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Title West Georgia Technical College to host hiring event at Douglas Campus
Grab your resume; West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is set to host its “Kickstart Your Career” hiring event on April 24 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the College’s Douglas Campus. The event is free and open to the public. The event...
Title Carroll EMC hosts electric vehicle safety training for first responders
GA—In response to the growing presence of electric vehicles (EVs) on our roads,Carroll Electric Membership Cooperative (EMC) is proud to announce the launch of apioneering training initiative aimed at equipping first responders with the necessary...
Title Locals Live concerts return to Amp with Atlanta Vice
The Amp’s Locals Live concert series – and the music of the 1980s – will return to Carrollton’s Amp at Adamson Square, April 26 with Atlanta Vice. Featuring Carrollton native Joel Tisinger on drums, Atlanta Vice has spent the last 20 years...
Title Dig, divide, and boost your garden’s beauty
by Melinda Myers Overcrowded, poor flowering, and floppy perennials can be invigorated with a shovel and a bit of your time and energy. Dividing perennials is an excellent way to improve their appearance and create new plants to use in other...
Title UWG cuts ribbon on Hatton Family Study Lounge
by Miranda Hodges The University of West Georgia recently announced the naming of the Hatton Family Study Lounge in the Tanner Health System School of Nursing, in honor of Herbert Hatton, a retired pharmacist and generous supporter of UWG with...
Title UWG program honored with prestigious Regents’ Award
by Julie Lineback In a testament to the University of West Georgia’s contributions to student success, UWG’s Academic Transition Programs (ATP) were recently awarded the Regents’ Momentum Award for Excellence in Teaching and Curricular...
Title Mike Jiles named vice president of operations and technology at West Georgia Technical College
West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) President Dr. Julie Post is pleased to announce the promotion of Mike Jiles from Assistant Vice President of Facilities to Vice President of Operations and Technology. Jiles, with 20 years of military...
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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...