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HUNT COLUMN: Remembering the Best of the Best
I had so many wonderful teachers throughout my years of schooling, which I’m sure had a lot to do with becoming a teacher myself. But if I had to name my all-time favorite, it would definitely be Dr. Sam Hornsby. Dr. Hornsby passed away last week at the age of 82. Numerous former LaGrange College […] The post HUNT COLUMN: Remembering the Best of the Best appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Morrison named LaGrange Firefighter of the Year
When the Optimists Club Officer of the Year award was created in 1965 by Optimist International as part of their Respect for Law program, the award was strictly for law enforcement. The local club gave the award to deserving police officers and sheriff’s deputies through their Respect for Law program, which was inspired at the […] The post Morrison named LaGrange Firefighter of the Year appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Scam callers impersonating LPD officers
LAGRANGE, Georgia – On July 15th, 2024, the LaGrange Police Department received calls for service related to individuals impersonating law enforcement officers and informing citizens that they were contacting that they had warrants for their arrest or outstanding traffic citations. In those instances, they are asking for the citizens to pay the fines over the phone. […] The post Scam callers impersonating LPD officers appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
UPDATE: Powell found and arrested on child molestation and rape charges
*****UPDATE****** On Saturday, July 13, 2024, officers with the LaGrange Police Department received information that Jeremy Powell was hiding at 42 Ash Drive. Surveillance was conducted at the location and it was verified that Powell was inside the residence. Troup County Sheriff’s Deputies assisted LaGrange Police Officers and Detectives in surrounding the house and safely […] The post UPDATE: Powell found and arrested on child molestation and rape charges appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
City talks HVAC and halfway house ordinances
On Tuesday, July 8, the LaGrange City Council held public hearings and first readings for separate ordinances that would eliminate the extended public hearing period for halfway houses and modify the UDO to only require screening for heating and air units on commercial and industrial projects. The first ordinance comes after a change in state […] The post City talks HVAC and halfway house ordinances appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Engle named Optimist Officer of the Year
On Tuesday, the Optimist Club of LaGrange presented its annual Police Officer and City Firefighter of the Year awards at the LaGrange City Council meeting. The award was created in 1965 by Optimist International as part of their Respect for Law program. The idea for the Respect for Law program came from a meeting with […] The post Engle named Optimist Officer of the Year appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
TURES COLUMN: No, The American Revolution Was Not Fought Because of Slavery
As we celebrated the 4th of July last weekend, it’s worth noting that there’s another historical battle being fought, over the American Revolution itself. Some claim that the American Revolution was fought over slavery. I examine this argument and find the evidence lacking. Even for critics who claim the Constitution was a slavery document, I […] The post TURES COLUMN: No, The American Revolution Was Not Fought Because of Slavery appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Heatwave heading to LaGrange
It is going to be a hot one this weekend. With heatwaves across the country, the Southeast will become the next victim of high temperatures. The National Weather Services’ local office in Peachtree City said the LaGrange area is expected to see high temperatures in the mid to upper 90s during the days. There is […] The post Heatwave heading to LaGrange appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
KING COLUMN: Swimming Season in the South
It is now officially swimming season in the South, although it doesn’t seem like it to me. That’s probably because I didn’t go on the Fourth of July, as I always swim do. That usually marks the official beginning of swimming season for me, but that has not always been the case. Swimming season in […] The post KING COLUMN: Swimming Season in the South appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
KNAPP COLUMN: Who “Runs The Country?” We Do
“Who runs the country?” I’ve been hearing variants of that question a lot over the last few weeks, mainly in forms like “given Joe Biden’s age and apparent mental decline, can we trust him to run the country for another four years?” For the last eight or nine years, I’ve also heard it a lot, […] The post KNAPP COLUMN: Who “Runs The Country?” We Do appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Squatted cars outlawed in Georgia
Fans of the “Carolina Squat” will need to take their vehicles elsewhere. On July 1 operating a “squatted” truck or car on Georgia roadways became illegal. OCGA 40-8-6 and 40-8-6.1 highlight that any vehicle weighing between 4000 lbs and not more than 7500 lbs is restricted from elevating or lowering the frame height more than […] The post Squatted cars outlawed in Georgia appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Circle of Care hosts Diapers and Wipes Drive
Circle of Care will be hosting a free diaper and wipe giveaway from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on July 16. It will take place at the Coleman Center located at 701 Lincoln St. The event is in partnership with Amerigroup RealSolutions, and it will include other organizations like, Bethany Christian Services, the Department of […] The post Circle of Care hosts Diapers and Wipes Drive appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Oakfuskee: A History
WEST POINT LAKE — The Oakfuskee Conservation Center is in its first year of operation in Troup County’s Pyne Road Park, but the name Oakfuskee goes back to a time long before the county was created in 1826. “Oakfuskee” was the name of a major Creek town on the Tallapoosa River between the present-day cities […] The post Oakfuskee: A History appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
SMITH COLUMN: Bertsch
An illuminating breakfast conversation with an Athens treasure, Gary Bertsch, segued to his front porch in the early morning last weekend and lifted my spirits considerably. While I was not depressed—much of that owing to the fact that I had not watched any network news that day—it was intently refreshing to be the beneficiary of […] The post SMITH COLUMN: Bertsch appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
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