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LaGrange to hold free back-to-school celebration event
LaGRANGE, Ga. (WRBL) — The City of LaGrange is planning to celebrate the beginning of the school year with an event at Lafayette Square in downtown LaGrange. The City says the event is free and open to the public. It is scheduled to take place Friday, Aug. 2 from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The […]
Behavioral health center in Shawmut awaits final approval
VALLEY — A former WestPoint Pepperell human resources office on Shawmut Circle may soon be getting new life as a treatment facility for people dealing behavioral health issues. Should the state give its final approval to what’s planned, Spencer’s of Alabama could soon open as the ninth unit of a nationwide effort to help individuals […] The post Behavioral health center in Shawmut awaits final approval appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Flood advisory for Chambers County until Sunday evening
A flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 3:22 p.m. in effect until 6:45 p.m. for Chambers County. The weather service states, "Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas,"...
Dodgen named County Firefighter of the Year
On Tuesday, the Optimist Club of LaGrange announced the final round of its 2024 public service awards, giving out awards for the County Firefighter and Deputy of the Year at the Troup County Board of Commissioners work session. Although the Optimists have given out Officer of the Year Awards for many years as part of […] The post Dodgen named County Firefighter of the Year appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Chattahoochee Humane Society to open on Saturdays due to overwhelming intakes
With 75 animals crammed into every corner of a 32-kennel shelter, the Chattahoochee Humane Society has decided to open its doors to the public every Saturday from 12 to 4 p.m. ET. The change comes this summer thanks to the unrelenting heatwaves. The shelter is only open Monday through Friday until 5 p.m., so many […] The post Chattahoochee Humane Society to open on Saturdays due to overwhelming intakes appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Polite named new Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum
During the Thursday business meeting of the Troup County School Board, new superintendent, Dr. Rachel Hazel introduced the new Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Angela Polite. Her official title, once she begins work in August, will be Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. “Just know that you can expect much from me. And I’m here to […] The post Polite named new Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Enrollment begins for Harris County Schools’ Free and Reduced-Price School Meal program
HARRIS COUNTY, Ga. (WRBL) — With the school year getting closer every day, the Harris County School District is asking qualified families to apply for the school’s Free and Reduced-Price School Meal program. For the second year in a row, the application process will be done primarily online through www.EZMealApp.com, but there are several ways […]
County exploring leasing model for public safety vehicles
On Tuesday, the Troup County Board of Commissioners approved a lease agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management for public safety vehicles. Rather than purchasing public safety vehicles outright, the county will lease them through Enterprise. The move is expected to create cost savings in the long run and also allow public safety personnel to have newer, […] The post County exploring leasing model for public safety vehicles appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
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