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Chick-fil-A to open first Valley location
VALLEY, Ala. (WTVM) - Fast-food chain Chick-fil-A is gearing up to open its first location in Valley. The announcement was made Thursday by the city and the Chambers County Development Authority. Officials said the new restaurant will be located at the intersection of US Highway 29 and 33rd Street. “This...
Railway closures coming to West Point
CSX Transportation will be doing work on all railroad crossings into West Point. The railroad company is scheduled to lay new rail on all of their crossings in the area, starting with US 29. During Tuesday’s work session of the West Point City Council, county manager Ed Moon gave his report. Moon said the railroad […] The post Railway closures coming to West Point appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
County officials talk mental health program in Chambers County
VALLEY — A little more than 10 years ago, the state of Alabama took a giant step backward in the treatment of the mentally ill. The post County officials talk mental health program in Chambers County appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Point University graduate serves with Navy Chaplain Corps
Lt. Nikolas Fraustro, a Point University graduate, recently completed training at Naval Chaplaincy School to serve as a chaplain for America’s seafaring warfighters. Fraustro also earned a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary. Fraustro joined the Navy three years ago. “Both my parents served in the Navy,” said Fraustro. “I joined the Navy because […] The post Point University graduate serves with Navy Chaplain Corps appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
I-85 lane closed between LaGrange and West Point for maintenance
Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) contractors are set to conduct maintenance at I-85 between mile markers 8-10 starting Friday, May 31. This will occur on the northbound from Mileposts 8-10. The public may experience traffic interruptions from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. when a single lane will be closed during this time. The work is […] The post I-85 lane closed between LaGrange and West Point for maintenance appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Farmers market coming to River Park in West Point
The first Farmer and the Find event is taking place this Saturday at the River Park in West Point, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. ET. The post Farmers market coming to River Park in West Point appeared first on Valley Times-News.
LaGrange sets new ADA grievance policy
The City of LaGrange has set up a new way for citizens to address disability issues within the city. The change will bring the city into compliance with decades-old requirements to have a grievance policy to deal with deficiencies in handicap access. City staff were notified just prior to the departure of former City Manager […] The post LaGrange sets new ADA grievance policy appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
TCSS to purge records
The Troup County School System will purge records of gifted students who graduated in May 2023. Gifted students/their parents or guardians may claim their gifted records by calling the Exceptional Education Center at 706.812.7939 by June 30, 2024. Unclaimed records will be destroyed after July 1, 2024. Records will be released to former students or […] The post TCSS to purge records appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
A Veteran Remembers
VALLEY — A heavy rainstorm spoiled a Memorial Day program that had been planned for the outdoor setting of Veterans Park. There are four monuments in the park that make for an ideal setting for a Memorial Day program in May and for a Veterans’ Day observance in November. Four granite monuments in Veterans’ Park […] The post A Veteran Remembers appeared first on Valley Times-News.
It’s official. Hazel hired as new superintendent
Dr. Rachel Hazel has been officially hired as the new superintendent for the Troup County School System. Hazel was approved during special called board meeting on Thursday, May 30. The school system will host a public meet and greet for Hazel on Monday, July 1, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Administrative Services Center […] The post It’s official. Hazel hired as new superintendent appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Feel Good Friday: Troup County Tiger makes MLB Debut
Columbus, Ga – This week’s “Feel Good Friday” segment is about a former Troup County High School Tiger baseball player who just made his dream on the diamond come true. Ryan Bliss was a standout player for the Tigers in his high school days and eventually he earned a scholarship to play in the SEC […]
Kia Georgia begins assembly of the 2025 Kia EV9 All-Electric SUV
(West Point, Ga.) May 30, 2024 – Thursday marked a historic milestone at Kia Georgia’s assembly plant in West Point as team members gathered to celebrate the start of assembly of the all-electric 2025 EV9 three-row SUV, the first saleable electric vehicle assembled in the state of Georgia. The vehicle was introduced by SeungKyu (Sean) Yoon, […] The post Kia Georgia begins assembly of the 2025 Kia EV9 All-Electric SUV appeared first on Valley Times-News.
New budget brings electric rate hike for LaGrange
Immediately after being sworn in on Tuesday, new LaGrange Mayor Jim Arrington and Council member Darby Pippin joined city leaders to review the FY 2025 budget. The new budget brings new challenges, including expected electric rate hikes. The budgeting process begins in April each year with the city manager working with departments to balance expected […] The post New budget brings electric rate hike for LaGrange appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
LaGrange approves UDO amendments
The LaGrange City Council has approved four text amendments to the city’s Unified Development Ordinance. The first change modifies permitted and prohibited uses to allow data processing hosting and related services within general industrial and agribusiness zoning. Currently, the ordinance only allows data processing hosting in corridor mixed-use, activity center mixed-use and campus general business. […] The post LaGrange approves UDO amendments appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
LaGrange Youth Council to expand
The LaGrange Youth Advisory Council may soon be expanding. The City of LaGrange is looking to expand its Youth Advisory Council from 24 members to 32 members because of increasing interest in participation. The city council discussed the youth program during their work session on Tuesday, tentatively agreeing to modify the bylaws of the leadership […] The post LaGrange Youth Council to expand appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
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