Iris Hersey, Author at LaGrange Daily News

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22 Questions in 2022: Where are the biggest traffic issues in LaGrange and what’s the solution to improving the situation?

As the city of LaGrange continues to expand, traffic has been cited as a concern among law enforcement, city council and community members. With new ... Read more

by Iris Hersey, Sunday, February 27, 2022 6:00 pm

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22 Questions in 2022: What’s the key to keep children safe online?

As the Troup County School System adjusted to the COVID-19 pandemic, technology in schools was brought to the forefront of conversations with parents, students and ... Read more

by Iris Hersey, Sunday, February 27, 2022 5:30 pm

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22 Questions in 2022: Great Wolf Lodge opened in 2018. What has the impact of all those visitors been?

Great Wolf Lodge opened in 2018 in Troup County and has brought in tourism to both the city of LaGrange and its amenities. Read more

by Iris Hersey, Sunday, February 27, 2022 3:00 pm

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22 Questions in 2022: How will downtown housing impact LaGrange?

Housing remains a topic of conversation for community leaders — and the community in general — in Troup County. The 2021 LaGrange Comprehensive Plan acknowledged ... Read more

by Iris Hersey, Sunday, February 27, 2022 1:00 pm

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22 Questions in 2022: How did COVID-19 impact TCSS test scores?

In August, Superintendent Brian Shumate acknowledged that like every school in the state, the COVID-19 pandemic had played a role in lower test scores from ... Read more

by Iris Hersey, Sunday, February 27, 2022 12:30 pm

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22 Questions in 2022: Question 5: What will be the impact of Remington Arms move to Troup County?

Remington Arms announced last November that it was moving its manufacturing headquarters to LaGrange. This move was celebrated at the state and local level as ... Read more

by Iris Hersey, Sunday, February 27, 2022 11:30 am

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22 Questions in 2022: What’s Troup County’s biggest opportunity for growth?

While Troup County and the city of LaGrange has seen tremendous growth in recent years, this is not without its challenges. In interviews with community ... Read more

by Iris Hersey, Sunday, February 27, 2022 9:30 am

Community

City of LaGrange commemorates Arbor Day by planting a tree at Sweetland Ampitheatre

The City of LaGrange celebrated Arbor Day on Friday at Sweetland Amphitheatre. The city annually celebrates Arbor Day by planting a tree or trees around ... Read more

by Iris Hersey, Saturday, February 26, 2022 10:00 am

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Family friendly rodeo to return to West Point this March; many community members will return to the arena

WEST POINT – The rodeo is back in West Point this March 11 and 12 after three years away. It will be at 8 p.m. ... Read more

by Iris Hersey, Friday, February 25, 2022 9:00 am

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Split vote results in approval for rezoning for Vernon St. apartment complex

In a split decision, the LaGrange City Council voted to approve the rezoning of property located on the 1400 block of Vernon Street, essentially giving ... Read more

by Iris Hersey, Thursday, February 24, 2022 8:00 am

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