LaGrange News

LaGrange City Council has had the first of several hearings on proposed impact fees that could pay for nearly all of the projected $59.4 million in capital costs for roads, and police and fire services that will be needed over the next 21 years to maintain current levels of service.

LaGrange Public Safety Director Lou Dekmar will receive lifetime achievement honors at the 12th annual Governor's Public Safety Awards on Dec.

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The incident which landed a West Point city councilwoman in court would not have been an issue had it happened in LaGrange and Hogansville.

The presidents of LaGrange's two major institutions of higher learning touted the benefits of education Tuesday.

Authorities in LaGrange say a teenager accused of fatally shooting a 55-year-old store clerk at the Shell Mart on Vernon Street faces charges of murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery and possessing a firearm while committing a crime.

Hillside residents are recharged and ready to continue the revitalization of their neighborhood following a national community leadership conference in Milwaukee, Seven Hillside residents attended last month's Community Leadership Institute hosted by NeighborWorks America, a trainer of community development and affordable housing professionals.

An employee of Commotions nightclub on New Franklin Road was sentenced to seven years in prison and five years' probation for robbing a customer of $2,300. Gypsy Cantrece Wright, 28, of LaGrange pleaded guilty to robbery charges Tuesday in Troup Superior Court.

Robyn Miles / Daily News Fred Fincher, a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, has been helping local veterans for more than 50 years.

Rain from Tropical Storm Ida had dumped 3 inches of rain on LaGrange by midmorning today, and more is expected.

Troup County sheriff's investigators have charged a man who allegedly robbed and severely assaulted a construction worker at the Kia Motors site in West Point.

Armed robberies were among the 75 indictments issued by a grand jury this week for the No-vember term of Troup County Superior Court.

Some LaGrange voters were all dressed up with no place to go Tuesday. By law, the city got to call off its election and save an estimated $25,000 because nobody qualified to oppose Mayor Jeff Lukken and City Council candidates Nick Woodson, Norma Tucker and Jim Thornton.

LaGrange City Council approved an ordinance Tuesday allowing residents to travel through a few downtown spots unhindered by traffic signals.

A LaGrange, Ga., police sergeant was arrested in downtown Columbus on Halloween and charged with DUI, police records show.

Voters go to the polls Tuesday for municipal elections in West Point and Hogansville, and a special election for the District 129 seat in the Georgia House of Representatives.

Trey Wood / Daily News The traffic light at Haralson Street and Ridley Avenue is one of four that City Council is considering eliminating.

LaGRANGE, Ga. - Troup celebrated Senior Night with a workmanlike 33-6 win over Kendrick at Callaway Stadium.

Fishermen parking in the Country Club Drive area prompted LaGrange City Council to hold a public hearing on extending the no-parking zone there.

A Lanett, Ala., man was arrested early Thursday morning after struggling with a police officer, according to a LaGrange police department press release.