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At Monday’s April meeting of the Thomaston Upson IDA--Brightmark exercised its first extension on the development period. Brightmark...

Mr. Johnny Milton Wells, age 87, of Zebulon, passed away April 26, 2025. Mr. Wells was born on May 28, 1937, in Jackson, son of the late...

Mr. Forrest Dixon from Griffin, age 49, passed away April 23, 2025. He was born in Atlanta to his parents Michael and Sheila. Mr. Dixon...

On April 21st, 2025, the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Division and S.T.I.N.G Investigators executed search...

In alignment with our commitment to ensure a safe, well-planned community for all, I am reaching out with a heavy heart and a deep sense...

Mrs. Barbara “Bobbie” Ruth Ivey passed away April 19, 2025. She was born and raised in Atlanta. In her career life, Bobbie spent over 30...

Following a public hearing approaching  two hours Tuesday --the Upson County commissioners voted to deny a rezoning for a gated upscale...

Ms. Betty Jean Dumas Hatchett, age 86, of Zebulon, passed away April 22, 2025, at her home. She was born in Molena, daughter of the late...

Mr. Robert Paul Lewis, age 32, of Griffin, passed away Thursday April 17, 2025. Robert was born at Spalding Regional Hospital on June 18,...

There is a delay in Upson County Tax Assessment Notices according to chief appraiser Charles McKeehan. Charles says the vendor has some...

On Sunday, April 20, 2025, Christa Leigh Ogburn Edge left this Earth and gained her Heavenly wings.  She was loved by many and...

Mr. Paul Leslie Sword, age 80, of Concord, passed away April 19, 2025.  Paul was born in West Virginia, son of the late Charles Estil...

Mrs. Glenda Hill Baggett, age 91, of Thomaston, died Thursday, April 17, 2025, at her residence.     Mrs. Baggett was born on December...

Mrs. Mary Agnes Carroll Sanderson, age 84, of Thomaston, died Thursday evening, April 17, 2025, at Upson Regional Medical Center. ...

CLICK PICTURE BELOW TO SEE EVENT VIDEO Peter Simshauser, chief counsel of the National Highway Traffic Administration Traffic Safety...

Christy Henson Marston, 61, of Griffin, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Harbor View Nursing Home. Christy was born on June 19,...

Mr. Charles Wayne Collins, age 86, of Thomaston, Georgia passed away on April 16, 2025 at his residence.   Mr. Collins was born in Upson...

Chanda Johnson Hardy age 52 of Thomaston Ga, passed away Tuesday April 15, 2025, at Emory University Hospital.  Chanda was born on March...

Under the current administration the U.S. Geological Survey is facing funding cuts and office closures and the House has proposed a 10%...