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INCUMBENT  MUFFIN  GIBSON  WAS  ELECTED   AS  UPSON  COUNTY  PROBATE  JUDGE  IN  TUESDAY'S    RUN-OFF  ELECTION.  JUDGE  GIBSON  POLLED   1508  VOTES   57  POINT 45% AND  CHALLENGER  DUSTIN  FORDHAM  RECEIVED  1117  VOTES 42 POINT 55%.  GIBSON  CARRIED  EVERY  PRECINCT  EXCEPT  SALEM    AND  SHE  CARRIED  THE  EARLY  VOTING. JUDGE  GIBSON  WAS  SERVING  AS  INTERIM  PROBATE JUDGE  AFTER  PREVIOUS  PROBATE  JUDGE  DANIELLE  MCRAE   RESIGNED.

Allison Marie Donley, age 50, passed away on November 30, 2025. Allison was a kind-hearted person. She gave generously to anyone in need, often offering everything she had without ever expecting anything in return. She was especially loved by the Hispanic community, who deeply appreciated her help and support. She is survived by her sons: Justin Michael Donley, Dillon Ryan Donley and Austin Delaney Donley (Lexi Head); grandson: Cole Austin Donley; parents: Melinda and Roy Bel

Mrs. Phyllis Williams, age 72 of Luthersville, died, Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Brightmoor Hospice. Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

Joseph Pierce Chatfield—Joe to everyone who loved him—left this world far too soon on November 25, 2025. He was born on August 27, 1988, to Bob and Denise Chatfield, and from the start he came into life with a spirit that couldn’t be contained. If you knew Joe as a toddler, you probably remember his signature look: cowboy hat, cowboy boots, and absolutely nothing else. That tiny outlaw energy never left him. Whether he was surfing in the backyard after a heavy rain—being pull

Mr. Johnnie Hollis Clark, age 81, of Barnesville, passed away on November 26, 2025. Hollis was one of six children born to the late Johnny W. Clark and the late Lucille Tidwell Clark. He lived for many years in Meansville, Forsyth, and Milner. Hollis proudly served his country in the United States Navy aboard the USS Walke Destroyer. Following his military service, he worked for Eastern Airlines for 15 years before continuing his career with Georgia Pacific–Atlas Roofing in H

Mrs. Joyce T. Waller, 81 of Barnesville, GA is now in the company of her Lord and Savior.  Her passing came in the morning of November 29, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Harry D. Waller Sr., all of her brothers and three of her sisters. She is survived by her son, Dan (Miki) Waller, her grandchildren, Nicolas and Holly (Noah), sisters, Sara (Jimmy) Hearn, Linda (Larry) Walker, Betty Wilson, sisters-in-law, Glenna Waller, and Bobbie Carol Waller, al

Mrs. Ida Joyce Stephens, age 84 of Thomaston, died Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Riverside Health and Rehab. Mrs. Stephens was born on August 30, 1941 in Upson County, Georgia to the late Clarence Arthur Stephens, and the late Annie Virgina Young Stephens.  She served her country in the US. Marine Corp, retired as an LPN from South Fulton Hospital and Upson Regional Medical Center and was of the Baptist Faith.  Mrs. Ida loved to travel and her dog Rosie with all her heart. 

Ms. Dollie Delores Newton, age 69, of Griffin, passed away November 29, 2025.  Dollie was born in Atlanta on January 22, 1956.  She enjoyed reading, music and studying the Bible.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Brooks Newton and Jeanette McVicker Pedersen Britt, and a niece, Noel Florentina Cravens.  She is survived by her son: Steven Allen Cain Bell; sister: Ethel Marie Pedersen Cravens; niece: Holly Marie Cravens; great-nephew: Joshua A. Cravens; cousins:

Mrs. Linda Johnson Hicks age 71 of Thomaston Ga, died Monday November 24, 2025 at her residence. Funeral Arrangements will be announced later.

INTERFOR  THE  CANADIAN  FORESTRY  PRODUCTS    COMPANY   WITH  A  LUMBER  SAW MILL OFF  36 EAST   IN  UPSON  COUNTY   HAS  ANNOUNCED  IT WILL  BE  SHUT DOWN   FRIDAY  NOV. 21ST  THRU   FEB.  7TH   AND    HAS  REQUESTED  A $165 MILLION   INDUSTRIAL  REVENUE   BOND   ISSUE  FROM  THE  THOMASTON-UPSON  INDUSTRIAL  DEVELOPMENT  AUTHORITY  WITH    $85  MILLION  OF  THE   FUNDING  TO  BE  USED  FOR  A  NEW PLANER MILL  COMPLEX.  NEW  EQUIPMENT   INSTALLATION  REPORTEDLY  IS  PLANNE

Mr. Wayne Lee “Matt” German, age 73, of Concord, passed away November 19, 2025, at his home.  Matt was born in Worcester, MA, son of the late Germain and the late Phillip Germain and the late Edith Mathieu Germain. Matt was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force where he served for four years and then reenlisted in the United States Army, serving an additional 24 years.  In August of 1980, Matt wed the love of his life, Sandra Bond. They lived in Asheville, NC for 37

Mr. Christopher Alan Jackson, age 71, of Molena GA, died Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Upson Regional Medical Center.  Mr. Jackson was born on March 5, 1954, in Alabama to the late Robert E. Jackson and the late Elna Louise Warren Jackson. He worked as a Mortgage Broker for many years and was a member of Thomaston First Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Cathy Davenport Jackson of Molena GA; sister, Mrs. Cynthia Laura Jackson (Jim) Hardie of Williamson GA;

AIR LIFE-1    A  HELICOPTER  MEDI-VAC  COMPANY  SERVING  UPSON  COUNTY  FOR   MANY  YEARS  IS  INVITING  THE  PUBLIC  TO A  GRAND  OPENING  OF  ITS NEW  BASE, WED. NOV. 19TH  11AM  TILL  1PM  AT  THE THOMASTON-UPSON  AIRPORT .  A  COPTER  WILL  BE  ON  SITE  FOR  THE  CELEBRATION.    Photo courtesy of John Spillers

Mr. Charles Allen Smith, age 82, of West Green, Georgia, passed away November 15, 2025.  Charles grew up in the Macon and Tifton areas and had lived in West Green, GA for the last 15 years.  For most of his working life, Charles was a plumber. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, raising chickens, tending his garden and trips to Panama City.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles W. Smith and Mildred Finn Smith. He is survived by his daughter: P

Congressman Brian Jack welcomed the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner to Pike County. Together, they attended services at Christ Chapel and Harvest Time Revival Church in Zebulon. "I pledged to bring America's leaders to our communities to showcase the incredible things happening across Georgia's 3rd Congressional District," said Congressman Jack . "I'm honored to keep that promise, and we're already planning more visits in the coming months." During eac

Pike County deputies responded on Sunday , at 8:53a.m., to a report of an aircraft that had crashed at 4824 Highway 362. Responding deputies did locate a plane located in a field. The pilot was not injured and stated that he had taken off from Peachtree City, en route to Florida, when an engine failure occurred causing the plane to go down