Pence Named President of Chattahoochee Technical College

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Publish Date: May 7th 

 

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1. Pence Named President of Chattahoochee Technical College
2. Truist Park Welcomes Chef Terry Koval
3. Teen Killed, Two Injured in Stabbing During Large Fight at Powder Springs Kroger

 

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STORY 1:   Pence Named President of Chattahoochee Technical College 

Heather Pence has been named president of Chattahoochee Technical College by the Technical College System of Georgia. With over 20 years of experience at TCSG, including roles as interim president and executive VP for operations, Pence has been instrumental in supporting the college’s financial and administrative divisions. TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier praised her leadership and dedication to technical education. Pence, who began her career auditing technical colleges, expressed her passion for delivering high-quality education and workforce training. She holds an MBA from Reinhardt University and will lead Chattahoochee Tech’s nine campuses across north Georgia. 

STORY 2:   Truist Park Welcomes Chef Terry Koval 

Truist Park welcomes James Beard Award-winning chef Terry Koval as the May resident chef at the Giving Kitchen stall in the Outfield Market. Known for his work at The Deer and the Dove, B-Side, and Fawn Wine and Amaro Bar, Koval will serve his signature B-Side Chopped Cheese starting May 2 during the Braves vs. Dodgers game. Fans can enjoy his culinary creations all month long. 

STORY 3:  Teen Killed, Two Injured in Stabbing During Large Fight at Powder Springs Kroger 

A fight in the Brownsville Road Kroger parking lot on Sunday evening led to three stabbings, resulting in the death of 17-year-old William Renfro of Dallas, according to Powder Springs Police. The altercation involved a group, mostly juveniles, who gathered to fight. Two others were hospitalized with injuries. Markevon Williams, 17, of Powder Springs, and a juvenile have been arrested, facing charges including murder, aggravated assault, and kidnapping. The investigation is ongoing, and police urge anyone with information to contact their Criminal Investigations Unit. 

 

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