The Thomas B. Murphy Center for Public Service at the University of West Georgia promotes civic engagement by educating and inspiring students and the community about real-world politics. One of the ways this outcome is achieved is...
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...
Rich Stinson, Southwire’s president and CEO, has been named as one of this year’s Most Admired CEOs from the Atlanta Business Chronicle. According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, the Most Admired CEO Awards recognize Atlanta-based chief...
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...
Carrollton’s Amp Concert Series continues this Saturday, August 20, with blues and rock icons the Fabulous Thunderbirds. Kim Wilson, the group’s founder and sole original member, spearheads the group which continues to tour extensively in both...
Tanner Health System President and CEO Loy Howard has been named to the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s list of the metro area’s “Most Admired CEOs.” Howard was among 39 Atlanta-area leaders named to the Atlanta Business...
It has been a challenging couple of years since the Friends of Neva Lomason Library inCarrollton has been able to invite members and the public to an annual meeting. With thingsconsiderably more normal now, they’re looking forward to hosting his...
Fast Company announced this week its fourth annual Best Workplaces for Innovators list, honoring organizations and businesses that demonstrate a steadfast commitment to encouraging innovation at all levels. Southwire came in at No. 89 for its...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
(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...
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...