Nazi Hunter: Simon Wiesenthal Opens Friday at Townsend Center

The University of West Georgia’s Townsend Center for the Performing Arts will present Tom Dugan’s “Nazi Hunter: Simon Wiesenthal,” a one-man theatrical journey about the Austrian-Jewish Holocaust survivor.

Wiesenthal survived the horrors of concentration camps and then began a pursuit of Nazi war criminals. He tracked down and brought to justice more than 1,100 Nazi war criminals around the world.

Ephesus Public Library Holding Blowout Book Sale

 

The Ephesus Public Library is hosting a 'Blowout Sale' featuring used books, CDs, DVDs and cookbooks. The sale, which helps benefit the library, begins today and lasts through April 9th. The sale is a great opportunity to pick up some inexpensive spring reading material while supporting one of the county's local libraries.

UWG Names New Provost, Vice President of Academic Affairs

The University of West Georgia is pleased to announce that Dr. Michael Horvath will become its next provost and vice president for academic affairs.

Horvath is currently professor and dean of the School of Education at Indiana University South Bend. He has worked as a dean of education in public, regional institutions for the past 15 years, including as professor and dean of the School of Education at Missouri Southern State University and professor and chair of the Department of Teacher Education at Bradley University.

Emergency Preparedness Fair Set for April 23rd.

Floods, severe thunder storms, tornadoes and even ice storms are constant reminders that west Georgia is not at all insulated against the threats of severe weather. 

Tanner's Short Stay/Clinic Avenue Entrance Closing, Courtesy Valet Parking Expanding

As construction continues on the campus of Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton, the Clinic Avenue/Short Stay parking lot and entrance to the hospital will close on April 4. The facility will begin offering free valet service on that date at the Dixie Street atrium as a courtesy to its patients.

Free Wind Symphony Concert Tonight

The University of West Georgia's Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band will be performing a free concert tonight at the campus' Townsend Center for the Performing Arts at 8:15 p.m. It's a great way to unwind after a long Monday.

WGTC to Host Motorcycle Ride for March of Dimes

Set aside your walking shoes, break out your motorcycle boots and get ready to Ride for Babies! West Georgia Technical College is hosting a Motorcycle Ride to benefit the March of Dimes on Saturday, April 9th. 

Carroll County Boys & Girls Club Recognized with Proclamation

On Wednesday, Carroll County Board of Commissioners Chairman Bill Chappell toured the Carroll County Boys & Girls Club and signed a proclamation recognizing the club's efforts, designating March 20 through March 26 as 'Boys & Girls Club Week.'

UWG Grad Publishes Children's Book

Recent University of West Georgia graduate Brittany Reid has published her first children’s book, Quack-a-Doodle-Doo: Do it Like Dave. Reid says it is the first in what will be a series of books focused on self worth, positive self-esteem and education. “The series will follow the story of Uni, a duck who thinks he is a chicken, but slowly learns to love and accept himself for being different from the brids around him,” said Reid.

Last Day to Register for AJC's Peachtree Road Race

Registration ends tonight at 11:59 p.m. for the 2011 Atlanta Journal Constitution's Peachtree Road Race. This year's 10-kilometer race will have 60,000 runners, an increase of 5,000 over previous years. Register here.

Carroll Meth Awareness Coalition to Host Special Program Tonight

The Carroll Meth Awareness Coalition is hosting a free program tonight featuring a panel discussion on the types of intervention, treatment and support resources available for people struggling with substance abuse and addiction.

The event will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Carrollton Housing Authority's Elder Circle Community Center at 512 Elder Circle. Tonight's panelists include representatives from Drug Court, faith-based treatment programs and Willowbrooke at Tanner.

Electronics Recycling Event Set for April 9th