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Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Anthony Charles Holmes, 33, of Cleveland, Ohio, who was previously convicted of trafficking a 16-year-old female, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, plus 60...
The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce recently partnered with Carroll EMC to host a “Communicating Effectively” session for the Junior Chamber of Commerce, a leadership program for high school students focused on skill-building and community...
by Miranda Hodges As future nurses fill the seats of the Dr. Laurie Jowers Ware Classroom at the University of West Georgia, they will carry forward her values of resilience and a commitment to making a difference in healthcare....
West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is excited to offer free applications to prospective students during Free Application Month this November. From November 1 through November 30, students can apply online using the code FREEAPP24 or visit a...
West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Phyllis Ingham as the new Dean of Health Sciences. Dr. Ingham brings academic excellence, leadership experience, and a deep commitment to healthcare education,...
The City of Carrollton will host Carrollton on Ice – a seasonal open-air ice-skating rink at East Carrollton Park – from December 7 through January 12. The rink will be housed under the Polar Pavilion at East Carrollton, 410 North Lake...
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...