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Eight individuals charged with attempted child enticement after Operation Red Rover investigation
MACON, Ga. (WRBL) – The U.S. Attorney’s Office said that a federal indictment charged eight Georgians with allegedly attempting to coerce and entice a minor for sex. The indictment resulted from Operation Red Rover, an investigation focusing on online child predators. The following individuals have been charged in the case: The final defendant, Dadawala was […]
MEET THE CANDIDATES: Three on the ballot to fill LaGrange mayoral seat
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) -The race to become the next mayor of LaGrange is underway. The election, came two months after the city’s first Black mayor, Mayor Willie Edmondson passed away. Back in February, LaGrange City Council voted to hold a special election on May 21 to select a new...
Tower Street and Keyes Street to no longer connect to Hamilton Rd
As part of the decades-long ongoing Hamilton Road widening project, two streets in LaGrange will no longer connect to Hamilton Rd. (US 27). According to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), Tower Street and Keyes Street will no longer connect to Hamilton Rd. and their connection to the highway will instead become cul-de-sacs. Work on […] The post Tower Street and Keyes Street to no longer connect to Hamilton Rd appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
WE SERVE: Lions celebrate 95 years in LaGrange
The LaGrange Lions Club celebrated a near century on Tuesday with a special meeting inviting past members to return for the milestone. Lion’s Club member Buddy Cashwell helped organize the event, inviting the former members to return. Former Judge Allen Keeble and longtime Lion served as the primary speaker for the event, regaling the crowd […] The post WE SERVE: Lions celebrate 95 years in LaGrange appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Woman nearly shot while eating in her car, LaGrange police say
LAGRANGE, Ga. - A woman who was eating in her car early Saturday morning was nearly shot in the head, according to LaGrange police. It happened at around 4:05 a.m. in the area of Render and Gallant streets. Multiple people called 911 to report hearing gunfire. The 31-year-old victim told...
Hike Bike Run returning to county
VALLEY — The 48th annual Hike/Bike/Run for Valley Haven School will be taking place this year on Star Wars Day (i.e. May the Fourth Be With You) and it should be a very successful day. The post Hike Bike Run returning to county appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Troup Retired Educators Association Awards Scholarship Recipient
The Troup Retired Educators Association (TREA) awarded Callaway High School student, Khanra Veal, a $1,000 scholarship at their monthly meeting, Thursday, April 25, at Highland Country Club. The scholarship is in honor of Curmilla Furgerson who was an outstanding teacher in the LaGrange and Troup County School Systems. Each year, a student who aspires to […] The post Troup Retired Educators Association Awards Scholarship Recipient appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Ribbon cut at Mallory Lake
On Tuesday morning, the LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the new Advenir at Mallory Lake Apartments off of S. Davis Road with a ribbon cutting. Property Manager Hannah Callahan said construction began on the new apartments in 2021. That’s when work began on clearing the approximately 40 acres of forest where the new development […] The post Ribbon cut at Mallory Lake appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Muscogee Roller Girls set to host ‘New Member Boot Camp’ in Hamilton
HAMILTON, Ga. (WTVM) - Think you have what it takes to roller derby? Muscogee Roller Girls are recruiting skaters for this upcoming season. Muscogee Roller Girls are looking for motivated and dedicated individuals to join their team. Those interested in skating, refereeing, and or volunteering are welcomed. Experience is not...
First day of early voting in Harris County
HARRIS COUNTY, Ga. (WRBL)— Monday, April 29 marks the beginning of advance voting in Harris County. Early voting is only available at one precinct in Harris County. It is housed inside the Harris County Board of Elections & Registrations building located at 757 Carver Circle in Hamilton. The precinct will be open Monday through Friday […]
Artist flock to Valley Art Show
VALLEY — Charles Scoggins has lived all over the U.S. and has finally found a home in Valley, Alabama. The child of a military family, Scoggins was what’s commonly called an Army brat in his youth. He spent time in places ranging from Monterrey, California to Columbus, Georgia. He’s now in a mill house on […] The post Artist flock to Valley Art Show appeared first on Valley Times-News.
District 4 commissioner candidates state their cases
In Troup County’s fourth district, two candidates will face off for the Republican nomination for the seat. Both candidates made their cases during an election forum at the LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce on April 23. Incumbent Morris Jones is being challenged by Phil Nations. The forum was organized by the LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of […] The post District 4 commissioner candidates state their cases appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
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