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Check out our latest issue! https://westgeorgiawoman.com/issues/march-2025-magazine-issue/Our feature this month is West...
03/03/2025

Check out our latest issue! https://westgeorgiawoman.com/issues/march-2025-magazine-issue/

Our feature this month is West Georgia Regional Library System's Neva Lomason Memorial Library Children's Specialist, Kay Brook. Kay struggled with dyslexia as a child and wasn't diagnosed until after she graduated high school. In spite of her struggles, Kay became an avid reader and decided to turn her love of reading into a career.

On page 10, learn more about Kay, the library's children's programs and other programs it offers to the community, and Kay's unwavering dedication to child literacy.

Inside: Tips on how to help your child fall in love with reading, learn the truth about homelessness, read about the importance of colon cancer screening, Chef Rose Cooks' delicious recipes and much more!

Photos of Kay Brook by Zachary Dailey, Daileylifephotography
Recipe photos by Andrew Agresta, Agresta Photography

Live. Work. Play. Grow. Lead.Welcome to Haralson County, Georgia!We are so excited to provide you with the Greater Haral...
02/09/2025

Live. Work. Play. Grow. Lead.

Welcome to Haralson County, Georgia!

We are so excited to provide you with the Greater Haralson Chamber of Commerce 2025 Official Newcomer’s Guide! A partnership between West Georgia Woman Magazine and the Greater Haralson Chamber of Commerce.

Click here to read: https://westgeorgiawoman.com/issues/greater-haralson-chamber-of-commerce-official-newcomers-guide-2025/

Subscribe to our FREE digital issue and get it in your inbox before anyone else! www.westgeorgiawoman.com.

24 Carroll County Schools Athletes Sign to Play at Collegiate Level. Congratulations! Photos by Carroll County Schools
02/07/2025

24 Carroll County Schools Athletes Sign to Play at Collegiate Level. Congratulations!

Photos by Carroll County Schools

Check out our latest issue! https://westgeorgiawoman.com/issues/february-2025-magazine-issue/ Our feature this month is ...
02/02/2025

Check out our latest issue! https://westgeorgiawoman.com/issues/february-2025-magazine-issue/

Our feature this month is April Ross. After her high school graduation, April felt called to a career in television. April earned a bachelor's degree in communications and spent several years working in radio and television around the Southeast.

On page 10, learn more about April, how she started BeeTV with just an iPhone 6 (yes, really!) and turned her dream of owning her own television station into an important community news source.

Inside: Tips on creating a romantic and unforgettable evening, learn how to recognize red flags in potential partners, read about the devastating impacts of affairs, Chef Rose Cooks delicious recipes and much more!

Photos of April Ross by Zachary Dailey, Daileylifephotography
Recipe photos by Andrew Agresta, Agresta Photography

Carroll County Schools will be returning to a regular schedule on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
01/22/2025

Carroll County Schools will be returning to a regular schedule on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

Out of an abundance of caution, and efforts to keep students, faculty and staff safe during dangerous travel conditions ...
01/22/2025

Out of an abundance of caution, and efforts to keep students, faculty and staff safe during dangerous travel conditions in four of the seven counties West Georgia Technical College serves, all campuses will be closed, and classes will be held virtually on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

Due to expected inclement weather, all WGTC campuses and offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 21. Classes will be ...
01/21/2025

Due to expected inclement weather, all WGTC campuses and offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 21. Classes will be held virtually.

Carroll County Schools is moving to a Distance Learning Day on Tuesday, January 21 due to winter weather. This Distance ...
01/21/2025

Carroll County Schools is moving to a Distance Learning Day on Tuesday, January 21 due to winter weather. This Distance Learning Day includes all students and faculty. All Tuesday after-school and extracurricular activities are canceled. Schools and teachers will be sending out specific information and assignments to students. Please refer to our Distance Learning Day webpage for more information.

Based on various weather models, the path and impact of the storm is uncertain for our area. All 220 - 240 day employees should report at 9 a.m. unless inclement weather makes it unsafe to report.

Our area is experiencing extreme cold, and there continues to be a possibility of snow which could make travel dangerous. Please take due precaution to care for yourself and your loved ones. We will provide further updates as needed.

Reminder: Public Hearings for Concerned Citizens in the Carroll County School DistrictCarroll Co. Board of Education se...
01/20/2025

Reminder: Public Hearings for Concerned Citizens in the Carroll County School District

Carroll Co. Board of Education seeks input on statewide homestead exemption.

The Carroll County Board of Education intends to opt out of statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption for the Carroll County School District in order to retain local control of taxing authority and will hold public hearings to get input on this proposed decision.

