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Spalding County, GA - Spalding County emergency personnel and Animal Control officers responded to a serious dog attack involving a 13-year-old young lady in the area of Parham Road and Anglin Road in Griffin. The young lady was transported by Wellstar AirCare to an appropriate medical facility for further treatment. At this time, Spalding County does not have confirmed information regarding the nature or extent of her injuries. A young man who intervened to defend the young

1. 26R0304 TIMOTHY DOUGLAS GRANTHAM CT. 1: CRIMINAL TRESPASS: 12 MONTHS PROBATION; NO CONTACT WITH VICTIM; CLINICAL EVALUATION AND TREATMENT; $1,000 FINE. CT. 2: DISORDERLY CONDUCT: 12 MONTHS PROBATION TO RUN CONSECUTIVE COUNT 1 2. 26R0305 TIMOTHY DOUGLAS GRANTHAM CT. 1: SIMPLE ASSAULT: 12 MONTHS PROBATION; 40 HOURS COMMUNITY SERVICE; NO CONTACT WITH VICTIM; $1,000 FINE.CT. 2: DISORDERLY CONDUCT: NOLLE PROSEQUI CT. 3: PUBLIC INDECENCY: NOLLE PROSEQUI CT. 4: PUBLIC DRUNKENESS

Defendant Name Charge Sentence Phillip Storey Poss of Methamphetamine 3 yrs to serve cc with Lamar, Bibb, Fayette, and Upson sentences Emanuel Caswell Forgery in the First Degree 3 years with first 10 days to serve, bal on probation, $500 fine, 80 Hours Comm Service, $200 resitution to Dollar General Kirk Blackmon Theft by conversion of payments for property improvements 10 years, serve 666 days, bal on probation, $2000 fine, restitution to C.T. of $12,947.00 Brandon Gilmer T

Mr. Karoly Ferenczi, age 58 of Miskolc, Hungary died Monday, October 19, 2026 at Upson Regional Medical Center. Mr. Ferenczi's wishes were to be cremated and no services are planned at this time.

Mr. Robert "Bob" Smith, age 85 of Thomaston, Georgia, died Monday, October 19, 2026 at his residence. Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

Mrs. Amber Jean Garmony Avery, age 68 of Thomaston, died Sunday, October 18, 2026, at her residence. Mrs. Avery was born on October 30, 1957 in Thomaston, Georgia to the late Emory Garmony, and the late Caroline Street Garmony. She worked in the Accounting Department at Upson Regional Medical Center and was a member of Silvertown Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Joe Avery, and sister, Carol Watkins. Survivors include

Mrs. Lissie Marie Scott Partain, age 96, of Hampton, passed away October 19, 2026. Lissie was born in Smithville, GA, daughter of the late Ernest Scott and the late Agnes Smith Scott. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking and flower gardening. Lissie was a long-time member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church in Hampton. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan Lincoln Partain, her son, Nolan Terry Partain, and her granddaughter, Melissa Prince. She

Mrs. Mary "Eloise" Ellington, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026, at her residence in Yatesville. She was 82 years old. Mrs. Ellington was born on August 16, 1944, in Thomaston, Georgia, to the late Chester Parker Ellington and the late Ella Rhunette Hayes Ellington. She was a 1962 graduate of R. E. Lee Institute. Over the years, she worked at Daniel's Men's Shop, the Yatesville Post Office, and Mac's Grill, wher

ACCORDING TO PIKE COUNTY TIMES DOT COM: UPSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER JAMES ELLINGTON HAS BEEN NAMED THE FINALIST FOR COUNTY MANAGER OF PIKE COUNTY. THE PIKE COMMISSIONERS HAVE TWO WEEKS TO DO DUE DILIGENCE BEFORE MAKING THE HIRING FINAL.

