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THOMASTON POLICE  RESPONDED  TO  UPSON - LEE  PRIMARY  SCHOOL  TO  INVESTIGATE  A  REPORT  OF  A  CHILD  ABUSE  INCIDENT.  THE  T-U  SCHOOLS  ISSUED  THIS  STATEMENT:   THOMASTON-UPSON  SCHOOLS  ARE  UNABLE  TO  SHARE  ANY  INFORMATION ABOUT  THIS  INCIDENT.  THIS  MATTER INVOLVES  A  MINOR  AND  IS  PART  OF  AN ONGOING  INVESTIGATION.    WE APPRECIATE YOUR  UNDERSTANDING

Mr. John Wayne Lowry Sr. age 73 of Thomaston, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026.  Mr. Lowry was born on November 6, 1952, in Thomaston, Georgia to the late Arggie Ree Lowry and the late Mozell Torbert Lewis.  He worked as a chicken farmer; he loved blue grass music and was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandson, Dayne Lowry. Survivors include his daughters, Tammy (David Berry) Lowry, Kelly Lowr

UPSON  COUNTY  SHERIFF  DAN  KILGORE  REPORTS  A  MOTORCYCLE  ACCIDENT  SUNDAY  AFTERNOON  ON  19  NORTH  SOUTHBOUND  AT  THE  DOLLAR  GENERAL  CURVE.  THE  SHERIFF  TOLD   101  NEWS  A   HENRY  COUNTY   FEMALE PASSENGER  ON  BIKE  FELL-OFF  AND  WAS  LIFE-FLIGHTED  TO  AN  OUT  OF  TOWN  TRAUMA  CENTER.

Mr. Billy Wayne Avery, age 89, of Daphne, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home on February 27, 2026, surrounded by his family. A celebration of life service will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 4 p.m., in the chapel of Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.  Friends may visit the family on Sunday, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the funeral home.

Mr. Willard Anthony “Tony” Montogomery, age 69, of Zebulon, passed away February 26, 2026, at Heritage Inn Health and Rehab in Barnesville. Tony was born in Thomaston. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He worked as a maintenance technician at Henry Wood Chevrolet in Thomaston for many years and then for St. Joe Container in Dothan, Alabama. He had a beautiful voice and enjoyed playing his guitar and singing. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alice Montgo

TUESDAY  AND  UPSON - LEE  SENIOR HELI TARAK  DAVE  WAS  ANNOUNCED  AS  STAR  STUDENT  AND  MRS.  REBEKAH  BUSBY  WAS  SELECTED  AS  HER  STAR  TEACHER.  HELI PLANS  TO  ATTEND  GA.  TECH   MAJORING  IN  BIO  MEDICAL  ENGINEERING  AND  THEN  ATTEND  MEDICAL  SCHOOL.

Mr. Dennis Eugene Norton, age 79, of Griffin, Georgia, passed away February 25, 2026.  He was born in Porterdale, Georgia, son of the late Thomas Norton and the late Mamie Miller Wilson. Dennis was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served in the Vietnam War, where he was awarded the Purple Heart.  He worked for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) for 35 years before retiring as Logistics Operations Manager.  Dennis was an avid golfer and a “Sil

Lamar County... Bridge Replacement Project on State Route 7 will have a Traffic Shift on March 5, 2026. Contractors will shift traffic into a new configuration at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026. State Route 7 south and northbound & northbound on Ivey Lane, N.S Railroad, & Pecan Drive. Traffic will be shifted back to its normal configuration of traffic flow March 5, 2026 Dates may change due to weather or other factors.  Motorists are advised to expect delays, exercise c

Mr. Neal Edmond Nesbit, age 59, of Columbus, GA, died Saturday, February 21, 2026, at his residence. Graveside memorial services for Mr. Nesbit will be held on Saturday, February 28, at 1:00 PM, in the Norcross City Cemetery, Norcross, GA. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening, February 26, from 5:00 until 7:00 PM, at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home in Thomaston. Mr. Nesbit was born on May 7, 1966, to Harriett Cosey Nesbit and the late Grayle S. Nesbit, Jr. He was a 1

Mrs. Barbara Ann Parrott age 89 of Thomaston, died Friday, February 20, 2026, at her residence.   Mrs. Parrott was born on April 8, 1936, in Upson County, Georgia to the late Leland Merrill Elliott and the late Bobbie Lee Holland.  She retired from the William Carter Company where she worked in the sewing room for 33 years and was a member of Faith Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Marcelle Aldean Parrott, brothers, Billy Me

Richard Toombs Webb, of Griffin, Georgia, passed peacefully into his heavenly home on February 22, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on April 23, 1948, in Douglasville, Georgia, Richard was the beloved son of Toombs and Mildred Webb. He was a proud Georgian whose roots ran deep in the community where he was raised. Richard was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis “Sunny” York, and by his m

Mrs. Dolores Virginia Owen Brown, age 94 of Thomaston, died Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at her residence. Mrs. Brown was born on November 18, 1931 in Jones County, Georgia to the late Eldus Owen and the late Maggie Louise Hightower.  She retired from B.F. Goodrich in the weave shop after 36 years, and was a member of Jones Chapel Church in Woodbury.  She was a member of the neighborhood watch and loved to travel.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her hus

PikeCountyTimes: Proposed rezoning for Campground Rd subdivision denied based on Planning & Zoning recommendation. Health, safety, & welfare of the public.

Thomaston-Upson County Schools would like to clarify the situation regarding the Upson-Lee High School boys’ basketball team and the GHSA State Tournament. Tournament qualification is determined by power rankings calculated through a formula established by the Georgia High School Association (GHSA). Initial rankings indicated that Upson-Lee would compete in the first round based on a reported 12–12 record. An administrative review later identified that two game results had no

CITY OF  THOMASTON  MAYOR J.D.  STALLINGS  HAS  VETOED  A  MEASURE  TO  PAVE  THE  STREETS  IN  FAIR  OAKS,  THE  UPSCALE  SUBDIVISON OFF  PEACHBELT  ROAD.  THE CITY  COUNCIL  VOTED  4-1  AT  THE  FEB.  17  MEETING  TO  APPROVE  A  CHANGE  ORDER  FOR  ALMOST   $300,000  TO  PAVE  THE  STREETS  WHERE  COUNCILMAN JERRY  ADAMS  LIVES.  COUNCILMAN  JEFF MIDDLEBROOKS  CAST  THE  ONLY  NO  VOTE,  TELLING   101  NEWS  THERE  ARE  OTHER  STREETS  WITH  A  HIGHER PRIORITY  FOR  PAVING

NEWS RELEASE   On Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:31pm deputies responded to a person shot call at 2030 Wiley Street in Thomaston. Upon arrival, Conner Wesley Walker, 19, of a Martin Luther King Drive address was located in an outbuilding at that location. Walker had been shot in the head with an AR15 style rifle. Walker is deceased. A juvenile male, age 14, was located and is being held in connection with the shooting. Sheriff’s investigators are actively interviewing witne

Mr. Joseph “Joe” Stansell, age 66, of Pike County, passed away February 18, 2026, at his home.  Joe grew up in the Thomaston and Yatesville areas. He was the son of the late Charles Rudolph Stansell, Sr. and the late Joann Jones Stansell. He began working as a logger at the age of 21 and made it his lifelong career.  He was known as a dedicated and hardworking man. Joe was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed camping, fishing, and looking at property. Along with his parents, he w

Mr. John Q "Johnny" Buffington age 82 of Thomaston, died Thursday, February 19, 2026 at his residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.