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LaGrange Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire at 1109 Elm Street
CITY OF LAGRANGE, GA. JULY 25TH, 2024 – On July 23, 2024 at 1:42 PM, LaGrange Fire Department units, along with a unit from the Troup County Fire Department, responded to a reported structure fire located at 1109 Elm Street. Upon arrival, fire crews encountered heavy smoke and fire coming from the corner of the house. Firefighters quickly […] The post LaGrange Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire at 1109 Elm Street appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
LaGrange amends budget for $200k in agency funding
The City of LaGrange continued to reduce its annual agency appropriations with a budget amendment on Tuesday. Traditionally, agency appropriations — funding for charitable or non-profit organizations — are a part of the annual budgeting process. This year, the council elected to set aside $250,000 and decide which groups get the funding at a later […] The post LaGrange amends budget for $200k in agency funding appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Hospital cuts ribbon on new Calumet facility
WellStar continues to expand in LaGrange. WellStar West Georgia Medical Center cut the ribbon at the newest addition, an outpatient facility at 106 Old Mill Road. The building will house primary care, outpatient rehab and lab services. A large crowd wearing suits, lab coats and scrubs stood outside the new building on Tuesday to officially […] The post Hospital cuts ribbon on new Calumet facility appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
KING COLUMN: A Week Spent in the Slow Lane
Have you ever been to a place where there was only one road in and one road out? My family and I spent last week in a place with no roads in and no roads out. Have you ever heard the expression, “You can’t get there from here?” Well, you can get to Daufuskie Island, […] The post KING COLUMN: A Week Spent in the Slow Lane appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Fiveash talks State of the Police Department
LaGrange Police Chief Garrett Fiveash gave his annual State of the Police Department presentation to the City Council during their work session on Tuesday morning. Fiveash started by saying that their staffing levels are improving, thanks in part to the raises recently provided by the council, but they are still short-staffed. LPD currently has 88 […] The post Fiveash talks State of the Police Department appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Mary Joy Moosman Foundation hosts lemonade stands on July 27 for Arnold’s recovery
When life gives you lemons, you start a lemonade stand. Mary Joy’s Lemonade stands will be spread around the Southeast on Saturday, July 27. The Mary Joy Moosman Foundation will be putting on four lemonade stands to raise funds for Hadilee Arnold’s recovery. Moosman, the namesake of the foundation, and Arnold were two of the […] The post Mary Joy Moosman Foundation hosts lemonade stands on July 27 for Arnold’s recovery appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Housing Authority taking over former Hope Atlanta homeless program
The LaGrange Housing Authority is taking over a federally funded program aimed at securing housing for homeless individuals and their families. LHA is taking over funding for the program that had previously been run by HOPE Atlanta. Housing Authority CEO Zsa Zsa Heard said the program was going to be leaving LaGrange, so they decided […] The post Housing Authority taking over former Hope Atlanta homeless program appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
GENDUSA COLUMN: Where does Cruelty Go?
Just out of his teens, a young man climbed onto a roof and aimed his rifle. He pulled the trigger, attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump and harm as many as he could in the short time he had remaining on earth. It is a tragic story we have heard too many times to […] The post GENDUSA COLUMN: Where does Cruelty Go? appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Solicitor’s Office donates to local non-profits
The State Court Solicitor’s office recently donated items received from the State Court Pre-Trial Diversion program to local non- profit centers. The diversion program gives low-level offenders, first time offenders, or offenders whose victims may be more damaged by a criminal sentence the opportunity to resolve their case without developing a criminal record. The offenders […] The post Solicitor’s Office donates to local non-profits appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
YARBROUGH COLUMN: Correcting the Record on the Vietnam Generation
For those of you with some walking-around knowledge of what goes into this space each week, you know that I write what I mean and mean what I write. But today, I am going to walk back something I said a few weeks ago because I didn’t say it well. My column about the Atlanta […] The post YARBROUGH COLUMN: Correcting the Record on the Vietnam Generation appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
County approves upgrade to 911 dispatch system
Troup County and the City of LaGrange will soon be switching to an upgraded Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system. Last year the City of LaGrange, in conjunction with Troup County applied for a grant from the governor’s office to upgrade the current CAD to a more robust system for a community of our size. Both […] The post County approves upgrade to 911 dispatch system appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Griggs hosts kids camp for budding business tycoons
For most kids, summer camp means swimming, campfires or maybe getting better at a sport, but for the next potential Bill Gates or Elon Musk, it’s all about business. Kids Preneurship is an ongoing entrepreneurship camp started by local businesswoman Tiffani Bray. The camp is being held at the William Griggs Center throughout the week […] The post Griggs hosts kids camp for budding business tycoons appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
COLLINS COLUMN: Comfort and Community
When shopping for a new sofa or chair, we often look for one that is comfortable. I suppose there are some who buy a chair because it “looks” right in the room, but chairs are meant for sitting, so who really wants to sit in or offer a guest to sit in an uncomfortable chair! […] The post COLLINS COLUMN: Comfort and Community appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Fire at Juanito’s Mexican Restaurant
CITY OF LAGRANGE, GA. JULY 22ND, 2024 – On July 22, 2024, at 8:22 AM, the LaGrange Fire Department received reports of a fire at Juanito’s Mexican restaurant located at 1510 Lafayette Parkway. Several witnesses driving by noticed smoke coming from the roof and a smell similar to burning plastic. Firefighters from Engine One arrived quickly and […] The post Fire at Juanito’s Mexican Restaurant appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
SMITH COLUMN: Smithonia
Smithmonia Community—This historical place, once a bastion of plantation wealth and cutting-edge agri-business enterprise, has a legend that was fostered by a legendary character who was ahead of his time when it came to farm and agricultural innovation. Oglethorpe County was not the center of the universe at that time, but it came close to […] The post SMITH COLUMN: Smithonia appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Polite named new Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum
During the Thursday business meeting of the Troup County School Board, new superintendent, Dr. Rachel Hazel introduced the new Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Angela Polite. Her official title, once she begins work in August, will be Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. “Just know that you can expect much from me. And I’m here to […] The post Polite named new Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
A CROWNING ACHIEVEMENT: LHA hosts Queen and King in You workshop
Around 23 boys and girls of LaGrange were crowned kings and queens on Thursday. The LaGrange Housing Authority hosted its third annual Queen in You workshop, and the first King in You workshop. “It’s just been a very rich and full program this year,” said Daniela Bailey, the Director of Administration for LHA. The program […] The post A CROWNING ACHIEVEMENT: LHA hosts Queen and King in You workshop appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Dodgen named County Firefighter of the Year
On Tuesday, the Optimist Club of LaGrange announced the final round of its 2024 public service awards, giving out awards for the County Firefighter and Deputy of the Year at the Troup County Board of Commissioners work session. Although the Optimists have given out Officer of the Year Awards for many years as part of […] The post Dodgen named County Firefighter of the Year appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
TURES COLUMN: Are Elections Impacted By Assassination Attempts In America?
There’s a myth, fed partly by the media, that assassination attempts boost politicians into the stratosphere in surveys. Many conservatives, and some liberals, are claiming that the election is already over as a result of what happened to Trump. Is that the case? I look at the evidence from surveys across studies and find that […] The post TURES COLUMN: Are Elections Impacted By Assassination Attempts In America? appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
County exploring leasing model for public safety vehicles
On Tuesday, the Troup County Board of Commissioners approved a lease agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management for public safety vehicles. Rather than purchasing public safety vehicles outright, the county will lease them through Enterprise. The move is expected to create cost savings in the long run and also allow public safety personnel to have newer, […] The post County exploring leasing model for public safety vehicles appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
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