News, Obituaries, & Sports

Groundbreaking for the New ICU/Woman's Center expansion at Upson Regional Center took place February 7th.

Mr. Kenneth Wayne Hunt, age 58, of Milner, died Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Funeral services for Mr....

Upson County resident Athens McGlon has been chosen for the 2025 Hubert Hancock Leadership Award. The winner of the award is chosen to...

Mrs. Rosie Marie Dinkins age 66 of Thomaston Ga, died Monday February 10, 2025 at her residence. Mr. Dinkins was born on October 14, 1958...

Vaughn and Co. Bakery and Cafe is preparing to open in Thomaston, bringing scratch-made baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, and...

Mr. Willie Lee Lamb, age 68, of Molena GA, died Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at his residence in Molena. Memorial services for Mr. Lamb...

Mr. Kenneth Owen Caldwell, age 65, of Zebulon, passed away February 9, 2025.  Kenneth grew up in Zebulon and graduated from Pike County...

Marilyn Elizabeth Manord, age 53, of Griffin, passed away November 24, 2024.  She grew up Cape Town, South Africa, daughter of the late...

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...