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15-year-old boy critically hurt after accidentally shooting 10-year-old sister before shooting himself in Troup County, deputies say
TROUP COUNTY, Ga. — A 15-year-old boy is critically injured after Troup County Sheriff's Office deputies said he accidentally shot his 10-year-old sister before accidentally shooting himself. Deputies were called out to a home around 10:40 p.m. in the 1600 block of Bartley Road of Troup County on Tuesday...
UPDATE: Troup Co. Sheriff’s Office deems shooting involving two juveniles ‘a tragic accident’
UPDATE 6/7/24 11:22 a.m.: The Troup County Sheriff’s Office has shared another update on the shooting that left two juveniles critically injured. The Criminal Investigations Division of the sheriff’s office interviewed the 10-year-old victim on Friday morning. Through that interview, the Troup County Sheriff’s Office deemed the shooting “a tragic accident” with no criminal intent. […]
Commission chair talks project funding
During a presentation to the LaGrange Lions Club on Tuesday, Troup County Commission Chairman Patrick Crews spoke about the funding for several ongoing and recently completed county projects. Crews spoke about and answered questions on the renovations at the William Griggs Center, the Oakfuskee Conservation Center, the Whiteville Road Soccer Complex conversion and the upcoming […] The post Commission chair talks project funding appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
TCSO: Shooting investigation underway on Bartley Rd; two injured
UPDATE 4:37 p.m.: The Troup County Sheriff’s Office shared an update with WRBL regarding the condition of the two siblings who suffered from gunshot wounds on Tuesday. TCSO says the 10-year-old female has been sent to an Atlanta area hospital and her 15-year-old brother is currently “listed in critical condition.” TROUP COUNTY, Ga. (WRBL) – […]
TCSS releases HB251 school transfer options for 2024-2025
The period to apply for Troup County School System 2024-2025 Public Choice Schools is open. Public Choice Schools is an option for parents, guardians and Georgia teachers to request the transfer of their child from one Troup County Public School to another for the upcoming school year. The program was enacted in 2009 under House […] The post TCSS releases HB251 school transfer options for 2024-2025 appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
15-year-old critical after shooting 10-year-old sister in Troup County, sheriff's office says
TROUP COUNTY, Ga. - A 15-year-old male and a 10-year-old female are in the hospital after a shooting on Tuesday night. According to Troup County Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched to a home in the 1600 block of Bartley Road in LaGrange at 10:41 p.m. Upon arrival, they found both...
Commissioners sign off on tower contract amendment
On Tuesday, the Troup County Board of Commissioners approved a request to modify an agreement for antenna space at the Abbottsford Fire Station tower. Public Services Director Dexter Wells explained that in 2005 the county entered into an option and ground lease agreement with Nextel for ground space for a cell tower and an access […] The post Commissioners sign off on tower contract amendment appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Troup County Sheriff’s Office incident reports for period ending June 7
Harassing reported on the 0 block of Holleys Grove Ct., LaGrange Wanted person reported on the 300 block of Kia Blvd., West Point Criminal trespass reported on the 100 block of Rob Roy Rd., LaGrange Threats reported on the 0 block of Cherokee Resort Rd., Pine Mountain Suspicious person reported on the 300 W. Lakeview, […] The post Troup County Sheriff’s Office incident reports for period ending June 7 appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
ROAD CLOSURE: Stovall Road set to close starting on June 6
TROUP COUNTY, Ga. (WRBL) – The Troup County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) said on Tuesday that Stovall Road is set to close starting on June 6 and is alerting locals about a detour that will be in place. TCSO says Stovall Road between Lower Big Springs Road and Briley Road will be detoured to Smokey Road. […]
Fire service employees recognized for 30 years of service
A pair of Troup County Fire Department employees were recently recognized for a combined 60 years of service during the Board of Commissioners work session. Kevin Norred and Keith Bonner received their 30-year awards during the quarterly service awards on Tuesday morning. John “Kevin” Norred began his career with the Troup County Fire Department in […] The post Fire service employees recognized for 30 years of service appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Home salon permit delayed over technicality questions
The Troup County Board of Commissioners has postponed a decision on a permit for a salon home business over a pair of technicalities holding up the issue. Brent and April Loftin requested approval of a home occupation certificate to operate a hair salon on Prestwick Drive in the Rosemont community. The couple is building a […] The post Home salon permit delayed over technicality questions appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
A “Mary Joy” Ride to be held in West Point honoring late Troup High student
A “Joy Ride” will be held on June 19 at 6 p.m. ET in celebration of Mary Joy Moosman’s birthday, as well as to raise money for a scholarship fund in memory of the Troup High student. The post A “Mary Joy” Ride to be held in West Point honoring late Troup High student appeared first on Valley Times-News.
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