Cancer Recovery Walkers Program to Resume April 13

Area residents who would like a little inspiration with their walking regimen are invited to join Tanner Health System’s Oncology Advisory Council as part of the group’s Cancer Recovery Walkers.

The Cancer Recovery Walkers went on hiatus during the colder winter months, but the group will resume weekly walking exercise sessions on Wednesday, April 13 at 9 a.m. on the walking trail behind Tanner’s Roy Richards, Sr. Cancer Center.

New Scholarship for Nursing Students at UWG

An endowed scholarship has been established at the University of West Georgia that will provide a helping hand to several students in the School of Nursing each year. Derek and Patricia Reynolds created the Reynolds Nursing Education Scholarship to celebrate a field that makes a substantial positive impact on society.

“The students and I appreciate the thoughtfulness and generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds,” said Dr. Kathryn Grams, professor and dean of the School of Nursing. “The scholarships they are funding will support the efforts of our students to become caring and competent nurses.”

Tanner Named to Georgia Hospital Association's Quality Honor Roll

All three Tanner Health System hospitals – Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton, Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica and Higgins General Hospital in Bremen – have been named to the Georgia Hospital Association’s (GHA) quality honor roll.

Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica is among 22 Georgia hospitals named to the Chairman’s category – the highest on the list – of the Georgia Hospital Association’s Partnership for Health and Accountability Quality Honor Roll. Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton and Higgins General Hospital were among 62 Georgia hospitals named to the President’s category – second highest on the honor roll.

Dancing-4-Hearts Zumbathon Raises $1,300 for Tanner’s Cardiology Services

More than 100 Zumba Fitness® fans participated in the Dancing-4-Hearts Zumbathon at the Lakeshore Gym in Carrollton on Feb. 27, raising $1,300 to benefit Tanner Health System’s cardiology services.

UWG Presents Blithe Spirit

The University of West Georgia presents Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward. The show will run in the Townsend Center for Performing Arts Main Stage from April 13-17, at 7:30 p. m. and April 16- 17, at 2:30 p. m. Tickets are $10 and FREE for students with their U.W.G I.D.

The tale follows socialite and novelist Charles Condomine, who invites the eccentric medium and clairvoyant, Madame Arcati, to his house to conduct a séance, hoping to gather material for his next book. In a comical twist of fate, Madame Arcati accidentally summons the ghost of Charles’ former wife, Elvira. This is much to the displeasure of Charles’ living wife, Ruth.

National Quilt Day Babies Born at Tanner

In Carrollton, the lucky baby girl was Nyliah Davis, born at 3:21 a.m. to Paige Thomas of Carrollton. 

The West Georgia Quilters Guild donated two beautiful, vibrant quilts to Tanner Medical Foundation to be given to the first babies born at Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton and Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica on National Quilt Day, Saturday, March 19.

Cotton Mill Farmers' Market Vendor Meeting Tonight

The Cotton Mill Farmers' Market will hold a meeting tonight for all previous and potential vendors at the Carroll County Ag Center (900 Newnan Road, Carrollton) at 7 p.m.

The meeting will be followed up next week with the Farm & Vendor Tour on Saturday April 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The market's opening day is scheduled for April 30 from 8 a.m. to noon at 401 Rome Street in Carrollton.

Electronics Recycling This Saturday at Southwire

Johnny Isakson and David Ralston to Address UWG Grads

U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson

The University of West Georgia will hold its spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 7 at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the coliseum on the Carrollton campus.

The morning ceremony will feature a commencement address by Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston. The attorney from Blue Ridge has served in the House of Representatives since 2002 and was elected speaker on Jan. 11, 2010.

Dance for Dogs to benefit Carroll County Animal Shelter Saturday

A 17-month-old Boxer mix up for adoption at the Carroll County Animal Shelter.

Show off your dance moves and help support the Carroll County Animal Shelter at the first annual Dance for Dogs this Saturday at the Carroll County Recreation Department. The event begins at noon and lasts through 2 p.m. A $8 donation entitles guests to two hours of Zumba with two certified instructors, a limited edition t-shirt and refreshments.

WGTC Taking Submissions for Travelling Art Show

West Georgia Technical College is accepting submissions for the college's first campus-wide art exhibit through April 15. Current and recent WGTC staff, faculty and students, as well as high school students from Carroll, Coweta, Douglas, Haralson, Heard, Meriwether and Troup Counties are all encouraged to submit their work.

Census Data Charts County's Growth

Over the past decade, Carroll County’s population grew by approximately 27% from 87,268 residents in 2000 to 110,527 residents in 2010, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The 23,259 additional persons helped the county’s overall population to occupy 39,187 out of 44,607 residences, an 88% rate of occupancy.