LaGrange News

Investigators with the Troup County Sheriff's Office arrested a LaGrange man on several drug charges after he allegedly tried to sell methamphetamine.

Thanks to the efforts of Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia employees -- and its parts suppliers -- West Point Lake at Pyne Road Park in LaGrange is cleaner this summer.

West, a LaGrange native, started working at LaGrange Daily News in the one-man classified department in May 1962, hired by then publisher Glen O. Long.

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. Lord of Alpharetta announce the engagement of their daughter, Denali Cristen Lord to Benjamin Adam Schaufler, son of doctors Margaret and Eugene Schaufler of LaGrange.

LaGrange police found a man dead Friday morning located in a grassy area near the Walmart parking lot in the 800 block of New Franklin Road.

Pullman Car Named in Gala Ceremonies - This morning as whistles blew, as flags flew and as martial music filled the air, local citizens and railway executives joined in paying tribute to Fuller E. Callaway, founder of a group of cotton mills that bear his name, whose ability and business acumen plus a love for the folks with whom he was associated ... (more)

From left, LaGrange Nursing and Rehabilitation residents B.F. Gay, J.C. Daniel and Billy Crowder show off their veteran hats.

A woman reported that while she was in a bathroom at Pilot gas station on Whitesville Road, a woman came in asking if she left her wallet in the stall.

Events: The Moonlight Ballroom Dance Club of LaGrange hosts a dance and a free beginner Samba lesson at the Lafayette Christian School gym, 1904 Hamilton Road.

LaGrange police responded to West Georgia Medical Center Wednesday at approximately 10:20 p.m. where a male reported he was shot in the finger during an attempted armed robbery on Tower Street by an unknown male wearing a ski mask and all black clothing.

After 38 years of service as the clothing center director, Yolanda K. Jabaley said the Yolanda K. Jabaley Clothing Center has stood the test of time s... The Yolanda K. Jabaley Clothing Center has been temporarily moved to a location on Broome Street near the back entrance of Solomon's.

Events: A bridge game is open to the public at 5:30 p.m. at Bellevue. Cost is $10 per person per month.

Steve Noblett put the merger of MercyMed of Columbus and Good Shepherd Healthcare in perspective Wednesday, saying it had “the mark of God all over it” and is something he doesn’t see everyday.

A juvenile, 17, of LaGrange was arrested Tuesday around 11:40 a.m. in the area of Newnan Street and Thornton Street for his involvement in a robbery that occurred earlier in the week.

Meetings: Self Help Harbor, 909 Stonewall St., hosts AA meetings at 8 a.m., noon, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Events: God's Breadbasket, a food pantry serving Hogansville residents, is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Interfaith Food Closet at 416 Pierce St. in LaGrange is open from 1 to 2:45 p.m. to help people in need of food.

LaGrange police found a man dead Friday morning located in a grassy area near the Walmart parking lot in the 800 block of New Franklin Road.

Judith "Judy" Ann Bacon, 50, died Sunday, June 15, 2014. She was born September 15, 1963 at Cobb General Hospital, She was preceded in death by her parents, E.I. Bacon and Mary Roberts Bacon; and brother, Douglas I. Bacon.

The Heard County Beekeepers Association meets at 7 p.m. in Franklin. Johnny Adams 706-675-9880 or Alicia 706-882-2493 Events: Troup County Republican Party and Troup County Republican Women host a meet the candidates event with Republican state School Superintendent candidates Mike Buck and Richard Woods at Highland Country Club.

LaGrange police responded to a call at approximately 12:45 a.m. about a robbery in the 800 block of Revis Street.

Richard Glazier, 29, of LaGrange turned himself in June 27 for three counts of felony financial transaction card fraud after he allegedly used a company card to make $3,200 worth of unauthorized purchases within a three week period prior to June 27. He was booked in the Troup County Jail and released the same day after posting bail.