Community
Millions expected to travel for Forth of July despite record-high fuel prices
Those high gas prices — which continue to soar — may be impacting our bank accounts, but it doesn’t appear to be stopping traffic this ...
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Features
SHP chapter president has built beds for hundreds of children. On July 4, he’ll lead them in annual parade.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) chapter president Greg Watts has spent the last four years building beds for children in the area who would otherwise ...
by Shiann Sivell, Wednesday, June 29, 2022 8:00 am
News
Troup County Active Lifes’ cutting to-go lunch option as pandemic eases
The three Active Life Senior Centers in Troup County are gradually putting an end to its temporary to-go lunch option at all centers.
by Shiann Sivell, Tuesday, June 28, 2022 9:00 am
News
It takes a community: Chief gives update on LPD’s community initiatives
A saying goes it takes a village to raise a child. However, as LaGrange Police Department Chief Lou Dekmar recently pointed out during a visit ...
by Shiann Sivell, Saturday, June 25, 2022 10:00 am
Government / Politics
Hogansville mayor comments on city manager’s resignation
Four days after Hogansville City Manager Jonathan Lynn’s sudden resignation, Hogansville Mayor Jake Ayers said plans for the future of the position will be announced ...
by Shiann Sivell, Friday, June 24, 2022 10:15 pm
Crime
LPD officers receive refresh in active shooter training
With guns drawn, officers entered the mostly empty expanse of LaGrange High School one after the other early Thursday. The goal was simple: Be prepared, ...
by Shiann Sivell, Friday, June 24, 2022 7:30 am
Government / Politics
City approves budget with curbside recycling, agencies cuts
The LaGrange City Council unanimously approved the adoption of the city’s 2022 - 2023 budget. The budget includes the elimination of the city’s curbside recycling ...
by Shiann Sivell, Thursday, June 23, 2022 8:00 am
Community
Hogansville community opens garden on first day of summer
HOGANSVILLE – The Hogansville community celebrated the grand opening of its revitalized community garden Tuesday.
by Shiann Sivell, Wednesday, June 22, 2022 7:00 am
Breaking News
Hogansville City Manager resigns
Following a nearly three-hour executive session Monday night— the topic of which was personnel exemption — the Hoganville City Council voted unanimously to accept the ...
by Shiann Sivell, Monday, June 20, 2022 11:38 pm
Business
Fuel Coffee Bar opens in Hogansville train depot
Fuel Coffee Bar opened quietly at the Hogansville Depot Monday morning, bringing with the smell of freshly brewed coffee and new possibilities.