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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 254 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 1379 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 1654 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 1977 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 2772 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 Unique Holiday Plants

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    Posted on December 11, 2024 December 11, 2024 Post views 4232 0
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    by Melinda Myers Add colorful flair to your holiday décor and gift-giving by including a few unique holiday plants. You and your gift recipients will appreciate their uniqueness and beauty throughout the holidays and beyond. Poinsettias are...

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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 10229 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 10771 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 9846 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 10584 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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    Categories Art and Culture

    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 9797 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 9631 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 Elizabeth Parks Driver

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    Posted on June 6, 2025 June 6, 2025 Post views 68 0
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    Elizabeth Parks Driver, age 90, of Temple, Georgia, and most recently residing at Brookdale Assisted Living in Carrollton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother and...

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    Title The Mayor and Council of the City of Villa Rica met on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 during which time Public Comments were heard

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    Posted on June 6, 2025 June 6, 2025 Post views 113 0
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    by Janice Daniel The Mayor and Council of the City of Villa Rica met on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. for their Regular Monthly meeting at the Holt-Bishop Justice Center, Municipal Courtroom, 101 Main Street.  All Councilmembers were...

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    Categories Local News Schools Top Stories

    Title County school board unanimously votes for and adopts FY2025-2026 Budget of $205.4M; March 2025 financials show revenues over expenditures at $23.1M 

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    Posted on June 6, 2025 June 6, 2025 Post views 97 0
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    by Janice Daniel The Carroll County Board of Education met on Monday, May 12th, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at 164 Independence Drive, Carrollton, for their monthly Work Session with all Board Members present. A Disciplinary Tribunal Hearing Decision...

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    Title Peggy Eidson Lee

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    Posted on June 2, 2025 June 2, 2025 Post views 196 0
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    Peggy Eidson Lee, 82, of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. She was born on October 3, 1942, to the late Merlin Marcus Eidson and Frances “Louise” Walker Eidson. Peggy was a dedicated and active member of Bethesda...

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    Categories Local News Schools Top Stories

    Title CHS ROV team recognized for advancing to international competition

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    Posted on June 2, 2025 June 2, 2025 Post views 245 0
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    The Carrollton High School Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV) team qualified to compete in the 2025 MATE ROV World Championship and was recognized by Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp for this outstanding achievement on May 28. The CHS...

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    Categories Farm and Commerce Top Stories

    Title Conor Farese joins Southwire Board of Directors

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    Posted on June 2, 2025 June 2, 2025 Post views 254 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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