WGRLS’ National Novel Writing Month Challenge
The West Georgia Regional Library System (WGRLS) is presenting its second annual challenge for National Novel Writing Month, also informally known as NaNoWriMo.
Local History Comes Alive in Puppet Show “Grasshopper Tea and the Basement of Wonder”
What would you do if the power went out at grandma’s house? The puppet show “Grasshopper Tea and the Basement of Wonder” answers that very question for Emma and Lavonne as they wander into their grandmother’s basement following a storm. There, they discover a storyteller who takes them on a journey through West Georgia’s History.
Barbie Beach: A Quirky Roadside Attraction in Small Town Georgia
Since 2006, Barbie Beach has been catching the attention of unassuming drivers and locals passing through Turin.
UWG Partners with Local Breweries for Custom Beers
The University of West Georgia has recently partnered with two Carrollton-based breweries—Printer’s Ale Manufacturing Company and Local Ties Brewing Company—to produce new university-branded beers, called Red Blue Brew and Love Valley Lager, respectively.
“Vjeran Tomic”: The Spider-Man of Paris
Directed by Jamie Roberts, the documentary “Vjeran Tomic: The Spider-Man of Paris,” is a captivating look at a master art thief with bold antics that rocked the art world. It’s another addition to the ever-growing field of documentaries. This documentary, which is available to stream on Netflix, explores the life and crimes of Vjeran Tomic, revealing a compelling story.
Who Do You Call? Villa Rica Paranormal Investigators Hunt Ghosts at Wicks Tavern.
A cowboy, a 10-year-old girl, and a woman of the night. It sounds like the start of a bad joke or an Oscar-winning film. However, they are connected in a way that some will consider otherworldly.
Saying Farewell to “Sex Education”
On Sept. 21, the Netflix original comedy series “Sex Education” came to an end with its fourth and final season. The series premiered in January 2019. The first season follows Otis Milburn as he deals with his lack of sexual experience but overwhelming knowledge on the matter due to his mother’s profession as a sex therapist.
UWG Gears Up For Annual Safe Treat
It’s about that time again for the University of West Georgia’s Housing and Residence Life Association to host the annual Safe Treat at Love Valley. On Thursday, Oct. 26, several organizations are expected to be present to hand out candy to children in the Carrollton community ranging from the ages of 2-12.
Halloween Pool Party Spectacular
The Lakeshore Natatorium’s spine-tingling Halloween Pool Party will send off Carrollton, Georgia’s annual Fall Festival on Oct. 28 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. It will be a ghoulish combination of community spirit and spooktacular entertainment. This event, a pillar of Carrollton’s rich tradition, is set to treat locals and guests alike for an exhilarating good time.
Plenary Speaker Dr. Stephanie Hershinow talks “Barbie” and Bildungsroman at English Conference
Oct. 19 marked UWG’s and LURe Journal’s annual English Undergraduate Research Conference. With panels presenting student papers on Irish studies, humor theory and early American literature compared to contemporary works among many other topics that highlighted broader social observations through various essays.