MSgt Peters named AFJROTC Outstanding Instructor
(Carrollton, Georgia) The U.S. Department of the Air Force announced the “Best of the Blue” recognizing Outstanding Instructors across the United States. Carroll County School Air Force JROTC Instructor Master Sergeant Steven Peters earned the Outstanding Instructor honor for his leadership guiding Carroll County cadets. Peters is the Aerospace Science Instructor at Central High School. […]
GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting That Resulted In Death of 33-Year Old Carrollton Man
Marietta, GA – The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia. The Cobb County Police Department (CCPD) asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on Saturday, June 10, 2023. One man, identified as Murdock Jackson, age 33, of Carrollton, died during the incident. No officers were injured during the […]
UWG’s Richards College of Business launches master’s degree in applied business analytics
By Julie Lineback Data has become an essential part of modern life, and the ability to analyze it effectively has become increasingly crucial. Ever on the cusp of both emerging trends and advancements in existing fields, the University of West Georgia has addressed this need by launching a new master’s degree in applied business analytics, […]
UWG awarded $1M to enhance safety and security
The University of West Georgia has been awarded a generous, $1.05 million grant by the state of Georgia to enhance the safety and security of the entire university community, as announced Thursday by Gov. Brian Kemp. This significant funding – led through the submission process by UWG’s Chief of Police, Dr. George “Ned” Watson – […]
WGTC Foundation Awards Over $45,000 in Scholarships for Summer Semester
CARROLLTON, GA – The West Georgia Technical College Foundation awarded 65 students with over $45,000 in scholarships for the 2023 summer semester. Each scholarship recipient received an award between $500 – $2,500 to help cover the costs associated with attending WGTC. “On behalf of the WGTC Foundation, we extend our congratulations to the scholarship recipients,” […]
Carrollton, Bowdon and UWG getting share of $83.5M Community Public Safety Grants
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced preliminary grant awards totaling more than $83.5 million for 118 qualified projects to improve community-level public safety measures and address law enforcement staffing challenges that arose during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Public safety has always been a top priority of my administration and will continue to be,” […]
Carroll County Schools names two new principals for 23-24 school year
Two current assistant principals will be serving as principals next school year after action today by the Carroll County Board of Education. Current Temple Middle School Assistant Principal David Rooks will be returning to Mount Zion Middle School where he previously served four years as assistant principal. As principal, he will be following Connie Cook […]
Two Bridges Over I-20 Closed For Repairs Beginning Wednesday
WHAT: Weather permitting, the Pleasant Ridge Road bridge and the Pleasant Grove Church Road bridge over I-20 will be closed for up to 65 days while crews make repairs to the bridges. WHEN: The bridges will be closed beginning May 31, 2023 for up to 65 daysDETOURS: Pleasant Ridge Road – Motorists will take Hutcheson Road at […]
Authorities call off search in decades-old missing person case in Haralson County
(press release from the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office) On May 26, 2023, a search warrant was obtained and served on a property on Daniel Road in hopes of locating the remains of Bobby Gerald “Skin” Daniel, who had been missing since early fall 1988. On May 10, 2023, Sheriff Stacy Williams was advised that there […]
A material world: UWG chemistry and physics programs launch new Materials Science Lab
By Abby Grizzard It is imperative for students pursuing a scientific track to be well-rounded as both scientists and professionals in their discipline. The University of West Georgia’s collaborative Materials Science Lab aims to provide chemistry and physics students with interdisciplinary skills to translate into varying branches of scientific knowledge in a hands-on learning environment […]
