Thomaston, GA News
Thomaston, GA News
Flint River Academy holds graduation
147th Emancipation Celebration is Saturday
Anita Fillingim named Service to Mankind Award Winner
14 students suspended following senior prank
ULHS Graduation is Friday
Blue Star Memorial Marker dedicated
Qualifying starts Wednesday
Peace Officers Memorial Day
Flint River Academy Holding Graduation Ceremony May 21
Hoffmans spreading the word about Cri du Chat Syndrome
Thomaston suing Upson County
New Postal plan may save The Rock
Fake debt scam surfaces in Upson County
ULHS students complete senior year at Advanced Academy of Georgia
Blue Star Memorial Marker dedication is May 18
Raines, Hudson and Blackston are Certified Commissioners
Plans underway to save the Ritz
Fake debt scam reaching Upson County
Sheriff Don Peacock receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Second jail escapee captured
No violations at Animal Shelter, says Agriculture Inspector
Biggs named interim District 1 Commissioner
One jail escapee caught in Florida
New license plates now available
Top Relay For Life fund raisers!
Chris Moroz wins SAMMY 2012 Award!
Two on loose after prison break
2012 Distinguished Young Women
ULHS NJROTC Senior Cadets
Farm Day!
Inmate facing charge for killing dog at shelter
Former elected officials/committee members honored
Smoke On The Water donates $15,000 to VFDs
Making Thomaston Shine!
No special election needed to fill Trice seat; judge will appoint
Trice out of office, who will fill term?
No more movies in Thomaston?
Bell family honored at reception
Lunch with the Carters
Trice accepts plea deal, receives probation
Band gets Superior ratings and director loses hair
Humane Society requests protocol for euthanasia
2012 Relay For Life is a success!
Quad Graphics is Manufacturer of Year!
Suspect arrested in Lincoln Park stabbing
Scavenger hunt kicks off Make Thomaston Shine
Bayleigh Jackson wins ‘If I Were Mayor’ essay contest
Taylor English grateful for care, prayers during cancer treatment
School meal prices increasing next year
Relay For Life is Friday/Saturday
DA requests increase in budget
Law enforcement essay and art winners named
Sixty-six years in the making
Easter Sunday marred by violence
East/West Corridor Study finally getting underway
“The Great Locomotive Chase” coming to The Ritz Saturday
Strawberry Festival kicks off season at The Rock Ranch on Saturday
WANGO spray painters arrested
Council meets new police officers
Standard Textiles celebrates 10th anniversary
The Rock Ranch featured by Georgia Tourism
Smoke On The Water starts today
Upson Jailer facing charges
County responds to Animal Control complaints
Sweet Georgia Violins earn rave reviews from judges
It’s a family affair
Mary Coker wins Hubert Hancock Award
Save The Ritz!
Smoke On The Water gaining national attention
Saved by the Belt!
Dart buying Solo Cup Company
Jarvis awarded Gilliam Academic Achievement Award
‘Chick, chick, chick, chick chicken’
Westmoreland named Most Conservative
An ‘active witness’
The state of Upson County in 2012
Animal Control under scrutiny
Thomaston Police investigating “Wango” paintings
Thomaston Police seek public’s aid in identifying spray painters
Burglaries are solved
Harriette Hendrix still going strong at 100
ULMS Knights impressive early
Girl Scouts celebrating 100th Anniversary
Gingrich takes Primary in Upson with 62 percent
Levin Neighbors honored for his award-winning artwork
Presidential Preference Primary is today
Upson native begins 51st year in Christian ministry
Trice, Governor’s office work out suspension agreement
Trice stepping down until trial over
IDA Board approves Kyle Fletcher as new Director
Plum Creek donation aids FYCA computer program
2012 Hall of Fame inductees
Upson receives $1.8 million water line loan
Judge hears motions in Trice case
Lost Languages and Stories of Glenwood Cemetery featured on St. Patrick’s Day
Ty Ross to meet superheroes, thanks to Make-A-Wish
Ty Ross to meet superheroes, thanks to Make-A-Wish
Second suspect arrested in assault case
BOE Chairman urging fight against HR 1162
Stephen Ward is the 2012 STAR Student
Nuclear plants will benefit Thomaston
Jennifer Baptiste is new P&Z Director
Email tax scams hit locally
Arrest made in elderly assault case
Thomaston woman charged with burglary after being locked in Belk's store
Trice indictment in the hands of the Governor
Fire damages mobile home
‘Food for Thought’ providing school children with food for the weekends
Citizen airs complaint against Trice
Solar farm approved for Upson
BOE approves ULMS roof repair
Elizabeth Williams will be National Geographic intern
URMC Auxiliary celebrates reaching $1 million in donations
Thomaston businessman Richard Harville convicted of theft by receiving
Miriam Tisinger Garland
Trice trial set for May 3
TSPLOST on minds of citizens, council
Spencer Price announcing his run for State Senate
For love of the violin
Scammer soliciting funds for church
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Yatesville looking at golf cart law
SCLC holds first MLK Commemoration Banquet
BOC approves TAN for $5 million
Dog shooting details disputed between police, social sites
CDBG grant building new homes for some Lincoln Park residents
Events planned for MLK birthday
Police determine timeline, cause of murder/suicide
Mayor appointing new board for Thomaston Housing Authority
The Rock Ranch holding memorial for Jacob Dall
Sandra Trice pleads 'not guilty' at arraignment
'The Legacy of the Forgotten' is first in series by local author
Mother arrested after child found wandering in street
Thomaston City Council raises utility rates
Thomaston City Council approves 2012 budget
First baby of 2012
