Only a few weeks into the winter season, residents of West Georgia woke up to the first significant snow since 2017. An average of two inches, in addition to a quarter inch of ice, was blanketed across Carroll Electric Membership Cooperative’s...
by Melinda Myers Dress up a potted dwarf spruce, Norfolk Island pine, lemon cypress or topiary Rosemary or lavender plant for the holidays and enjoy its beauty all year. Add a bit of garland and a few small ornaments for a festive effect....
Eight students recently graduated from West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Lineworker Apprentice Program, a six-week, non-credit workforce training program offered by the College’s Economic Development Division. Hayden Buford of...
The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce proudly celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Smile Studios Orthodontics' new location in Carrollton. Led by Dr. Venn, Smile Studios brings orthodontic care to the Carrollton community, in a...
The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce recently partnered with Carroll EMC to host a “Communicating Effectively” session for the Junior Chamber of Commerce, a leadership program for high school students focused on skill-building and community...
Are you ready to part of something truly "SHE-roic?" We’re thrilled to invite you to The SHE Conference — where your voice matters and your health journey is celebrated! This isn’t just a conference; it’s a movement dedicated to strength,...
It started to help medical students and doctors become board certified. Now, it’s growing to help frontline healthcare staff reinforce the bedside clinical information they need to know. GettingBoard.org is an online learning platform for...
The Georgia Storm G13 girls’ team (U10) traveled to Panama City, FL, this past weekend and competed in the Panama City Beach Classic super-regional tournament against other Georgia, Alabama and Florida teams. The girls went undefeated Saturday,...
At a time when competition for skilled workers is at a record level, one Carrollton-based organization has earned a reputation for being a great place to work. Tanner Health System placed among just 10 extra large employers on the Atlanta...
The Carroll Electric Membership Cooperative (EMC) Foundation Board awarded Impact Grants to 34 charitable organizations within the cooperative’s seven-county service territory that totaled $116,383 in donation funds. The funds will be used...
The Friends of the Whitesburg Public Library bookstore, Harvey’s House of Books, will celebrate its fourteenth anniversary in its current location February 11 through February 15 with a half-price sale on adult hardback books. Sale prices will...
Editor’s note: this is the full version of the story that published in the print edition of StarNews, Sunday, February 9, 2025 that may also be viewed on this website: look for “FEBPRINT EDITION flipsnack”. by Janice Daniel The Mayor and...
The Friends of the Whitesburg Public Library bookstore, Harvey’s House of Books, will celebrate its fourteenth anniversary in its current location February 11 through February 15 with a half-price sale on adult hardback books. Sale prices will...
Editor’s note: this is the full version of the story that published in the print edition of StarNews, Sunday, February 9, 2025 that may also be viewed on this website: look for “FEBPRINT EDITION flipsnack”. by Janice Daniel The Mayor and...
Southwire is pleased to announce upcoming changes to its executive leadership team, including the addition of two new executive leaders. To better equip the business to respond to market needs, two new executive leadership positions, Executive...
The State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) announced today that Peach Pass customers can now access the new and improved Peach Pass website and Peach Pass GO!mobile app. The upgraded Peach Pass experience begins with digital tools, modernized...
