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CAFI hosts autism seminar
Community Action for Improvement held a seminar called, “What Every Community Needs to Know About Autism.” At the LaFayette Parkway location, Nathan Call, the Vice President of the Marcus Autism Center in Atlanta spoke to a crowd of around 30 people last Monday. The two-hour talk consisted of an overview of the disorder known as […] The post CAFI hosts autism seminar appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
LPD transitioning to new uniforms
After many years of wearing the traditional police uniform in dark navy, the LaGrange Police Department will be transitioning to its new uniform design on July 3. The new uniforms will be worn beginning with the day shift at 6 a.m. tomorrow. The uniform design draws on elements from past uniforms, including the shape of […] The post LPD transitioning to new uniforms appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Child drowning averted at Yellowjacket beach
On July 1, 2024, at 6:22 p.m., deputies with the Troup County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Yellowjacket Beach on West Point Lake regarding a possible drowning. While deputies were responding to the location, dispatch advised that the victim, a three-year-old child had been pulled from the water and CPR was in progress by citizens […] The post Child drowning averted at Yellowjacket beach appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Drive-by shooting in West Point
On June 30, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m. officers with the West Point Police Department responded to 1711 Eastwood Lane in reference to an aggravated assault. When officers arrived on the scene, they were able to speak with the victim, a 51-year-old male who told officers someone fired gunshots into his vehicle as he was […] The post Drive-by shooting in West Point appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
City to narrow Haralson intersections at Ridley and Church
During its work session on Thursday, the LaGrange City Council discussed plans to narrow the intersections on Haralson Street at Ridley Avenue and Church Street due to safety concerns. City Manager Patrick Bowie said the intersections have been modified numerous times throughout the years and used to have a traffic signal. “There’s been a lot […] The post City to narrow Haralson intersections at Ridley and Church appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
LaGrange approves FY 2025 budget
The LaGrange City Council approved the city’s $164 million budget for FY 2025 during an unusual Thursday meeting. The council’s usual Tuesday work session and meeting were moved to Thursday due to a conflict with the Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) annual conference in Savannah. The budget brings with it a 3.8 percent electric rate hike […] The post LaGrange approves FY 2025 budget appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Fourth of July closings
The City of LaGrange will be closed for business on Thursday, July 4. All garbage pickup on Thursday will be pushed back by one day on Friday, July 5th. The City will be open for business Friday, July 5th. For Troup County, the Government Building will not be open for business on July 4 in […] The post Fourth of July closings appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
YARBROUGH COLUMN: Hold the Kumquats, Your Modest and Much-Beloved Scribe has Returned
Did you miss me? I hope so because if you didn’t the editors would probably say why are we running a guy nobody reads and who has never figured out that you are supposed to use indefinite articles for countable nouns in general and definite articles for specific countable nouns and all uncountable nouns. Let’s […] The post YARBROUGH COLUMN: Hold the Kumquats, Your Modest and Much-Beloved Scribe has Returned appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
KING COLUMN: Freedom Has Never Been Free
It has been eight years since we landed at Plymouth. No, we were not Pilgrims onboard the Mayflower. We were vacationers onboard a new Ford Fusion. Nobody died on our pilgrimage, however, there was a time or two when we wondered if we might! We didn’t cross an ocean to get there, but we did […] The post KING COLUMN: Freedom Has Never Been Free appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
LaGrange resident promoted to Special Agent in Charge at GBI
Decatur, GA (July 1, 2024) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announces the promotion of LaGrange resident Jeremy Dockins to Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the newly created GBI West Georgia Gang Task Force in Columbus, GA. SAC Dockins will be responsible for the supervision of the staff assigned to the West Georgia Gang Task […] The post LaGrange resident promoted to Special Agent in Charge at GBI appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
TURES COLUMN: What Should Biden Focus On In The Debate, And His Reelection Campaign?
As we approach the first presidential debate, perhaps the earliest in American political history, much of the focus is on former President Donald Trump, and what wild things he might do or say. It’s up to Biden not to try to match Trump for entertainment value or find zingers. Nor should he focus on making […] The post TURES COLUMN: What Should Biden Focus On In The Debate, And His Reelection Campaign? appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
New Griggs Center pool opens
It was years in the making but it was worth the wait. A ribbon cutting was held for the grand opening of the new Don Weatherington Aquatics Center at the William J. Griggs Center on Thursday morning. The new aquatics center is the culmination of the second phase of renovations at the Griggs Center which […] The post New Griggs Center pool opens appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
KNAPP COLUMN: A Holiday Proposal: Festivus in July!
When, in the course of human events, it becomes obvious to all that the current American political system bears little if any resemblance to the values put forward in the 13 colonies’ July 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence, it’s time to consider doing away with “Independence Day” as a positive commemoration. But not, I hold, […] The post KNAPP COLUMN: A Holiday Proposal: Festivus in July! appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Fokker cuts ribbon on solar upgrades
On Thursday afternoon, Fokker Services Group on Aerotron Parkway in LaGrange held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the inauguration of their solar-powered plant. The aircraft repair facility in LaGrange announced in April plans to upgrade the facility to run on rooftop solar panels. Fokker partnered with Principal Construction and Turner Services for the project which […] The post Fokker cuts ribbon on solar upgrades appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Four Troup County School Students Awarded the 2024 Mayor Willie T. Edmondson Memorial Scholarship
Four Troup County School Students were awarded the Mayor Willie T. Edmondson Memorial Scholarship on Thursday, June 27, at the LaGrange City Council meeting. The late Mayor Willie T. Edmondson wanted to host an event that would bring the community together but would also raise money for our young leaders. The Mayor’s Christmas Ball was […] The post Four Troup County School Students Awarded the 2024 Mayor Willie T. Edmondson Memorial Scholarship appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
The LaGrange Symphony Orchestra Announces the Inaugural Winners of the Dr. Scott H. Smith Award of Excellence Scholarship
The LaGrange Symphony Orchestra (LSO) announced the winners of the Dr. Scott H. Smith Award of Excellence Scholarship. The LSO’s Youth and Education Scholarship Committee annually identifies one exceptional graduate for this $500 award. However, the 2024 committee concluded that two young adults had exceptional standings. During this inaugural year of the award, the organization […] The post The LaGrange Symphony Orchestra Announces the Inaugural Winners of the Dr. Scott H. Smith Award of Excellence Scholarship appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
LaGrange approves FY 2025 budget
The LaGrange City Council approved the city’s $164 million budget for FY 2025 during an unusual Thursday meeting. The council’s usual Tuesday work session and meeting were moved to Thursday due to a conflict with the Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) annual conference in Savannah. The budget brings with it a 3.8 percent electric rate hike […] The post LaGrange approves FY 2025 budget appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Coronor’s Corner coming soon
Starting July 3, LDN will be running a special Public Service announcement once a week called, ‘Coroner’s Corner.’ Troup County Coroner Erin Hackley will be creating informational health and safety infographics that will run in the Wednesday edition of the LaGrange Daily News. These graphics will run on Wednesday’s page 2. Every week the infographic […] The post Coronor’s Corner coming soon appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
KING COLUMN: The Third Weekend in June
I love my wife, and we love to travel. I love to play guitar and other stringed instruments, and I love to build things. A couple of weekends ago, I was blessed to enjoy all of these. Occasionally, Jean and I have the privilege to travel to places far away, but we have realized that […] The post KING COLUMN: The Third Weekend in June appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
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