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The Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum invites you to experience the Sacred Threads Exhibit, which will be on display from January 2 - March 23, 2024. Sacred Threads features 38 quilts all centered around the themes of Brotherhood, Grief,...
At 75 years old, honor graduate Catherine Higgins achieved a milestone that stands as a testament to the adage, "It's never too late”, after recently graduating from West Georgia Technical College (WGTC). Upon graduating high school in 1966,...
Local and statewide stakeholders of Carroll Electric Membership Cooperative (EMC) had keen ears at the annual Power Breakfast held Tuesday, Dec. 12, to hear of the co-op’s current state of affairs and endeavors that will impact them and their...
by Miranda Pepe In the heart of the University of West Georgia community, a power couple, Michael and Andrea ’78 Stone, have become synonymous with philanthropy and community development. The Stones, whose ties to UWG run deep, have not only...
Winter is here, and if your electricity goes out due to snow and ice, a generator can keep power flowing to your home or business. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing manufacturers...
The Georgia Storm G13 girls’ team (U10) traveled to Panama City, FL, this past weekend and competed in the Panama City Beach Classic super-regional tournament against other Georgia, Alabama and Florida teams. The girls went undefeated Saturday,...
by Julie Lineback Higher education isn’t merely about acquiring knowledge – it is a transformative odyssey that sculpts character, instills resilience and fosters a deep understanding of our world. In this spirit, more than 700 University of...
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...