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Council discusses potential short-term rental regulations
During the LaGrange City Council work session on Tuesday, the city discussed a narrowed list of potential regulations for short-term rentals. The city had previously considered a list of 23 potential regulations that were forwarded from the planning commission in June ranging from the number of permits allowed to quiet hours for the rentals. The […] The post Council discusses potential short-term rental regulations appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
COLLINS COLUMN: Courage Through the Holy Spirit
Getting the smartest person in the room on your team may not be your best strategy. There is certainly a place for smart people in every organization, and having lots of knowledge can obviously be helpful. Knowing how to apply your knowledge can lead to good decision making. But being the smartest person in the […] The post COLLINS COLUMN: Courage Through the Holy Spirit appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Council talks homeless regulations
Because of the recent Supreme Court decision related to public sleeping and homelessness, the city council asked the city attorney what that might mean for LaGrange and any potential laws the city might want to pursue. The city of Grants Pass, Oregon, passed an ordinance that prohibited sleeping on sidewalks, streets and alleyways, prohibited camping […] The post Council talks homeless regulations appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
School system employee arrested
The Troup County School System announced via a press release that an unidentified school system employee was arrested on Wednesday. The employee was assigned to Long Cane Elementary and Rosemont Elementary was arrested by authorities on undisclosed charges. No students or staff were impacted, and the alleged incident did not occur on campus or within […] The post School system employee arrested appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Stellarum puts on free concert in LaGrange
Founded in 2022, the eight-voice group STELLARUM performs without a conductor, singing mostly unaccompanied repertoire drawn from centuries of rich choral tradition. With well-received performances throughout the year, STELLARUM has shared diverse programs with audiences across the region. The group’s members – all of whom have strong connections with LaGrange – have a mix of […] The post Stellarum puts on free concert in LaGrange appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Construction at West Point continues, development on Hyw 18 ongoing
By: Charlotte Reames Driving into West Point from the I-85 exit 2 ramp, you can’t miss the prolonged construction work that’s been going on for the last four years. Though the Georgia Department of Transportation (GA-DOT) project has passed all of its deadlines due to weather conditions, West Point Mayor Steve Tramell is hopeful that […] The post Construction at West Point continues, development on Hyw 18 ongoing appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
School Board leaves millage unchanged
After a third and final required public hearing, the Troup County Board of Education set the millage rate for the 2024 calendar year at 17.35 mills, leaving the rate unchanged. Public hearings were required because despite the millage rate going unchanged, the school system will collect more in taxes due to increased tax assessments. Georgia […] The post School Board leaves millage unchanged appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Ward out of race, Woodruff is next sheriff
It’s official. James Woodruff will continue as sheriff of Troup County after Ricky Ward unexpectedly announced he was exiting the sheriff’s race. Ward confirmed on Tuesday that he was dropping out of the race for Troup County Sheriff. Ward said that he was able to get signatures to qualify as an independent candidate but chose […] The post Ward out of race, Woodruff is next sheriff appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Missing Juvenile: Ava Walker
LaGrange Police Department is looking for information regarding a missing juvenile, Ava Walker. Ava’s mother Arielle Walker reported the child missing on June 20. Arielle said her daughter ran away due to being bullied during summer school classes. She asks for anyone knowing information about her daughter’s whereabouts to please contact LPD. Detective Hackett is […] The post Missing Juvenile: Ava Walker appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Archives to send kids to Ancient Greece in next Night at the Museum
Troup County’s youngest historians are invited to spend a Night at the Museum on Friday. Kids from 6 to 10 years old are invited to Troup County Archives & Legacy Museum to enjoy a pajama party filled with fun, games and exploration of Ancient Greek history. Friday’s event will be the third Night at the […] The post Archives to send kids to Ancient Greece in next Night at the Museum appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
17-year-old shot in the back on Cannon Street
LAGRANGE, Georgia – On July 8, 2024, at approximately 1:49 AM, officers responded to 108 West Cannon Street in reference to a person shot. Upon arrival, officers found a juvenile had received a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the back. Officers administered aid to the victim until LaGrange Fire and EMS arrived on the scene. The […] The post 17-year-old shot in the back on Cannon Street appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
YARBROUGH COLUMN: Atlanta veterans attempt to set the record straight on Vietnam War
Let’s face it. The Vietnam War was not our finest hour. The Greatest Generation that took on Germany and Japan in World War II and prevailed came home and spawned a Not-So-Great Generation who put self above country. How the U.S. got sucked into the conflict between North Vietnam and South Vietnam going back to […] The post YARBROUGH COLUMN: Atlanta veterans attempt to set the record straight on Vietnam War appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Talley honored at Sweet Land of Liberty Parade
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... On Saturday, dozens of kids of all ages paraded through the streets of Downtown LaGrange in celebration of Independence Day. The Junior Service League of LaGrange hosted the 40th annual Sweet Land of Liberty Parade on Saturday. The theme for the annual kid’s parade was “Red, White, and Boots.”
BERNARD COLUMN: Project 2025- blueprint to destroy democracy
By: Jack Bernard “We are in the process of the second American Revolution, which will remain bloodless if the left allows it to be,” -Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts There are conspiracies…and then there are open plots to destroy democracy. Project 2025 is the latter- a detailed step-by-step plan to take away the will of […] The post BERNARD COLUMN: Project 2025- blueprint to destroy democracy appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
LaGrange Fire responds to house fire on Hines Street
CITY OF LAGRANGE, GA. JULY 8TH, 2024 – At 2:26 am on July 5, 2024, LaGrange Fire Department units were dispatched to a report of a structure fire at 615 Hines Street. The initial report indicated flames and smoke were visible on the outside of the residence, with further reports stating that the front wall of the […] The post LaGrange Fire responds to house fire on Hines Street appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
PHOTOS: Sweet Land of Liberty Parade
The Junior Service League of LaGrange hosted the 40th Annual Sweet Land of Liberty Parade on Saturday. Here are a few of our favorite photos. The post PHOTOS: Sweet Land of Liberty Parade appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
County discusses potential lease agreement for public safety vehicles
On Tuesday, the Troup County Board of Commissioners discussed a plan to switch to a leasing model for public safety vehicles rather than purchasing them outright. The leasing would be done through Enterprise, similar to the leasing agreement that the City of LaGrange switched to in November. The agreement would allow for the sheriff’s office, […] The post County discusses potential lease agreement for public safety vehicles appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Commissioners asked to consider poured liquor referendum
On Tuesday, several business owners asked the Board of Commissioners to consider allowing Troup County voters to decide on potentially allowing poured liquor sales in the unincorporated area of the county via referendum. Currently, all three cities in Troup allow poured alcohol sales but only beer and wine are allowed in the county. The contingent […] The post Commissioners asked to consider poured liquor referendum appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Seniors bring the red, white and blue
VALLEY — Valley Senior Center played host to a full house on Wednesday morning. More than 50 seniors were present for a pre-Fourth of July celebration. Everyone took part in an Honor America program. There was a large inflated eagle at the door, and every table inside the Donald Perry Williams Activity Room was covered […] The post Seniors bring the red, white and blue appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
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