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TCSS to get $29.1 M from American Rescue Plan
The Troup County School System will receive $29.1 million via the American Rescue Plan Act, part of $3.8 billion the Georgia public schools are receiving. ...
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Busy opening months: CheesyMac sees successful start to new business
CheesyMac Deli opened its doors downtown almost two months ago and officially held its ribbon cutting Thursday morning. ...
Lighting up Hillside: DASH creates chandelier tree
During the day, it may not be visible to the naked eye but at night one large tree ...
Callaway High principal, Laney, named TCSS’s new director of secondary education
Callaway High School Principal Jonathan Laney has been named the Troup County School System’s director of secondary education.
TCSS to get $29.1 M from American Rescue Plan
The Troup County School System will receive $29.1 million via the American Rescue Plan Act, part of $3.8 ...
News
Lighting up Hillside: DASH creates chandelier tree
During the day, it may not be visible to the naked eye but at night one large tree is drawing attention in Hillside. DASH (Dependable ...
by Jenna Eady.
Columns
SMITH Column: Golf’s worldwide ambassador, Gary Player
Following the ceremonial tee shots on Thursday morning with Lee Elder, the newcomer to the show, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player, the Black Knight of ...
by Loran Smith, Saturday, April 10, 2021 8:00 am
Sports
Academy’s Ivey leads championship team
By KEVIN ECKLEBERRY Daily News It was a state-championship season for the LaGrange Academy Lady Warriors, and senior Ivey Portis was a big reason why. ...
by Kevin Eckleberry, Saturday, April 10, 2021 4:40 am
Sports
Young runners give it their best
By KEVIN ECKLEBERRY Daily News It was a welcome return. A year ago, the Fastest Kid in Troup County meet was canceled because of COVID-19, ...
by Kevin Eckleberry, Saturday, April 10, 2021 3:35 am
Sports
Buford rallies past LaGrange
By KEVIN ECKLEBERRY Daily News The LaGrange Grangers, returning to action after a break of more than two weeks, were unable to hold a second-half ...
by Kevin Eckleberry, Saturday, April 10, 2021 2:45 am
Sports
Troup improves to 20-2
By KEVIN ECKLEBERRY Daily News It’s a lucky 13 for the Troup Tigers. Troup beat home-standing Woodward Academy 5-1 on Friday to win its 13th ...
by Kevin Eckleberry, Saturday, April 10, 2021 2:32 am
Editorials
OUR VIEW: Good luck to Laney in new role
Earlier this week, we reported on Callaway High School Principal Jonathan Laney taking on a new role within the Troup County School System.
by FROM STAFF REPORTS, Friday, April 9, 2021 3:20 pm
Columns
WHATLEY COLUMN: Light and darkness
Mary Ella and I took our grandsons to the lake this week during their Spring holidays and on the way, we ate our very late ...
by Charles "Buddy" Whatley, Friday, April 9, 2021 3:16 pm
Sports
LaGrange powers past Jordan
By KEVIN ECKLEBERRY Daily News It was a memorable senior day for LaGrange High’s Matthew Morgan. Morgan, who along with the other seniors was recognized ...
by Kevin Eckleberry, Friday, April 9, 2021 1:50 pm
Sports
Callaway sweeps Haralson County
By KEVIN ECKLEBERRY Daily News It was a winning road trip for the Callaway Cavaliers, who took care of business against the Haralson County Rebels ...
by Kevin Eckleberry, Friday, April 9, 2021 1:39 pm
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Troup County Sheriff’s Office keeps presence in schools
Despite some adjustments due to the pandemic, the Troup County Sheriff’s Office has continued to keep a positive presence in Troup County’s schools through its ...
by FROM STAFF REPORTS, Friday, April 9, 2021 9:30 am
News
County to hire assistant county manager
In a work session last week, Troup County Manager Eric Mosley suggested to the Troup County Commission that the county should hire an assistant county ...
by FROM STAFF REPORTS, Friday, April 9, 2021 8:00 am
News
County withdraws termination notice regarding Hogansville fire services
The Troup County Commission voted Thursday to rescind the 90 day notice it had given Hogansville to end an intergovernmental agreement regarding fire services.
by Daniel Evans, Thursday, April 8, 2021 6:43 pm
News
County approves rezoning request
After a lengthy discussion, the Troup County Commission unanimously approved a rezoning request Tuesday that will green light construction of a travel parking facility off ...
by Daniel Evans, Thursday, April 8, 2021 6:23 pm
Columns
Brady column: Faith and doubt
Upon the tragic death of a friend, Alfred Lord Tennyson wrote the poem “In Memoriam.” For a long time, Tennyson blamed God for the accident. ...
by Hal Brady, Thursday, April 8, 2021 3:02 pm
Columns
BOWEN: The man who made the long journey to faith
Every time I think of the Easter season, I think of those who make a long journey from disbelief to faith. One of those individuals ...
by Steven Ray Bowen, Thursday, April 8, 2021 3:01 pm
Editorials
OUR VIEW: Another big win for West Point
For West Point, 2021 is keeping pace and trending to be a more productive year on the economic development front than 2020, when a lot ...
by FROM STAFF REPORTS, Thursday, April 8, 2021 3:00 pm
News
ONE STEP CLOSER: WPDA authority approves Hyundai TRANSYS MOU
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced earlier this week that Hyundai TRANSYS was expanding its seating systems facility in West Point, and on Wednesday, the West ...
by Cody Estremera, Thursday, April 8, 2021 8:00 am
Sports
Huge win for Tigers
By KEVIN ECKLEBERRY Daily News Troup High’s Diego Merida knew what was on the line, but he didn’t let the pressure of the moment faze ...
by Kevin Eckleberry, Thursday, April 8, 2021 5:15 am
Sports
Lady Tigers ease to home win
By KEVIN ECKLEBERRY Daily News The Troup Lady Tigers, with Felicity Gill delivering an impressive offensive performance, beat Hardaway 5-1 on Wednesday to wrap up ...
by Kevin Eckleberry, Thursday, April 8, 2021 4:30 am
Sports
LaGrange wraps up number two seed
By KEVIN ECKLEBERRY Daily News COLUMBUS – The LaGrange High girls’ soccer team secured the number two spot in Region 2-AAAA with a 10-0 road ...
by Kevin Eckleberry, Thursday, April 8, 2021 3:30 am
Sports
Callaway soccer teams top Haralson
By KEVIN ECKLEBERRY Daily News TALLAPOOSA – The Callaway Lady Cavaliers, thanks to an 8-1 road win over Haralson County on Tuesday, will be at ...
by Kevin Eckleberry, Thursday, April 8, 2021 2:45 am
Sports
LaGrange overpowers Jordan
By KEVIN ECKLEBERRY Daily News The LaGrange Grangers wrapped up a busy stretch of six games in seven days with a 12-2 home win over ...
by Kevin Eckleberry, Thursday, April 8, 2021 2:31 am
News
The LaGrange-Troup County Homeless Coalition reviews future plans
The LaGrange-Troup County Homeless Coalition met on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at noon via Zoom. New Ventures CEO Mike Wilson gave an update on the ...
by Jenna Eady, Wednesday, April 7, 2021 7:30 pm
Editorials
OUR VIEW: Don’t trip up right before the finish line in COVID-19 fight
According to the latest data from the Georgia Department of Public Health, 9 percent of Troup County residents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
by FROM STAFF REPORTS, Wednesday, April 7, 2021 7:15 pm
Columns
BERNARD COLUMN: Georgia GOP and guns
We should all want to control the misuse of firearms and, in fact, the majority of Americans clearly want something tangible done by Congress. Further, ...