present.
The following citizens participated in public
comments addressing a myriad of topics:
Joshua Evans said that asking for $45,000
(in the work session) for an emergency repair
that everyone knew about for a year, and
waiting for things to get to the emergency
stage, was costing the city a lot of money.
He also thinks the city doesn’t follow State
and Federal Codes for stormwater and grease
running into creeks.
Alita Farmer said that the three-month
pause that had been placed on the Villa Rica
Parkway coming through the Cleghom/
Anderson/Darden Community during the
June 11, 2024 meeting, now has expired
and there are now contractors in that area.
She also opined that the mayor should recuse
herself from Carroll Tomorrow actions since
she (the mayor) is on their board of directors.
(see related story> page 8.)
Pamela Whyte said the Cleghom/
Anderson/Darden neighborhood needs to
See VOCAL VILLA RICANS page 27
Rotary Club of Carrollton’s annual
West GA’s Talent Competition
Goal of raising $46,000 to help those affected by
Parkinson’s Disease: James R. Fulford Neurology Fund
by Wayne J. Reynolds
In two weeks one of the most exciting live events
in West Georgia will be held - the Rotary Club of
Carrollton’s 3rd Annual West GA’s Talent Competition!
Come on out Saturday, October 26th 7:00 p.m. to
the Grand Ballroom on the campus of the University
of West Georgia, Carrollton. Contestants have been
selected, the judges are ready - all the event needs now
is you, your family, and your generosity!
Why does Rotary Club of Carrollton need your
generosity? This civic organization is dedicated to
providing service to others, promote integrity, and
advance good will, and has the goal of raising $46,000
See LIVE EVENT for PARKINSON’S page 4
PatrickYuran
EdWard
Commission hears from chief deputy that sheriff’s department is
finally fully staffed; approves new position for associate juvenile judge
Duane Hack recognized for 26th anniversary of the Christian nonprofit West Georgia Right to Life (WGRTL)
by Janice Daniel Duane Hack, founder and president of the West
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners met for Georgia Right to Life (WGRTL) organization, offered
their regular meeting Tuesday, October 1,2024 at 6:00 p.m. the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance, and also
with all members present. The prior work session scheduled received a Proclamation Award for the 26th Anniversary
for Thursday, September 26th whad been cancelled due to of the Christian, non-profit West Georgia Right to Life
inclement weather. See COMMISSIONERS page 27
City of Villa Rica’s General Cash Fund at $49,648,265
($49.6M) is a 58% increase over this time last year
by Janice Daniel Villa Rica City Finance Director Jennifer Hallman gave
The Mayor and Council of the City of Villa Rica met the financial report for the month funded July 31, 2024 as
for their regular monthly meeting Tuesday, September 10, follows: General Fund Cash was at $49,648,265, a 58%
2024, at 6:00 p.m. All council members were present, increase over this time last year. Property taxes are 99%
Invocation was by Pastor John Lemmings of Journey collected and both Carroll and Douglas sales taxes are
Fellowship Baptist Church. See VR 58% INCREASE IN CASH page 28
BEEF FESTIVAL
3rd Annual Beef Festival
Promoting the Beef Industry
Bring the Whole Family for:
BEEF Chili Cookoff Cornhole
Cattle Hay Rides Vendors
Fa mil v Friendly Activities
Carroll County Ag Center
900 Newnan Road. Carrollton
ioam- 2pm
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