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Montgomery man arrested for drug trafficking and theft
A man was arrested on charges including trafficking cocaine after a vehicle he was riding in was stopped on Interstate 85. According to a sheriff’s report, Troup County Sheriff’s Sgt. Nathan Taylor stopped a tan Honda Accord Friday on I-85 for an improper tag light and failure to maintain lane. After investigating the vehicle, he observed that passenger Javoris Taylor, 29, of Montgomery, Ala. had what appeared to be marijuana residue on his...
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Attendees eat pancakes at a previous Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast.
Pancake breakfast set to serve
It’s a recipe that has worked for 18 years. Mix an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with a good cause, and the results are bound to satisfy. On Saturday, the LaGrange Kiwanis Club will host its annual pancake breakfast at First Baptist Church on the square from 7 until 11:30 a.m. Club members estimate they serve 2,000 pancakes each year, and to do it they deploy a secret weapon: two self-rotating, nearly 40-inch griddles, custom designed...
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Revisions made to vehicle title ad valorem tax
A revision to the Georgia vehicle title tax was passed went into effect on Wednesday. The new changes extend the opt in date for those who purchased a vehicle after Jan. 1, 2012. The opt in deadline was originally set for December 31, 2013 and has now been extended to Feb. 28, 2014. Those eligible to opt in to the title ad valorem tax, which allows those purchasing a car to pay a one time title fee at the time the title is being obtained ...
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In our community, March 12–16
Exhibits Ongoing Legacy Museum on Main, 136 Main St. in LaGrange, hosts the exhibit Weddings of West Georgia: Something Old, Something New until April 20 with wedding dresses, shoes, veils, announcements, invitations and newspaper reports used to spotlight love and weddings in West Georgia from the 1800s to the present. Admission is free. The museum is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admissi...
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FDIC closes Frontier Bank
The Georgia Department of Banking and Finance has closed a failed bank based in LaGrange, and its assets have been acquired by Heritage Bank of the South, based in Albany. Read more here: http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/03/08/2413284/frontier-bank-closed-by-fdic.html##storylink=cpy In a release, FDIC spokesman Greg Hernandez says Frontier Bank accounts will automatically be transferred to Heritage Bank, and deposits will continue ...
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EQUIP World Relay passes through LaGrange
The Atlanta-based EQUIP World Relay members began their walk to Guatemala on Monday, and passed through LaGrange on Friday morning. The 2,400-mile expedition left from Atlanta Monday morning, and reached LaGrange on Friday, traveling about 22 miles per day by foot. EQUIP CEO and President John Hull said that the walk was created to draw attention to issues and struggles in Guatemala and other countries around the world, and to provide lea...
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Fighting Hunger
Students gathered at First Methodist Church on Saturday to help pack six weeks of food for 75 Mountville Elementary students who receive free or reduced lunch. The idea came from LaGrange High student Anabeth Ivey after attending the church’s camp and learning that the mother of some children were thankful for the camp because her children were able to receive sufficient meals. Students gathered at First Methodist Church on Saturday to help...
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Man stabbed in face at girlfriend’s home
A man said he was stabbed in the face by a man, and police have issued a warrant for the suspect’s arrest. Reports say that officers responded to the 100 block of Brookside Terrace on Friday night in reference to a man being stabbed. Officers spoke with the victim who said that he had been stabbed in the face by Christopher Crawley, whose age is unknown, of LaGrange. According to the victim, who is now dating the mother of Crawley’s child...
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Nissan of LaGrange becomes 900th Chamber member
Nissan of LaGrange, located at 224 Commerce Avenue, became the 900th member of the LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce during their Thursday morning ribbon cutting ceremony. The owners, management and employees of Nissan of LaGrange were joined by guests that included family, friends, representatives of the county, city and other area businesses to celebrate the occasion. Owner/General Manager Paul Buch, Dealer Principal Charles Ogl...
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Wolfe discusses career academy with Rotarians
County Commissioner Chairman Ricky Wolfe discussed how the creation of a career academy could benefit Troup County schools, students and industries Wednesday at the LaGrange Rotary meeting. Rotarian and Daily News Publisher John Clark introduced Wolfe to the members of the club. Wolfe started his presentation by quoting some statistics. “I am starting by giving you some statistics, not very exciting and some of them are not very good, but...
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Police Reports
Public safety
• A fight was reported in the 100 block of Turner Street, after a woman said a group of juveniles began knocking on her door. One female in particular, she said, was familiar to her and wanted to ...
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Robbery Police were investigating a robbery at La Colombiana, 306 B Cherry St., Saturday night. A man told police that he was approached by an unknown suspect, who choked him and stole his cel...
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Public safety
Burglaries, thefts A woman reported an air conditioner stolen from her home in the 100 block of Fuller Road. The unit is valued at approximately $1,500, according to a police report. An empl...
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Burglaries, thefts •Two flat-screen televisions were reportedly stolen during a burglary in the 100 block of Butler Street. The victim told police the 42-inch and 26-inch televisions were stol...
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Man arrested on auto theft charge near Liberty Hill Park
• A man was arrested and charged with auto theft, after police recovered a stolen vehicle in the woods near the lake access of Liberty Hill Park on Monday. The Troup County Sheriff’s Office noti...
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Restaurant Inspections
Restaurant inspections for June 16
Explanations: Here is an explanation of food service inspection violations used by Troup County Health Department. 1. Food-borne illness risk factors and public health interventions: Risk fact...
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Restaurant inspections for May 29
Explanations: Here is an explanation of food service inspection violations used by Troup County Health Department. 1. Food-borne illness risk factors and public health interventions: Risk fact...
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Restaurant Inspections, May 24
Explanations: Here is an explanation of food service inspection violations used by Troup County Health Department. 1. Food-borne illness risk factors and public health interventions: Risk fact...
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Restaurant inspections for May 22
Explanations: Here is an explanation of food service inspection violations used by Troup County Health Department. 1. Food-borne illness risk factors and public health interventions: Risk fact...
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