Public hearings for local input will be held at the board office at 164 Independence Drive in Carrollton on Tuesday, January 21 at noon and Tuesday, January 21 at 6 p.m.

01/12/2025

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Dr. Fred Richards.

Fred was a member of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club (with perfect attendance) for 45 years. This video was taken one year ago today at the Carrollton Kiwanis meeting where the club celebrated Fred's 85th birthday and his accomplishments with the Kiwanis.

Fred, we feel your spirit all around us, we miss you every day and we love you. Looking forward to seeing you again, one day, dear friend, father and grandfather.❤️

Due to expected inclement weather, all West Georgia Technical College campuses and offices will be closed Friday, Januar...
01/09/2025

Due to expected inclement weather, all West Georgia Technical College campuses and offices will be closed Friday, January 10. Please note, all Friday classes will be held virtually. Students should check Blackboard for directions from instructors.

Winter Storm Warning in effect for Cleburne County Alabama Thursday night through Friday. Winter Weather Advisory in eff...
01/09/2025

Winter Storm Warning in effect for Cleburne County Alabama Thursday night through Friday.

Winter Weather Advisory in effect for Randolph County Alabama Thursday night through Friday.

Winter Storm Watch remains in effect for West Georgia, Friday morning through Saturday morning.

WHAT
Periods of snow, sleet, and freezing rain that could be heavy at times. Total snow and sleet accumulations of 2-4 inches in northern Georgia and up to 2 inches in East Alabama, West Georgia, metro Atlanta and points east. Ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch are possible as well. Forecast snow accumulation amounts have trended down while the forecast for ice accumulation (sleet and freezing rain) have trended up.

WHERE
East Alabama and portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia.

WHEN
East Alabama – Thursday night through Friday
West Georgia - From Friday morning through Saturday morning.

IMPACTS
Plan on slippery road conditions, with travel likely becoming difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday commute and linger into Saturday morning. The weight of ice on tree limbs and power lines could produce scattered power outages. Bridges and overpasses could become icy even if temperatures remain slightly above freezing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this hazardous
situation. Any slight deviations in temperatures or track of the
weather system will result in changes for the precipitation type
forecast.

Thanks to our friends at the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce for sharing this information with us.

Carroll County Schools is moving to a Distance Learning Day on Friday, January 10 due to winter weather. This Distance L...
01/08/2025

Carroll County Schools is moving to a Distance Learning Day on Friday, January 10 due to winter weather. This Distance Learning Day includes all students, faculty and staff. Additionally, all Friday after-school and extracurricular activities are cancelled. Schools and teachers will be sending out specific information and assignments to students. Please refer to our Distance Learning Day webpage for more information.

School meals for Friday, January 10 will be available for students to take home on Thursday, January 9. Each school will communicate its individual plan for meal pickup with students.

Thursday, January 9 will be a normal school day with normal after-school and extracurricular activities.

No decision has been made regarding Saturday extracurricular events. Each school will communicate about these as needed.

Road conditions are expected to be treacherous on Friday. Please avoid travel and stay warm!

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Happy Heavenly Birthday, Dr. Fred Richards. Fred was a member of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club (with perfect attendance) for 45 years. This video was taken one year ago today at the Carrollton Kiwanis meeting where the club celebrated Fred's 85th birthday and his accomplishments with the Kiwanis. Fred, we feel your spirit all around us, we miss you every day and we love you. Looking forward to seeing you again, one day, dear friend, father and grandfather.❤️

Happy Halloween friends! Stay safe out there today and remember to watch for little children tonight as they trick-or-treat. 🎃👻 #Halloween #Halloweenpets #Halloweenanimals #Halloween2024 #HappyHalloween2024 #AllHallowsEve #TrickorTreat #TrickorTreatYourself #Creepingitreal #Halloweenparty2024 #Justhereforthecandy #Herefortheboos #Halloweencostume2024 #notricksjusttreats #Halloweennight2024 #Halloweenspirit #WitchBetterHaveMyCandy #HalloweenLover #CandyCorny #BooToYou #westgeorgia #eastalabama #westgeorgiawoman #westgawoman

Happy Halloween friends! Stay safe out there today and remember to watch for little children tonight as they trick-or-treat. 🎃👻 #Halloween #Halloweenpets #Halloweenanimals #Halloween2024 #HappyHalloween2024 #AllHallowsEve #TrickorTreat #TrickorTreatYourself #Creepingitreal #Halloweenparty2024 #Justhereforthecandy #Herefortheboos #Halloweencostume2024 #notricksjusttreats #Halloweennight2024 #Halloweenspirit #WitchBetterHaveMyCandy #HalloweenLover #CandyCorny #BooToYou #westgeorgia #eastalabama #westgeorgiawoman #westgawoman

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