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Mr. Grady Cecil Gibson, age 80, of Lithonia, passed away October 1, 2024, at Piedmont-Newton Hospital in Covington. Cecil grew up in...

Mrs. Rita M. Gradick, age 79, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024, in the comfort of her home with family.   On February 25, 1945 Rita...

Ex-Upson county commission chairman rusty Blackston is working with several churches to collect relief supplies for hurricane victims in...

Major Jeffrey “Jeff” Alan Eidson, age 59, of Concord, passed away September 30, 2024.  Jeff grew up in Riverdale and graduated from...

Ms. Cindy Lynn Andrews Elmore age 63 of Thomaston Ga, died Tuesday October 1, 2024 at Eternal Hope Hospice.   Funeral Services will be...

Mr. Stephen Anthony Bates, age 55, of Milner passed away September 29, 2024, at his home.  Stephen grew up in Lilburn, GA, lived in...

Mr. Joseph Terry Chambers II, age 78, of Griffin, passed away September 27, 2024.  Terry grew up in Griffin son of the late Joseph Terry...

Mr. Glen David Wade age 78 of Thomaston Ga, died Saturday September 28, 2024 at his residence. Memorial Services will be announced later....

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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...

A woman was hospitalized after a tree collapsed on a home in Spalding County, according to city officials. City officials said first...

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...

Ms. Robin Elaine Junker Sturgis, age 67, of Griffin, passed away September 19, 2024.  She was born in Groton, Connecticut, daughter of...

Willie W. Stripling (“Micki”), age 84, formerly of Thomaston, passed away Saturday, September 21 at Rehab Select at Talladega Healthcare...

Mr. Thomas Nelson Rogers age 51 of Thomaston Ga, died Wednesday September 25, 2024 at Upson Regional Medical Center. Memorial Services...

Mrs. Agnes  Woodall, age 94, of Thomaston, died Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Addington Place in Dublin, GA.  Funeral services for Mrs....

Ms. Cheryl Darlene Hammond Parr, age 64, of Covington, passed away September 21, 2024, at Emory Hospital in Atlanta. Cheryl grew up in...

All Thomaston-Upson Schools and Central Office will be closed on Friday, September 27, due to Hurricane Helene. We will be open and...

Upson County Sheriff Dan Kilgore says a Yatesville man was arrested after firing several shots inside the Heart of Georgia RV park in...

Thomaston police arrested a suspect for carjacking at taco bell, Friday---25-year-old Fredrick Napier of 212 Jefferson Ave--who was...