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Troup County Fire Chief Michael Strickland to Retire After 38 Years of Public Service

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Troup County Fire Chief Michael Strickland to Retire After 38 Years of Public Service

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After nearly four decades of public service, Fire Chief Michael Strickland has announced his retirement from Troup County, effective Aug. 1, 2025 at 5 pm. Chief Strickland has served as the Troup County Fire Chief since January 2022. He previously served as Interim Fire Chief and Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director for Troup County in 2021. Strickland is a Certified Fire Chief through the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs and an Advanced…See the Story

West Point Lake Dragon Boat Race set to return for ninth year

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West Point Lake Dragon Boat Race set to return for ninth year

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Get your paddles ready, dragon boat racers. On Saturday, July 26, West Point Lake will once again host Harmony House’s annual dragon boat race. The race is free for spectators and a fun day for all involved. Anyone who wants to watch the race can attend the event and enjoy activities at the tailgating areas. Harmony House Director Michele Bedingfield said the race is their biggest fundraiser each year. The race typically raises about $40,000 to…See the Story

U.S. Senator Adam Schiff visits Valley farm, calls it 'eye-opening' amid water, immigration fears

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U.S. Senator Adam Schiff visits Valley farm, calls it 'eye-opening' amid water, immigration fears

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Senator Adam Schiff heard directly from Central Valley farmers on Thursday when he visited Del Bosque Farms near Firebaugh.See the Story

Merl's Diner remains a constant even after 20 years

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Editor’s Note: This feature originally ran in the Nov/Dec 2024 edition of the Valley Living magazine, a publication produced bi-monthly by the Valley Times News. If you would like to pick up a copy of the Valley Living magazine, please visit our office at 4002 20th Ave Suite E in Valley. The city of Lanett has changed a lot over the past twenty years. One thing that has remained constant is Merl’s Diner. Those in the area undoubtedly know about …Lanett · Lanett Read Article

New field coming to Lanett High School stadium

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Morgan-Washburn Stadium marked 50 years of hosting Lanett High’s home football games this past fall. If construction work goes as planned, it will start its next half-century being the home of the Panthers as a completely transformed place. A $1.5 million upgrade is underway to install a synthetic turf field, resurface the track, install new lighting and resurface the parking lot in front of the high school. The work at the stadium is being done…Lanett · Lanett Read Article

Tractor Supply pitches in for pets

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CONTRIBUTOR'S VIEW - Dean Collins: Hope Beyond the Blue, Purpose Here Below

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I’m old enough to remember this song my parents’ generation loved to sing in church. Here is a verse: “This world is not my home, I’m just a passing through. My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue. The angels beckon me from heaven’s open door, And I can’t feel at home in this world anymore. Oh, Lord, you know I have no friend like you. If heaven’s not my home, then Lord, what will I do? The angels beckon me from heaven’s open door, A…Lanett · Lanett Read Article

CONTRIBUTOR'S VIEW - Loran Smith: Wimbledon 2025

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As the action intensifies at Wimbledon, the world’s oldest tennis championship charms and inspires and leaves you smitten and overwhelmed. For sure, that is how this great venue and its revered tournament affects this partisan. It is a double-your-pleasure fortnight, which causes unlimited swooning, even when there is no compelling competition taking place. Like Churchill Downs, the Augusta National Golf Club, and the Henley Regatta, Wimbledon s…Lanett · Lanett Read Article

Nell Finley seeks to improve LaFayette

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LaFayette – With a deep-rooted interest in the city’s government and a strong commitment to its future, Nell Finley is determined to make a difference. Finley has always been interested in the workings of the city government. Her dedication to the community and its well-being has been evident through her continuous efforts to run for office. This marks the third attempt, and “third time’s a charm,” Finley says as she prepares to take the leap on…Lanett · Lanett Read Article

CONTRIBUTOR'S VIEW - Hal Brady: On Cheering For America

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I was gratified not long ago as I watched the 250th Anniversary Celebration of the United States Army. Immediately, I thought of the sacrifices of all the men and women who have given the ultimate gift of their lives to preserve the freedom we still enjoy today. It was both enlightening and inspiring to see the enactment of the various periods of our history where the US Army fought either to establish or defend our freedom. Another note of g…Lanett · Lanett See the Story

David Ennis withdraws from LaFayette council race

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LAFAYETTE — On Wednesday, David Ennis, who would have been the incumbent for the District B seat, announced that he would not be running for reelection. He said he withdrew from the race, making the “hard decision” to retire from Lafayette government. Ennis first served on council from 2000 to 2016 and was then appointed to council in 2022 to fill the vacancy left by Shannon Hunter’s resignation. Ennis previously served as mayor from 1992 to 199…Lanett · Lanett Read Article

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