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    Shot Spot closed for 4th of July

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    Title Keeping Georgia’s motorists safe: Georgia Hands-Free Act

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    Title ‘Sounds of Liberty’ concert July 4th !

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    Title Carroll EMC announces retirement of VP of Operations, names Harris as new manager

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    Posted on June 10, 2025 June 10, 2025 Post views 131 0
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    Carroll Electric Membership Cooperative (EMC) announces the forthcoming retirement of Tommy Cook, Vice President of Operations. In preparation for this leadership transition, Kevin Harris has been named as his successor. Harris will assume the...

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    Title Conor Farese joins Southwire Board of Directors

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    Posted on June 2, 2025 June 2, 2025 Post views 396 0
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    Southwire is pleased to share that its Board of Directors has welcomed Conor Farese, professional designer and strategist, as its newest member. Farese is the first member of the third generation of the Richards family to serve on the board....

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    Title Southwire Celebrates Ribbon Cutting at New Facility in Youngsville, N.C.

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    Posted on April 16, 2025 April 16, 2025 Post views 1506 0
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    In celebration of its grand opening, Southwire held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the company’s new facility in Youngsville, N.C. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.   Members of the Southwire and Youngsville communities, including county...

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    Title Ethisphere names Southwire one of the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies® for the second consecutive year

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    Posted on March 12, 2025 March 12, 2025 Post views 1767 0
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    Annual recognition honors organizations committed to business integrity through robust ethics, compliance and governance programs  Southwire, North America’s leading wire and cable company, has received the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies®...

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    Title CAES vertical farming research sheds light on producing medicinal compounds

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    Posted on February 21, 2025 February 21, 2025 Post views 2064 0
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    By Maria M. Lameiras Doctoral student Rebekah Maynard observes the developmental stage of chamomile inflorescences in a vertical farming chamber. (Photo by Katie Walker) New research on using controlled environment agriculture...

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    Title Cooperative responds to power outages in icy conditions

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    Posted on January 22, 2025 January 22, 2025 Post views 2884 0
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    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...

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    Title Details released for the 2017 ‘Possum Drop’ New Year’s Eve Celebration

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    Posted on April 1, 2017 December 1, 2017 Post views 10304 0
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    Visitors traveling to West Georgia to celebrate New Year’s Eve at the annual Possum Drop New Year’s Eve Celebration in Tallapoosa, Ga will be treated to two nights of entertainment this New Year’s Eve Weekend. On Saturday evening December 30,...

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    Title Georgia Farm Bureau Foundation donates book about farm life to local libraries

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    Posted on April 1, 2017 November 26, 2017 Post views 10842 0
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    The Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) Foundation for Agriculture is promoting agricultural literacy by donating copies of the children’s book “Sleep Tight Farm” to the 409 libraries in the Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS). The GFB Foundation for...

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    Title WGTC announces 2018 GOAL and RPA winners

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    Posted on April 1, 2017 November 26, 2017 Post views 9919 0
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    West Georgia Technical College named Lauren Birriel, an Associate Degree Nursing student from Sharpsburg, as its 2018 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership winner and Murphy Campus Clinical Laboratory Technology instructor Dr. Phyllis Ingham as...

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    Title Tanner Health System donates surplus computers to Carroll County Schools

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    Posted on April 1, 2017 January 7, 2018 Post views 10655 0
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    Tanner Health System Donates Surplus Computers to Carroll County Schools Students in Carroll County schools will benefit from a recent donation from Tanner Health System of 62 surplus computers — a mix of desktops and laptops — valued at...

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    Title 5 rules for a more organized home in the New Year

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    Posted on April 1, 2017 January 6, 2018 Post views 9867 0
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    (StatePoint) After the hectic holidays, it’s no surprise that many people commit to getting better organized in the new year. There are plenty of reasons why people obsess over organization and resolve to master it year after year. Household...

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    Title How to incorporate learning into your child’s daily routine

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    Posted on April 1, 2017 January 6, 2018 Post views 9695 0
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    StatePoint) Young children don’t need to be in a classroom to learn important skills. And the earlier you get started, the better. Here are some great ways to incorporate fun learning experiences into your child’s day. Bath Time Don’t miss the...

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    Title Johnson named president of theUniversity of West Georgia

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    Posted on June 12, 2025 June 12, 2025 Post views 108 0
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    The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) today named Dr. Christopher “Mike” Johnson president of the University of West Georgia (UWG), effective Aug. 1, 2025. As the ninth president of UWG,...

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    Title Rev. Bobby Fred Robinson

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    Posted on June 12, 2025 June 12, 2025 Post views 78 0
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    Rev. Bobby Fred Robinson, a devoted husband, loving father, and faithful servant of Christ, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, surrounded by the love and prayers of his family. A man of unwavering faith and gentle...

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    Title Denny Joe Norton

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    Posted on June 10, 2025 June 10, 2025 Post views 139 0
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    Denny Joe Norton, 77, of Douglasville, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Born on October 6, 1947, in Douglasville, he was the son of the late William “Shorty” Johns and Reba Standridge Johns. Denny proudly served his country in the...

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    Title Carroll EMC announces retirement of VP of Operations, names Harris as new manager

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    Posted on June 10, 2025 June 10, 2025 Post views 131 0
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    Carroll Electric Membership Cooperative (EMC) announces the forthcoming retirement of Tommy Cook, Vice President of Operations. In preparation for this leadership transition, Kevin Harris has been named as his successor. Harris will assume the...

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    Title City of Villa Rica financial report and more for March 31, 2025

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    Posted on June 10, 2025 June 10, 2025 Post views 129 0
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    by Janice Daniel The Financial Report as of March 31, 2025 was given by CFO/Interim City Manager, Jennifer Hallman as follows: Total Cash is at $47,763,076, a 7% decrease from same time last year Property Taxes collected at $5,793,885,...

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    Title Carroll County Board of Commissioners work session May 29, 2025: board prepared consent agenda

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    Posted on June 10, 2025 June 10, 2025 Post views 126 0
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    by Janice Daniel The Carroll County Board of Commissioners met on May 29th, 2025 for their monthly work session at the Historic Court House, 323 Newnan Street, with all commissioners present.  This meeting was scheduled for 6:00 p.m., but...

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