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Man stabbed in face at girlfriend’s home
A man said he was stabbed in the face by a man, and police have issued a warrant for the suspect’s arrest. Reports say that officers responded to the 100 block of Brookside Terrace on Friday night in reference to a man being stabbed. Officers spoke with the victim who said that he had been stabbed in the face by Christopher Crawley, whose age is unknown, of LaGrange. According to the victim, who is now dating the mother of Crawley’s child...
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Nissan of LaGrange becomes 900th Chamber member
Nissan of LaGrange, located at 224 Commerce Avenue, became the 900th member of the LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce during their Thursday morning ribbon cutting ceremony. The owners, management and employees of Nissan of LaGrange were joined by guests that included family, friends, representatives of the county, city and other area businesses to celebrate the occasion. Owner/General Manager Paul Buch, Dealer Principal Charles Ogl...
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Wolfe discusses career academy with Rotarians
County Commissioner Chairman Ricky Wolfe discussed how the creation of a career academy could benefit Troup County schools, students and industries Wednesday at the LaGrange Rotary meeting. Rotarian and Daily News Publisher John Clark introduced Wolfe to the members of the club. Wolfe started his presentation by quoting some statistics. “I am starting by giving you some statistics, not very exciting and some of them are not very good, but...
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Elderly Tennessee man reported missing found in LaGrange
An elderly Tennessee man reported missing Monday was found in LaGrange later that day, more than 300 miles away from his home. According to a sheriff’s report, Troup County Sheriff’s Deputy Dusty Hunt was en route to the area of Highway 29 and Tin Bridge Road at 7:25 p.m. on Monday in reference to an off duty Coweta County deputy that was behind a vehicle that had a reported missing person inside. The off duty deputy had gotten behind a F...
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City: we can’t win on cemetery issues
LaGrange City Manager Tom Hall says the city can’t win when it comes to maintaining cemeteries. “Whatever we do, someone’s going to get angry,” he said. The city recently received a complaint from a resident with relatives buried at Shadowlawn and Hillview East cemeteries, off Morgan Street. The resident says she has to be vigilant keeping an eye on what is placed on the graves because items get stolen, however, a family friend got upset ...
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‘Little Mermaid’ ballet ‘something different for LaGrange’
For its spring show, the Lafayette Ballet Company is ready to take its audience under the sea for its interpretation of Hans Christian Anderson’s classic love story “The Little Mermaid.” Ballet company artistic director Amy Orr said the dancers have been preparing for the show since the end of “The Nutcracker” in December. “It’s a nice big challenge to go from Christmas is Nuremburg to something so different,” Orr said. “Just about every ...
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Drug agents arrest three on methamphetamine charges
Drug agents with the Troup County Sheriff’s Office arrested three on charges of possession of methamphetamine, after a search was conducted on a Hogansville residence. According to a sheriff’s report, agents had received information that methamphetamine was being sold from a residence in the 100 block of West Hopson Road. Agents arrived at the residence Wednesday about 5:50 p.m. to investigate and were invited inside by a resident who advis...
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Red Cross releases free ‘tornado app’
The American Red Cross has launched its official Tornado App, putting lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in, visit or have loved ones in tornado-prone areas. This free app – available in English or Spanish—gives iPhone, iPad and Android smart phone and tablet users instant access to local and real-time information, so they know what to do before, during and after a tornado. The app includes a high-pitched siren and...
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Agencies asked to contribute to resource directory
West Georgia Health is looking for agencies to contribute to a Community Resource Directory meant to reach the low-income, uninsured, minority and chronic disease populations. On Tuesday, the health system, in collaboration with the Troup County Center for Strategic Planning, United Way of West Georgia and Troup Family Connection, began seeking submissions from all agencies, organizations, churches and any other groups that provide health, ...
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Optimists name top 3 males in local oratorical contest
Students from Gardner Newman Middle School placed first and second in Monday’s LaGrange Optimist Club oratorical contest, male division, entitled, “Why My Voice is Important.” Gardner Newman’s eighth graders Benjamin Doig, placed first with Jairo Flores taking the second place. Thomas Spader, from Callaway High School, placed third. The other schools that also had students compete in the contest were Troup High School, Callaway Middle Sch...
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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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Public safety
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...
May 22, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 18 18 recommendations | email to a friend
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