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TCSS schools named on state’s Reward list
Recently, the Georgia Department of Education released its list of 2020-2021 Reward Schools and two Troup County elementary schools made the list – Franklin Forest ...
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UGA Extension retiree honored for 25 years of service
During the Troup County Board of Commissioners’ Thursday meeting, UGA Extension County Administrative Assistant Shirley Gilliam was honored ...
The Exchange at 1105 celebrates success with ribbon cutting
When Hannah Callahan stepped foot on 1105 S. Davis Street in January, the land that was set to ...
Red alert: Wellstar bars visitors as COVID cases rise
Due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in the region, Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center has changed ...
Hogansville native starts teen program
Jennifer Crowder has worked with children for over 30 years in every imaginable capacity. Now, the Hogansville native has ...
Columns
OUR VIEW: Thanks to Kelsey for 25 years of service
The LaGrange City Council honored City Manager Meg Kelsey on Thursday on her 25 years of working for the city. Kelsey, who has been the city’s ...
by FROM STAFF REPORTS, Friday, July 30, 2021 10:30 am
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Fayette County man arrested for sexual exploitation of children
A Fayette County man has been arrested on four counts of sexual exploitation of children for allegedly distributing child pornography, according to a press release ...
by FROM STAFF REPORTS, Friday, July 30, 2021 10:00 am
Columns
SMITH COLUMN: Jon Fabris is still coaching
Jon Fabris is still coaching — this time, however, it is akin to home schooling since his instructional expertise is reserved exclusively for a most ...
by Loran Smith, Friday, July 30, 2021 8:30 am
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LaGrange City Council honors City Manager Meg Kelsey for her 25 years of service to the city
LaGrange City Manager Meg Kelsey was recognized for her 25 years of service to the city Tuesday night. Mayor Jim Thornton sprung the recognition on Kelsey, ...
by Shiann Sivell, Thursday, July 29, 2021 10:00 am
Columns
YARBROUGH COLUMN: Final Olympic memory a lasting one
One last word about the 25th anniversary of the Centennial Olympic Games and then we will move on. Nostalgia is not one of my strong ...
by Dick Yarbrough, Thursday, July 29, 2021 9:30 am
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TCSS students under 18 can have free breakfast and lunch
For the second year in a row, Troup County School System students 18-years-old and younger will be eating one free breakfast and one free lunch ...
by FROM STAFF REPORTS, Thursday, July 29, 2021 9:00 am
Columns
TURES COLUMN: Let’s cheer on USA athletes
I can’t believe I even need to write this column, but it has become fashionable by some politicians and pundits who claim to “love America,” ...
by John A. Tures, Thursday, July 29, 2021 8:30 am
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LaGrange woman survives being shot, recovers and starts insurance business
A tragic event threatened to change a young LaGrange woman’s life forever, but it didn’t stop her from achieving success. At 23-years -old, shooting survivor ...
by Cole Trahan, Thursday, July 29, 2021 8:00 am
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LPD investigating shooting at Lee’s Crossing Apartment Homes parking lot
The LaGrange Police Department is investigating after subjects were seen shooting at each other in the parking lot of the Lee’s Crossing Apartment Homes on ...
by FROM STAFF REPORTS, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 12:00 pm
Columns
SMITH COLUMN: Sarah McKinney
Sarah McKinney has an enlarged heart. Before going any further, be comforted that her big heart is not a medical liability but an asset ...
by Loran Smith, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 11:30 am
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LaGrange woman arrested on murder charges
A LaGrange woman was arrested for her alleged involvement in a July 17 murder in Valley, Alabama. According to a press release, investigators with the Valley ...
by FROM STAFF REPORTS, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 11:00 am
Columns
COLUMN: Ignoring his eyes upon us
My freedom, my rights, my choices!” My, my, my, how many times have we heard those expressions! “You can’t make me do something I don’t ...
by Lynn Gendusa, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 10:30 am
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Hogansville Elementary set for huge shoe donation
Students at Hogansville Elementary School will start the school year with new tennis shoes thanks to a generous donation from Pedal Forward Community Bike Shop, ...
by Cole Trahan, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 10:00 am
Editorials
OUR VIEW: Those SEC chants may get louder
Unfortunately, as a nation, we’re fairly divided right now. Try to talk to your neighbor about politics or your co-worker about the COVID-19 pandemic, and ...
by FROM STAFF REPORTS, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 9:30 am
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Women to run 14 kilometers to promote human trafficking awareness
On Saturday, July 31, starting by 8:30 a.m., two women will run 14 kilometers on the Pine Mountain Trail to raise awareness of human trafficking. They ...
by Cole Trahan, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 9:00 am
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LaGrange City Council discusses Handley Street sidewalk issues as Phoenix Crossing construction continues
The LaGrange City Council voiced probable solutions to the sidewalk issue that has been affecting the Handley Street neighborhood since construction started on the Phoenix ...
by Shiann Sivell, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:00 am
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LPD investigating after subjects seen shooting at one another at Lee’s Crossing Apartments
The LaGrange Police Department is investigating after subjects were seen shooting at each other in the parking lot of the Lee’s Crossing Apartment Homes on ...
by FROM STAFF REPORTS, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 4:22 pm
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Local Groundz Coffee Co. to open in August
A new coffee shop, located at 407 N. Greenwood Street, will open in LaGrange on Aug. 7. Located on the Granger Park portion of The ...
by Cole Trahan, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 11:00 am
Columns
BOWN COLUMN: Lost in Yellowstone Chapter 1: The journey begins
Perhaps I should introduce by saying that the days of the week will forever be defined by the seven days of that journey. Today, Tuesday, ...
by FROM STAFF REPORTS, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 10:30 am
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Memorial concert held for late LaGrange High teacher, Marty Davis
On Saturday, First Baptist Church On The Square at 100 Broad Street hosted a concert in memory of Marty Davis, a former music teacher at ...
by Cole Trahan, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 10:00 am
Editorials
OUR VIEW: Continue to be patient with restaurants amid job shortage, other COVID-19 issues
A few months ago we wrote an editorial asking the public to be generous and understanding when out to eat or when shopping at a ...
by FROM STAFF REPORTS, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 9:30 am
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Hogansville hosts Freedom Gospel Festival over weekend
On Saturday, Hogansville’s first Freedom Gospel Festival took place at Calvin Hipp Park. Event co-organizer and Hogansville City Council Member Toni Striblin said it went ...
by Cole Trahan, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 9:00 am
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LaGrange Fire Department douses house fire
The LaGrange Fire Department responded to a residential house fire on Mooty Bridge Road Friday night.
by Shiann Sivell, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 8:00 am
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Troup County Sheriff’s Office searching for armed robbery suspect
The Troup County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect in connection to an armed robbery that occurred last Wednesday, July 21.