The Carroll County Board of Education has tentatively approved a full millage rate rollback for county property owners after seeing another large increase in assessed values this year. The county tax digest increased almost $340 million,...
Six West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) students earned top honors at the 2024 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate National Leadership Conference, held June 24–27 in Orlando, Florida. FBLA, formerly Phi Beta Lambda, is the...
Carroll County Schools today cut the ribbon on a 10-acre Agricultural Education Center featuring garden space, pastures, animal handling facility and equipment storage. Spurred by a $190,000 contribution from the Pilgrim’s Hometown Strong program...
For the second consecutive year, Carroll County Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 25th year, the Best...
Grab your resume; West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is set to host its “Kickstart Your Career” hiring event on April 24 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the College’s Douglas Campus. The event is free and open to the public. The event...
by Miranda Hodges The University of West Georgia recently announced the naming of the Hatton Family Study Lounge in the Tanner Health System School of Nursing, in honor of Herbert Hatton, a retired pharmacist and generous supporter of UWG with...
by Julie Lineback In a testament to the University of West Georgia’s contributions to student success, UWG’s Academic Transition Programs (ATP) were recently awarded the Regents’ Momentum Award for Excellence in Teaching and Curricular...
by Colton Campbell When the University of West Georgia announced its elevation to NCAA Division I athletics last fall, it was a turning point for the institution: a call to pursue a higher level of excellence not only in UWG Athletics but...
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...
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...
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...