It’s Just a Drill: WGTC Hosts Simulated Mass Casualty Event and Trauma Lab
WGTC EMS student Norman Eaton assists senior registered nursing student Stephanie Jordan during the College’s simulated mass casualty event. 120 students from various programs took part in the event. WACO, GA – West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) School of Nursing hosted a simulated mass casualty event and trauma lab this week at Murphy Campus. This […]
Anavitarte: Week Ten Under the Gold Dome
By: Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas) With only five legislative days remaining in the 2024 Legislative Session, Georgia Senate members are diligently working both within their respective committees and on the Senate floor to propel House bills forward. This week, Senate Republicans attended the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame Unveiling Ceremony, paying tribute to Georgia’s […]
Bretch named UWG’s interim vice president for university advancement
by Miranda Hodges The University of West Georgia proudly announces the appointment of Allyson Bretch ’14 as its interim vice president for university advancement and interim chief executive officer of UWG’s philanthropic foundations. In this pivotal role, Bretch will spearhead efforts to elevate the institution’s fundraising endeavors, drive strategies for securing major gifts, and fortify […]
Empowering minds: UWG focuses on well-being in annual Women Empowering Women event
by Abby Grizzard The University of West Georgia’s Richards College of Business celebrated the strength and resilience of women representing diverse experiences during the Women Empowering Women Luncheon on March 8 in honor of International Women’s Day. Tramaine EL-Amin, the vice president for Mental Health First Aid USA at the National Council for Mental Wellbeing […]
Georgia Regional Commissions Experience Slight Uptick in January Unemployment Rates
Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that all of Georgia’s Regional Commissions saw a slight increase in January unemployment rates. “Georgia’s January unemployment rate hit its lowest point in over a year,” said Commissioner Thompson. “This speaks volumes about our state’s economic resilience and ability to lead when times get tough. Regionally, we are […]
Villa Rica City Council discussion regarding possible termination/ suspension of City Manager Tom Barber (transcribed)
(un-cut audio from post-executive session during Tuesday’s mayor/ city council meeting is transcribed by AI) WARD 3 CITY COUNCILWOMAN, STEPHANIE WARMOTH: I would like to make a motion to terminate Tom Barber as city manager. WARD 5 CITY COUNCILMAN, DANNY CARTER: Second. MAYOR, LESLIE MCPHERSON: Uh, we will open for discussion of this. Yes. WARMOTH […]
CHS Athletic Director receives top honor from GADA
Carrollton High School’s Athletic Director, Coach Paul Fitz-Simons, has been named the Athletic Director of the Year for Class AAAAAAA by the Georgia Athletic Directors Association. Pictured from left are Carrollton City Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Albertus, CHS Athletic Director Paul Fitz-Simons, and his wife Alison. ATHENS, GEORGIA — Carrollton High School’s Athletic Director, Coach […]
Brothers sentenced to prison for assault during argument over ‘politics and religion’
According to the Coweta Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office… On March 7, 2024, a Carroll County jury convicted brothers Hector Rodriguez, 56, and Jesus Rodriguez Vicerra, 47, both from Chicago, Illinois, of Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Aggravated Battery. Hector Rodriguez was also found guilty of Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer and […]
Final List of qualifiers for May 21st General Primary (Carroll County)
Campaign season for the May 21st general primary officially kicking off on Monday with the close of the qualifying period on Friday. In Carroll County – only three non-partisan races will be contested on ballots. They are for Chief Magistrate where Nathaniel Smith is challenged by Kierston Phillips; Carroll County School Board Rep 3 Kerry […]
West Georgia Tech Students Place at SkillsUSA Georgia State Competition
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) students joined other technical colleges from across the state to compete at the SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership and Skills Conference held February 22 – 24 in Atlanta. WGTC earned the Quality Chapter of Excellence Award and the Health Knowledge Bowl team placed second, earning a silver medal […]