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Sauce company to bring 267 jobs to new LaGrange facility
ATLANTA – June 14, 2024 – Today, the Georgia Department of Economic Development announced that Lee Kum Kee Sauce Group, a global name in Asian sauces and condiments, will invest up to $288 million in a new manufacturing facility in LaGrange, creating up to 267 jobs in Troup County over the next several years. The facility […] The post Sauce company to bring 267 jobs to new LaGrange facility appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Two injured in S. Lee Street Fire
Two people were injured during a fire overnight on S. Lee Street in LaGrange. Around 9:31 p.m. Thursday night, the LaGrange Fire Department, along with Troup County Fire Department, were dispatched to a structure fire in the 500 block of S. Lee Street. First responders rushed to the location as initial reports indicated individuals were […] The post Two injured in S. Lee Street Fire appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
COLLINS COLUMN: Navigating Life’s Challenges with Faith
James doesn’t pull any punches as he instructs us about how to wait for the Lord’s return, deal with sickness, suffering, and even drought. The answers to each struggle are remarkably consistent with the rest of scripture: Be patient Prepare or establish your heart Don’t grumble against others Consider the examples of the saints Pray, […] The post COLLINS COLUMN: Navigating Life’s Challenges with Faith appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Individual cottage-style homes coming
Cottage-style homes may soon be buildable in more areas in LaGrange if a proposed zoning amendment is approved by the city council. On Tuesday, the LaGrange City Council held a first reading for a proposed UDO text amendment to Section 25B-20-2 that would allow individual cottage-style homes to be built within the Corridor Medium Density […] The post Individual cottage-style homes coming appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
KNAPP COLUMN: Election 2024: Where Moral Panic Goes, Poor Outcomes Follow
On May 26, and into the early hours of May 27, in a foreshadowing of things to come, Libertarian National Convention delegates took seven rounds of voting to nominate Chase Oliver (who beat “None of the Above” after eliminating all other opponents) for president and two ballots to nominate Mike ter Maat for vice-president. Three […] The post KNAPP COLUMN: Election 2024: Where Moral Panic Goes, Poor Outcomes Follow appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
State law changes necessitate local UDO amendments
On Tuesday, the LaGrange City Council held first readings for a pair of local ordinance amendments to comply with recent changes in state law. The first amendment would modify the city’s Unified Development Ordinance to comply with House Bill 461, which takes away the ability to calculate building permit fees using valuation. Currently, the city […] The post State law changes necessitate local UDO amendments appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
City of LaGrange Celebrates Municipal Court Clerks Week
The City of LaGrange is officially celebrating its court clerks this week. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp designated June 10 to June 14 as Municipal Court Clerks’ Week. The City of LaGrange followed suit by declaring it clerks week in an official proclamation on Tuesday. Municipal Court Clerks’ Week was proclaimed and issued by Kemp on […] The post City of LaGrange Celebrates Municipal Court Clerks Week appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Homeless shelter has ‘one month runway’
One of Lagrange’s only homeless shelters, Branches of Hope, is in need of funding. Lisa Ellison, the organization’s director of development, said the shelter has about a “one-month runway.” The shelter is part of the larger Lagrange-Troup County Homeless Coalition (LTCHC). The coalition was started in 2012, by former LaGrange police chief Lou Dekmar, as […] The post Homeless shelter has ‘one month runway’ appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
SWINDLE COLUMN: The Man Who Changed War Forever
“Now I am become death; the destroyer of worlds.” J. Robert Oppenheimer after the successful test of the uranium enriched atomic bomb in New Mexico. J. Robert Oppenheimer was born on April 22, 1904 in New York City to a wealthy Jewish family. He was a brilliant child, but lacked social skills. As he grew […] The post SWINDLE COLUMN: The Man Who Changed War Forever appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Arrington and Pippin sworn into office
New LaGrange Mayor Jim Arrington and District 1 LaGrange City Council Member Darby Pippin were sworn into office during the council meeting on Tuesday evening Arrington was sworn into office to fill the mayor’s seat vacated after the untimely death of former mayor Willie T. Edmondson. Arrington has been on the LaGrange City Council since […] The post Arrington and Pippin sworn into office appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Creekview Vista cuts ribbon for new apartments on Hamilton Rd
