Robert Emmitt Wharton, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. He was born on May 30, 1951, in Queens, New York, the son of the late Leonard Wharton and Margaret Munich Wharton. Robert was a patriotic man who proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. After his service, he worked as a truck driver for many years with Yellow Corporation, where he enjoyed the open road and the freedom of the highway. Robert was an avid traveler who loved exploring new places, especially the beach and Ireland. He had a zest for life and was the life of the party, always making people ..read more

Downtown Carrollton’s biggest annual event, Mayfest Arts and Crafts Festival, returns to Adamson Square, May 4. For nearly four decades, Mayfest has drawn thousands of people to Carrollton’s vibrant downtown the first Saturday in May to browse handmade arts and crafts like woodworking, jewelry, crochet and woven items, enjoy local dining and explore unique specialty shops.  “We hope everyone will enjoy the arts, crafts, entertainment and food at Mayfest,” said Alyson Moffit, the city’s Main Street coordinator. “We’ll have lots of new vendors, new faces and returning favorites.” The Amp at ..read more

Grab your resume; West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is set to host its “Kickstart Your Career” hiring event on April 24 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the College’s Douglas Campus. The event is free and open to the public.  The event will host 20+ employers looking to hire part-time and full-time positions in various fields, from healthcare and public safety to transportation and more.  “Kickstart Your Career” will be held in the Douglas Campus Community Room at 4600 Timber Ridge Dr. Douglasville, GA 30135. For questions, please contact careerservices@westgatech.edu.&nbs ..read more

GA—In response to the growing presence of electric vehicles (EVs) on our roads, Carroll Electric Membership Cooperative (EMC) is proud to announce the launch of a pioneering training initiative aimed at equipping first responders with the necessary skills and knowledge to safely manage incidents involving EVs. For two days in mid-April, the cooperative hosted more than 70 local first responders from Carroll, Haralson, Heard, Paulding and Polk counties for a half-day training session to prepare them to respond to incidents involving electric vehicles and the unique challenges they present. Tau ..read more

The Amp’s Locals Live concert series – and the music of the 1980s – will return to Carrollton’s Amp at Adamson Square, April 26 with Atlanta Vice. Featuring Carrollton native Joel Tisinger on drums, Atlanta Vice has spent the last 20 years making original music and performing their self-described “‘80s rewind experience” live show for audiences all over the Southeast. The band’s setlist showcases everything retro: MTV, Brat Pack movies, ‘80s TV hits, Saturday morning cartoons, new wave, post-punk, glam rock, pop and rock. This concert is sponsored by University of West Georgia Alumni Associati ..read more

by Melinda Myers Overcrowded, poor flowering, and floppy perennials can be invigorated with a shovel and a bit of your time and energy. Dividing perennials is an excellent way to improve their appearance and create new plants to use in other spaces in your landscape. As the old garden adage states “divide spring flowering perennials in late summer or early fall, divide fall bloomers in spring, and summer blooming perennials in either spring or fall.”  Some gardeners prefer to enjoy the spring blooms and divide soon after the flowers fade. Most gardeners have found the best time to divide ..read more

by Miranda Hodges The University of West Georgia recently announced the naming of the Hatton Family Study Lounge in the Tanner Health System School of Nursing, in honor of Herbert Hatton, a retired pharmacist and generous supporter of UWG with a commitment to advancing education and the success of students across the university. Hatton has made significant contributions to various areas of UWG, including the College of Education, the College of Arts, Culture, and Scientific Inquiry and, most recently, a second gift to the Tanner Health System School of Nursing.   His most recent gift ..read more

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated individual traveling with an international group of students. The individual, who does not live in the United States, is isolated and receiving treatment at a local hospital. DPH is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to identify and contact anyone who may have been exposed to the individual and to prevent further spread of measles. Measles is very contagious and spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The measles virus can stay in the a ..read more

Gary Wayne Sullins, age 75, of Villa Rica, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. He was born on June 20, 1948, the son of the late George Joe Sullins and the late Barbara Jean Spinks Sullins. Gary will be remembered fondly by his family for his unwavering love for horse racing and the thrill of the dog tracks. He also enjoyed gambling, hunting, and fishing. Gary was known as a devoted University of Alabama fan. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister Diane Young. He is survived by his loving wife Diniah Sullins; daughters and sons-in-law, Jenna and Matt Lackey of Ada ..read more

Carroll EMC will host a blood drive Thursday, April 25, in the Robert D. Tisinger Community Center at the Carrollton office from 10 am until 3 pm. If you’d like to sign up for an appointment, please call (770) 832-3552 or visi redcross.org. Walk-ins are also welcome. The post Carroll EMC Blood Drive appeared first on ..read more