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Title CAES vertical farming research sheds light on producing medicinal compounds
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...
Title Friends of Whitesburg Library bookstore offers half-price sale
The Friends of the Whitesburg Public Library bookstore, Harvey’s House of Books, will celebrate its fourteenth anniversary in its current location February 11 through February 15 with a half-price sale on adult hardback books. Sale prices will...
Title Villa Rica citizens in literal uproar at council meeting about rezoning that would allow data centers
Editor’s note: this is the full version of the story that published in the print edition of StarNews, Sunday, February 9, 2025 that may also be viewed on this website: look for “FEBPRINT EDITION flipsnack”. by Janice Daniel The Mayor and...
Title Southwire announces new EVP, promotions on executive leadership team
Southwire is pleased to announce upcoming changes to its executive leadership team, including the addition of two new executive leaders. To better equip the business to respond to market needs, two new executive leadership positions, Executive...
Title New Peach Pass website and app now available!
The State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) announced today that Peach Pass customers can now access the new and improved Peach Pass website and Peach Pass GO!mobile app. The upgraded Peach Pass experience begins with digital tools, modernized...
Title UWG Cheer wins four national titles at the UCA College Nationals
By Miranda Hodges The University of West Georgia’s cheerleading program has once again demonstrated its championship tradition, securing four national titles at the UCA College Nationals. The Wolves dominated the competition, claiming...
Title Cooperative responds to power outages in icy conditions
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 Details released for the 2017 ‘Possum Drop’ New Year’s Eve Celebration
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,...
Title Georgia Farm Bureau Foundation donates book about farm life to local libraries
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
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
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
(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
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...