In his early adult life, becoming a teacher never crossed Robby Blakemore's mind. He had his sights set on becoming a stockbroker and getting rich selling investments during the internet boom. "Unfortunately, the boom became a bust and my...
by Amadeu Guimarães The University of West Georgia recently wrapped its second Frazier Music Business Internship Scholarship, building on the success of 2019’s inaugural summer program and two UWG students earning invaluable experience at...
Raffensperger Announces She Leads Webinar, “The Art of StartUps: Funding Options Demystified”(Atlanta) - Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is announcing that She Leads will be hosting its 14th event, “The Art of StartUps: Funding Options...
Service Above Self, Rotary International's motto, was put to practice Sept. 14 when Carrollton cardiologist Dr. Charlie Rouse, through the Rouse Foundation, make a $6,000 donation that, along with $750 contributed by the Rotary Club of Carrollton...
Travel back in time and around the city as Yacht Rock Schooner brings the music of the 1970s and the Carrollton Half Marathon welcomes hundreds of runners to downtown Carrollton next weekend. The Yacht Rock Schooner sails into the Amp at...
Attorney General Chris Carr is warning Georgians about the latest version of the grandparent scam. The scam still starts with a phone call from someone pretending to be your grandchild, one of his/her friends, a lawyer or a law enforcement...
The Power of the Purse, a women’s giving circle sponsored by the Community Foundation of West Georgia, has issued grants totaling $13,000 to seven local nonprofit organizations. The grants were issued to the following organizations....