New data shows student performance up at Carroll Co. Schools
Academic performance data released this summer by the Georgia Department of Education and the College Board highlight the significant impact of continued focus on literacy, STEM and advanced high school coursework on student performance at Carroll County Schools. By prioritizing early literacy skills, elementary students continue to perform above the state average across all grade […]
Crews Search For Missing Boater
Crews in Heard County on Thursday – continue searching for a missing boater – who was reportedly last seen late Tuesday. Heard County Fire & Emergency Services in collaboration with local and state agencies, is conducting the search operation on the Chattahoochee River in Franklin. The search is centered at the boat ramp on Glover […]
Teen indicted for felony and malice murder
A Carroll County grand jury this month has indicted an 18-year old Douglasville man on several charges – including malice and felony murder – for his alleged role in the shooting death of 44-year old Santravis Lee – during an altercation at the Exxon Station on Bar J Road in Temple last November. Investigators claim […]
Jackson named UWG’s executive director of development
by Miranda Hodges The University of West Georgia recently named Haley Jackson as executive director of development for university advancement. In this leadership role, Jackson will continue her dedicated efforts to raise support for the UWG Foundation for student scholarships and enhanced experiences across the institution. As executive director of development, Jackson will oversee the […]
Three members of Gospel Music Hall of Fame quartet The Nelons among 7 killed in Wyoming plane crash
By KEN MILLER Three members of the Nelons, a Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame quartet and the chairman of the board overseeing the Georgia Department of Corrections, were among seven people killed in a plane crash in Wyoming, according to a statement by a group member who was not aboard the aircraft. The Nelons […]
June Unemployment Rates Rise in Georgia Regional Commissions as Seasonal and Student Workers Enter the Summer Job Market
Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that all of Georgia’s Regional Commissions reported a rise in June unemployment rates. “Georgia is where opportunities abound, and innovation thrives,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “Every summer, our students and seasonal workers inject our workforce with a fresh wave of talent and energy. Although this may lead to […]
West Georgia Technical College Foundation’s Annual Black Tie & Boots Goes Platinum for 2024
LAGRANGE, GA – The West Georgia Technical College Foundation has announced Platinum Southeast Premier Dance Band as its musical act for the 22nd annual Black Tie & Boots fundraiser. The event will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024, at West Georgia Technical College’s Callaway Conference Center in LaGrange. The Platinum Southeast Premier Dance Band […]
Dr. Ashwani Monga named interim president of the University of West Georgia
University System of Georgia (USG) Chancellor Sonny Perdue today named USG’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Ashwani Monga, as interim president of the University of West Georgia, effective Aug. 19. UWG President Brendan B. Kelly announced in June he had accepted the role of president of the Arkansas State University System, which […]
Carroll County Chairman Michelle Morgan Appoints Michael Ock as Elections Supervisor
(Media Release provided by Carroll County) (Carroll County, GA) Chairman Michelle Morgan is excited to appoint Michael Ock to the role of Elections Supervisor, who now will fill the role that has been held by Interim Keith West who graciously stepped in and made great strides at the Elections and Registration Office while serving as […]
UWG alumna, leader appointed to Georgia Council for the Arts
by Colton Campbell An alumna and leader at the University of West Georgia has been appointed to the Georgia Council for the Arts, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced earlier this week. Brandy Barker ’08, currently serving as UWG’s chief creative officer and assistant vice president for University Advancement, is a practiced arts leader with dynamic […]
