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Sandra "Sandy" Barfield
Mrs. Sandra "Sandy" Barfield, born on January 27, 1962, in Upson County, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Atrium...
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Apr 30
Krista Bre Wickizer Fowls
Mrs. Krista Bre Wickizer Fowls, age 52, of Zebulon, passed away April 21, 2025, at her home. She grew up in Colorado, daughter of the...
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Apr 29


Georgia Ann Duffel Pruitt
Ms. Georgia Ann Duffel Pruitt, age 68, of Jefferson, GA, passed away April 15, 2025. Georgia was born June 17, 1956, daughter of the...
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Apr 29
BRIGHTMARK EXERCISES ITS FIRST EXTENSION
At Monday’s April meeting of the Thomaston Upson IDA--Brightmark exercised its first extension on the development period. Brightmark...
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Apr 29


Johnny Milton Wells
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...
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Apr 28


Forrest Dixon from Griffin
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...
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Apr 24


Spalding County S.T.I.N.G Investigation Nets Multiple Arrest and Warrants For Fentanyl Other Illegal Narcotics
On April 21st, 2025, the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Division and S.T.I.N.G Investigators executed search...
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Apr 24
GRIFFIN CITY MANAGER CONCERNED ABOUT YOUTH GUN VIOLENCE
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...
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Apr 24


Barbara “Bobbie” Ruth Ivey
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...
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Apr 23
REZONING FAILS FOR NEW UPSCALE SUBDIVISION IN WESTERN UPSON
Following a public hearing approaching two hours Tuesday --the Upson County commissioners voted to deny a rezoning for a gated upscale...
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Apr 22


Betty Jean Dumas Hatchett
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...
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Apr 22


Robert Paul Lewis
Mr. Robert Paul Lewis, age 32, of Griffin, passed away Thursday April 17, 2025. Robert was born at Spalding Regional Hospital on June 18,...
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Apr 22
DELAY IN UPSON TAX ASSESSMENT NOTICES
There is a delay in Upson County Tax Assessment Notices according to chief appraiser Charles McKeehan. Charles says the vendor has some...
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Apr 22


Christa Leigh Ogburn
On Sunday, April 20, 2025, Christa Leigh Ogburn Edge left this Earth and gained her Heavenly wings. She was loved by many and...
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Apr 22


Paul Leslie Sword
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...
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Apr 21


Glenda Hill Baggett
Mrs. Glenda Hill Baggett, age 91, of Thomaston, died Thursday, April 17, 2025, at her residence. Mrs. Baggett was born on December...
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Apr 20
Mary Agnes Carroll Sanderson
Mrs. Mary Agnes Carroll Sanderson, age 84, of Thomaston, died Thursday evening, April 17, 2025, at Upson Regional Medical Center. ...
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Apr 20


GSP LT MAURICE RAINES OF THOMASTON IN WASHINGTON, DC AT THE "Put the Phone Away or Pay Kickoff"
CLICK PICTURE BELOW TO SEE EVENT VIDEO Peter Simshauser, chief counsel of the National Highway Traffic Administration Traffic Safety...
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Apr 18
Christy Henson Marston
Christy Henson Marston, 61, of Griffin, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Harbor View Nursing Home. Christy was born on June 19,...
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Apr 18


Charles Wayne Collins
Mr. Charles Wayne Collins, age 86, of Thomaston, Georgia passed away on April 16, 2025 at his residence. Mr. Collins was born in Upson...
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Apr 17
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