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COLLINS COLUMN: As we deal with our troubles, we can point others to God
What if the difficult things we go through and the suffering we experience have something to do with advancing the gospel? Would it stir more resolve and commitment to the places he has put us or to the people we are called to serve? In one of the letters Paul wrote from prison he said […] The post COLLINS COLUMN: As we deal with our troubles, we can point others to God appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Mission Serve returns to LaGrange to help restore a dozen homes in need
If you see teens throughout the city this week who appear to have taken over work sites, don’t be alarmed. The kids are just volunteers helping to repair local homes through Mission Serve. Construction in LaGrange isn’t an infrequent sight these days but home renovations —especially in poorer neighborhoods— are a welcome and less common […] The post Mission Serve returns to LaGrange to help restore a dozen homes in need appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
LaGrange woman goes missing at Atlanta Airport
The LaGrange Police is attempting to locate a missing 36-year-old female. Hollie Noelle Seay was last seen on camera around 5:50 p.m. at the Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta, GA on June 20, 2024. Police pulled up footage of Hollie parking her van and walking into the airport. She was seen on airport cameras going […] The post LaGrange woman goes missing at Atlanta Airport appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
LFD responds to house fire at 203 Front Street
CITY OF LAGRANGE, GA. JUNE 24TH, 2024 – At 9:18pm on June 22nd, 2024, LaGrange Fire Department units were dispatched to a structure fire at 203 Front Street. An initial report indicated heavy smoke coming from the roof. LaGrange Fire Department units, along with the Troup County Fire Department, arrived on scene to find heavy smoke and […] The post LFD responds to house fire at 203 Front Street appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Low turnout for primary runoff election
Less than 10 percent of registered voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s runoff election for a trio of Republican primaries. While only a portion of Troup County was eligible to cast ballots for the District 2 and 3 Board of Commissioners Republican, all 48,724 voters in Troup County were able to vote in the District 3 […] The post Low turnout for primary runoff election appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
TURES COLUMN: What To Do And How To Help When Disaster Strikes
As I attended my first North Georgia United Methodist Church (NGUMC) Conference, one of the primary concerns was praying for the people of Florida, facing historic flooding levels. We also know about the water problems in Atlanta. With a busy hurricane season on the way, as well as increased chances for tornadoes, fires, floods, and […] The post TURES COLUMN: What To Do And How To Help When Disaster Strikes appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Healing for Hadilee Benefit Ride
The community is coming together for another fundraising ride. The Healing for Hadilee Benefit Ride will be raising funds for Hadilee Arnold and her family. Arnold was in the May 16 car accident, with four other Troup High students. On Wednesday a benefit ride was put on for Mary Joy Moosman, who was also in […] The post Healing for Hadilee Benefit Ride appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Local podcast recognized
LaGrange, GA – 6.20.24 – The Biblical History Center in LaGrange, Georgia, is proud to announce its recognition by Feedspot as one of the Top 10 Biblical Archaeology Podcasts on the web. This prestigious honor underscores the Center’s ongoing commitment to scholarly excellence and reaffirms its valuable place in the archaeological community. The Biblical History […] The post Local podcast recognized appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Fokker Services sponsors THINC Academy Greenpower team
Fokker Services Americas (a subsidiary of Fokker Services Group or “FSG”) had two big announcements last week in a company press release. The aviation repair company announced a sustainable upgrade of their repair facility in LaGrange and a sponsorship of students involved in the Greenpower Racing at THINC College & Career Academy. The unveiling of […] The post Fokker Services sponsors THINC Academy Greenpower team appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
SWINDLE COLUMN: The Worst Attorney General in History
The attorney general should be a watchdog for the rule of law, not a lapdog for the president – simple as that. Bob Casey, Jr. WASHINGTON — 2016 – an American lawyer and jurist is nominated by Barack Obama to the U.S. Supreme Court after the untimely death of the Honorable Antonin Scalia. However, the wise the Republican-led U.S. […] The post SWINDLE COLUMN: The Worst Attorney General in History appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
KING COLUMN: The Bicycle Man
Last Sunday, we honored our fathers. When I was a young teenager, mine died suddenly at the age of 54. That was now 54 years ago. A few years after my father’s death, Jean and I began dating. A couple year after that she became my wife. When we married, I gained another father…father-in-law, that […] The post KING COLUMN: The Bicycle Man appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
COLLINS COLUMN: Nehemiah’s Encouragement for Today’s Challenges
Right after Jesus told his disciples that he was giving them his peace, he made it clear that in this world they would indeed have trouble. And all of us who are following Jesus know that this was not only true for the first followers of Jesus; it is true for all of us. You […] The post COLLINS COLUMN: Nehemiah’s Encouragement for Today’s Challenges appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Community comes together to ride for Mary Joy Moosman’s birthday
If you were walking down West Point on Wednesday night, you probably saw a parade of pink funneling into Johnny’s Pizza. The “Jeeping for Joy ride for Mary Joy” took place yesterday, which saw over 100 cars, motorcycles, and jeeps escorted from Troup High School, through the county and ended at Johnny’s. The ride was […] The post Community comes together to ride for Mary Joy Moosman’s birthday appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
County approves home salon after delay
The Troup County Board of Commissioners has approved a permit for a salon home business after a couple of compounding technical requirements held up the issue. The request for a home occupation certificate made by Brent and April Loftin was sent from the Board of Zoning to the commissioners after the lot sizing where the […] The post County approves home salon after delay appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
County unveils proposed $60 million budget
The Troup County Board of Commissioners discussed the proposed FY2025 budget during its combined work session and regular meeting Tuesday evening. The budget weighs in at $60,757,918, a roughly 11.7% increase over the amended budget for FY 2024. Troup County CFO Sonya Conroy attributed the main source of the increase to personnel which is about […] The post County unveils proposed $60 million budget appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Long Cane Creek Bridge to close for the weekend
Motorists are advised to expect delays on Hamilton Road south of Interstate 85 as the Long Cane Bridge will be closed for the weekend. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will be shifting traffic back to the new bridge on Hamilton Road (SR 1) over Long Cane Creek starting Friday. A GDOT contractor will be […] The post Long Cane Creek Bridge to close for the weekend appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Bucks for Beds: Sleep in Heavenly Peace gets Starbucks grant
It may sound counterintuitive but nearly a dozen local kids will sleep more soundly thanks to a local Starbucks. On Wednesday, the Starbucks on Lafayette Parkway in LaGrange presented a check for $2,000 to Sleep in Heavenly Peace as part of their community grant program. Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) is a nonprofit organization that […] The post Bucks for Beds: Sleep in Heavenly Peace gets Starbucks grant appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
JOHNSON COLUMN: In Defense of Tourism
Recently, the LaGrange Daily News published an article that highlighted the impact of the tourism industry on LaGrange. According to Visit LaGrange President Kathy Tilley, tourists spent $273 million in Troup County in 2022. That is an astonishing boon to our local economy. Those tourism dollars support nearly 3,000 local jobs and countless local small […] The post JOHNSON COLUMN: In Defense of Tourism appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
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