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In the spirit of giving, LFD hosts quarterly blood drive
The LaGrange Fire Department held its quarterly blood drive on Wednesday with help from the American Red Cross. Community members who donated were greeted by ...
Iris Hersey, Author at LaGrange Daily News - Page 9 of 17
Features
April Todd, Berta Weathersbee teacher of the year, encourages reading through karaoke
Editor’s Note: This story is part of a series on teachers of the year in Troup County. As the students eagerly awaited the arrival of ...
by Iris Hersey, Wednesday, December 22, 2021 2:00 pm
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Tyrone Poole, two-time Super Bowl champion, to distribute food to families on Thursday
For members of Troup County looking for a meal this Christmas, Tyrone Poole and his foundation, Tyrone Poole 38 foundation, will be handing out turkeys, ...
by Iris Hersey, Wednesday, December 22, 2021 10:00 am
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School board updates community on the renovations planned for schools
Before the Troup County School System let out for the holidays, the school board received an update on the ongoing renovations taking place throughout the ...
by Iris Hersey, Wednesday, December 22, 2021 9:00 am
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Kia Georgia announces new CEO; Shin retires
WEST POINT – Kia Georgia, Inc. announced the retirement of its president and chief executive officer, Jangsoo [Jason] Shin, effective Dec. 31, 2021, according to ...
by Iris Hersey, Tuesday, December 21, 2021 4:16 pm
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Callaway Elementary School decks the halls before Christmas break
Schools across Troup County celebrated in unique ways before Christmas break started last week. The students and staff of Callaway Elementary School celebrated with movie-themed ...
by Iris Hersey, Tuesday, December 21, 2021 9:00 am
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Small Business Feature: Unique gifts can be found at Pretty Good Books
A local bookstore is turning old books that can’t be sold to the public into unique gifts you won’t find anywhere else.
by Iris Hersey, Tuesday, December 21, 2021 8:00 am
Features
Samantha Cotton, Teacher of the Year nominee, ignites musical passions in her students
Editor’s Note: This is the latest story in an ongoing series on teachers of the year in the Troup County School System. Samantha Cotton, a ...
by Iris Hersey, Saturday, December 18, 2021 2:00 pm
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Fifty Students at Berta Weathersbee Elementary receive new toys for Christmas
Fifty students from Berta Weathersbee received toys from Santa and local nonprofits on Friday before the school let out for the holidays. The nonprofits brought ...
by Iris Hersey, Saturday, December 18, 2021 10:00 am
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Many could receive Christmas thanks to DLDA donation
Children in Troup County will be receiving gifts from Santa and the Salvation Army this year as through their Angel Tree program.
by Iris Hersey, Friday, December 17, 2021 9:00 am
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