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Mr. Timothy H. Bishop, age 66, of Zebulon, passed away February 7, 2025.  Tim grew up in Griffin and graduated from Griffin High School...

Mrs. Janet Swails Spoon age 88 of Thomaston Ga, died Tuesday February 11, 2025, at Riverside Health and Rehab.  Mrs. Spoon was born on...

On February 3, 2025, Michael Brandon McGinnis pleaded guilty to three (3) Counts of Child Molestation and one Count of Simple Battery....

A 12-year-old boy died after suffering injuries in a dirt bike race on Saturday morning, per the Crawford County Sheriff's Office (CCSO)....

In an E-mail to 101 News Karen Truesdale, Director of School & Community Relations and Fine Arts stated: The Thomaston-Upson Board of...

Mr. Harry "Steve" Stevens Farr age 80 died Friday February 7, 2025, at Houston Healthcare in Warner Robins.   Mr. Farr was born on...

Mr. Sheridan Mathis, age 79, of Thomaston, died Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Harborview Health Center in Thomaston.   Memorial services...

Mr. Kenneth Eugene Stuart, age 63, of Griffin, passed away February 7, 2025.  Kenneth grew up in West Point, son of the late Norman...

Mr. James Wesley Yawn, age 72, of Thomaston, died Saturday, February 8, 2025, at his residence.   Mr. Yawn was born May 2, 1952, in...

Ms. Mary Linda Humphrey Barronton, age 82, of Newnan, passed away February 8, 2025.  She was born in Tiptonville, TN, daughter of the...

Mr. Richard Michael “Mike” Dix, age 50, of Woodbury, GA, passed away February 8, 2025, after a 9-month battle with cancer. Mike grew up...

The City of Thomaston Mayor and Council have not voted to opt out of House Bill 581. The City of Thomaston has run the legally required...

For Viewing Purposes - Live-Streamed on YouTube, Upson County Board of Commissioners Channel Call to Order and Roll Call Adoption of...

AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Dan Brue INVOCATION PLEDGE APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA   PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing for a Beer Package...

Mr. Bobby Ray McDaniel, age 69, of Meansville, passed away February 5, 2025, at home.  He grew up in Pike County and graduated from high...

Mr. Jimmy Edward Worth Jr. age 63 of Thomaston Ga, died Wednesday February 5, 2025 at his residence. Memorial Services will be held at a...

Barbara Ellen Lupes Spangenberg, age 29 and holding, of Concord, passed away February 2, 2025, with her family and loved ones by her...

Gordon State College hosted its annual A Heart for Gordon Gala on Saturday, Feb. 1, welcoming nearly 480 guests for a night of...

Ronik Jayesh Patel, a senior at Upson-Lee High School, has been named 2025 PAGE STAR Student for the Thomaston-Upson School System. The...

In reference to the earlier press release issued on January 29th 2025, Griffin Police would like to update the community regarding the...