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PUBLIC NOTICE   CITY OF THOMASTON, GEORGIA   FISCAL YEAR 2026 (FY26) BUDGET REVIEW & ADOPTION (January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026)   PUBLIC HEARING ON FY2026 BUDGET: A Public Hearing on the FY2026 Budget is scheduled for December 2, 2025, at 7 p.m. in the City County Meeting Room located at 106 East Lee Street on the main floor. At this meeting, the Mayor and City Council will receive comments about the Annual Operating Budget for the City of Thomaston.   PROPOSED BUDGET AVA

FAYETTEVILLE — On Nov. 14, Griffin Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge Fletcher Sams announced his retirement effective Jan. 31, 2026. Sams previously served as the District Attorney for the Griffin Judicial Circuit and served as judge for the State Court of Fayette County. Since 2010, he has served as a Superior Court Judge for the Griffin Circuit. "There comes a time when older judges should step aside and encourage younger blood to carry the torch," Sams wrote in a lette

Lifetime Achievement Award Mr. Eddie Rogers  New Business of the Year - Fish Peddler Catering Small business of the year - Results by Patrick’s Here’s looking at you - Sunnyside Country Store Executive of the Year - Debbie Lord Outstanding Service Award - Brightmoor Hospice  Unity in the Community - Gavin Reid Mission  Lifetime Achievement Award Mr. Eddie Rogers

On Wednesday November 12, 2025 at approximately 6:38 a.m. Pike County deputies were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash on Highway 74 near Dripping Rock Road. Reports indicated a passenger car struck a tractor trailer head on. Upon arrival the driver, Kaylee Harrison, 21, of Woodbury was found to be deceased.  The passenger in her vehicle, Dakota Anthony, 34, of Molena was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital by Air Life. The driver of the semi, Corwillieous McDowell, 45, of Jac

Lamar County's CJ Allen, linebacker for the UGA Bulldogs is leading the nation in tackles with 39 solo tackles and 36 assists. Arion Carter of Tennessee is 2nd with 21 and 42 assists. UGA plays Texas Saturday at 7:30 on Fun 101. Georgia -Georgia Tech Basketball Friday at 9pm Fun 101.

Upsonian Will Bentley has been named one of Georgia’s most influential leaders by Georgia Trend Magazine, the leading business magazine in the state. Will, president of the ga. Agribusiness council based in Macon, once served as executive vice president of the Georgia Cattlemen's Association, continuing a tradition that dates back to 1824. He and his family still farm in Upson County.  Also named to the list was the president of Southern Crescent Technical College in Griffin,

Marie Broder retires leaving the office in the hands of ADA David Studdard GRIFFIN - I have advised Governor Brian Kemp's Office that I will be retiring from my position as District Attorney for the Griffin Judicial Circuit effective January 3, 2026. I arrived at this decision after a great deal of thought and consultation with my family and my colleagues. My legal career began in prosecution, and I have devoted my adult life to seeking justice for those who are victims of c

The Commander of American Legion Post 15, Air Force veteran Alfred Archer, encourages everyone to come and pay tribute to all of the men and women who have served and who are currently serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. The program will include posting of the colors by Marine Corps League Detachment 1196; patriotic music by Eric Moye, Sylvia Hollums, and Achaia Missionary Baptist Church Praise Team; dedication of memorial brick pavers and flags; salute to the b

AT  A  CALLED  MEETING  WEDNESDAY  THE  UPSON  COUNTY  BOARD OF  COMMISSIONERS  PASSED  A  RESOLUTION  TO  TRY AND  REMOVE  THOMASTON'S CITY  MANAGER   RUSSELL  THOMPSON   FROM  A  RECENT  APPOINTMENT  BY  THE  UPSON  COUNTY  GRAND  JURY  TO  THE  BOARD OF  TAX  EQUALIZATION.   THE  COMMISSIONERS  AND  THEIR  ATTORNEY  HEATH  ENGLISH  SAID  THOMPSON  HAS  A  CONFLICT OF  INTEREST  BECAUSE  HE  WOULD  BE HANDLING  APPEALS  ON  COUNTY  PROPERTY  OUTSIDE  THE  CITY  OF  THOMASTO

4 th  Annual City of Thomaston Fire Department vs. Polie Department Softball game. Friday November 7, 2025, at 7pm Silvertown Ballpark Gates open at 6pm Tickets – Adults $5; Children 11 and under $3 There will be concessions.   All proceeds from this year’s game are going to the Gavin Reed Mission, an incredible organization dedicated to preventing childhood drowning through water safety education, accessible swim lessons and supporting families affected by drowning.    Come

