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Taxpayers in Coweta County try to prevent millage rate increase


Taxpayers in Coweta County try to prevent millage rate increase

NEWNAN, Georgia (Atlanta News First) – Property owners in Coweta County filled the county commission chambers Tuesday for the second of three public hearings on a proposal to increase the tax rate. It was originally proposed to increase the portion of property owners’ property tax bills that goes towards maintenance and operations by 39 percent. […]

Coweta County residents launch petition against increased property taxes


Coweta County residents launch petition against increased property taxes

NEWNAN, Georgia (Atlanta News First) – In Coweta County, your property taxes are at stake. Coweta County commissioners are working to pass a property tax increase by next Tuesday, but now residents are fighting back. Residents told Atlanta News First they believe the Coweta County Board of Commissioners has mismanaged the general fund and is […]

43-year-old convicted rapist from Villa Rica sentenced for raping 15-year-old


43-year-old convicted rapist from Villa Rica sentenced for raping 15-year-old

Article John Earl Mack (Source: Georgia Bureau of Investigation Sex Offender Registry) COWETA COUNTY, Georgia. – A 43-year-old rapist with a previous conviction was sentenced in the state of Georgia after another sexual assault. John Earl Mack of Villa Rica will spend the rest of his life behind bars for aggravated child molestation, rape and […]