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LAGRANGE: Portion of Callaway Church Rd. set to close starting on May 27
LAGRANGE, Ga. (WRBL) – The city of LaGrange announced through a press release on Monday that a section of Callaway Church Rd. would close starting on May 27. Starting at the 600 block, the road will be closed for traffic for at least three days to allow CSX to replace crossties in the crossing and […]
Multiple downtown streets to close for LaGrange Cycling Classic
LAGRANGE, Ga. (WRBL) – The city of LaGrange announced through a press release on Friday afternoon that several streets downtown will be closed for the LaGrange Cycling Classic on Saturday. The cycling event is open to the public and will operate on a closed-loop, multi-lap circuit on the streets. Starting at 7 p.m. on May […]
Helping Military Veterans: 16th annual poker run
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 Helping Military Veterans: 16th annual poker run appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Three candidates seek District 2 Republican nomination
A trio of candidates are seeking the Republican nomination for the Troup County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat. Candidates April Loftin and James Thrailkill are challenging incumbent Ellis Cadenhead for the party nomination on May 21. The winner will go on to challenge Democrat Andrew Moody for the seat in November, who is running […] The post Three candidates seek District 2 Republican nomination appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
LaGrange College Nursing receives federal grant
LaGrange College’s Nursing Department can double its capabilities to put nurses into Georgia communities thanks to $214,000 in federal funding approved by Congress. The legislature voted on a minibus spending bill in March, which included multiple local appropriations proposed by congressional leaders. The funding request for LaGrange College was sponsored by Sens. Jon Ossoff and […] The post LaGrange College Nursing receives federal grant appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Clerk Race: Taylor and Gratton lay out cases for Superior Court Clerk
Two candidates are running for Clerk of Superior Court. Both candidates made their cases for the position during the election forum hosted by the LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce on April 25. Incumbent Superior Court Clerk Jackie Taylor is being challenged by Nikki Gratton. The forum was organized by the LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce […] The post Clerk Race: Taylor and Gratton lay out cases for Superior Court Clerk appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
🚧 Update: Cleared - Downed Powerlines Previously Blocking SR 109 in Meriwether County, Georgia
The time displayed is local to the original X account in Georgia. The previously reported obstruction on State Route 109 in both directions at Keith Road in Meriwether County, Georgia, has been cleared. The incident, which involved downed powerlines, had resulted in all lanes being blocked and required commuters to use caution and seek alternative routes. The estimated clearance time was 1:00 pm. For ongoing traffic updates and further details, drivers were encouraged to visit the website provided by the transportation authority. As per the latest update, all disruptions have been resolved, and the route is now clear for travel. For additional updates, refer to the official links: https://t.co/uwTGYOHMp3 and https://t.co/ZjjxW9p879.
District 4 commissioner candidates state their cases
In Troup County’s fourth district, two candidates will face off for the Republican nomination for the seat. Both candidates made their cases during an election forum at the LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce on April 23. Incumbent Morris Jones is being challenged by Phil Nations. The forum was organized by the LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of […] The post District 4 commissioner candidates state their cases appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Ribbon cut at Mallory Lake
On Tuesday morning, the LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the new Advenir at Mallory Lake Apartments off of S. Davis Road with a ribbon cutting. Property Manager Hannah Callahan said construction began on the new apartments in 2021. That’s when work began on clearing the approximately 40 acres of forest where the new development […] The post Ribbon cut at Mallory Lake appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
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