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By Tamia Mack 

The College of Mathematics, Computing, and Sciences and the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences will be added to the university. These two new colleges will be made up of programs currently held in the College of Arts Culture and Scientific Inquiry and will contain several schools. This momentous change will start on July 1, 2024. UWG alumnus Clint Samples will serve as Interim Dean for CHASS and Dr. Renee Butler as the Interim Dean for the CMCS. 

By Tamia Mack

A new partnership brings Amazon Lockers to students, faculty, and staff. Not only are the lockers on campus, but they are in two convenient locations, outside the UWG Bookstore and the University Community Center (UCC). The new lockers are available now and allow for hassle-free returns and pickups. To have packages delivered to either locker, users must input the lockers’ names, “Stitcher” for the UCC and “Balsam” for the bookstore when selecting a locker delivery location on campus. Mail Services in the UCC are still available, however, these new lockers will provide more convenient options for Amazon users. 

By Tucker Cole

Carrollton has added a unique new piece to its collection of city parks. Lakeshore Park, also known as Lake Carroll Park, opened its added docks and new boardwalks in February. The city scheduled a dedication for the park in March, but it was canceled due to weather. A new date for the dedication has yet to be determined. This marks Carrollton's 29th official public city park. The new park is located at 950 North Lakeshore Drive. It features docks and boardwalks for fishing and walking, as well as benches and picnic areas. The park also features newly-renovated playground equipment and provides an access point to the Greenbelt. For a full list of public parks in the City of Carrollton, visit https://www.carrolltonparksandrec.com/city-parks. 

By Ian Van Brunt

Animal shelters are contending with strays and overcrowding, so there are plenty of animals that are in need of a forever home. If you're thinking about adopting a stray animal, there are a few details you should know. First, if the animal has a tag, you need to call the number on the tag. If there's no tag, take the animal to the shelter to ensure it's not microchipped. If it's not, the animal is yours to adopt. For adoption, go to the animal shelter website at: https://www.carrollcountyga.com/149/Animal-Shelter

  By Rachel Brown

Students who need help with meeting their basic needs can access hygiene items for free at the Basic Needs Center. Located in the Health Services Building, the Basic Needs Center provides toiletry items to students in need in addition to food and school supplies. According to Chief Wellness Officer Bridgette Stewart, some common items that are available include feminine supplies, body wash, razors, and more. Some less obvious items available are laundry pods, dishwashing liquid, and fabric softener. Stewart also says, "We actually receive more toiletry and hygiene donations than anything else [but] there is always a need for more donations." For more information about donation items, visit https://www.westga.edu/wellness/ciw/food-hygiene-center.php.

By Douglas Salter

The library remodeled its upper levels in order to help students further improve their studying. The university installed new lighting, flooring, and additional power outlets. Assistant Director of Strategic Communications, Julie Lineback says that renovations began in August and were completed late November. In addition to having new furniture that supports collaborative work and independent study, the new space features new digital displays that students can use to make collaboration easier. There are also new charging towers installed to ensure students can stay powered up for hours. This renovation is completely student-centered and supports the library's goal of providing a comfortable and inclusive space for students to study.