USDA Now Accepting Applications for Available Funds to Help Cover Organic Certification Costs
Through the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP), USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will cover up to 75% of organic certification costs at a maximum of $750 per certification category. FSA is now accepting applications, and organic producers and handlers should apply for OCCSP by the Oct. 31, 2024, deadline for eligible expenses incurred from […]
WGTC Foundation Awards $40,000 in Scholarships for Summer 2024
(press release issued by WGTC) CARROLLTON, GA – The West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) Foundation awarded 64 individual scholarships for the 2024 summer semester totaling $40,000. Scholarships cover a wide range of educational expenses, including tuition, books, and other related costs, and aim to reduce the financial barriers that students often face when pursuing higher […]
Wanted Carrollton Man Leads Police On High Speed Chase
(press release issued by HCSO) On May 28, 2024, Deputy Alexander Zeno observed a motorcycle traveling eastbound on U.S. Hwy 78 with no taillights and attempted a traffic stop at the intersection of US Highway 78 at Arbacoochee Road in Tallapoosa. The motorcycle failed to stop, and a pursuit began. Deputy Jarrett Chandler was close […]
West Georgia Technical College Announces New Commercial Construction Management Program
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is pleased to announce the introduction of its new Commercial Construction Management (CCM) program, which will be offered at the Carroll Campus starting in the fall semester of 2024. The program is designed to prepare students for successful careers in the growing field of commercial construction management. […]
Tanner Establishing New Resource Center in Carrollton
Former Greenway property will be used for offices, education, innovation Tanner Health is making moves to improve access to care and health literacy as it begins to occupy the former Greenway Health building off Hays Mill Road in Carrollton. The move allows Tanner to free-up needed space on its Carrollton campus so it can move […]
Georgia Regional Commissions Report Decline in April Unemployment Rates
Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced that all of Georgia’s Regional Commissions reported declining unemployment rates for April. “Empowering the right people, in the right place, at the right time to make the right decisions is why Georgia continues to lead the nation in low unemployment and job opportunities for hardworking Georgians,” said Commissioner Bruce […]
Merrill Folsom Joins UGA Extension Carroll County
Carroll County is excited to announce Merrill Folsom has joined their team as their Agricultural Educator. In his new role, Merrill will work along side Agricultural Agent Paula Burke to bring ag-related educational programs, information, and resources to the Carroll County farming community. The Carroll County Extension office, located at the Carroll County Agricultural Education […]
General-Primary Election re-cap for Carroll & Haralson Counties
Haralson County will have a new commission chairman in 2025 – and two republicans head to a runoff for the district three U-S Congress seat – after ‘The people’ had their say – in yesterday’s general primary election. Unofficial numbers show former Donald Trump aide Brian Jack and Mike Dugan, the former Georgia state senate […]
Carroll County Schools honors 2024 valedictorians and salutatorians
Carroll County Schools announced valedictorians and salutatorians from all five high schools and honored them with a recognition ceremony. Temple High School alumna and attorney Katherine Gargan provided the keynote address. “These are the best and brightest graduates of Carroll County Schools, and we honor their academic success because it reflects their individual pursuit of […]
UWG establishes two new colleges, names interim deans
by Colton Campbell The University of West Georgia remains laser-focused on aligning the needs of industry with the educational experiences students have both in and out of the classroom. To strengthen those connections and enhance service and support for student success in their respective areas, UWG will launch two new colleges on July 1, 2024: […]
