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by Sam Gentry The University of West Georgia eagerly anticipates its annual Alumni Weekend, scheduled for April 26-28, as a time to welcome back alumni from all over the world to Carrollton for a memorable celebration. This cherished tradition...
Get ready to laugh, sing, and dance as the Carroll County Community Theatre proudly presents Something Rotten, a side-splitting musical comedy by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick, under the direction of the talented Taylor Buice....
Carrollton Parks and Recreation Department invites everyone to the grand opening of its new mountain bike trail, March 2 from 11am – 2pm at Lakeshore Park. "The new GreenBelt Offroad mountain bike trails in East Carrollton and Lakeshore parks...
"The new GreenBelt Offroad mountain bike trails in East Carrollton and Lakeshore parks feature nearly three miles of professionally built MTB trails with berms, curves and rolling hills," said Senior Superintendent Parks, Facilities and Public...
Five graduating seniors in the Carroll County School System have been named STAR students at their respective high schools for the 2023-2024 school year and were recognized by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce at its annual STAR Student and...
The University of West Georgia recently hosted an inaugural event that brought together students and prospective employers from across the state and fostered a promising avenue for career growth. Organized by UWG’s Office of Career Services in...
Nov. 7th, State EPD informed StarNews: “no observed sewage spill” Videos taken November 28th show steady flow continuing out onto open ground story by Sue Horn Despite being informed by the_Georgia EPD that the longtime raw sewage spill out...
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...