Trent North, Superintendent Douglas County School District

Brighten Academy reports 16 Asian students enrolled for 2024-25

The Georgia Department of Education reports that Brighten Academy has enrolled 16 Asian students for the 2024-25 school year.

Jackson Phipps and Zachary Maxwell

Which ex-high school standouts from West Atlanta area will play on Saturday, June 13?

These former West Atlanta high school stars set for games on Saturday, June 13.

Steve Barnette, Superintendent Paulding County School District

Allgood Elementary School counted 312 African American students in 2024-25

In the 2024-25 school year, African American students constituted 39% of Allgood Elementary School’s enrollment.

Chris Hosey, Director of Georgia Bureau of Investigation

June 6: 364 registered sex offenders living in Dougherty County

According to the Registry, 364 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Dougherty County as of the week ending June 6.

Jackson Phipps and Zachary Maxwell

Who among former West Atlanta area high school athletes will be active on Friday, June 12?

Friday, June 12 will feature competition from these former West Atlanta area high school standouts.

5 booked at correctional centers in Paulding on June 6

5 booked at correctional centers in Paulding on June 6

Records show that at least 5 individuals were processed at correctional facilities in Paulding, Georgia, on June 6, 2026.

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4 individuals booked at Paulding facilities on June 5

On June 5, 2026, booking records showed 4 people processed at Paulding, GA, facilities.

5 individuals booked at Paulding-area jails on June 8

5 individuals booked at Paulding-area jails on June 8

At least 5 people were processed at jails in Paulding, Georgia, on June 8, 2026, according to booking records.

5 individuals booked at Paulding facilities on June 7

5 individuals booked at Paulding facilities on June 7

Records indicate that at least 5 people were booked at detention facilities in Paulding, Georgia, on June 7, 2026.

Steve Barnette, Superintendent Paulding County School District

8 Asian students attend Allgood Elementary School for 2024-25

Eight Asian students are enrolled at Allgood Elementary School for 2024-25, Georgia Department of Education data shows.

Trent North, Superintendent Douglas County School District

24 multiracial students registered at Factory Shoals Middle for 2024-25

Multiracial students accounted for 3% of Factory Shoals Middle School’s enrollment during the 2024-25 school year.

Jackson Phipps and Zachary Maxwell

Who from West Atlanta area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Thursday, June 11?

Thursday, June 11 will feature competition from these former West Atlanta area high school standouts.

Tim Estes, Paulding County Commission Chairman

Board of Assessors cancels June 17 meeting, to resume on June 24

The Paulding County Board of Assessors has cancelled its June 17 meeting and will resume regular sessions on June 24. Meetings take place at the Watson Government Complex. School enrollment statistics provide additional context about recent county trends.

Steve Barnette, Superintendent Paulding County School District

Sammy McClure Sr. Middle School reports 599 white students enrolled for 2024-25

For the 2024-25 school year, Sammy McClure Sr. Middle School reported 599 white students enrolled, Georgia Department of Education data shows.

Terry Fontenot General Manager

Drake London signs extension and climbs Falcons all-time receiving ranks

Drake London has signed a contract extension with the Atlanta Falcons after establishing himself among franchise leaders for receiving statistics over his first four seasons. The new deal secures London’s role with Atlanta while he continues climbing up historical rankings.

Scott Dutton, Assistant Director of Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Registry shows 285 sex offenders living in Paulding County as of week ending June 6

There were 285 registered sex offenders living in Paulding County as of the week ending June 6, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Tim Estes, Commission Chairman at Paulding County

Water outage affects Harmony Grove Church Road due to emergency repair

A water outage impacted residents along Harmony Grove Church Road in Paulding County on June 9 due to emergency repairs. The county announced that repairs are underway and some nearby areas may experience low pressure until service is restored.

Judy W. Chang, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Douglas County in week ending May 30?

The cheapest reported price for a gallon of regular gas in Douglas County came in at $3.66 during the week ending May 30.

Trent North, Superintendent Douglas County School District

Hispanic students represent 15% of Factory Shoals Middle School enrollment for 2024-25

In the 2024-25 school year, 15% of Factory Shoals Middle School’s students identified as Hispanic, marking an increase in representation.

Jackson Phipps and Zachary Maxwell

Which West Atlanta area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Wednesday, June 10?

Wednesday, June 10 will see these former West Atlanta area high school stars in competition.

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