by Sam Gentry Whether through service in the military or his years as a revered professor at the University of West Georgia, Dr. Joseph “Harrison” McCraw Jr. has always put others first. Now, through an incredible life estate donation of $1...
by Julie Lineback The University of West Georgia Foundation announced today the addition of one new member to its board of trustees and one trustee emeritus. Joining the board is Brian Dill, while K. Alex Roush gained emeritus status. Ann...
by Julie Lineback From humble beginnings in rural Alabama, Dr. Christopher Johnson was among the first generation in his family to graduate from college. Except for a stint in the insurance industry, he never left. “During my undergraduate...
by Colton Campbell Dr. Daryush Ila, a trained researcher whose work has received more than $78 million in grant funding, has been named the vice president for innovation and research at the University of West Georgia. Currently serving as...
by Julie Lineback When Mary B. Wiggins started college almost a century ago, she was one of the generation’s more progressive women pursuing higher education. Even today – thanks to her generosity and that of her husband, William “Bill”...
CARROLLTON, GA — Carrollton High School was chosen by the Positive Athlete organization as the Most Positive School in the West Georgia Region for the 2020-2021 school year. According to positiveathlete.org, Positive Athlete is a...
by Taylor King Nathan Childers knows firsthand the impact scholarships can have on students. And now, thanks to his ingenuity and generosity, art majors at the University of West Georgia will be able to benefit even more from the very...
CARROLLTON, GA – Even with a particularly strong class of academic seniors at Carrollton High School this year, two still had to rise to the top in performance to claim the coveted titles of valedictorian and salutatorian. Betsy Tuggle...
CARROLLTON, GA – Building a legacy takes time, but once it's established, a legacy can make a significant impact on individuals as well as organizations. This is the case with the Marroquin siblings, three Carrollton High School Air Force JROTC...
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...