News
The Active Life LaGrange to reopen Monday
Troup County’s LaGrange location of The Active Life recreation centers will reopen this Monday, with new safety protocols and shortened hours.
Hunter Riggall, Author at LaGrange Daily News
Government / Politics
Jim Thornton to join Atlanta mayor for town hall on equity and inclusion
LaGrange Mayor Jim Thornton will join three other mayors and a state representative for a live town hall event on Georgia Public Broadcasting on Aug. ...
by Hunter Riggall, Saturday, August 1, 2020 8:00 am
Business
A New You Massage open for business
Wynn founded A New You Massage Therapy, which hosted its grand opening and ribbon cutting with the Troup County Chamber of Commerce on Thursday afternoon.
by Hunter Riggall, Saturday, August 1, 2020 7:00 am
News
Kiwanis Club of LaGrange awards $9,000 in scholarships
A deputy marshal with the Troup County Marshal’s Office is recovering after being shot in the arm Wednesday afternoon at Glass Bridge Park.
by Hunter Riggall, Friday, July 31, 2020 8:00 am
News
LaGrange imposes $500 city fine for illegal dirt bikes
The LaGrange Police Department said in a press release earlier this month that they received 172 calls for service regarding dirt bike activity between April ...
by Hunter Riggall, Thursday, July 30, 2020 9:00 am
News
City of LaGrange to receive $100,000 in CARES funding
On Tuesday night, the LaGrange City Council authorized Mayor Jim Thornton to execute an agreement to receive $100,000 through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic ...
by Hunter Riggall, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 8:00 am
News
LaGrange HVAC companies see air purifier sales increase
HVAC companies in Troup County have seen customers more interested than ever in air purification systems amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
by Hunter Riggall, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 7:00 am
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Jim Thornton, other Georgia mayors urge feds to provide relief to local governments
LaGrange Mayor Jim Thornton and the Georgia Municipal Association are calling for the federal government to include relief funds for local governments in its next ...
by Hunter Riggall, Tuesday, July 28, 2020 1:30 pm
News
Tucker helps to revitalize Calumet Park neighborhood
Robert Tucker had lived in metro Atlanta for 52 years when, in 2012, he came home to LaGrange. Visiting the neighborhoods where he grew up, ...
by Hunter Riggall, Saturday, July 25, 2020 9:30 am
Community
Two months late, Callaway High holds in-person graduation
Months after their last exams, papers and projects wrapped up, the graduating seniors of Callaway High School finally had the chance to graduate in-person at ...