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 […]
CHS TO OFFER CTAE+ PROGRAM IN 24-25 SCHOOL YEAR
CARROLLTON, GA — Carrollton High School is launching the CTAE+ (Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education Plus) program for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. This innovative program offers students a dynamic way to fulfill graduation requirements while gaining valuable technical skills for their chosen career paths. Traditionally, high school students are required to complete at least […]
Carroll County BOE Approves Full Millage Rollback
(written by Carroll County Schools) July 18, 2024 — The Carroll County Board of Education has tentatively approved a full millage rate rollback for county property owners after seeing another large increase in assessed values this year. The county tax digest increased almost $340 million, allowing the BOE to reduce the school tax millage rate […]
Carroll County Schools to offer no cost breakfast and lunch to all students
For the 2024-2025 school year, Carroll County Schools will be offering no cost breakfast and lunch to all students regardless of income through the Community Eligibility Program. The CEP allows schools with high percentages of low-income students to offer no cost breakfast and lunch to all students without collecting household applications. The Community Eligibility Provision […]
Haralson County selected for UGA Planning Rural Opportunities for Prosperity and Economic Leadership (PROPEL) program
First community in West Georgia to be chosen for program, official kickoff in January BREMEN, Ga. – Haralson County was recently selected as a 2025 Planning Rural Opportunities for Prosperity and Economic Leadership (PROPEL) Community. This program, led by the University of Georgia (UGA), assists rural communities implement a multi-step model to help them advance […]
From partnership to legacy:Â Newnan Utilities establishes endowed scholarship for UWG students
by Miranda Hodges Newnan Utilities has been a steadfast supporter of the University of West Georgia for more than a decade, contributing to several initiatives and programs and supporting the overall growth of the university. This longstanding relationship has now reached a new milestone with the recently established Newnan Utilities Endowed Scholarship at UWG, a […]
CHS finishes fifth in the GADA Directors Cup
CARROLLTON, GA — Facing stiff competition in the state’s largest classification, Carrollton High School secured an impressive fifth-place in the 2023-24 Directors Cup results announced by the Georgia Athletic Directors Association. The Directors Cup honors athletic departments in all Georgia High School Association (GHSA) classifications for their excellence and superior performance. CHS athletic teams earned […]