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UPSON COUNTY FIRE AND RESCUE UNITS RESPONDED TO AN OVERTURNED SEMI AT 19 SOUTH AND HIGHWAY 80 MONDAY AFTERNOON AND THE DRIVER WAS AIR FLIGHTED TO AN OUT OF TOWN TRAUMA CENTER. 101 NEWS SPOKE WITH NORTHSIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT CHIEF CHARLES SANDEFUR WHO TOLD US SALEM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT CALLED FOR MUTUAL AID AND HIS CREW RESPONDED. WE WERE TOLD FIRE AND RESCUE UNITS HAD TO FREE THE TRAPPED TRUCK DRIVER

THE UPSON COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION IS WARNING THE PUBLIC ABOUT FRAUDLENT MAILINGS REGARDING VOTER REGISTRATION. YOU CAN ONLY REGISTER TO VOTE AT THE ELECTIONS OFFICE IN THE DRAKE ANNEX AT THE GOVERNMENT COMPLEX OR YOU CAN REGISTER TO VOTE ONLINE.

We have worked with partners to schedule a cooling center in Spalding County to escape the heat that we are already experiencing. Attached is the location and hours that is available beginning today (Monday June 29). The location is: • Flint River Regional Library (800 Memorial Drive in Griffin): Monday and Thursday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. “The heat out there is getting oppressive,” said County Manager Dr. Steve

GOVERNOR BRIAN KEMP HAS ANNOUNCED A $2 MILLION RURAL SITE DEVELOPMENT GRANT FOR THE THOMASTON-UPSON DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. IT WILL BE USED TO CONSTRUCT WATER, SEWER, AND TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE AT THE GRAD-CERTIFIED CENTRAL GA. BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY PARK. THE TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ARE $2.3 MILLION.

LACY CRAIN HAS BEEN NAMED CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF UPSON COUNTY. COUNTY MANAGER LONNIE JOYCE ANNOUNCED THE PROMOTION AT TUESDAY'S MEETING. MS. CRAIN WAS TOP LIEUTENANT TO FORMER CFO ALLEN SALTER WHO ASSUMED THE SAME ROLE WITH THE CITY OF LAGRANGE. https://www.upsoncountyga.org/directory.aspx?EID=148

ACCORDING TO POST 26 GA. STATE PATROL THOMASTON , FRIDAY MORNING JUST AFTER 7AM-- A MOTORIST WAS KILLED AND TWO CHILDREN TRANSPORTED TO A MACON TRAUMA CENTER AFTER A ONE-VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON POBIDDY ROAD JUST SOUTH OF ADAMS FERRY ROAD. THE FEMALE DRIVER IDENTIFIED AS 33-YEAR OLD IVESHIA DOZIER OF TALBOTTON,GA. WAS DECEASED AT THE SCENE AND TWO CHILDREN AGES 12 A MALE AND A FEMALE AGED 9 WERE TRANSPORTED T

Gordon State College to Host Farewell Celebration Honoring President Donald J. Green What: Gordon State College will host a farewell celebration honoring President Donald J. Green and recognizing his service, leadership, and contributions to the college community. Faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the institution are invited to join in expressing gratitude and wishing him well in his next chapter. When: Thursday, June 25, 2026 5 - 7 p.m. Where: Gordon State College Melto

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ISSUED A TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN UPSON AND MERIWETHER COUNTIES THURSDAY AT 6;34PM UNTIL 7PM. EMERGENCY SIRENS WERE DISCHARGED IN UPSON COUNTY. AT 7;42PM TORNADO WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 8;15 FOR SOUTH WESTERN UPSON COUNTY NEAR THE SALEM COMMUNITY. PASTOR MAURICE RAINES OF SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH TOLD 101 NEWS FRIDAY MORNING THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF A TORNADO TOUCHDOWN OR DAMAGE I

At approximately 4:30 AM this morning, Northside Fire Rescue was dispatched to the intersection of Hannah's Mill Road and Fallin Road for a report of a tree on a vehicle. Units arrived within minutes and found a passenger vehicle trapped beneath a large pine tree that had fallen across the roadway. The tree was also entangled in downed power lines and fiber optic cables, creating a hazardous situation for both responders and the occupants of the vehicle. After confirming that

At last evening’s city council meeting, Casmeondra Dugger was recognized by Chief Walker for her dedication and hard work on earning her Fire Inspector certification! This certification has made the City of Thomaston, the citizens and visitors more safe with keeping businesses and residents in compliant with codes and regulations. Dugger received her recognition certificate from Chief Walker amongst council members, colleagues, family and friends! Congratulations Fire Inspect

On Monday, June 15, 2026, at approximately 6:32 a.m., officers with the Thomaston Police Department responded to 330 Parkway Drive in reference to a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located Curtis Walker, who had sustained a gunshot wound to his left arm. During the initial investigation, officers learned the incident stemmed from a burglary that reportedly occurred over the weekend. Investigators determined that Mr. Walker observed Donta Kindall sitting inside one o

Charles "Brent" Lowe, age 50, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at his residence, leaving behind a legacy of service, leadership, and devotion to those he cherished most. Throughout his life, Brent was known as a dedicated educator, respected leader, loving husband, devoted father, loyal friend, and passionate outdoorsman. Brent devoted his professional life to serving students, families, and educators across Georgia. As Superintendent of the Butts County School System,

The shooter at a late-night incident this week in the parking lot in front of Planet Fitness has been arrested--according to Captain Brian Hammock of the Thomaston Police Department. The shooter identified as 18-year-old Jacey Posey who was arrested by Upson County deputies in the county Thursday night. The Spalding County swat team had to be dispatched to assist at 220 Weems Road to take him into custody. The victim identified as Caden Wheelmaker of Thomaston who left the s

THOMASTON, GA – June 11, 2026 – The Thomaston Police Department continues to actively investigate the shooting that occurred on June 4, 2026, in the 400 block of North Main Street. As previously reported, officers responded to the area at approximately 10:22 p.m. after receiving reports of multiple gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds and immediately rendered aid until emergency medical personnel arrived. The victim was trans

THOMASTON, GA – Just after midnight on Thursday, June 11, 2026, officers with the Thomaston Police Department responded to a reported shooting in the parking lot located in front of Planet Fitness. Preliminary investigation indicates that an ongoing dispute occurred between an individual riding a bicycle and several occupants of a white vehicle. During the encounter, multiple individuals exited the vehicle in the parking lot, at which time the individual on the bicycle alle

log truck overturns near Crestside Grill Upson county Sheriff Dan Kilgore reports an eastbound log truck flipped over at 74 west near Pickard Rd., lost its logs and caught fire around 2pm Friday. The driver sustained only minor injuries , but traffic was blocked in both directions. The driver said his load shifted in a curve and he lost control. County volunteer fire departments put the fire out and Georgia DOT was on the scene supervising the log clean-up and making sure the

At 3:43 p.m. Pike County deputies responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 19 at Patton Road. A Toyota Rav-4 had been traveling northbound when it veered off of the roadway and then overcorrected entering the southbound lanes. The Rav-4 struck a Georgia Power Ford F-250 and then collided with a GMC Acadia, that was also traveling southbound on Highway 19. The driver of the Rav-4 , Maria Rodriguez-Luna, 61 years of age from Smyrna, was pronounced deceased at the scen

THOMASTON, GA – The Thomaston Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that occurred late Thursday evening in the 400 block of North Main Street. At approximately 10:22 p.m., officers responded to reports of multiple gunshots in the area. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers immediately rendered aid until emergency medical personnel arrived on scene. The victim was transported to Upson Regional Medical Center for t