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Hunters in Georgia have the opportunity for an early “shot” at a deer during the upcoming week-long primitive weapons deer hunting season opening Sat., Oct. 14. Last year, nearly 10,000 deer were harvested by over 26,000 hunters, according to the...
by Julie Lineback Symbolizing loyalty, strong community ties and intelligence, wolves live in tight-knit packs in which every member has a role and contributes to the well-being of the group. Their commitment serves as a powerful reminder of...
The Carrollton Center for the Arts will host Grammy-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer, October 6 at 7:30pm. Named for the clear-singing rooster in Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, Chanticleer has been hailed by the New Yorker as “the...
Due to the untimely death of Board of Education member Clayton Kierbow who represented District 4 since 2017, the Carroll County Board of Education will appoint an interim member to represent District 4 until the current term ends on December 31,...
Southwire Company, LLC, and Resideo Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: REZI) announced today a definitive agreement for the sale by Resideo to Southwire of its Genesis Wire & Cable business, a leading low-voltage wire and cable manufacturer based in...
Wayne Davis Concrete Co. announced a $100,000 contribution to Higgins General Hospital in Bremen, Georgia, through the Georgia HEART (Helping Enhance Access to Rural Treatment) Hospital Program. Wayne Davis Concrete believes in reinvesting in...
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...