County of Carroll

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Licensed massage therapist gives tips on how to spot an illicit massage parlor

MADISON COUNTY, Ala.- The Alabama Attorney General shut down four massage parlors in North Alabama. Officials say the parlors were a front for a human trafficking enterprise.
Gena Rawdon owns Madison School of Massage Therapy and says there are three things people need to watch out for when going to a new place for a massage.

How to Understand How Bail Bonds Work

Each state has its own bail bond system, which gives someone who has been charged with a crime the opportunity to get out of jail and remain free until trial. Different states provide different types of bail options, but the main...

Window Tint Laws: How Dark Is Too Dark?

Window tinting may be a welcome privilege in bright or warm climes, but state laws often keep dark windows from being too dark. Frustratingly, there is no national standard for window tint, despite the fact that drivers often travel...

How can city governments protect themselves against ransomware attacks?

A month after a ransomware attack locked government computers in Baltimore, Niam Yaraghi outlines how other cities can avoid becoming targets.

10 Things the United States Should Copy From Other Countries

The United States has a lot to recommend it, but there's always room for improvement. Let's look abroad for better ways of doing things and and start improving.

Government lawyers don’t understand the Internet. That’s a problem.

Meet Techies Who Chose Government Service Instead of Silicon Valley

Think you can't innovate in a government services job? Think again.

How Land Records Digitization Benefits Citizens & Government Offices

Land records digitization helps citizens complete land deals swiftly and avoid frauds. Speak to DRS for efficient land records digitization & management.

Will all government services take a cloud first approach?

As financial pressures build and cloud offerings mature we could see an acceleration in adoption amongst public sector agencies

More Than Half of People are Frustrated by Digital Government Services, Survey Finds

The report found that 46% of respondents would be more likely to use digital technology to access government services if the technology was easier to use.

Find Your TriMark Division: Full-Service Equipment and Supplies Distribution, Design-Build...

Find Your TriMark Division: Full-Service Equipment and Supplies Distribution, Design-Build Specialists, Government Services. TriMark is the country’s largest provider of equipment, supplies and design services to the foodservice industry.

eLearning and Online Solutions for Government Offices

Adventfs provides a variety of unique cloud-based solutions to government agencies across the country. These technology-based solutions include evidence-based education programs, restorative justice, billing and payment and a document management systems.

The Benefits of a Single Digital Identity for Government Services

A single digital ID can streamline and enhance citizens’ experience with the government.

How cities can leverage citizen data while protecting privacy

Study offers models for preserving the privacy of citizens while using their data to improve government services.

How a Plugged-In College Student Spent 24 Hours Without Tech

I reached into my pocket after class to grab my phone. It was a habit I had established early on in the semester after learning that my history lecture was a tech-free zone. But this time when I reached into my pocket, my phone wasn’t there. At the tail end of the semester that marks …

Participating in Democracy: Choosing to Make a Difference Study Guide

Through this resource, students investigate the challenges and possibilities of citizenship by exploring the stories of four young Americans.

How Hands-On Projects Can Deepen Math Learning for Teens

When students build a catapult or tell a story with equations they can see how their calculation and formulas translate to contexts beyond a whiteboard.

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