On Thursday afternoon, the LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of the new Creekview Vista Apartments off Hamilton Road with a ribbon cutting. Regional Director Tiffany Suggs said construction began on the apartments two years ago and they officially opened up in April. “We have move-ins in our first two buildings,” Suggs said, […] The post Creekview Vista cuts ribbon for new apartments on Hamilton Rd appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
LaGrange to increase cost of electricity
The City of LaGrange took the initial steps to finalize its FY 2025 budget. The $164 million budget includes $15 million in increased spending over FY24 primarily due to inflation and fixed electrical costs due to Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 coming online. The city is once again expected to not need to collect […] The post LaGrange to increase cost of electricity appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
SMITH COLUMN: Athens in Summer
It’s summertime in Athens, and the living is easy. Virtually no students, no traffic and reservations at the most popular restaurants in town are easy to come by. This laid-back time is for summer jobs and internships for most college students, sabbaticals for professors, downtime for many businesses. Yet there is a vibrant atmosphere, and […] The post SMITH COLUMN: Athens in Summer appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Troup Schools balance the pay scales
During the Monday work session of the Troup County School Board, Superintendent Brian Shumate, presented the findings of a classification and compensation study. The district partnered with Education Planners, a consulting company, to conduct the study. TCSS has put into the soon-to-be finalized 2024-2025 budget, a pay increase for employees across the district. “So when […] The post Troup Schools balance the pay scales appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
TCSS to host hearings and ribbon cuttings
The Troup County School District is finalizing the 2024-2025 budget. On Thursday, it is expected the Board will approve the proposed budget. However, before the final budget can be approved the millage rate must be approved. The millage rate which is approved yearly by the Board of Education and the County’s Board of Commissioners, is […] The post TCSS to host hearings and ribbon cuttings appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Tourism is booming in LaGrange
Visit LaGrange is projecting an even bigger year for tourism in the city in 2024. On Tuesday, Visit LaGrange President Kathy Tilley gave a budget presentation to the LaGrange City Council during their morning work session with good news on the tourism forefront. Tilley advised that state and local tourist tax revenues continue to grow, […] The post Tourism is booming in LaGrange appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Backend Business hosts grand opening
The newest clothing shop in LaGrange celebrated its grand opening on Saturday with a ribbon cutting. Backend Business Apparel cut the ribbon on Saturday at its new brick-and-mortar location off of West Point Road. For owner Ernest Pattillo the grand opening is years in the making. He said he has been working in the clothing […] The post Backend Business hosts grand opening appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
BRESEE COLUMN: Nice to meet you
Some of you reading already know me, many I have yet to meet. For those who don’t know me, my name is Annie Bresee (pronounced Brah-Z). I was born and raised in Atlanta, went to college in Texas, and found myself working as a reporter for the Valley-Times News, LDN’s sister paper, on the Alabama-Georgia […] The post BRESEE COLUMN: Nice to meet you appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
St. Peter’s celebrates Gadziala’s three decades of service to Catholic church
On Saturday, St. Peter’s Catholic Church in LaGrange celebrated the 30th anniversary of Father Timothy Gadziala’s ordination. Gadziala graduated from Mount St. Mary’s Seminary and was ordained on June 4, 1994. The Lilburn, Georgia native was initially assigned as parochial vicar at St. John the Evangelist Church, Hapeville, and has since served at a […] The post St. Peter’s celebrates Gadziala’s three decades of service to Catholic church appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
YARBROUGH COLUMN: Attention All Fathers: Your Day is Coming
I have been called a lot of things in my long life and not all of them flattering. A few years back, I was referred to as an “Obama bed-wetting liberal” and a “racist redneck.” Both in the same week. Go figure. What I like being called most of all, however, is Dad, as well […] The post YARBROUGH COLUMN: Attention All Fathers: Your Day is Coming appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
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