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by Abby Grizzard The University of West Georgia is an institution that holds values of integrity, excellence, accountability and respect in the highest regard. These values guide UWG in its endeavors to support students and faculty alike in an...
We are excited to share with you our plans to develop our 6th edition of the Farm and Food Resource Guide. More and more consumers are looking to find and purchase locally grown food and products. A farm guide is one tool that...
Carrollton High School rolled out a new Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathway this year focused on law and public safety for students interested in a career in the field. The law, public safety, corrections, and security...
The West Georgia Regional Library System (WGRLS), in partnership with the University of West Georgia’s Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy (UWG CEEFL), has received a $50,000 grant from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation....
Supporting the company's intent to be a leader in sustainability, Southwire has joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program. ENERGY STAR® is a well-recognized and respected voluntary program managed by the U.S....
Carroll County Schools students can now train for Basic Jail Officer certification thanks to a partnership with the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office. School system and county officials gathered October 19 to cut a ribbon on the program which is...
by Julie Lineback What does a sign say about a place? Aside from a literal introduction, signs can serve as a marker of belonging, inviting people to engage, explore and form a lasting bond with a location’s heart and soul. In essence, signage...
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...