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West Point Dam Celebrates 50 Year Milestone

LaGrange, Georgia · LaGrange

West Point Dam Celebrates 50 Year Milestone

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Several hundred people attended the Friday morning ceremony in Hardley Creek Park to mark the 50th Anniversary of West Point Dam and Lake. The crowd assembled for the program included U.S. Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff of Georgia and Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt of Alabama. Katie Van Schoor, Marketing and Communications Director for the City of LaGrange, served as the mistress of ceremonies for the program. Rev. Pete Shoger of Sout…See the Story

CONTRIBUTOR'S VIEW - John Tures: Why Pell Grants Matter To YOU, Not Just College Students

College Students · LaGrange

CONTRIBUTOR'S VIEW - John Tures: Why Pell Grants Matter To YOU, Not Just College Students

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There’s a good chance that the budget being proposed in Congress will seriously gut the Pell Grant programs. Here’s how it will hurt this country in general, and you in particular, and what you can do to stop this from happening. 1. Our Economy Runs On College Jobs, And Will Need More In The Future If you follow me, you know that I’ve researched how many jobs in the future will need a college degree. A college degree is now even more important f…See the Story

LaGrange native receives honors from US Department of the Navy - LaGrange Daily News

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LaGrange native receives honors from US Department of the Navy - LaGrange Daily News

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LaGrange native and U.S. Navy Petty Officer Jacob Dallas Tucker, was recently honored for outstanding military leadership and professionalism. In April, Petty Officer Tucker was named Junior Sailor of the Quarter (JSOQ) at Naval Support Activity Mid-South, Millington, Tennessee. JSOQ recognizes enlisted sailors (E1-E6) who demonstrate outstanding performance, leadership and professionalism during a specific quarter. JSOQ is an important rec…Read Article

CONTRIBUTOR'S VIEW - Bill King: Fifty Years Didn’t Take as Long as I Thought - LaGrange Daily News

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It happened 50 years ago, on Saturday, June 14, 1975. I remember that day so well that it almost seems like it was last week, or at most the week before that! I remember that it rained that day, but it stopped prior to the wedding. As the song says, “Don’t blink, just like that your six years old and you take a nap, and you wake up and you’re twenty-five and your high school sweetheart becomes your wife.” Well, that’s close but it wasn’t exactly…LaGrange, Georgia · LaGrange Read Article

Armed robbery on Old Airport Road - LaGrange Daily News

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The Gathering Ministry to host fifth annual Back to School Bash - LaGrange Daily News

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LaGrange man robbed at gunpoint outside apartment complex

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The victim gave the men cash, according to LPD, and then the men ran away.LaGrange, Georgia · LaGrange Read Article

Heroes honored for courageous lifesaving efforts - LaGrange Daily News

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On Friday, the Troup County Sheriff’s Office and City of LaGrange gathered to recognize two amazing men for their brave efforts that saved a woman’s life. Just over a month ago, Zion Reed, 22, and Drew Garner, Wrestling Coach at Troup High School, stepped up when it mattered most and prevented what could have been a terrible tragedy. On May 2, a woman was driving near the Bryant Lake subdivision on Hamilton Road in LaGrange when she suffered a…LaGrange, Georgia · LaGrange Read Article

Troup County Schools receive No Kid Hungry Grant to combat summer hunger - LaGrange Daily News

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No Kid Hungry Georgia has granted over $114k to combat summer hunger in rural communities across the state. Nearly 80 percent of low-income families find themselves without enough money for food. For kids who receive school meals, the summer months can be the hungriest time of year. No Kid Hungry Georgia provided 12 organizations across the state with a total of $114,739 to help reach more kids in rural communities with summer meals. Traditional…LaGrange, Georgia · LaGrange Read Article

Mayor of West Point grants Juneteenth Proclamation

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At the June 9 West Point City Council meeting, Mayor Steve Tramell presented representatives of the West Point Juneteenth Committee with a proclamation acknowledging the committee’s efforts in organizing events related to the holiday. Mayor Tramell read the proclamation that detailed the history and significance of Juneteenth as a holiday, describing the events that led to its first observance. The proclamation describes the holiday as the longe…West Point, Georgia · West Point Read Article

CONTRIBUTOR'S VIEW - Loran Smith: Cashiers - LaGrange Daily News

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CASHIERS, N. C. – This is a busy outpost in the spring, summer, and fall—a place where there are spectacular views, unlimited recreational options, good food, and good times. There are waterfalls, rhododendron, honeysuckle, deer, black bear and moonshine if you want your kicks home made. You can sit by a fire year ‘round, cozying up to stone fireplaces that render blessings after blessings as you count them. You can sit on porches with a variet…LaGrange, Georgia · LaGrange Read Article

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