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Internship survey and local events
LaGrange, GA – The LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the results of a recent survey conducted among its members regarding internship programs. The findings reveal a promising landscape for internships within the local business community, with a significant number of businesses showing interest in both establishing and expanding their internship opportunities. […] The post Internship survey and local events appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Valley seniors celebrate Fourth of July in style with costume contest
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. The post Valley seniors celebrate Fourth of July in style with costume contest appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Lanett’s Nanette: Lanett High School welcomes new principal
Lanett High School is welcoming Nanette Cullwell, a homegrown principal, for the 2024-2025 school year. Lanett City Schools recently announced that Lanett High School will be welcoming a new face to the role of principal this summer. Cullwell, the school’s former vice principal, has taken the new position in stride. In addition to her four […] The post Lanett’s Nanette: Lanett High School welcomes new principal appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Sweet Land of Liberty Parade returns to downtown Lagrange Saturday
The Junior Service League of LaGrange is set to host the 40th annual Sweet Land of Liberty Parade on Saturday, July 6. The post Sweet Land of Liberty Parade returns to downtown Lagrange Saturday appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Lanett honors citizens for keeping the city clean
LANETT — At Monday’s meeting of the city council, Mayor Jamie Heard presented good citizenship certificates to a Lanett couple for doing an exemplary job of having an attractive home and yard and to an anti-littering warrior who picks up litter off the street three or four times every week. The post Lanett honors citizens for keeping the city clean appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Chattahoochee Riverkeeper threaten to sue City of Atlanta for Clean Water Act violations
ATLANTA – Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center, told the Atlanta Department of Watershed Management that it would have 60 days to stop discharging illegal levels of pollution from the R.M. Clayton Water Reclamation Center into the Chattahoochee River or the groups will file a lawsuit in federal court for Clean Water […] The post Chattahoochee Riverkeeper threaten to sue City of Atlanta for Clean Water Act violations appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Army vet receives Quilt of Valor in time for the Fourth
ROANOKE, Alabama — The Georgia-Alabama State Line Chapter of the Quilts of Valor recently awarded a quilt to an Army veteran who saw services in Afghanistan. David Jeremiah Jones is originally from Roanoke and received the quilt at the home of his mother, Teresa Barber. Representing the local chapter in the ceremony were Debra Alexander […] The post Army vet receives Quilt of Valor in time for the Fourth appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Local offices, businesses closed for the Fourth of July
Perhaps the most patriotic holiday of the year in the United States comes in mid-summer. The Fourth of July, or Independence Day, celebrates the emancipation of the American colonies from British rule. It’s only fitting that the federal holiday be celebrated in earnest with the help of closures around the community. Starting at the county […] The post Local offices, businesses closed for the Fourth of July appeared first on Valley Times-News.
TCSS new superintendent was sworn in on Monday
There is a new superintendent for the Troup County School System. Dr. Rachel Hazel was sworn into the role during a special called school board meeting on Monday. All board members were present, some of the newly elected board members who will take office next year, TCSS educators and other community members also showed up. […] The post TCSS new superintendent was sworn in on Monday appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Know before you go: Local ordinances, safety tips for fireworks displays
The sky will be lit up with fireworks displays on Thursday as the community celebrates Independence Day but for those interested in igniting their own show, it’s important to know what local city ordinances have to say. The post Know before you go: Local ordinances, safety tips for fireworks displays appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Boom City booming: Fireworks warehouse ‘packed full’ of supplies
LANETT — Located at Exit 77 on I-85, Boom City USA is ready for one of its two busy periods of the year, July 4th. The other big day is New Year’s Eve, and that’s a long way away. The post Boom City booming: Fireworks warehouse ‘packed full’ of supplies appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Lanett discusses possible 10-kennel city pound
Lanett Police Chief Denise McCain presented information on a new project to build 10 kennels to serve the city of Lanett as a pound during the last Lanett City Council meeting. The project comes after the city recently increased its monthly payment to the Chattahoochee Humane Society (CHS) for guaranteeing kennel space to the LPD’s […] The post Lanett discusses possible 10-kennel city pound appeared first on Valley Times-News.
TCSO called to West Point Lake for possible drowing of a child
On July 1, 2024, at 6:22 p.m., deputies with the Troup County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Yellow Jacket Beach on West Point Lake regarding a possible drowning. While deputies were responding to the location, dispatch advised that the victim, a three-year-old child had been pulled from the water and CPR was in progress by […] The post TCSO called to West Point Lake for possible drowing of a child appeared first on Valley Times-News.
CCSD hosts summer literacy camp
Though the summer sun is at its height this July, Chambers County School District has once again been hard at work getting students ready for next year with the Summer Literacy Camp. The post CCSD hosts summer literacy camp appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Drive-by shooting in West Point
On June 30, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m. officers with the West Point Police Department responded to 1711 Eastwood Lane in reference to an aggravated assault. When officers arrived on the scene, they were able to speak with the victim, a 51-year-old male who told officers someone fired gunshots into his vehicle as he was […] The post Drive-by shooting in West Point appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Officer struck by car during a drug bust
On Friday morning, June 28, 2024, Agents of the Chambers County Drug Task Force/Alabama Drug Enforcement Drug Task Force (Region D) and the Chambers County Swat Team executed a search warrant at 3434 38 th Avenue SW in Lanett, Alabama, the residence of Jaquezmon McCray. Agents Seized Marijuana, Scales and a Money Counter. Other items […] The post Officer struck by car during a drug bust appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Coroner’s Corner comes to VTN
Starting July 3, LDN will be running a special Public Service announcement once a week called, ‘Coroner’s Corner.’ Troup County Coroner Erin Hackley will be creating informational health and safety infographics that will run in the Wednesday edition of the LaGrange Daily News. These graphics will run on Wednesday’s page 2. Every week the infographic […] The post Coroner’s Corner comes to VTN appeared first on Valley Times-News.
New pavilion now up and running at Chambers County Health and Wellness Center
Community members came together Thursday to celebrate the newly completed pavilion project at the Chambers County Community Health and Wellness Center (CCCHWC). The post New pavilion now up and running at Chambers County Health and Wellness Center appeared first on Valley Times-News.
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