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Patsy Goolsby

Patsy Goolsby was born in 1956 to Huie and Bea Bray of Fayette County, Ga. She went by Patsy, but thanks to a little mishap with her Sweet 16 birthday cake she was affectionately known as ‘Pasty.’ Her whole life was dedicated to serving others. She participated in Girl Scouts, Rainbow, and her church. As a young adult Patsy served in Spalding County as a Firefighter and Paramedic. It was no easy task being one of few women in a (then) men’s profession. It never stopped her fr

1 day ago

Cheryl Letitia Golden

Mrs. Cheryl Letitia Golden of Fayetteville, Georgia, daughter of the late Robert Harvey and Shirley Jakes Springer, passed away August 31, 2026. Born and raised in Florida, she loved the sand and the beach life. It was her happy place. In 1993, she moved to Georgia where she has lived since but would return to visit her hometown or any beach to catch the sunshine. Not only was Cheryl beautiful both inside and out, but she had a generous heart. She truly enjoyed helping others

2 days ago

WARM SPRINGS POLICE OFFICER KILLED/SHOOTER SHOT HIMSELF AFTER A CHASE

A FATAL SHOOTING OF A WARM SPRINGS POLICE OFFICER ON DUTY--CHRIS FISHER TUESDAY NIGHT HAS LEAD TO THE REPORTED SHOOTING OF THE SUSPECT IN THE SHOOTING. THE GBI ISSUED A BLUE ALERT FOR 23 YEAR OLD JIMMIE STEVERSON WHO MIGHT HAVE AMBUSHED OFFICER FISHER AND FIRED THE FATAL SHOT TO THE HEAD. BREAKING NEWS--THE ALLEDGED SHOOTER REPORTEDLY GOT IN A CHASE WITH THE LAW IN GEORIGIA AND SHOT

3 days ago

Upson Regional Medical Center Celebrates New ICU and Blackstock Family Women’s Center with Grand Opening Ceremony

Upson Regional Medical Center Board of Directors, Left-to-right: Rev. Greg Smith, Vice Chairman Jim Edwards, Scott Blackstock, Chairman William (Bill) Hightower, IV, CEO Dan Owens, Dr. Mark Andrews, Rep. Beth Camp and Dr. Ben Williams THOMASTON, Ga., Sept. 2, 2026 — Upson Regional Medical Center (URMC) celebrated a historic milestone on Sept. 2, 2026, with the grand opening of its new Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Blackstock Family Women's Center — two transformational projec

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Robert "Mike" Michael Eagen

Mr. Robert "Mike" Michael Eagen, age 75 of Molena, Georgia died, Monday, August 31, 2026, at his residence. Mr. Eagen was born on July 9, 1951, in Jetmore, Kansas to the late Robert James Eagen and the late Darlene Schlup Gregg. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and worked as a Draftsman at Enterprise Precast. He was a member of St. Peter the Rock Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Survivors include his wife Cynthia "Cindy" Stowgil Eagen, da

4 days ago

Edith Gooden

Edith Gooden, age 87 of Meansville passed away on August 30, 2026. Edith was born on September 11, 1938, in Massey Alabama, daughter of the late William Warren Carter and Rosa Lee Buckelew Carter. She and her siblings grew up on a cotton farm in Alabama. She later spent most of her life as a homemaker. She enjoyed camping and the outdoors. She was an excellent cook and was famous for her sweet tea. She also enjoyed crocheting and jigsaw puzzles. She was a member of Meansville

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AGGREVATED CHILD MOLESTATION ARREST

UPSON COUNTY SHERIFF DAN KILGORE REPORTS A SUSPECT-- DANIEL REESE REEVES AGE 39 OF DALLAS DRIVE IS BEING HELD IN COUNTY LOCK-UP WITHOUT BOND FOR AGGREVATED CHILD MOLESTATION OVER SEVERAL YEARS. REEVES WAS PICKED-UP THIS WEEK ON CHARGES ALLEGEDLIY INVOLVING A MINOR FEMALE VICTIM--THE SHERIFF TOLD US.

5 days ago

Stanford Gary Anthony

Mr. Stanford Gary Anthony, 82, of Butler, GA, died August 27, 2026, at Navicent Peach Medical Center in Ft. Valley, GA. Mr. Anthony was born on September 28, 1943, in Pike County, Georgia to the late Henry T. Anthony and the late Susan Ella Anthony. He worked at Peerless Mills and was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Gary loved fishing, gardening, working in his yard and cooking. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Martha Sue Anthony, brothers, E

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Pedestrian Killed Thursday After Being Hit by Patrol Car

A 48-year-old pedestrian died Thursday after being hit by a Lamar County Sheriff's Office patrol car, according to Lamar County Coroner Clay Tillery. Tillery said that Michael Brown, 48, of Barnesville. was pushing a bike across Veterans Parkway when he walked in front of the patrol car, and the car hit him. Georgia State Patrol later said that just before 7 a.m., the pedestrian was pushing the bike not within a crosswalk when a marked sheriff's patrol vehicle hit him. They

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Aug 28

Stanley Eugene Boyt

Mr. Stanley Eugene Boyt, age 75, of Zebulon, passed away August 25, 2026. Friends may visit the family on Friday, August 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the funeral home. A celebration of life service for Stanley will follow at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Aug 27

