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Marie Broder retires leaving the office in the hands of ADA David Studdard GRIFFIN - I have advised Governor Brian Kemp's Office that I will be retiring from my position as District Attorney for the Griffin Judicial Circuit effective January 3, 2026. I arrived at this decision after a great deal of thought and consultation with my family and my colleagues. My legal career began in prosecution, and I have devoted my adult life to seeking justice for those who are victims of c

The Commander of American Legion Post 15, Air Force veteran Alfred Archer, encourages everyone to come and pay tribute to all of the men and women who have served and who are currently serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. The program will include posting of the colors by Marine Corps League Detachment 1196; patriotic music by Eric Moye, Sylvia Hollums, and Achaia Missionary Baptist Church Praise Team; dedication of memorial brick pavers and flags; salute to the b

AT  A  CALLED  MEETING  WEDNESDAY  THE  UPSON  COUNTY  BOARD OF  COMMISSIONERS  PASSED  A  RESOLUTION  TO  TRY AND  REMOVE  THOMASTON'S CITY  MANAGER   RUSSELL  THOMPSON   FROM  A  RECENT  APPOINTMENT  BY  THE  UPSON  COUNTY  GRAND  JURY  TO  THE  BOARD OF  TAX  EQUALIZATION.   THE  COMMISSIONERS  AND  THEIR  ATTORNEY  HEATH  ENGLISH  SAID  THOMPSON  HAS  A  CONFLICT OF  INTEREST  BECAUSE  HE  WOULD  BE HANDLING  APPEALS  ON  COUNTY  PROPERTY  OUTSIDE  THE  CITY  OF  THOMASTO

4 th  Annual City of Thomaston Fire Department vs. Polie Department Softball game. Friday November 7, 2025, at 7pm Silvertown Ballpark Gates open at 6pm Tickets – Adults $5; Children 11 and under $3 There will be concessions.   All proceeds from this year’s game are going to the Gavin Reed Mission, an incredible organization dedicated to preventing childhood drowning through water safety education, accessible swim lessons and supporting families affected by drowning.    Come

Kelly ACCORDING  TO  UPSON  COUNTY  MANAGER  LONNIE  JOYCE,  THE  DIRECTOR  OF  THE  THOMASTON-UPSON  RECREATION  DEPARTMENT--HAS  TURNED  IN  HIS NOTICE  AND   HIS  FINAL  DAY  IN  THE  POSITION  IS   FRIDAY NOV.  7TH.  COUNTY  MANAGER  JOYCE  SAID  KELLY  DID  NOT  PROVIDE  ANY  MORE  DETAILS  ABOUT  HIS  DEPARTURE.  THE  COUNTY  MANAGER  IS  WORKING  WITH  HR  TO  GET  THE JOB  POSTED  AND  HE  PLANS  TO  FORM  A  SMALL COMMITTEE  WITH  CITY  OFFICIALS  TO  INTERVIEW  THE 

George State Patrol headquarters has released the accident report on a pickup, pedestrian accident Tuesday evening, an investigation turned over to the GSP by Upson County Sheriff Dan Kilgore The preliminary investigation states that a Black 2005 F-150 driven by William Brady 34 of Milner with passenger Ronnie Brody of Thomaston was traveling West on state route 74 near Ja Ann drive, an intoxicated Dustin Robinson 35 of Thomaston was standing in the westbound lane near the ce