by Abby Grizzard The DAISY Foundation recently awarded the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses to three University of West Georgia Tanner Health System School of Nursing (THSSON) students who exemplify compassion and excellence in nursing –...
After over a decade as the Golden Knights, West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce its brand-new mascot, Knightro the Knighthawk. The decision to create a new mascot was driven by a desire to have a unifying symbol that...
West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) has named Doris Cardenas of Temple as its 2024 Adult Education Outstanding Teacher of the Year (OTOY). Cardenas will represent West Georgia Technical College at the Dinah Culbreath Wayne Exceptional...
The Carrollton High School CyberPatriot team is headed to the national competition Jan. 19. The competition will be held virtually at CHS. CyberPatriot is an education program created by the Air and Space Force’s Association to inspire K-12...
West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) has named Mariah Moses of Newnan as its 2024 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) winner. Moses will represent West Georgia Technical College at the Dinah Culbreath Wayne EAGLE...
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,...
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...
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...