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Tower Street and Keyes Street to no longer connect to Hamilton Rd
As part of the decades-long ongoing Hamilton Road widening project, two streets in LaGrange will no longer connect to Hamilton Rd. (US 27). According to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), Tower Street and Keyes Street will no longer connect to Hamilton Rd. and their connection to the highway will instead become cul-de-sacs. Work on […] The post Tower Street and Keyes Street to no longer connect to Hamilton Rd appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
New sports lighting at Callaway Stadium complete
The Troup County Board of Commissioners has announced the completion of a significant lighting upgrade project at Callaway Stadium. The entire stadium and field lighting system has been replaced and upgraded. The project included the complete removal of the original lighting system and the installation of an entirely new LED stadium and field lighting system, […] The post New sports lighting at Callaway Stadium complete appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
YARBROUGH COLUMN: Skeeter Skates talks up Uncle Coot for President
When the telephone rings, you know it is Skeeter Skates. It doesn’t just ring, it jumps up and down. Skeeter can do that to a phone. And to people, too. In case you are new to this space, Skeeter Skates is the owner and operator of Skeeter Skates Tree Stump Removal and Plow Repair in […] The post YARBROUGH COLUMN: Skeeter Skates talks up Uncle Coot for President appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
🚧 Update on Road Construction Impacting I-185 Southbound in Troup County, GA
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Georgia. Travelers in Troup County should anticipate delays due to road construction on I-185 Southbound past Hamilton Road. The construction has resulted in the blockage of one lane, leaving only one lane available for traffic flow. It is advisable for commuters to seek alternative routes if possible or to allow for extra travel time when using the affected portion of I-185 South. The specific impact of this construction project on the usual traffic patterns will likely increase congestion, especially during peak travel hours. Officials have not provided a projected end date for this construction activity. Motorists are urged to exercise caution and follow the temporary traffic signage and directions. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
LaGrange Council candidates contend for District 1 seat
Relative political newcomers Forest Johnson and Darby Pippin faced off at the final forum hosted by the LaGrange Troup County Chamber of Commerce on Thursday evening. Both candidates seek the recently vacated seat of former LaGrange Councilman Jim Arrington, who stepped down from his District 1 council seat in February to run for mayor. Johnson […] The post LaGrange Council candidates contend for District 1 seat appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Public Service commissioners ignore Georgians asking for safer, clean energy future
The Georgia Public Service Commission is charged with ensuring that Georgians have access to safe, affordable, reliable electricity. They hold the key to our clean energy future, which is critical to our health and safety. Just five people regulate Georgia Power’s monopoly of electricity generation for most of the nation’s eighth-largest state. In a time […] The post Public Service commissioners ignore Georgians asking for safer, clean energy future appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
TCSB District 6 candidates talk school issues
By Charlotte Reames As the primary election approaches on May 17, two candidates for the District 6 seat on the Troup County School Board faced off in a forum on Wednesday. Tripp Foster and Miracle Lovelace-Williams will be vying for the District 6 seat, which covers part of West Point. Foster, a former Troup County […] The post TCSB District 6 candidates talk school issues appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
District 3 candidates vie for voters at Chamber forum
By Charlotte Reames The candidates for the District 3 Troup County School Board of Education teed off during Wednesday’s forum. The three candidates running for the District 3 seat are Daniela Bailey, Beth Jackson and Mark Thompson. Bailey, a 16-year resident of Hogansville, serves as the director of administration for the LaGrange Housing Authority. Jackson […] The post District 3 candidates vie for voters at Chamber forum appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Trio of mayor candidates say why they should lead the LaGrange
The candidates for Mayor of LaGrange faced off on Thursday in the final forum for the May 21 election hosted by the LaGrange Troup County Chamber of Commerce. Three candidates will vie for the mayor’s seat: Jim Arrington, Chalton Askew and Dr. Israel Barsh. Arrington is a former LaGrange City Councilman and previously ran for […] The post Trio of mayor candidates say why they should lead the LaGrange appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
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