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COLLINS COLUMN: The Power of Storytelling
When you create your to-do list and prioritize what is most and least important, it is important to prioritize storytelling. Everyone loves a good story, but too often we forget to tell the stories because we believe that there are more important tasks or things to do. Our focus on getting things done and not […] The post COLLINS COLUMN: The Power of Storytelling appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
UPDATE: Motel 6 shooting determined to be accidental, woman charged
Police have charged a woman for allegedly false statements related to an incident at the Motel 6 in LaGrange where a man was shot. On Monday morning, Sarah Long turned herself into police and has been charged with tampering with evidence and making false statements related to the motel shooting. Police began investigating the incident […] The post UPDATE: Motel 6 shooting determined to be accidental, woman charged appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Time warp into the 90’s
On Friday evening, Sweetland Amphitheatre entered a time warp into the 90’s as the bands, Sister Hazel and Everclear, took the stage and rocked LaGrange. Here are some photos from their performances and of the the evening. The post Time warp into the 90’s appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Counting bugs: TCSS students participate in the pollinator census
A group of elementary schoolers were getting their hands dirty on Friday morning. The Troup County Extension Program stopped by Hollis Hand Elementary School to facilitate the 2024 Great Southeast Pollinator Census. Third through Fifth graders congregated at the school’s pollinator garden to count bugs. The Census is a “citizen science project” according to Troup […] The post Counting bugs: TCSS students participate in the pollinator census appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Salon owner Cole has been cutting hair since she was 12
On Thursday afternoon, the LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of Gray & Grace Beauty Lounge and Extension Bar with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Owner of the beauty lounge, Larkin Cole, said she was destined to be a hairstylist. “I started doing hair when I was 12 years old in my kitchen, and I […] The post Salon owner Cole has been cutting hair since she was 12 appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Morman steps into new role as Drama teacher for Troup
Troup alum and voice of the Tigers, Jack Morman, is stepping in as the new drama teacher for Troup High School. Morman is already hard at work leading the newest set of Tiger thespians. “I am having a ball. I’ve been welcomed by both the staff, administration, most importantly, the kids. They have been wonderful,” […] The post Morman steps into new role as Drama teacher for Troup appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
SRO Danielle Thompson is an educator, officer and mentor
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Daily News has done a series of features on some of the new and returning School Resource Officers (SRO) to let people get to know them as the new school year kicks off. Our final story features Hogansville Elementary SRO Danielle Thompson. Hogansville Elementary School SRO Danielle Thompson has been in law […] The post SRO Danielle Thompson is an educator, officer and mentor appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
BRADY COLUMN: Catchy But Foolish
A bumper sticker reads, “Don’t vote for anybody, it only encourages them.” While that bumper sticker may have a catchy ring, it is totally inappropriate as a philosophy of responsible citizenship. What if everybody followed that admonition and didn’t vote? To be sure we would have much more chaos than we do now. Eventually, we […] The post BRADY COLUMN: Catchy But Foolish appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
LaGrange College Alum Performs at Olympics
In his career, music industry veteran Alonzo Harris has toured across the globe with renowned artists. But when H.E.R was invited to sing at the Olympics closing ceremony and asked Harris to collaborate and perform the national anthem, he knew this was an honor not to pass up. “It was an amazing experience and an […] The post LaGrange College Alum Performs at Olympics appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
TURES COLUMN: Do Political Conventions Help Swing A State Toward Their Party?
When I was a college student, after my senior year I remember being invited to both the 1992 Democratic National Convention in New York City, and the 1992 Republican National Convention in Houston. Those who know me probably aren’t too surprised at my bipartisanship. But I admit to being a little surprised at the choices […] The post TURES COLUMN: Do Political Conventions Help Swing A State Toward Their Party? appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Champion of Change Dinner
The Chattahoochee Council Boy Scouts of America invites the community to attend their Champion of Change Dinner to benefit the Boy Scouts of America. Funds raised at the dinner will provide the Scouting program to young people in LaGrange, West Point and Troup County. Scouting continues to thrive due to leaders within the community who […] The post Champion of Change Dinner appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Arrington takes the Reins
Editor’s Note: This feature was originally a part of the July edition of our LaGrange Living magazine. If you would like to pick up a copy of the LaGrange Living magazine, please visit our office at 115 Broad Suite 101 or if you would like to subscribe to the LaGrange Living magazine, please call us […] The post Arrington takes the Reins appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
TCSO hosting training course
This week and next week, the Troup County Sheriff’s Office is hosting the 80 hour Use of Force Instructor Training Course which is taught by the Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC). The course is designed to give the students the knowledge and skills necessary to design, develop, and implement use of force training using […] The post TCSO hosting training course appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Mental health service to host suicide prevention event
Joy Inside Tears, a mental health non-profit in LaGrange, is set to host its second annual Suicide Prevention Awareness event on Saturday, Sep. 7. The event will be held on Lafayette Square in LaGrange from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and sponsored by Wellstar Health System, Amerigroup and Biogen. Joy Inside Tears CEO Tracie Halcrombe said […] The post Mental health service to host suicide prevention event appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
WILLIAMS COLUMN: Price of Poo
There’s something we say in our family when it comes to matters of health and wellness. When somebody needs to do something to take better care of themselves one of us will say to the other, “do all the things”. We each know the exact meaning. Leave no stone unturned. Do what you’re supposed to […] The post WILLIAMS COLUMN: Price of Poo appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
LFD invites public to join annual 9/11 stair climb
The LaGrange Fire Department is set to host its annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. The stair climb will be held at Callaway Stadium on Wednesday, Sep. 11 starting at 8:30 a.m. The public is invited to participate in the event as firefighters climb the equivalent of 110 stories, or 2,200 steps, to symbolize the steps […] The post LFD invites public to join annual 9/11 stair climb appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
KING COLUMN: A Weekend Spent in a Horse Cave
Actually, it was not an entire weekend, but it was a Friday evening and most of Saturday. Before any wild rumors begin to circulate, we did not actually spend the weekend in a cave. We only spent two hours in a cave, but that was not in Horse Cave. Yes, there is a cave there […] The post KING COLUMN: A Weekend Spent in a Horse Cave appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
County discusses Oakfuskee budget
During the Troup County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday evening, the county discussed the budget for the Oakfuskee Conservation Center as well as actual and projected revenues for the event center. Before the discussion, Caleb Hutchinson of Sheridan Construction presented the county with an award that the Oakfuskee project has received. “It’s the AGC […] The post County discusses Oakfuskee budget appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
An Immersive Listening Experience
Editor’s Note: This feature was originally a part of the July edition of our LaGrange Living magazine. If you would like to pick up a copy of the LaGrange Living magazine, please visit our office at 115 Broad Suite 101 or if you would like to subscribe to the LaGrange Living magazine, please call us […] The post An Immersive Listening Experience appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Join Great Pollinator Census
On Friday morning, August 23rd third, fourth, and fifth graders at Hollis Hand Elementary School will participate in the sixth annual Great Southeast Pollinator Census (https://GSePC.org). This citizen science project takes place annually across the states of Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Florida. Participants of all ages identify and count pollinators (insects that transfer […] The post Join Great Pollinator Census appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
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