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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 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 1000 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 1278 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 1654 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 2399 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 3865 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 Selection and care of living holiday trees, by garden columnist and horticulturist Melinda Myers

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    Posted on December 5, 2024 December 5, 2024 Post views 3996 0
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    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....

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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 10013 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 10547 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 9635 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 10371 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 9610 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 9463 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 Carroll County Schools honors 2025 valedictorians and salutatorians

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    Posted on May 20, 2025 May 20, 2025 Post views 174 0
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    Carroll County Schools announced valedictorians and salutatorians today from all five high schools and honored them with a recognition ceremony. Central High School alumnus and physician Dr. Scott Griffin provided the keynote address. ...

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    Title WGTC Students advance to National FBLA Leadership Conference After Strong Statewide Performance

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    Posted on May 20, 2025 May 20, 2025 Post views 160 0
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    West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate chapter excelled at the recent Georgia FBLA Collegiate State Leadership Conference in Atlanta, showcasing their knowledge, professionalism, and...

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    Title Faye Jackson

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    Posted on May 20, 2025 May 20, 2025 Post views 134 0
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    Faye Jackson, 81, of Whitesburg, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025. She was born on July 12, 1943, in Bowdon, Georgia, to the late John Moore and Mollie Smith Moore. Faye had an unwavering devotion to her Lord and Savior, Jesus...

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    Title Joshua Burgess Everett II

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    Posted on May 15, 2025 May 15, 2025 Post views 347 0
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    Joshua Burgess Everett II, 64, of Carrollton, Georgia, died Monday, April 28, 2025. Born in Louisville, Kentucky on March 4, 1961, Josh was the son of the late John C. Everett III and Betty Morgan Everett. He is survived by son, Joshua...

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    Title Georgia Governor’s Safe Boating Week Proclamation

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    Posted on May 15, 2025 May 15, 2025 Post views 239 0
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    Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed a proclamation for May 17-23, 2025 to be declared Safe Boating Week. The proclamation announces the value of Georgia rivers and lakes, and encourages Georgians to spread the message of boating safety. The...

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    Title Latest Georgia food recalls

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    Posted on May 9, 2025 May 9, 2025 Post views 347 0
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for potato chip products containing chicharrón (pork cracklings) that were imported from the Republic of Colombia. Colombia...

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