CGTC electronics technology program inks co-op agreement with ACE Technologies

MACON, Ga. — A new co-op agreement signed at Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) between the electronics technology (ELCR) program and ACE Technologies will soon have a select group of students working and shadowing seasoned technicians. The partnership allows ACE Technologies, which operates out of Hahira, to work with formally trained students from the college in a real-world, hands-on setting with the possibility of employment upon completion of the co-op period and graduation from theirprogram of study. The company has a newly opened facility in Macon where students are likely to spend the majority of their time working and learning. One to two students out of a pool of candidates will be selected to work one day a week for five weeks over the course of a semester. The candidates were present at the agreement signing, having an opportunity to listen directly to Stalvey’s pitch and the expectations from program instructors. Following the meeting, interested students interviewed for the positions. Ace Technologies provides service for and installation of a wide variety of low voltage communication, security and life safety electronic systems. With a Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) on staff the company designs and builds voice/data, CCTV and intercom designs. The agreement sets forth a set of responsibilities for each party involved. Each party must adhere to those responsibilities throughout the duration of the program. Selected participants will be paid as part-time employees during their time with the company.

 

South Health District warns of Zika danger to travelers

TIFTON, Ga. — Coach Vince Dooley will present his newest book, “The Legion’s Fighting Bulldog” from 11 a.m.—1 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, May 17. The book is the war correspondence of William Delony, lieutenant colonel of Cobb’s Georgia Legion Cavalry and Rosa Deloney, 1853-1863. It is the story of a lawyer turned Confederate officer and a window into the struggles of life on the battlefield and at home. Dooley graduated from Auburn and has always had a passion for history. Dooley will discuss the book and offer a book signing as well.

 

GBI identifies victim in Monday night shooting

MOULTRIE, Ga. — A 25-year-old Moultrie man who was gunned down Monday night in Southwest Moultrie has been identified by police, who are still investigating the slaying.

Shvensky “Tadpole” Collins was fatally shot in an assault that occurred near the intersection of Fourth Avenue and Seventh Street Southwest, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Moultrie police requested that agency to assist with the investigation shortly after Collins was shot at about midnight. He was pronounced dead at Colquitt Regional Medical Center at 12:42 a.m. Tuesday, Colquitt County Coroner Verlyn Brock said.

 

Trail of Tears Association chapter to meet

CARTERSVILLE — The meeting of the Georgia Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association is Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Bartow County Library in Cartersville. The speaker is longtime association member and former educator Wanda Patterson. Her presentation is on John Rollin Ridge, grandson of Major Ridge and son of John Ridge. Rollin Ridge, considered to be the first Native American novelist, was born near present-day Rome on March 19, 1827. In 1839, at the age of 12, he witnessed his father’s execution in Oklahoma. He spent the last 17 years of his life working as a newspaper editor and writer for the Sacramento Bee and the San Francisco Herald, among other publications. He died on Oct. 5, 1867. Meetings are free and open to the public. For further information about the May meeting, contact Tony Harris at harris7627@bellsouth.net.

 

May Day celebration is coming up

WHITE SPRINGS, Fla. — The annual May Day celebration in White Springs is set to kick off Saturday, May 20, at the Carver School, located on Mill Street from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. There will be a gospel program, food and clothing vendors.  There will also bounce houses open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Town Manager Stacy Tebo said parents will have to sign a waiver for their children to enter the bounce houses. Near the conclusion of the program, the food made by people in the community will be served. Parking will be available at the Carver School. Once that is full, paid parking will be available at the ball field. 

 

Main Streets hosts build-a-bouquet

VALDOSTA, Ga. – Valdosta Main Street is celebrating mothers with a downtown build-a-bouquet event this weekend. Main Street Program Coordinator Missy Smith calls this a “fun event for the whole family.” After making a $20 purchase at one of the participating downtown locations, attendees can visit the Main Street table and collect a ticket. The ticket can be used to collect a flower at each stop. Once all flowers are collected, Main Street will put them together in a bouquet. “They leave with both a gift and a bouquet for mom,” Smith said. Participating businesses include Covington’s, Valdosta Furniture, Art & Soul, Funk Living, Steel Magnolias, Home of 10,000 Picture Frames, Kaleidoscope Gallery and Emporium, The Urban Garden, Chez What, The Brass Quill Gallery and The Flower Gallery. Valdosta Main Street’s table will be located near the fountain in Bennie’s Alley. The event will be from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. May 13.