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13-year-old Molested by Pastor in Georgia: Arrested and Charged by Authorities
A former pastor in Troup County has been charged with molesting children. He is scheduled to appear in court next month. The man is identified as Russell Jon Tusing, 44. He is charged with child molestation. Tusing is the lead pastor of Sovereign Grace Church in LaGrange. LaGrange police say...
Accidental Shooting in LaGrange: Troup County Siblings Injured, No Criminal Intent Found
In what officials are now calling an unfortunate turn of events, a shooting incident in Troup County that resulted in injury to two siblings has been ruled accidental. Troup County Sheriff's Office confirmed the incident that occurred on June 4 on Bartley Road in LaGrange involved a 15-year-old boy accidentally shooting his 10-year-old sister followed by himself. Both children were rushed to Wellstar West Georgia Hospital with serious injuries.
New Griggs pool to open June 27
Don Weatherington Aquatics Center at the William Griggs Center is set to open at the end of June. Troup County Commission Chairman Patrick Crews announced during a talk at the LaGrange Lions Club on Tuesday that a grand opening will be held for the pool on June 27, 2024. The new pool and pool house […] The post New Griggs pool to open June 27 appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Dugan and Jack vie for Georgia District 3 Republican nomination
The May 21 primary and nonpartisan election decided many of the races in Troup County, but not all of the races. The Republican nominees for Georgia’s District 3 Congressional seat, Mike Dugan and Brian Jack, are headed to a runoff election on June 18. During the May 21 election, Jack almost won outright with 46.7 […] The post Dugan and Jack vie for Georgia District 3 Republican nomination appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Cadenhead and Thrailkill face off in runoff forum
Troup County’s Board of Commissioners race for the Republican nomination for the District 2 seat on May 21 ended with the leaders in a tie. Incumbent Ellis Cadenhead received 999 (38%) votes and challenger James Thrailkill also received 999 (38%) votes. Candidate April Loftin received 608 (23%) votes eliminating her from the race. […] The post Cadenhead and Thrailkill face off in runoff forum appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Former Troup County pastor indicted on child molestation charges
LAGRANGE, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A former Troup County pastor charged with child molestation has been indicted and is scheduled to be back in court next month. In March, Atlanta News First reported Russell Jon Tusing, 44, lead pastor of Sovereign Grace Church in LaGrange, was charged with child molestation.
Scott makes case for District 3 seat
With the large number of candidates seeking the Republican nomination for local seats, several races were forced to hold runoffs when the leading candidate did not receive more than 50 percent of the vote. The LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce hosted another forum for the runoff candidates on Thursday evening to answer a final […] The post Scott makes case for District 3 seat appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Deputies confirm Bartley Road shooting was accidental
TCSO says the Bartley Road juvenile shooting was accidental. Investigators with the Troup County Sheriff’s Office were able to speak with the female victim in the tragic shooting on June 4 that left a 10-year-old girl and 15-year-old boy shot. As a result of the interview investigators confirmed that the shooting was a tragic accident […] The post Deputies confirm Bartley Road shooting was accidental appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
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