WellStar’s Mark Haney named 2017 Alumni of the Year by Technical College System of Georgia

haney 600x314Mark Haney of Marietta was named Alumni of the Year for the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) by the TCSG Foundation Thursday evening. He was honored alongside Shadae Yancey-Warren of Rome. Governor Nathan Deal, along with TCSG Commissioner Gretchen Corbin, presented the awards.

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Hiram and North Split In Hoops Action

hoops 600x314The Hornets are atop the region in the standings early in the season.North Paulding's Cameron Cherry drives to the hoop against Hiram.

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House Pass Concealed Carry Reciprocity Bill

gun 600x314Washington, D.C. – Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) today voted for and the House passed the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (H.R. 38). The legislation permits individuals with a concealed carry permit to carry a concealed firearm in any state that allows it.

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CTC Culinary Instructor Named 2017 Chef Educator of the Year

CTC chef 600x314Chattahoochee Technical College Culinary Program instructor Hillary Gallagher received the 2017 Chef Educator of the Year award presented by the American Culinary Federation-Atlanta Chefs Association at its monthly meeting on Dec. 4th.

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Local Small Businesses recognized at December Chamber Luncheon

business 600x314Paulding County Chamber of Commerce devoted their final 2017 event to recognizing small businesses throughout the county. Featured Speaker, Lorie Bomar, is the owner of Atlanta's Finest Catering.

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Local Organization Hosts Charity Event For Childhood Cancer

breast 600x314THE BREAST OF TIMES FOUNDATION proudly announces this year’s CHRISTMAS WITHOUT CANCER EXTRAVAGANZA to benefit Childhood Cancer, on Saturday, December 16, 2017, 9:00 a.m., at the Carroll County AG Center/UGA Extension in Carrollton, Georgia.

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Rep. Graves Applauds Progress of Tax Cuts and Jobs Bill

taxe 600x314Rep. Tom Graves issued a statement concerning Senate passage on Saturday (Dec. 5th 2017) of legislation to cut taxes for families and businesses and create more American jobs, which was followed last night by House passage of instructions to go to conference with Senate to work out the differences between each Chamber’s version of the bill.

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GHC’s New Bachelor’s Degree Students Help The Homeless This Holiday Season

ghc degree600x314Georgia Highlands College’s new bachelor’s in business administration (BBA) students brought their first semester to a close with a service learning project aimed to help the homeless this holiday season.

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Marine Graduate: Marine Corps Private John Shifflette

JohnShifflette 600x314Marine Corps Private John Shifflette has graduated from basic military training at Parris Island, South Carolina. He is the son of Dan and Susan Shifflette of Hiram, Ga. Private Shifflette is a 2017 graduate of South Paulding High School.

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