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Troup asks legislature to change structure of elections board
The Troup County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution asking the state legislature to reform the county’s Board of Elections. The resolution formally asks ...
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Hogansville to build park around historic marker
The city of Hogansville voted during Tuesday’s council meeting to build around the historic marker honoring former postmaster ...
Troup asks legislature to change structure of elections board
The Troup County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution asking the state legislature to reform the county’s ...
Hogansville police corporal recognized for saving resident’s life
In December, Hogansville police Corporal James Vincent used his training in a dire situation to save the life ...
County switches mowing contractor again, will repair parking deck and government center roof
Troup County will have its third mowing contractor in less than a year after commissioners approved a new ...
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Hogansville to build park around historic marker
The city of Hogansville voted during Tuesday’s council meeting to build around the historic marker honoring former postmaster Isaiah Lofton, who lived through an assassination ...
by Jenna Oden.
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TCSO warns seniors about phone scammers
On Wednesday, Troup County Sheriff James Woodruff and TCSO Capt. Nathan Taylor visited the LaGrange Active Life center to speak with seniors and warn them ...
by Hunter Riggall, Thursday, January 21, 2021 5:12 pm
Crime
Failed armed robbery reported at Tall Pines Apartments
A man holding a gun demanded money from a woman before fleeing the scene at Tall Pines Apartments, according to a press release from the ...
by FROM STAFF REPORTS, Thursday, January 21, 2021 4:29 pm
Sports
Gardner Newman coach treasures dad’s memory
By KEVIN ECKLEBERRY Daily News It’s a basketball season that holds a special and treasured place in Dustin Ward’s heart and memory. During the 2012-2013 ...
by Kevin Eckleberry, Thursday, January 21, 2021 2:54 pm
Sports
Fallen Granger honored on all-region team
By KEVIN ECKLEBERRY Daily News Trae Cole wasn’t just a play-maker for the LaGrange Grangers, he was also a loyal friend and teammate who never ...
by Kevin Eckleberry, Thursday, January 21, 2021 2:49 pm
Sports
Troup’s Todd honored by region
By KEVIN ECKLEBERRY Daily News After putting together a memorable freshman season, Troup High quarterback Taeo Todd has been recognized by the coaches who were ...
by Kevin Eckleberry, Thursday, January 21, 2021 2:37 pm
Sports
Napier named region coach of the year
By KEVIN ECKLEBERRY Daily News When Matt Napier took over as LaGrange High’s head football coach one year ago, he knew the challenge he was ...
by Kevin Eckleberry, Thursday, January 21, 2021 2:28 pm
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One year ago today: U.S. reported its first known case of COVID-19
One year ago today, the U.S. reported its first known case of COVID-19. The case was in a Washington state resident who had returned the previous ...
by FROM STAFF REPORTS, Thursday, January 21, 2021 8:39 am
News
Three stabbed at house on Borton Street, police arrest suspect in Meriwether County
The LaGrange Police Department is looking for a man who allegedly stabbed three people on Borton Street a little after 1 a.m. on Thursday morning.
by FROM STAFF REPORTS, Thursday, January 21, 2021 8:25 am
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: CASA to host informational meeting Saturday
When a child is removed from their home by the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services, a volunteer is there to help them and ...
by Jenna Oden, Thursday, January 21, 2021 8:00 am
News
On Day One, Biden targets Trump policies on climate, virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is moving swiftly to dismantle Donald Trump's legacy on his first day in office, signing a series of executive ...
by FROM STAFF REPORTS, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 9:04 pm
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DPH to call vaccine recipients to schedule second dose
District 4 Public Health, which includes the Troup County Health Department, announced that it has begun calling vaccine recipients to schedule their second doses. Only ...
by Hunter Riggall, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 4:57 pm
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Hogansville incentivises employee COVID-19 vaccine
The city of Hogansville recently rolled out an incentive program for its employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine. According to City Manager Jonathan Lynn, in ...
by Jenna Oden, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 12:59 pm
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In final speech as president, Trump predicts ‘success’ for new administration
President Donald Trump says he thinks the new administration will have “great success” and claims to have laid the foundation for it.
by FROM STAFF REPORTS, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 9:11 am
Sports
Dominant performance for Lady Tigers
By KEVIN ECKLEBERRY Daily News That looked familiar. Last season, the Troup Lady Tigers were one of the state’s most dominant basketball teams, and they ...
by Kevin Eckleberry, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 11:45 pm
Sports
Tigers fall to Greenwave
By KEVIN ECKLEBERRY Daily News The Troup Tigers started quickly, but it was the visiting Spencer Greenwave walking away with a 66-55 victory in a ...
by Kevin Eckleberry, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 11:43 pm
Sports
Cavaliers top rival Braves
By KEVIN ECKLEBERRY Daily News FRANKLIN – The Callaway Cavaliers remained perfect in Region 5-AA with a 58-49 road win over Heard County on Tuesday ...
by Kevin Eckleberry, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 11:41 pm
Sports
Big road win for LaGrange
By KEVIN ECKLEBERRY Daily News COLUMBUS – The LaGrange Grangers evened their Region 2-AAAA record at 1-1 with a 75-65 road win over Kendrick on ...
by Kevin Eckleberry, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 11:39 pm
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PHOTOS: Callaway senior football players honored at school board meeting
by Daniel Evans, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 6:08 pm
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Gardner Newman Middle School going all virtual next two days due to COVID-19 issues among staff
Gardner Newman Middle School will go to virtual learning for the next two days due to COVID-19 issues among staff members.
by Daniel Evans, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 3:35 pm
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Pickup truck catches fire at McLane LaGrange
The LaGrange Fire Department extinguished a burning pickup truck at McLane LaGrange on Tuesday morning. No injuries were reported. The fire occurred in the parking ...
by Hunter Riggall, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 12:31 pm
Editorials
OUR VIEW: We must learn to live together
On Monday, the country celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Last year, our country’s wounds of racial division were opened ...
by FROM STAFF REPORTS, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 10:00 am
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HYPE to kick off 2021 with Sweetland on Ice event
HYPE, a local young professionals group, is kicking off its 2021 schedule with an event next Thursday, Jan. 21 at Sweetland on Ice. The kickoff ...
by FROM STAFF REPORTS, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 9:15 am
Columns
God isn’t just the God of the mountain
As we prepare to write each week, we think of what is most fitting for this particular week — that’s the way it is 52 ...
by Steven Ray Bowen, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 9:00 am
News
Zeta Phi Beta hosts MLK award ceremony
For years, the Theta XI Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta has hosted an annual Martin Luther King parade in honor of the holiday. However, ...
by Jenna Oden, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 8:30 am
Columns
A true second chance
In July 2020, I wrote a column about Senate Bill 288 (SB 288). At the time, the governor had not signed it and I was ...