SPECIAL ELECTION FOR UPSON BOC CHAIRMAN

VICE-CHAIR CHRIS BIGGS WILL APPARENTLY WILL PRESIDE UNTIL MARCH 2027 WHEN A SPECIAL ELECTION CAN BE HELD FOR COMMISSION CHAIRMAN. COUNTY ATTORNEY HEATH ENGLISH ADVISED ITS TOO LATE TO GET THE POSITION ON THE NOVEMBER BALLOT. CHAIRMAN BRUE HAS REPORTEDLY TURNED-IN ALL HIS COUNTY PROPERTY AND REPORTED FOR DUTY AT HOME DEPOT. JAMES ELLINGTON, 2ND DISTRICT COMMISSIONER TOLD 101 NEWS AFTER WEDNESDAY'S PUBLIC

Aug 26

Mary Ann "Honey" Norvell Coley

Mrs. Mary Ann "Honey" Norvell Coley, age 88, of Zebulon, passed away peacefully August 21, 2026, at Eternal Hope Hospice in Griffin. Mary Ann grew up in Newburgh, New York and was the daughter of the late John Henry Norvell and the late Veronica Paloski Norvell. On October 20, 1957, she married James William Coley Sr., who was serving in the United States Air Force. Mary Ann worked as a bookkeeper for Western Auto in Morrow Georgia and eventually worked in banking for Wachovi

Aug 26

UPSON BOC CHAIR BRUE TO RESIGN

IT HAD BEEN RUMORED FOR SOME TIME--BUT UPSON COUNTY COMMISSION CHAIRMAN DAN BRUE ANNOUNCED AT TUESDAY'S MEETING HE HAS SENT A LETTER TO GOVERNOR BRIAN KEMP INDICATING HE WILL RESIGN AT THE END OF THE MONTH. WITHOUT MENTIONING HOME DEPOT BY NAME THE CHAIRMAN INDICATED HE HAS A GREAT OPPORUNITY IN FRONT OF HIM, ONE HE PASSED OVER ONCE BEFORE, AND WITH FAMILY CONSIDERATIONS HE SHOULD ACCEPT IT AT THIS TIME

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Aug 25

Betty Joyce Piper Ellington

Mrs. Betty Joyce Piper Ellington, age 93 of Thomaston, died, Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Providence Health and Rehab. Mrs. Ellington was born on April 24, 1933, in Columbus, Georgia to the late William Felton Piper, and the late Helen Gladys Thornton Piper. She worked in the Weave shop of Thomaston Mills, Tasty Shop, Sing Foods, and worked in the laundry room at Riverside Health and Rehab. She was a member of the Outreach Full Gospel Church. In addition to her parents, she

Aug 25

Jackie English Garrett

Mrs. Jackie English Garrett, age 76 of Thomaston, died Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Heritage Inn Nursing Home in Barnesville, Georgia. Mrs. Garrett was born on August 1, 1950, in Thomaston, Georgia to the late Manor Lambert Brigman, and the late Mary Frances Jackson. She worked for the Upson County School System as an Administrator's Assistant and was of the Baptist Faith. She was a sweet, Southern, classy lady with just a touch of “bougie” and a personality all her own. She w

Aug 25

Marijo Cook Stevens

Mrs. Marijo Cook Stevens, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Upson Regional Medical Center. She was 88 years old. Marijo was born on January 19, 1938, in Thomaston, a daughter of the late William Marvin Cook, Sr. and the late Thelma Waldrop Cook. A lifelong resident of Thomaston, she was a 1956 graduate of R.E. Lee Institute and continued her education at Tift College, graduating in 1960. Marijo devoted many years of her life to

Aug 25

Russel Bryan Vandiver

Russel Bryan Vandiver, known to family and friends as Bryan, was born on February 24, 1971, in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, and passed away on August 22, 2026, Brightmoor Hospice, Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia. Bryan was the beloved son of Snooky Hutchins Vandiver and the late Scott Fleming Vandiver, Sr. He will be remembered by those who knew and loved him for the place he held in their lives and hearts. Bryan attended Fayette County High School and later furthered h

Aug 25

Robert Kelly Chambers

Robert Kelly Chambers, age 55 of Williamson, passed away August 23, 2026. Kelly graduated from Lamar County High School and attended the Pike-Lamar Training Center. He enjoyed dancing, listening to music and bowling. Kelly had a big heart, was always happy and loved everybody. He had a special soul He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Gene Chambers, grandparents, Nell and Clell Huff and Maudy and Vestie Kelly Chambers, Nant Nan Pate, aunt, Louise Davis and uncle, Joe

Aug 25

Mark Thomas Barr

Mr. Mark Thomas Barr, age 66, of Williamson, passed away on August 16, 2026, at his home. Mark was born in Lancaster, Ohio, son of the late Lee Barr and Ruth Nimon Barr. Mark was an exceptional carpenter and talented woodworker who took great pride in his work. He owned and operated his own company, Woodworking in the Woods, where his skill and craftsmanship were evident in every project he created. Outside of work, Mark enjoyed spending time on West Point Lake, especially bo