Are you Unemployed or a Dislocated Worker? Are you committed to your job search, and looking for a positive opportunity to develop your workplace skills?

Meriwether Works is the Training Program for you!  This program can provide you with the connections to training and employment that you have been seeking.

How:  Meriwether Works will select participants through a simple pre-screening process.  Individuals successfully completing this training program will receive:

• Certificate of Completion
• Georgia Work Ready Certification
• OSHA 10-hour General Industry Certification
• Windows Fundamentals (Microsoft Word & Excel programs)
• Potential Interviews with Local Employer for Job Opportunities

Please contact a WIA Representative to obtain more information about this program!

Connie Cardell

WIA Career Facilitator
6391 Roosevelt Hwy - Georgia Hall
Warm Springs, GA 31830
Phone: 706-655-5284 or 1-877-633-9799

Classes start February 20th!

Hurry and get enrolled today!

Meriwether County Chamber of Commerce in Partnership with WCG Workforce Development Corporation and West Georgia Technical College 

Mountain Country 94.5 is having a After Santa Cash Live Remote at Food Outlet on the Warm Springs Highway in Manchester - Thursday, February 23 from 4-6pm.

Angel Wings

Women's Grief Support Group

Location: City Light Church

501 Fourth Avenue

LaGrange, GA 30241

Date: February 23, 2012

We will meet on the fourth Thursday of each month.

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Contact Information: Jo Jones (Facilitator) - 706-416-1036

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Mission Statement

To provide a place for Mothers & Families to come together that has experienced a loss of a child. Angel Wings is a place where they can come and get a greater understanding of the grief that they are going through.  When in the supportive environment, they can be around other women and familes who have experienced the same loss.

Being in this support group will bring great comfort, support, and love that you need in this time of bereavement. We wnat to let you know that you are not alone, but with the help of God.  He is there for you.

 I sincerely hope Angele Wings support group provides some comfort to you and your family.

Mountain Country 94.5 is having a After Santa Cash Live Remote at Thomaston Ford on Highway 19 in Thomaston, Saturday, February 25 from 11-1pm.

The Youth worship Band, ManCon, will be in concert at the Manchester Church of the Nazarene, 901 West Main Street at 7pm on February the 25th.  Admission is free and a love offering will be taken.  All proceeds will go to the group's trip to Nashville where they will represent Georgia in a regional talen competition.  Cds and other items will be available to help with the cost as well.  for more information please contact the church at 706.846.3450.

The Wolverines have stepped in to save the State Wheelchair Basketball Tournament from cancellation.  The tournament was scheduled for March 3rd in Clayton County, but was in danger of being cancelled when the Wolverines got the call.  Eight of the top teams from across the state would have had no Roosevelt Warm Springs where to go without an emergency solution.

" We would have been one of the teams left out," said coach Richard mcIntyre.  "When I found out the gym was available on March 3rd at Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation, I knew we had to save this for the athletes."

The Wolverines will need to organize a lot of local support very quickly to make this tournament happen.  They are asking civic clubs, churches, businesses, families and individuals to help make this a success.

"Normally we would have 6 months or more to plan this kind of event," said Carol Johnston, Wolverine Booster President.  "We only have 35 days to put this altogether.  We need to feed over 100 players and have a hospitality room for about 50 staff, officials and other helpers who volunteer to make this work.  We need money donations and food commitments.  we need them as quickly as possible so we can see where we need extra help."

"We knew from experience that our citizens were very supportive of Wolverine needs," said McIntyre.  "Now we are asking everyone to help diabled wheelchair athletes from across the whole state.  We cannot offer much in return.  We will list help in our tournament program and we can acknowledge donations for tax purposes.  But the real payoff will be coming to the event and seeing these kids give their all in a sport that allows them to excel.  No one will regret helping this happen."

Interested donors can contact Carol Johnston at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 706-977-0378, Beth Layne at 706-663-0369 or 706-741-8012, Mandy ivey at 706-741-8012, or Coach mcIntyre at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 706-674-2497.

Open Door Ministry invites you to come celebrate our 7th Anniversary, Saturday march 17 at 12:00 noon.  The guest speaker will be Pastor M Little from Praise Tabernacle (Manchester, GA).  Open Door Ministry is located on Hwy 80 East of Talbotton, GA.

You are cordially invited to attend the Foundation Gala Dinner, Dancing, Raffle and Auction benefiting Southern Crescent Technical College.  The event will be held Saturday, march 17 at 6:00 pm at Park lane - Thomaston. GA.  Tickets are $200 per Couple.   Dress up in your Evening Attire for fun night and support of Southern Crescent Tech.