Mrs. Nancy Virginia Scruggs Groce, age 74, of Thomaston, Georgia died Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at her residence. Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

Mr. John Lester Marshall, age 76, of Molena, passed away October 15, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. John grew up in the East Griffin and High Falls areas. For 47 years he worked in the textile industry. He began at Dundee #5 and retired from 1888 Mills. He enjoyed fishing, picnicking and sharing stories about his childhood and working at the mill. He was a father to not only to his own children, but to many of his nieces, nephews, and his children’s friends who w

Mr. William "Bill" Rochford Maher, age 74, of Meansville GA, died Friday, October 16, 2026, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Mr. Maher was born on September 3, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Warner R. Maher and the late Mary Ann Kiplinger Maher. He worked as a flight instructor and was a member of St. Peter The Rock Church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister Kathleen Evelyn Maher. Survivors include his wife, Sherry "Marlene" Savage Maher

On Friday , October 16, 2026 investigators arrested Dillon Chance Watson, 29, of Roberta and charged him with Public Indecency. ***( NOTE: This IS NOT the same Dillon Watson from Thomaston nor is there any relation or affiliation). Watson was identified from information received from a citizen after the earlier social media lookout posted on Thursday, 10/15/26. Watson is in the Upson County Jail pending a $1000 bond. This incident originated from a complaint from a road const

Mrs. Omie Partain Pitts, age 89, of Thomaston, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at her residence. Mrs. Pitts was born on February 14, 1937, in Yatesville, Georgia, to the late Willie H. Partain and the late Alvesta Corley Partain. She was a 1955 graduate of Yatesville High School and was the retired owner and operator of Hometown Printers, a family business that served Thomaston and Upson County for forty-five years. During those years, she developed many la

Ms. Lorraine Francis Weisenborn Joynson, age 82, of Meansville, passed away October 9, 2026. Lorraine was born in Melbourne, Australia, the daughter of the late Fredrick Weisenborn and the late Kathleen Menzie Weisenborn. When she was young, Lorraine’s father was in the Navy, so her family moved often. Lorraine began her career working on an assembly line and at the end of her career she was the Administrator of Heritage Inn Nursing Home in Barnesville. She enjoyed crocheting

Mr. Joseph David “Joe” Daniel, age 84, of Thomaston, Georgia, passed away Monday, October 12, 2026, at Macon Medical Center. Joe was born on September 28, 1942, in Thomaston, Georgia, to the late Henry Emory Daniel, Jr., and Helen Lucile Wall Daniel. He was employed by Thomaston Mills for 19 years and later owned and operated Daniel's Small Engine for 33 years. Joe enjoyed hunting, fishing, and dirt track racing. Joe married Martha Florence Phillips Daniel on September 14, 19

Mrs. Melba "Jane" Jackson, age 87 of Thomaston, Georgia died Monday, October 12, 2026, at Harborview Nursing Home. Mrs. Jackson was born on November 6, 1938 in Meriwether County, Georgia, to the late Otis Willie Wilson and the late Lucie Malcolm Wilson. She was a licensed insurance agent and spent some time working in the Upson Lee lunchroom. She was a member of Clarks Chapel Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Malcolm Wils

Mrs. Marilyn Bennett Reeves age 73 of Thomaston Ga, died Saturday October 10, 2026 at Emory University Hospital. Mrs. Reeves was born on May 24, 1953 in Thomaston Ga, to the late James Bennett and the late Birdie Ellington Bennett. She worked as a book keeper for Bostwick's Furniture for many years. Mrs. Reeves was a member of Clark's Chapel Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband William Terrell Reeves and her siblings Mike Bennett

Mr. Charles Larry Neighbors, age 87, of Thomaston, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at his residence. A devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather, Larry lived a full and remarkable life centered around faith, family, hard work, and the people he loved. While his family will certainly miss him, there is comfort in knowing that he is reunited with his beloved wife, Mrs. Emily. Larry was born on February 24, 1939, in Alexander City, Alabam

THOMASTON/UPSON SURVIVED A HEAVY RAINSTORM OVERNIGHT FRIDAY AND CITY MANAGER RUSSELL THOMPSON REPORTED SATURDAY MORNING A TREE DOWN IN THE KINGSTON ROAD AREA ALMOST FELL ON A HOUSE. THE DOWNTOWN THOMASTON AREA WAS WITHOUT POWER FOR ABOUT AN HOUR SATURDAY MORNING BUT UPSON EMA DIRECTOR RICHARD HICKMON TOLD US THERE WERE SOME TREES DOWN SCATTERED ABOUT THE COUNTY BUT NO REPORTS OF MAJOR DAMAGE. ALL TRAFFIC LIGHTS