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Spalding County deputies are looking for a 12-year-old girl who hasn’t been seen since Saturday morning. The sheriff’s office believes Kendall Cannon left her home between 1 a.m. and 10 a.m. Deputies aren’t sure what she was wearing, where she went or who she may be with. Anyone who sees Cannon or knows her whereabouts is asked to call 911 or contact the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office at (770) 467-4282 and ask for Investigator K. Roberts.

Fun101 FM will feature Masters tournament coverage Wed-Sun with historical notes from Katie Hill Smith-whose father was an original vendor and Doug and Russ head on Masters amateur Billy Joe Patton.

TIME- The clock ran out on a bill aimed at moving Georgia to a new time zone, ending supporters’ hopes of abolishing the chore of changing the clocks twice per year. House Bill 154 would have sought permission from the Trump administration to let Georgia leave the Eastern time zone, putting the state permanently on Atlantic Standard Time. The effect would have been to keep Georgia on daylight saving time year-round. PROPERTY TAX - House Bill 154 would have sought permissio

Farmer of the Year - Luke and Allie Andrews Business Person of the Year - Thomas Boswell Careerwoman of the Year - Kelly Page Britton Cauthen Firefighter of the Year - Tanner Patterson Police Officer of the Year - Patrick Saunders Volunteer of the Year - Duane Davenport Outstanding Citizen of the Year - Kathryn Green Youth Leadership Award - Daylin Caslin Star Student: Lamar County High School - William Hatch Woodall Rock Springs High School - Tekay Trongthien Voong St. Georg

THOMASTON NITE AT THE ATLANTA BRAVES IS SATURDAY APRIL 11TH--AIR TIME 6PM ON FUN 101 7;15 FIRST PITCH--TIX ARE ON SALE AT CITY HALL UPSTAIRS IN THE GOVERNMENT COMPLEX $20 EACH.

1. CODY HICKS ABERCROMBIE CT. 1: CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY 2ND DEGREE CT. 2: SIMPLE BATTERY 2. BRITTANY JANAE ACEY CT. 1: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT CT. 2: CRIMINAL TRESPASS 3. JACOB EUGENE BISHOP CT. 1: FAILURE TO REGISTER AS SEX OFFENDER 4. JOEL RAYMOND CALDWELL CT. 1: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT CT. 2: TERRORISTIC THREATS 5. ZIEAIR CLINTON CT. 1: CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY 2ND DEGREE CT. 2: FORGERY IN THE 4TH DEGREE CT. 3: OBSTRUCTION OF AN OFFICER CT. 4: OBSTRUCTION OF AN OFFICER CT. 5

Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday suspended Georgia’s gas tax for 60 days, making the Republican-led state among the first to respond to surging fuel prices after the Trump administration’s military strikes on Iran. The suspension will save drivers 33 cents per gallon on gas and 37 cents per gallon on diesel — costing the state up to $200 million a month. Georgia has billions of dollars in reserve it can use to cover the lost revenue.

AN INDEPENDENT RUNNING FOR DISTRICT 5 SPALDING COUNTY COMMISSIONER, DAN HUNT, DROPPED OUT OF THE RACE TUESDAY. CHAIRMAN CLAY DAVIS IS THE INCUMBENT AND HE IS CHALLENGED BY HARVEY CLARK ALSO A REPUBLICAN AND RANDY HAMILTON A DEMOCRAT.

Upson County Press Release Upson County Manager has announced the hiring of Jeremy Gilbert as the county’s new Planning and Zoning Director, effective April 6, 2026. Mr. Gilbert brings more than 20 years of experience in planning and zoning to Upson County. His professional background includes positions in Henry County and most recently Pike County. Gilbert has extensive experience in drafting and modifying zoning codes and comprehensive plans. In addition to his planning and

ACCORDING TO PIKE COUNTY TIMES. COM, PIKE'SPLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR JEREMY GILBERT SUBMITTED HIS RESIGNATION TO THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT A CALLED MEETING MARCH 13,2026. HE TOLD THE PIKE BOC HIS LAST DAY WILL THE APRIL 3,2026. JEREMY HAD SERVED FOR 5 YEARS AND IN A LETTER TO THE BOARD SAID HE DID NOT TAKE HIS RESIGNATION, LIGHTLY. UPSON COUNTY CURRENTLY HAS A VACANCY IN THAT OFFICE AND JEREMY REPORTEDLY

Dan Brue County Commission Chairman THE UPSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ARE GOING TO COURT TO KEEP THOMASTON'S CITY MANAGER RUSSELL THOMPSON OFF THE COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION. Russel Thompson City Manager CHAIRMAN DAN BRUE TOLD 101 NEWS THE BOC EXITED EXECUTIVE SESSION TUESDAY AND MOVED TO TAKE THE ISSUE TO UPSON SUPERIOR COURT AND CITY MANAGER RUSSELL HAS BEEN SERVED THE COMPLAINT. THE COMMISSIONERS CONTEND THOMPSON SHOU

APPARENTLY CHANGES ARE COMING IN THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT AT UPSON-LEE HIGH SCHOOL. HEAD FOOTBALL COACH JUSTIN ELDER HAS REPORTEDLY BEEN HIRED IN MONROE COUNTY FOR A MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHING POSITION--HE WAS HEAD COACH FOR 9 SEASONS WITH A RECORD OF 51-WINS 48 LOSSES. U-L ATHLETIC DIRECTOR CHRIS KIRKSEY HAS REPORTEDLY ACCEPTED A COACHING POSITION AT SMITH STATION, ALABAMA AND HEAD BOYS BASKETBALL COACH DARRELL LOCKHART HAS

Upson-Lee High School Principal Mr. Ricky English has announced the Class of 2026 Top 2 Seniors. Aisha Derico has been named the 2026 Valedictorian, and Sarah Kate Bennett has been named the Salutatorian. The Valedictorian is the senior with the highest overall numeric average who has also completed four Honors, Dual Enrollment, and/or Advanced Placement courses in each of the core content areas (ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies). Three of these courses must be Advanced

THOMASTON-UPSON IDA HAS 212 ACRES UNDER CONTRACT ON RACE TRACK ROAD NEAR MUD BRIDGE ROAD BUT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SLADE GULLEDGE TOLD 101 NEWS ITS STILL IN THE DUE DILIGENCE PERIOD-- FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT -- NO SPECIFIC INDUSTRY OR INDUSTRY SECTOR HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED.

WITH ABOUT A DOZEN PROPERTY OWNERS IN WESTERN UPSON COUNTY SPEAKING AGAINST-- MONDAY -- THE UPSON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION VOTED UNANIMOUSLY TO RECOMMEND WITH CONDITIONS TO THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR A REZONING FOR 22 ACRES OFF CREST HIGHWAY FOR A DEVELOPMENT REQUESTED BY APPLICANT RONALD ELLINGTON REGISTERED AGENT FOR AN ILLINOIS COMPANY FOR HARVESTING, LOADING, AND TRANSPORTING WATER TO A NEWNAN BOTTLIN

According to a Facebook post form First Baptist Church in Zebulon: We are happy to report that the group who was stuck in Israel has now made it home safely! Thank you for all of your prayers for this group! They are ready for some much needed rest now!