News
Suspect in child molestation investigation released from hospital, arrested
The LaGrange Police Department confirmed a Troup County man who is the suspect in a child molestation investigation is in custody after being released from ...
Iris Hersey, Author at LaGrange Daily News - Page 3 of 17
Community
Goodson, Long Cane Elementary’s Teacher of the Year, known for teaching preschoolers with patience and kindness
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a part of the features on the Teacher of the Year nominees of the 2021-2022 school year. If you see Amy ...
by Iris Hersey, Wednesday, February 16, 2022 12:00 pm
Government / Politics
Proposed state budget would mean more money for teachers and Troup County School System
The Georgia General Assembly is currently working on the mid-year budget for the state of Georgia. It most recently passed the state house committee. Governor ...
by Iris Hersey, Wednesday, February 16, 2022 8:00 am
Community
First Baptist Church on the Square hosts drive thru parade for “Night to Shine” event
Convertibles, Jeeps and other cars lined W. Haralson St. as members of the LaGrange community took part in the Night to Shine event on Friday. ...
by Iris Hersey, Tuesday, February 15, 2022 12:00 pm
Community
LaGrange city council approves intergovernmental agreement for Upper Big Springs Road; hears proposal regarding meters on Rock Mills Road
The LaGrange City Council unanimously passed an intergovernmental agreement with the LaGrange Economic Development Authority at Tuesday’s meeting. This contract was in regards to transferring ...
by Iris Hersey, Tuesday, February 15, 2022 9:00 am
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To rezone or not to rezone? Housing development plans met mostly with ire from citizens
There were several speakers — for and against — the potential rezoning at the 1400 block of Vernon Street from single-family housing to multi-family housing. ...
by Iris Hersey, Friday, February 11, 2022 9:00 am
Community
Lauren Farris shares her GIS internship with the LaGrange city council
The City of LaGrange celebrated their intern, Lauren Farris, at Tuesday night’s city council meeting. Farris just completed her internship and focused on geographic information ...
by Iris Hersey, Thursday, February 10, 2022 3:30 pm
Community
City councilmembers speak on Black History Month at February meeting
At the LaGrange City Council meeting Tuesday, members of the city took a moment to recognize Black History month by highlighting different members of Troup ...
by Iris Hersey, Thursday, February 10, 2022 12:00 pm
Features
Teacher of the Year: Callaway Middle teacher makes history a timeless adventure
While she started in elementary school, residents of Troup County will not find Christina Wicklund surrounded by toddlers anymore. Instead, she is Callaway Middle School’s ...
by Iris Hersey, Wednesday, February 9, 2022 12:05 pm
Community
Callaway High School celebrate making the right choices with food truck
As a reward for good behavior Friday, Callaway High School students were given the option to play games and eat food not on the traditional ...