by Kyle Werner It's because of families like the Walkers that the heritage of the University of West Georgia passes from generation to generation. Some families bestow jewelry or fine china to future generations. Fred Walker passed down his...
In honor of Men's Health Month, The Rouse Foundation hosts its 2nd Annual King of Hearts Men's Health Screening and Seminar on June 11, 2022, 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT at West Georgia Cardiology, 129 Bankhead Hwy, Carrollton, GA 30117. This...
Six West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) welding students are officially “Weiler Bound” after accepting internships at Weiler Forestry (Weiler) in LaGrange, Georgia. Michael Burns-Barber, Tyler Gibby, Trent Lindsey, Nathan Pierson, Hunter...
11th Annual Legal Food Frenzy generates more than $880,000 Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that attorneys across Georgia raised a total of $880,248.08 during the 11th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy fundraising...
The Georgia Public Health Laboratory has confirmed that two foxes from Carroll County recently tested positive for rabies. The Carroll County Animal Control Office retrieved both foxes within 0.2 miles from each other in the vicinity of...
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, there are about 19 million veterans living in America. Many of these people who served their country are starting businesses, joining an increasing number of Americans who sought to become...
Attorney General Chris Carr today announced the indictment of Marquetta Curry, a former employee with the Jackson County Division of Family and Children Services, on one count each of exploitation of an elderly person, forgery and identity...
Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) is warning of a new text message-based scam that is attempting to steal your driver’s license information. Customers have been getting text messages asking them to follow a fraudulent link to verify...
State School Superintendent Richard Woods visited Carrollton Upper Elementary School last week. His goal as State School Superintendent is to make sure students are ready to learn, ready to live, and ready to lead. During his visit, he took time...
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...