Kelly ACCORDING  TO  UPSON  COUNTY  MANAGER  LONNIE  JOYCE,  THE  DIRECTOR  OF  THE  THOMASTON-UPSON  RECREATION  DEPARTMENT--HAS  TURNED  IN  HIS NOTICE  AND   HIS  FINAL  DAY  IN  THE  POSITION  IS   FRIDAY NOV.  7TH.  COUNTY  MANAGER  JOYCE  SAID  KELLY  DID  NOT  PROVIDE  ANY  MORE  DETAILS  ABOUT  HIS  DEPARTURE.  THE  COUNTY  MANAGER  IS  WORKING  WITH  HR  TO  GET  THE JOB  POSTED  AND  HE  PLANS  TO  FORM  A  SMALL COMMITTEE  WITH  CITY  OFFICIALS  TO  INTERVIEW  THE 

George State Patrol headquarters has released the accident report on a pickup, pedestrian accident Tuesday evening, an investigation turned over to the GSP by Upson County Sheriff Dan Kilgore The preliminary investigation states that a Black 2005 F-150 driven by William Brady 34 of Milner with passenger Ronnie Brody of Thomaston was traveling West on state route 74 near Ja Ann drive, an intoxicated Dustin Robinson 35 of Thomaston was standing in the westbound lane near the ce

POST  26  GA  STATE  PATROL-THOMASTON  REPORTS  A    69-YEAR  OLD    FEMALE  PEDESTRIAN  WAS  KILLED  ON   19  NORTH   NEAR  JEFF  DAVIS  ROAD  INTERSECTION  THURSDAY  AROUND  7:30PM.  THE  GSP  SAID  THE  DRIVER   OF  A CHEVROLET  SUBURBAN   HAD  THE  GREEN  LIGHT AND   TRIED  TO  AVOID  69-YEAR OLD JANET KAREN GORE OF 344 NELSON RD.  BY APPLYING  BRAKES  AND  VEERING  TO   THE  RIGHT  BUT  WAS   UNSUCCESSFUL. DEPUTY  CORONER  HUNTER  STUBBS  SAID  GORE WAS  WEARING  AL

At approximately 12:13pm on October 23,2025 deputies responded to 286 Martin Luther King Dr. in the Lincoln Park community of Upson County to a shooting. Upon arrival we located 67 year-old Johnny Alford suffering from a gunshot wound to the head from a 12 gauge shotgun . He was transported by EMS and flown by Air Ambulance to a hospital in Macon for treatment. 25 year old Samantha Alexis Henderson of THOMASTON was taken into custody and charged with aggravated assault This

BARNESVILLE, Ga., – Gordon State College recorded its highest student retention rate since becoming a bachelor’s degree-granting institution in early 2010, reflecting an 11.3% year-over-year increase. The fall 2024 cohort reached a 64.5% retention rate, marking a significant step forward in the college’s ongoing momentum. Retention, which measures the percentage of first-time, full-time students who return from one fall semester to the next, highlights the success of GSC’s co

Sir Winston and Prince Louie Daniel with the Audrey Kittila Miss Georgia Sir Winston and Prince Louie Daniel are happy Upson citizens and they are proud to represent UGA as "unofficial mascots."  We've maintained this bloodline for four generations and their lineage goes back to UGA IV.  These boys are brothers from our most recent litter of four.  We've had bulldogs for 25 years, and even helped to rescue a few over the years.  The individual image is Winston - he is the fan

"Grateful for the opportunity to represent Thomaston, Georgia in meetings at The White House as part of the America First Policy Institute’s Mayor’s Council. It’s always valuable to share ideas with leaders from across the country about strengthening our communities and putting our citizens first. Proud to bring small-town values to the national conversation."

SPALDING COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SHERIFF DARRELL DIX 401 Justice Boulevard Griffin, GA 30224    October 16, 2025     On October 15, 2025, at 3:15pm, it was discovered that a Spalding County Sheriff’s Office inmate worker had walked away from an assigned on-facility work detail. The inmate, identified as Justin Scott Woodruff W/M, 39 years of age, was in custody for Violation of Probation.  Justin Scott Woodruff As the search for Woodruff progressed, locations in Butts, Upson,

News Release   On October 7, 2025 a Burglary was reported at Sunnyside Beverage located at 3087 Crest Highway in western Upson County. Video from the store surveillance camera noted four subjects dressed in all black entered the business by kicking open the front door at approximately 10:15pm on Monday night, October 6, 2025. The alarm sounded and the door was closed when the perpetrators ran away from the store. The closed door rendered the burglary unnoticed until the store