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Former Dem. chair resigns party, calls for audit
Chris Sloan, former Chairman of the Troup County Democratic Party, announced Friday his resignation from the state committee and requested a complete audit of finances during his tenure as chairman. A press release said that Sloan denied “persistent, personal attacks regarding him and his leadership of the Troup party” and that the claims were without merit. “I was cleared of any wrongdoing by the county chair that followed me,” he said. ...
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Man shot during Saturday robbery
A man was shot in the leg during an armed robbery Saturday morning. According to a LaGrange Police press release, officers responded to the 100 block of Oak Lane at approximately 1:40 a.m. in reference to a robbery that had just occurred, with one person shot. Two victims told officers that five black males, wearing all black with red bandannas, approached them with guns and told them to lie down. The unknown males patted them down and to...
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Dogs make waves at Bassmasters
It may have been windy and cold on Friday morning, but throw a toy into a 40-foot pool in front of a dog and little else matters. Dozens of dogs took part in the first of three days of competition at the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament at Pyne Road Park on Friday, starting with the “big air” contest. Some leapt into the water as far as 20 feet to retrieve their toy, to the cheers of those in attendance. Judy Eyer of West Point brough...
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Bassmaster tournament keeps local merchants busy
With the influx of anglers and spectators, the arrival of the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament has meant increased business for local hotels, restaurants and shops. Scott Malone, the managing partner for Granger Inn which owns and operates Best Western Lafayette Garden Inn, said that the tournament defiantly has increased his business. “We are very pleased, we have a good number of the anglers and spectators with us,” Malone said. “Thes...
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Commissioners to meet with residents on trash issue
A packed audience was attending Friday morning’s Troup County Commission work session, likely to hear an expected proposal for trash pickup for county residents, but no plans for pickup were mentioned. Instead, Troup County Commissioners will hold meetings this month to gain input on how to move forward on the county’s sanitation service. Each commissioner will host a meeting for his district with 15 appointed residents in each district to ...
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National Day of Prayer observed
Roughly 75 people of all ages and faiths attended Thursday’s National Day of Prayer ceremony that was held in the Explorations in Antiquity Center’s Roman Theater.During Thursday’s afternoon’s “Pray for America” program, Kevin Dunn sang ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic.’ The 30 minute program featured prayers for repentance, families, education, the media, churches, government and our nation, given by Don Ellison, James Shipworth, David Pleasants...
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TV show wraps up filming in LaGrange
Asia Ashley|DailyNews The cast of the new show “Bronson Pinchot Saves America” portayed a southern mafia during the wrap up of filming on Ben Hill Street. The cast chats with guests at resident Trudy Walker’s(right) home on Ben Hill Street. Bronson Pinchot makes a toast to local Trudy Walker and cast mate “Joe” for putting the show in contact with the Fannin-Truitt-Handley Place, allowing parts of it to be saved from landfills after des...
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Rotarians offered advice to help avoid identidy theft
SunTrust Banks’ Regional Security Manager Tim McMillan warned Rotarians that they need to take specific steps to help protect against identity theft. McMillan spoke at the club’s April 24th noon meeting at Highland Country Club. “Bad guys will always take advantage of people who are not paying attention,” McMillan warned. “The likelihood of being a victim of some sort of crime increases when you aren’t paying attention. You would be surpris...
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Sheriff’s office to host annual car show
The Troup County Sheriff’s Office annual car show will be held from 10a.m. to 3p.m. May 11, benefiting the Georgia Sheriff’s Youth Home in Pineland. This year’s show marks the fourth year the sheriff’s office has held the benefit supporting dozens of young men who reside at Camp Pineland. Along with the opportunity to see many antique cars and trucks, there will be great food, prizes, a 50/50 raffle and an auction. Trophies will be awarded ...
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Jennifer Shrader | Daily News Gov. Nathan Deal signs two bills into law on Wednesday at the Kia Training Center aimed at making it easier for foreign drivers living and working legally in Georgia to get and keep their licenses.
Deal signs bills aiding foreign drivers
Gov. Nathan Deal used Kia Motors’ training center as a backdrop on Wednesday to sign two bills designed to make life easier for international residents living and working in Georgia. House Bill 475 will start a reciprocal driver’s license program for legal international citizens, and Senate Bill 122 will allow non citizens to apply for an extension of their Georgia driver’s licenses within a certain time frame. The state says both bills w...
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Police Reports
Public safety
• A fight was reported in the 100 block of Turner Street, after a woman said a group of juveniles began knocking on her door. One female in particular, she said, was familiar to her and wanted to ...
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Robbery Police were investigating a robbery at La Colombiana, 306 B Cherry St., Saturday night. A man told police that he was approached by an unknown suspect, who choked him and stole his cel...
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Burglaries, thefts A woman reported an air conditioner stolen from her home in the 100 block of Fuller Road. The unit is valued at approximately $1,500, according to a police report. An empl...
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Burglaries, thefts •Two flat-screen televisions were reportedly stolen during a burglary in the 100 block of Butler Street. The victim told police the 42-inch and 26-inch televisions were stol...
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Man arrested on auto theft charge near Liberty Hill Park
• A man was arrested and charged with auto theft, after police recovered a stolen vehicle in the woods near the lake access of Liberty Hill Park on Monday. The Troup County Sheriff’s Office noti...
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Restaurant Inspections
Restaurant inspections for June 16
Explanations: Here is an explanation of food service inspection violations used by Troup County Health Department. 1. Food-borne illness risk factors and public health interventions: Risk fact...
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Restaurant inspections for May 29
Explanations: Here is an explanation of food service inspection violations used by Troup County Health Department. 1. Food-borne illness risk factors and public health interventions: Risk fact...
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Restaurant Inspections, May 24
Explanations: Here is an explanation of food service inspection violations used by Troup County Health Department. 1. Food-borne illness risk factors and public health interventions: Risk fact...
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Restaurant inspections for May 22
Explanations: Here is an explanation of food service inspection violations used by Troup County Health Department. 1. Food-borne illness risk factors and public health interventions: Risk fact...
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