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LaGrange Fire Department extinguishes structure fire
The LaGrange Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Williams Street at about 11 p.m. Wednesday night.
Dustin Duncan, Author at LaGrange Daily News - Page 4 of 18
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Georgia reports highest unemployment rate on record
Unemployment claims in Georgia reached an all-time high in April, according to State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler on Thursday. He said April’s total surpassed the ...
by Dustin Duncan, Thursday, May 21, 2020 9:00 am
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Troup County Commissioners to vote on flat budget
The Troup County Board of Commissioners is expected to vote on a flat budget next week during a special-called meeting.
by Dustin Duncan, Thursday, May 21, 2020 9:00 am
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Law enforcement weighs in on firearm handling
Firearm safety is a vital part of owning a gun.
by Dustin Duncan, Wednesday, May 20, 2020 7:00 pm
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Superintendent: Class sizes of 20 would cost district $8.9M
Troup County Superintendent Brian Shumate said reducing class sizes to about 20 students throughout the district would mean hiring about 111 additional teachers and with ...
by Dustin Duncan, Monday, May 18, 2020 6:00 pm
Government / Politics
City plans to take $2M grant to revitalize part of Whitesville Road corridor
Alton West imagines a Whitesville Road corridor that will serve as a regional epicenter for workforce development. West, LaGrange’s community development director, plans to take ...
by Dustin Duncan, Friday, May 15, 2020 7:10 pm
News
Superintendent estimates $4M deficit after state cuts
Troup County School System Superintendent Brian Shumate estimates the district may have to shed an additional $4 million out of its budget in addition to ...
by Dustin Duncan, Friday, May 15, 2020 7:09 pm
News
TCFD utilizing disinfectant acid on calls
The Troup County Fire Department has begun utilizing a disinfectant solution known as hypochlorous acid (HOCL) to protect first responders from COVID-19. The department began ...
by Dustin Duncan, Thursday, May 14, 2020 8:27 pm
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LaGrange council to restart utility disconnections: Six month payment plan available for past due balances
The LaGrange City Council amended a resolution Tuesday to restart disconnection service on past due utility bills on June 1. However, the city is allowing ...
by Dustin Duncan, Wednesday, May 13, 2020 8:00 am
Community
Fighting to come home: First COVID-19 patient in Troup County shares story
David Simpson lost two weeks of his life due to COVID-19. He went to sleep on Sunday, March 15, at WellStar West Georgia Medical Center, ...