(R) candidates for US House (D3, GA) file financial disclosure documents
Monday – was the deadline for candidates running for the U S- third district house seat from Georgia – to file their reports of receipts and disbursements. According to raw documents available Tuesday morning, former Trump advisor Brian Jack has claimed more than $408,000 in contributions for the first quarter of 2024. Approximately $210,000 of […]
West Georgia Technical College to Launch New Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism Management Program This Fall
West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce the introduction of its Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management (HRTM) program, designed to prepare students for dynamic careers in the thriving hospitality industry. The HRTM program offers students three unique credential opportunities, including an associate degree, diploma, and five professional certificates, including ‘Event Coordinator,’ ‘Food and […]
Ranger Nick Attracts Crowd at Carroll EMC Ag Seminar
Carrollton, GA—Carroll Electric Membership Cooperative (EMC) was the place to be the evening of Thursday, April 11. Wild animals captivated an audience of both children and adults at the co-op’s biannual agribusiness seminar as “Ranger Nick” Fuhrman of the University of Georgia (UGA) brought out some cold-bloods that get a bad rap—reptiles and amphibians. Farmers […]
Elderly Resident Victimized By Scam Involving Deputy Impersonation
Someone impersonating a Deputy from the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office is calling Haralson County residents and attempting to scam them. The fake deputy, who is using the name Lt. Bowman, is telling them they have a bench warrant and must give him money to get rid of the warrant. The Haralson County Sheriff’s Office does […]
High Pathogen Avian Influenza in North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture announced a presumptive positive case of HPAI on a NC dairy. These cattle are currently asymptomatic and quarantined. For further information on this case, please read their announcement. This brings the total affected states to seven with cases in Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, New Mexico, Ohio, Texas and North Carolina. […]
Carroll County Board of Commissioners Approves Seventh Ambulance
At its regular meeting on April 9, the Carroll County Board of Commissioners (BOC) approved adding a seventh 24-hour 911 ambulance to the county’s EMS contract with West Georgia Ambulance. “Adding a seventh ambulance is essential for the public safety of all our families, friends and neighbors in their time of need,” said Carroll County […]
CCS YOUNG AUTHOR HEADS TO STATE COMPETITION
CARROLLTON, GA – One Carrollton City Schools student-author is heading to state competition after winning the region contest in the Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition. Carrollton High School junior Addison Lloyd took honors with her work “The Pact of Prometheus.” Addison won top honors in the West Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency regional competition held […]
WALKER NAMED NATIONAL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF YEAR
Carrollton High School Assistant Principal Courtney Walker was named the NASSP National Assistant Principal of the Year. Pictured from left are NASSP Chief Executive Officer Ronn Nozoe, Courtney Walker and Carrollton City Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Albertus. RESTON, VA — The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) named Courtney Walker, assistant principal at Carrollton High […]
Local schools react to potential funding increase in state budget for schools’ transportation needs
Local school systems are looking forward to getting the final word from Georgia Governor Brian Kemp – that the state’s fiscal year 2025 budget contains a substantial funding boost for student transportation. In the proposed budget that now waits for Kemp’s final approval, state house and senate members agreed on what is being considered a “major […]
Mike Jiles Named Vice President of Operations and Technology at West Georgia Technical College
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) President Dr. Julie Post is pleased to announce the promotion of Mike Jiles from Assistant Vice President of Facilities to Vice President of Operations and Technology. Jiles, with 20 years of military service and prior experience, joined WGTC in 2009 as Facilities Director. Over his 15-year tenure, […]
