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Data: Zillow; Note: Typical home value refers to the average of the middle third of Zillow home value estimates for every home in a given region with a county record, including single-family, condominium and co-operative homes. Table: Axios VisualsA ZIP code in Meriwether County, 70 miles away from Atlanta, saw the sprawling metro's highest jump in typical home values compared to a year ago, per Zillow data shared with Axios.Why it matters: Fewer homes on the market kept prices growing in most areas and affordability dwindled, according to Zillow chief economist Skylar Olsen.State of play: Typical home values rose annually...
Poker Run to be held on Saturday to raise money for vets
The Bikers of Troup (BAT) is doing its 16th annual Poker Run on Saturday, May 18. The ride is to raise money for the local organization, Defending America’s Defenders, Inc. (DAD), which provides resources to military Veterans. This year’s Poker Run is in memory of the co-founder of DAD, Pat Bennett. DAD resources and services […] The post Poker Run to be held on Saturday to raise money for vets appeared first on Valley Times-News.
TURES COLUMN: For Office-Seekers: Please Make Us Proud, Instead Of Turning Us Against Each Other
Over the past week or so, I’ve received an endless stream of push polls on my phone where candidates for Congressional office are trying to get me to hate every other candidate in the race. You can tell who paid for these polls, because there is only one that isn’t trashed in the survey. Not […] The post TURES COLUMN: For Office-Seekers: Please Make Us Proud, Instead Of Turning Us Against Each Other appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Face off for District 1 city council seat
Darby Pippin and Forrest Johnson will face off during the May 21 election for the District 1 city council seat. The candidates, both newcomers to politics, will be competing for the vacated seat of Councilmember Jim Arrington. Arrington stepped down in February to run for city mayor. The winner will fill Arrigton’s unexpired term. Pippin […] The post Face off for District 1 city council seat appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
🚧 Road Debris Causes Lane Blockages on SR 14 South in Coweta County, Georgia
The time displayed is local to the original X account in Georgia. Local authorities have reported that debris on the roadway has led to lane blockages on State Route 14 South at the Camp Road junction, near mile marker 8.63, in Coweta County, Georgia. The incident has resulted in disruption of the normal traffic flow, and motorists are advised to avoid travel in this direction. An alternative route is recommended for commuters to prevent delays. The expected clearance time for the roadways is estimated to be 9:00 am. For ongoing updates regarding this situation and for information about current road conditions, travelers can call the transportation hotline at 511. Additionally, live updates can be monitored by visiting the provided URL: https://t.co/uwTGYOHMp3.
Strong storms move through metro Atlanta area | Live updates
ATLANTA — Severe weather has plagued much of the country this Memorial Day weekend, and storms arrive in Georgia on Monday. The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted all of north Georgia as a slight (level 2) risk for severe weather on Monday. A spin-up tornado can't be ruled out,...
District 2 race headed to runoff after close race
EDITOR’S NOTE: These results do not include 381 absentee by mail voting. These were the total number of votes received by 12:30 a.m. ET, at the time of print. Final results can be found on lagrangenews.com as they become available. The race for the District 2 County Commissioner seat is headed for a runoff after […] The post District 2 race headed to runoff after close race appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Arrington wins special mayoral election
By Charlotte Reames EDITOR’S NOTE: These results do not include 381 absentee by mail voting. These were the total number of votes received by 12:30 a.m. ET, at the time of print. Final results can be found on lagrangenews.com as they become available. Once again, a new mayor will be sworn in for […] The post Arrington wins special mayoral election appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Police warn of an alligator sighting in a Troup County lake
HOGANSVILLE, Ga. (WRBL) — An alligator was spotted in a Troup County lake, according to the Hogansville Police Department. Police say the two-to-three foot alligator was seen in Lake Jimmy Jackson, where alligator sightings are considered uncommon. Residents are being encouraged to report any other sightings to the Hogansville Police Department. The Department of Natural […]
Ruling on two land use permits
The Troup County Commission ruled on two land use permits for a green cemetery and an agri-tourism property. The board unanimously voted to allow an additional 20 acres of land to be added to the Whispering Hills Natural Green Cemetery and Memorial Nature Preserve on Mood Bridge Rd. The cemetery needed the commission to pass […] The post Ruling on two land use permits appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Three candidates seek mayoral seat
After the passing of LaGrange’s most recent mayor, the next election will once again hold a race for the city’s mayor. Jim Arrington will be running for mayor for the second time against challengers Chalton Askew and Israel Barsh. Arrington, who served on the city council for six years, gave up his seat to run […] The post Three candidates seek mayoral seat appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
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