News, Obituaries, & Sports

Tuesday's meeting of the Thomaston Mayor and Council with a presentation from Upson county's chief appraiser Charles McKeehan is not...

Mrs. Betty Louise Cheek Garrett, age 83, of Griffin, passed away October 29, 2024, at Pike Manor in Zebulon.  She was born in...

Mr. Steven Jerome Cherry, age 78 of Thomaston, died Monday October 28, 2024, at Upson Regional Medical Center.   Mr. Cherry was born on...

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.  Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of...

Mrs. Melanie Dickens Chambers, age 65, of Meansville, GA, died Friday, October 25, 2024, at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin, GA.  Funeral...

Mr. Randall "Randy" Bell age 65 of Thomaston Ga, died Friday October 25, 2024 at Piedmont Fayette Hospital.   Mr. Bell was born on...

Mr. Johnny Edward “Sonny” Linebarger, Sr., age 72, of Zebulon, passed away October 23, 2024, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Sonny grew...

Mr. Donald Jenkins Smith, age 97 of Thomaston, died Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Brightmoor Hospice. Mr. Smith was born on August 26,...

Mr. Darrell Ray Williams, age 67, of Concord, passed away October 22, 2024.  Darrell grew up in Concord and attended Pike County...

The Georgia State Patrol has released surveillance camera footage showing the driver of a pickup truck striking a homeless man who had...

Patricia Ann Paynter Strickland, 100, of Concord, GA died October 21, 2024. Born on June 22, 1924, in Arkadelphia, AR, to Burt and Macy...

Thomaston Mayor J.D. Stallings with Donald Trump at his rally on October 15th at the Cobb Energy Performing  Arts Centre. The Mayor said...

Thomas Randall "Randy" Engle age 52 of The Rock Ga, died Friday October 18, 2024.   Randy was born on July 6,1972 in Thomaston, Georgia,...

Mrs. Janice L. McClendon, age 81, of Woodbury, passed away October 19, 2024, at Piedmont Henry Hospital.   Janice was born on February 5,...

Mr. Sonny Lee Long, Sr., age 60 of Griffin, passed away October 18, 2024, at his residence. Sonny was born on February 22, 1964, in...

Mr. Carl Felton Peugh, age 96, of Thomaston, died Thursday, October 17, 2024, at his residence. Funeral services for Mr. Peugh will be...

The Georgia Department of Education released state and district graduation rates on October 8, 2024. Upson-Lee High School's 2024 4-year...

Upson County Sheriff Dan Kilgore warning the public about a phone scam where the caller tells the recipient they have a warrant, and...

Mrs. Thelma Helen Tomlin Salter age 82 of Thomaston Ga, died Monday October 14, 2024, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Salter was...

This collaborative effort aims to provide some relief and assistance to those hurting after  hurricanes Helene and Milton.  World Baptist...