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*****Persons of Interest***** The Villa Rica Police Department needs assistance in identifying these (2) individuals. They are persons of interest in an incident that occurred in the Walmart parking lot on March 6th. Anyone recognizing them is urged to contact Sergeant Finley at the Villa Rica Police Department at 770-459-5149 or 678-840-1314. Tipsters can remain anonymous.

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- This year St. Patrick's Day falls on a Friday, and newly released data indicates the day of the week could generate a surge in binge drinking and drunk driving this coming weekend. The data, from Alcohol Monitoring Systems (AMS), shows that drinking violations by repeat drunk drivers ordered to stay sober are expected to jump 17 percent nationwide on Friday March 17, compared to the average daily violation rate during the rest of the year. Most notable in the data is the fact that the expected surge is 50 percent higher than if St. Patrick's Day fell during the week. AMS is also predicting violations will rise nearly 25 percent on Saturday, March 18. The findings come from a nationwide analysis of the drinking behavior of 540,000 repeat DUI offenders monitored with continuous alcohol monitoring bracelets over the last 14 years for alcohol consumption. The testing protocol, which automatically tests participants every 30 minutes, 24/7, allows social researchers to analyze how different factors, such as specific holidays and days of the week, influence drinking violations. The majority of individuals monitored by AMS are considered to be high-risk, repeat drunk drivers who have been court-ordered to stay sober, knew they were being monitored and knew there would be consequences for drinking, including incarceration. "The people we monitor know they will be caught, yet violations still skyrocket. You can imagine the rate of drinking for those who aren't being monitored," says Kathleen Brown, spokesperson for AMS. AMS' findings are consistent with statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and other national organizations. NHTSA reports that during the first six hours of March 18, nearly a third of traffic crash fatalities involve drunk drivers, and 252 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes on St. Patrick's Day between 2011 and 2015. AMS has compiled these and other facts about St. Patrick's Day drinking into a new infographic as part of a PSA campaign to generate awareness of the risks on the road for those out celebrating the holiday. Law enforcement agencies throughout the country will be running roadside sobriety checkpoints, including the Tips for a Safe St. Patrick's Day Celebration: Plan ahead! Don't wait until you start drinking to figure out how you're getting home. Add contact information for local cab or car services into your phone or keep it handy. Many companies even offer special fares during ST Patrick's Day, so check ahead. Download and pre-populate your information for ride-sharing apps to make it easy to hail a ride at the end of the evening. Identify a Designated Driver and STICK WITH IT. If plans change, have a back-up option.

Villa Rica Main Street

Carrollton GA Police Department

Historic Preservation Commission Monthly Meeting

City of Villa Rica

City of Villa Rica

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It’s always nice to have extra daylight after work or school to enjoy the evening and we’re about to get another hour as we spring forward into Daylight Saving Time. For 2017, Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 12. The time change officially takes place at 2 a.m., but you don’t have to spring out of bed and move the big hand on your clock ahead an hour. The change is automatic for most smartphones, computers, tablets and other digital devices. If you’re still using an analog alarm clock, you’ll probably want to move it ahead before you go to sleep on Saturday, or when you wake up the next morning. The start of DST is also a good time to change the batteries and make sure your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are in working order.

Annual Citywide Cleanup Week

The Annual Citywide Cleanup will be March 27-31, 2017. For more information, contact City Hall at 770-459-7000 or visit the city's website at: https://villarica.municipalcms.com/files/documents/AnnualCitywideCleanup2017news61671315030817-044703PMa.pdf

North Central Georgia Law Enforcement Academy

Carroll County Sheriff's Office

Can you help us identify these theft suspects in Temple? If so, contact Inv. Greg Holcomb at 770-830-5916 or gholcomb@carrollsheriff.com.

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MARCH 11 & 18 CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED!!!!!! Self Defense Classes for Women (only), FREE of charge! RAPE, AGGRESSION, DEFENSE- “R.A.D.” RAD is a very basic self defense training initiative for women to gain knowledge how to “avoid a confrontation”, but to also prepare them in the event of a confrontation, how to SURVIVE! This class is designed for ladies ages 14 to 50 years old (for the physical participation exercises). RAD Classes may be offered for 50+ age groups at a later time or upon request… *17 yoa and younger will need parent or guardian consent. Mothers and daughters are encouraged to attend together! This class is a 12 hour (total) curriculum (two Saturdays) at the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office; (both days 6 hours each- per class) MARCH 11 AND 18, 2017 JUNE 17 AND 24, 2017 SEPTEMBER 23 AND 30, 2017 9AM TO 3PM EACH DAY, LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED! Space is limited per class and reservation is necessary- PLEASE CONTACT Instructor, Reagen Clayton (678) 840-1317 at the Villa Rica Police Department OR Instructor Stephanie Letourneau (770) 830-5916 at the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! ANY QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, OR REQUESTS; Detective Reagen Clayton Villa Rica Police Department Criminal Investigations 101 Main Street Villa Rica, GA 30180 direct- (678) 840-1317 rclayton@villarica.org