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Third person charged in metro Atlanta illegal tire dumping investigation
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· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The woman, who is 51 years old, is the third person to be charged in connection with the investigation.
A woman from Villa Rica is facing charges related to the improper disposal of used tires. She is accused of allowing her property to be used for this purpose in exchange for money. The woman, who is 51 years old, is the third person to be charged in connection with the investigation.
The charges against her are felonies, and they are related to the storage and disposal of hazardous waste. The investigation is ongoing, and another individual, Jacob Ward, is still wanted by the authorities. Further details about the case are available from the Carroll County Sheriff's Office and local news sources.
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Category: safety Published: August 12, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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