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LaGrange Fire Department extinguishes structure fire

The LaGrange Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Williams Street at about 11 p.m. Wednesday night. Read more

by Dustin Duncan, Thursday, May 21, 2020 6:00 pm

News

Georgia reports highest unemployment rate on record

Unemployment claims in Georgia reached an all-time high in April, according to State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler on Thursday. He said April’s total surpassed the ... Read more

by Dustin Duncan, Thursday, May 21, 2020 9:00 am

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Troup County Commissioners to vote on flat budget

The Troup County Board of Commissioners is expected to vote on a flat budget next week during a special-called meeting. Read more

by Dustin Duncan, Thursday, May 21, 2020 9:00 am

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Law enforcement weighs in on firearm handling

Firearm safety is a vital part of owning a gun. Read more

by Dustin Duncan, Wednesday, May 20, 2020 7:00 pm

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Superintendent: Class sizes of 20 would cost district $8.9M

Troup County Superintendent Brian Shumate said reducing class sizes to about 20 students throughout the district would mean hiring about 111 additional teachers and with ... Read more

by Dustin Duncan, Monday, May 18, 2020 6:00 pm

Government / Politics

City plans to take $2M grant to revitalize part of Whitesville Road corridor

Alton West imagines a Whitesville Road corridor that will serve as a regional epicenter for workforce development. West, LaGrange’s community development director, plans to take ... Read more

by Dustin Duncan, Friday, May 15, 2020 7:10 pm

News

Superintendent estimates $4M deficit after state cuts

Troup County School System Superintendent Brian Shumate estimates the district may have to shed an additional $4 million out of its budget in addition to ... Read more

by Dustin Duncan, Friday, May 15, 2020 7:09 pm

News

TCFD utilizing disinfectant acid on calls

The Troup County Fire Department has begun utilizing a disinfectant solution known as hypochlorous acid (HOCL) to protect first responders from COVID-19. The department began ... Read more

by Dustin Duncan, Thursday, May 14, 2020 8:27 pm

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LaGrange council to restart utility disconnections: Six month payment plan available for past due balances

The LaGrange City Council amended a resolution Tuesday to restart disconnection service on past due utility bills on June 1. However, the city is allowing ... Read more

by Dustin Duncan, Wednesday, May 13, 2020 8:00 am

Community

Fighting to come home: First COVID-19 patient in Troup County shares story

David Simpson lost two weeks of his life due to COVID-19. He went to sleep on Sunday, March 15, at WellStar West Georgia Medical Center, ... Read more

by Dustin Duncan, Tuesday, May 12, 2020 9:00 pm

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