News
Troup County sees rise in breakthrough cases of COVID-19; public health officials say vaccinations offer hope
As COVID cases surge nationally due to the Omicron variant, Troup County began to see a rise in cases, too. As of Dec. 30, Troup ...
Iris Hersey, Author at LaGrange Daily News - Page 8 of 17
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Troup County Schools consider options for COVID surge; Superintendent Brian Shumate explains
As schools around Troup County prepare to return on Tuesday, principals, directors and Superintendent Brian Shumate met to discuss what the rising COVID cases mean ...
by Iris Hersey, Wednesday, December 29, 2021 4:42 pm
News
WEEKEND TICKET: Local businesses provide Troup County options for New Years Eve
As Christmas festivities begin to die down in Troup County, many residents are starting to look towards the upcoming new year and all it may ...
by Iris Hersey, Wednesday, December 29, 2021 12:00 pm
Features
Chamber welcomed back Tournesol; owner highlights store’s unique offerings
Tournesol, LLC rejoined the LaGrange-Troup Chamber of Commerce on Dec. 9. The store marked the occasion with a ribbon cutting at their hillside location on ...
by Iris Hersey, Wednesday, December 29, 2021 9:00 am
Business
Habitat for Humanity helps decorate local businesses for Christmas
During the holiday season, businesses around Troup County participated in Habitat for Humanity’s Project Generosity 2021. Between Oct. 25 and Nov. 15, the project raised ...
by Iris Hersey, Saturday, December 25, 2021 12:00 pm
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WATCH: Mrs. Claus shares the holiday spirit with Troup County children
Mrs. Claus made two special appearances in Troup County on Wednesday, once at 11 a.m. and again at 4 p.m. Children from across the county ...
by Iris Hersey, Saturday, December 25, 2021 10:00 am
News
WATCH: Tyrone Poole give back to his hometown, LaGrange, this holiday season
A line formed outside of the old Canon Street Elementary school on Thursday as community members waited for the doors to open so they could ...
by Iris Hersey, Saturday, December 25, 2021 8:00 am
Features
Jessica O’Neal teaches more than numbers at LaGrange High School
EDITOR’S NOTE: The LaGrange Daily News is writing a profile on all 25 teachers of the year in the Troup County School System. After graduating ...
by Iris Hersey, Friday, December 24, 2021 2:00 pm
News
Troup County School Board approved strategic plan in last meeting of the fall semester
The Troup County School Board approved Superintendent Brian Shumate’s strategic plan last week. During the school board’s work session, Shumate gave a brief presentation to the ...
by Iris Hersey, Friday, December 24, 2021 12:00 pm
Features
Golf cart parade brings cheer to the Flower Streets
Twenty or so golf carts, took to the road in the Flower Streets on Sunday, Dec. 19 for the neighborhood’s annual golf cart Christmas parade. ...
by Iris Hersey, Friday, December 24, 2021 9:00 am
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