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Troup to mark Independence Day with pair of fireworks shows
Aside from the backyard barbeque variety, there are two local options for fireworks shows in Troup County for the Fourth of July. The county will ...
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Martin takes over sanitation with few hiccups
Martin Environmental Services officially took over residential sanitation services from Troup County on Saturday. Owner Brandon Hurst said it was an overall positive weekend, despite ...
by Tommy Murphy, Monday, July 3, 2023 8:28 pm
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MISSION TO SERVE: Church volunteers from across South help renovate low-income homes in LaGrange
Over the past week, 140 volunteers from churches from seven states descended upon LaGrange to help renovate homes for families in need. The faith-based non-profit ...
by Tommy Murphy, Saturday, July 1, 2023 9:00 am
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County manager recommends public safety pay increase
On Thursday, the Troup County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting to discuss public safety officer retention. The commissioners discussed a request from ...
by Tommy Murphy, Friday, June 30, 2023 9:00 am
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DASH breaks ground on Hillside housing development
On Wednesday morning, city, county and community leaders gathered in Hillside to break ground on DASH’s upcoming housing development. DASH (Dependable Affordable Sustainable Housing) broke ...
by Tommy Murphy, Thursday, June 29, 2023 9:55 am
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C&C says One-Bin delayed, wishes Martin well
With Troup County’s exclusive sanitation contract with Martin Environmental Services going into effect on Saturday, C&C Sanitation will be ending residential garbage pickup in unincorporated ...
by Tommy Murphy, Wednesday, June 28, 2023 9:53 am
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Martin set to take over convenience centers on Saturday
Martin Environmental Services is set to take over sanitation services in Troup County on Saturday. With the change comes the closure of all but four ...
by Tommy Murphy, Tuesday, June 27, 2023 9:37 am
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Nearly a dozen applications received after LPD pay increase discussions began
Just days after the LaGrange City Council voted to officially increase police officer pay to aid in recruiting and retention, Police Chief Garrett Fiveash says ...
by Tommy Murphy, Saturday, June 24, 2023 9:15 am
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Farmer seeks funds for local grocery co-op
On Tuesday, Eric Simpson of the West Georgia Farmer’s Collective presented a funding request to the LaGrange City Council to help create a local farmer’s ...
by Tommy Murphy, Saturday, June 24, 2023 9:00 am
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Sheriff defends work release program, how it helps
During the Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, the county discussed whether the work release program was worth keeping as part of a larger discussion ...
by Tommy Murphy, Friday, June 23, 2023 10:01 am
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