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It is with profound loss and sadness that the family of Mark Woodrow Andrade announces his passing on September 6, 2025, at age 59 at his...

Griffin, Georgia, September 5, 2025 – Southern Crescent Technical College (SCTC) has once again seen a significant leap in enrollment...

Coach Jack Smith, b. Walter Jacky Smith, of Thomaston, GA, died peacefully at home on Friday, September 5, 2025, at the age of 92. Born...

Ms. Sharon Lynn Hammond, age 56, of Barnesville, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, surrounded by loving family. Sharon was...

Mrs. Margaret Melrose Greathouse Legg, age 94, of Thomaston, died Friday, September 5, 2025, at her residence in Thomaston. Mrs. Legg was...

Ms. Linda G. Riggins, age 76, of Molena, passed away peacefully at Upson Regional Hospital on Sept 5 2025 following a courageous health...

ITS  OFFICIAL , UPSON  COUNTY  VOTERS  WILL  DECIDE  A  $5  MILLION  FLOATING  SALES  TAX  MEASURE    ON  THE  NOVEMBER  BALLOT- A   ...

Mrs. Bonnie Bevel Maddox, age 68, of Thomaston, died Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Heritage Inn of Barnesville. Mrs. Maddox was born on...

Mrs. Vickie Lynn Eidson Pace, age 61, of Thomaston, passed away September 3, 2025. Vickie was born in Albertville, Alabama, daughter of...

Ms. Kathryn “Kathy” Lynn Drummond Brown, age 70, of Greenville, passed away September 2, 2025.  Kathy grew up in Forest Park, daughter of...

The Griffin Judicial Circuit was recently recognized by the State of Georgia’s Standing Committee on Judicial Workload Assessment as...

[n the spirit of good faith and with taxpayer savings in mind, the City Council and Board of Commissioners met on September 3rd to...

UPSON  COUNTY  VOTERS  WILL  APPARENTLY  NOT  GET  AN  OPPORUNITY  TO  VOTE  FOR  A  FLOST  PROPERTY  TAX  RELIEF MEASURE  THIS ...

Mr. Donald Stephen “Steve” Cato, age 76, of Molena, passed away August 21, 2025. Steve grew up in East Point, son of the late Waymond...

Bruce Kelsey Kilgore, 82, passed away surrounded by family on August 27th, 2025, after a long, brave battle with the one opponent he...

Mr. James Douglas McKinley age 81 of Griffin Ga, died Wednesday August 27, 2025 at Pruitt Healthcare in Griffin Ga. Mr. McKinley was born...

Mr. Billy Joe "Bill" Shaw age 91 of Thomaston Ga, died Saturday August 30, 2025 at Harborview Health and Rehab.  Mr. Shaw was born on...

Mrs. Annette Moore Hadaway age 86 of Thomaston Ga, died Friday August 29, 2025 at her residence. Mrs. Hadaway was born on January 18,...