Buchanan man sentenced in child molestation case
Haralson County, GA – On June 7, 2024, Jonathon David Swanger, a 37-year-old W/M out of Buchanan, pled guilty to two counts of Child Molestation in the Superior Court of Haralson County Georgia. Swanger, who has been in custody since August 18, 2022, entered his plea as part of an ongoing legal process. The court […]
CLASS OF 2024 EARNS NEARLY $15 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS
CARROLLTON, GA — Carrollton High School graduates of the Class of 2024 received nearly 15 million in scholarship offers from colleges and universities. The majority of the awards were offered by educational institutions, but there also were private awards presented by individuals and nonprofit entities, including the Carrollton City Schools Education Foundation. Though many students […]
Yarbrough takes home PGA Georgia Junior Championship
Trojan freshman golfer Mackinnley Yarbrough captured the 2024 Georgia PGA Jr. Championship held June 5-7 at Doublegate Country Club in Albany, Georgia. Yarbrough set the pace with a 7-under par 65 in the first round, the lowest in the tournament, and finished 4-under par, tying for the lead. He clinched the championship when he birdied […]
Gang Member Sentenced for Assault on a Federal Correctional Officer
ATLANTA – Cody Todd has been sentenced for assault on a Bureau of Prisons correctional officer at the U.S. Penitentiary in Atlanta, Georgia (USP-Atlanta). “This defendant’s pattern of violent behavior continued while he was in custody, resulting in a vicious attack that left a correctional officer seriously injured,” said U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan. “Correctional […]
West Georgia Technical College Adult Education Program Celebrates ESL, GED, and High School Equivalency Grads
NEWNAN, GA – The Adult Education program at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) celebrated graduates with a commencement ceremony held Friday, May 31, at the Donald W. Nixon Centre for the Performing and Visual Arts in Newnan. Vicki Kaiser, Chief Operating Officer for Piedmont Newnan Hospital, gave the keynote speech, sharing her personal journey on […]
Dr. Brendan Kelly, President at West Georgia, Selected by Arkansas State University System Trustees as Next President
(Arkansas State University Media Release) LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees Wednesday in a special meeting selected Dr. Brendan Kelly, president of the University of West Georgia since 2020, to become the third president of the ASU System. Following an executive session, the board unanimously voted to approve Kelly to […]
“Starting In Style” Empowers Middle School Girls In Community
(media release provided by Carrollton City Schools) CARROLLTON, GA – Motivated to make a difference in students’ lives, Abbey Smith, an elementary school teacher, launched “Starting in Style.” This initiative provides new clothing for students in need, helping them start the school year with confidence and dignity. Smith’s inspiration for “Starting in Style” originated from […]
It’s Going to Be Big: New Patient Tower Underway at Tanner/Carrollton
(press release provided by Tanner Health System) Tanner Health is taking bold moves to improve access to care across the region. Work has begun on a new patient tower at Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton. The almost 97,000-square-foot expansion will add 50 beds to the hospital. “This project is going to give us the capacity we need […]
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 […]
