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U-L High School 2024 Graduation Rate Sets a District Record
The Georgia Department of Education released state and district graduation rates on October 8, 2024. Upson-Lee High School's 2024 4-year...
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Oct 17, 2024


WARNING Phone Scam!
Upson County Sheriff Dan Kilgore warning the public about a phone scam where the caller tells the recipient they have a warrant, and...
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Oct 17, 2024


Hurricane Flooding and Destruction Relief
This collaborative effort aims to provide some relief and assistance to those hurting after hurricanes Helene and Milton. World Baptist...
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Oct 14, 2024


GSP INVESTIGATING PEDESTRIAN FATALITY IN THOMASTON
According to post 26 GA. State Patrol the female pedestrian fatality Sunday night on triune mill road in Thomaston was 30-year old...
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Oct 8, 2024


Arrest For Murder
An arrest has been made by the Meriwether County Sheriff’s Office in connection with the murder investigation of a 14-year-old from...
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Oct 8, 2024


UPSON CO DONATES OVER $200K IN GOODS TO HELENE VICTIMS
FORMER UPSON COUNTY COMMISSION CHAIRMAN RUSTY BLACKSTON TOLD 101 NEWS VOLUNTEERS DELIVERED OVER $200,000 WORTH OF RELIEF SUPPLIES TO...
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Oct 7, 2024


UPSON TAX COMMISSIONER FAVORS HB 581
HB 581, an amendment to property tax legislation, will be on the ballot in November’s election. It’s also known as the “Save Our Homes...
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Oct 7, 2024


TPD,TFD RESPONDED TO PEDESTRIAN FATALITY SUNDAY
Thomaston fire chief Jeremy Walker reports police, fire, and EMS units responded to a pedestrian fatality on Triune Mill road, around...
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Oct 7, 2024




URMC Welcome Dr. Stewart Barrett
Thomaston, GA, October 1, 2024 - Upson Regional Medical Center is excited to welcome Stewart Barrett, M.D., to Upson Surgical Associates....
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Oct 4, 2024


UPSON CO STEPS UP TO HELP HELENE VICTIMS
Ex-Upson county commission chairman rusty Blackston is working with several churches to collect relief supplies for hurricane victims in...
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Oct 2, 2024


Upson Dodged A Bullet
UPSON EMC PRESIDENT/CEO KEN SIMMONS SAYS THIS AREA OF GA. DODGED A BULLET AND HIS SYSTEM WAS BLESSED , WHEN HURRICANE HELENE TOOK A TURN...
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Sep 27, 2024


Woman hospitalized after tree causes roof collapse at Spalding County home
A woman was hospitalized after a tree collapsed on a home in Spalding County, according to city officials. City officials said first...
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Sep 27, 2024


14-year-old shot and killed in Meriwether County
A 14-year-old was found dead on the side of the road in Meriwether County after deputies said he was shot and killed late Wednesday...
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Sep 27, 2024


Hurricane Helene & Local School Changes
All Thomaston-Upson Schools and Central Office will be closed on Friday, September 27, due to Hurricane Helene. We will be open and...
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Sep 25, 2024


Shots Fired in Yatesville RV Park
Upson County Sheriff Dan Kilgore says a Yatesville man was arrested after firing several shots inside the Heart of Georgia RV park in...
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Sep 24, 2024


CARJACKING AT TACO BELL THOMASTON
Thomaston police arrested a suspect for carjacking at taco bell, Friday---25-year-old Fredrick Napier of 212 Jefferson Ave--who was...
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Sep 23, 2024


ILLEGAL DUMPING IN UPSON
“The Upson County Board of Commissioners is offering a $2500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or...
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Sep 20, 2024
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