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WATCH: Twin Cedars hosts Twelfth Night event and introduces the royal court
The annual Twelfth Night celebration took place on Friday, Jan. 7 and introduced the candidates who are currently running for King and Queen of the ...
Iris Hersey, Author at LaGrange Daily News - Page 7 of 17
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Jake Ayers vows progress as Hogansville mayor
At 33, new Hogansville Mayor Jake Ayers knows he might be the youngest mayor in Hogansville history, but he believes he can help the city ...
by Iris Hersey, Saturday, January 8, 2022 12:30 pm
Features
Cindy Lanier’s own children brought her back to Troup County Schools
Cindy Lanier, a LaGrange native, began teaching in the Troup County School System after a brief time away to get her degree from Auburn University. ...
by Iris Hersey, Saturday, January 8, 2022 1:30 am
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Rep. Randy Nix will not seek re-election; cites his wish to spend new free time reading, writing, and speaking
Randy Nix, representative for District 69, announced via a press release Friday that he will not be seeking re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives. ...
by Iris Hersey, Friday, January 7, 2022 5:41 pm
News
Developer adjusts closure request for Bright Star Church Road
The Troup County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing Tuesday on possibly abandoning Bright Star Church Road — a dead-end county road located just ...
by Iris Hersey, Friday, January 7, 2022 12:00 pm
News
Commission votes to reapportion county districts; chooses contractor for renovations
The Troup County Board of Commissions agreed through a resolution to reapportion the county’s five districts in order to ensure accurate representation for Troup County ...
by Iris Hersey, Thursday, January 6, 2022 8:00 am
News
Samuel Sykes came back to teach at school system after graduation
Samuel Sykes moved to the Troup County School System when he was younger. He went through the school system and now teaches at Ethel W. ...
by Iris Hersey, Wednesday, January 5, 2022 12:54 pm
News
Troup County reacts to rising cases; local doctor recommends vitamins, exercise and testing
As COVID cases continue to rise to record levels in Troup County, community members and officials face uncertainty in their work and school lives. The ...
by Iris Hersey, Tuesday, January 4, 2022 11:30 am
Government / Politics
Public officials weigh in on what rising COVID cases mean for Troup County
As COVID cases continue to climb in Troup County, public institutions in the community accommodate to keep residents safe. The Troup County Government Center, located ...
by Iris Hersey, Friday, December 31, 2021 11:00 am
Business
Your Pie starts fundraiser to help relief efforts in Kentucky following the natural disaster
Your Pie LaGrange is hosting a fundraising drive at their downtown location on 124 Bull St. The fundraiser will last six weeks and will go ...
by Iris Hersey, Friday, December 31, 2021 10:00 am
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How to Watch Sun Belt College Basketball Games – Saturday, November 23
The Marshall Thundering Herd and the Purdue Boilermakers square off in one of four games on the college…