SCLC planning events for MLK birthday
Thomaston hears from citizens about 2012 budget concerns
Memorial Hall rededicated to those lost in 1946 Hotel Winecoff fire
Yatesville looking to clean up downtown
Suspect arrested, charged in shooting death
Thomaston' first fire engine comes home, thanks to Truett Cathy
Board of Education receives good news on budget
Memorial Hall being re-dedicated on Dec. 29 for Winecoff fire victims
Local businessman Jay Patel, children killed in tragic car accident in India
Annual Christmas Kitchen helps 2,583 have a Christmas meal
Woman shot to death Wednesday morning
Board approves county budget
Teachers of the Year honored at Board of Education meeting
Criterion Technology is expanding
VFW Post 6447 honors local teachers
Volunteers using Facebook to adopt out shelter animals
Thomaston Mayor Hays Arnold elected Chair of Three Rivers Council
BOE approves Fine and Performing Arts Center bid
'Star of Flint' author Jill Smith Entrekin uses Thomaston as basis for book
County budget hearings are today
Final decision on building PAC expected on Dec. 13
Investigation continuing into pond accident
County employees getting 5% raise in 2012
Emergency agencies use chemical spill scenario to train for reality
Frozen in youth forever, Part 2
Frozen in youth forever
Practice makes perfect
BOC approves Crest cell tower
Journey to the Manger, Fly for Tots this weekend
Victorian Christmas December 1; Sounds of the Season December 5
Mountain View Baptist feeds 'a small town' with annual Families Feeding Families program
Yatesville hires new meter reader
Students learn of dangers of meth after drug sweep
Major Eddie Grier named Georgia State Patrol Commander
Trice vows to continue to serve
BOE divided on new graduation policy
County-wide fire service still on Blackston’s mind
Farm-City Week is Nov. 18-24
Georgia State Patrol taking part in Click It or Ticket Campaign
Trice continues on BOC despite call to step down
Violent storms spare Upson County
Father comes home from Afghanistan to surprise daughter
J. R. Charles announces resignation as Industrial Development Authority Director
Teacher of the Year named
Flint River named to 2011 "Dirty Dozen" list
Dr. Spencer Price announces plan to run for Senate
Wounded veteran's home getting update by Purple Heart Homes
Richards wins Council election by two votes
County Commissioner Sandra Trice indicted on 39 counts in funeral insurance case
Class teaches bomb threat procedures
Annual Community Night Out a Success
URMC honored with national award
Lane closure starting Halloween is a trick that won't be a treat
The Thomaston Times is designated Legal Organ of Upson County
Busy weekend ahead in Upson County
Massive meth sweep results in 42 arrests
NAACP holds annual banquet
AYP scores may improve
BOC begins work on 2012 county budget
PAC bid openings will be Nov. 1
Thomaston Council approves $1.5 million for roads and sidewalks
Recycling center rezoning denied
Pill Drop Off is October 29
More copper thefts in area
Car hits house on Avenue F
Georgia Day of the Cowboy is Saturday at The Rock Ranch
Eight officers honored by city
IDA transferring property back to Chief Manufacturing
School meal prices may rise next year
Thomaston's own Hope Allen makes her way onto TV
Copper thieves hit three churches
Yatesville changing locks on City Hall
Richard Harville bound over to November Grand Jury
Former Housing Authority Director and husband convicted of conspiracy
Thomaston's Coy Bowles releasing first album
Harbor House announces transition to foster home for WinShape Homes
Wheels collapse as plane lands at T-U Airport; no injuries reported
Upson-Lee vs. Starrs Mill is Fox 5 High Five Sports Game of the Week!
SR 36 roadwork underway this week; expect delays
Firefighters hold 9/11 remembrance
TSPLOST is 'win-win,' says Raines
Joseph J. Hammonds receives French Legion of Honor medal
Suspicious package in Thomaston turns out to be motorcycle bag
Lincoln Park CDBG approved
Body found in Lake Thomaston
Search continues at reservoir for missing man
Waterline grant available for Upson County
Westmoreland expressed views on a variety of topics
Help coming to lure suppliers
Vintage Days this weekend at the Candler Field Museum
Back to School for Thomaston - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more
Virginia earthquake felt as far south as Thomaston
Thomaston qualifying set for August 29 - September 2
From R. E. Lee to MLK Memorial
Fairburn police seeking Upson County help in solving murder case
Commissioners deny cell phone tower
Upson will see changes in redistricting
No tax rollback this year!
Man kills estranged wife and himself in murder/suicide
Property owners receiving tax mill rollback this year
Furloughs included in BOE budget
Board of Education sets tentative millage rate of 14.3
First day of school goes well in Upson County
Residents urged to ignore newest email scam
D.A. asks Insurance Commissioner for more information on Sandra Trice investigation
Special Election will be same date as General Election
BOC to change voting districts
City reconsiders change to districts
School system Nutrition Fund bookkeeper faces fraud charges
Solo Cup inks job training partnership
Thomaston Housing Authority Director charged with fraud
Steve Daniel named Provost for SCTC
Thomaston City Councilman Ed Bell passes away
Pike murder defendant makes blind plea after Judge Hankinson says he can change his mind
Historic mural dedicated
Legendary R. E. Lee Coach Jim Cavan has road named in his honor
BOE delays approving budget
Upson Regional Medical Center responds to Reddy conviction
Radiologist with Thomaston connections convicted of fraud in federal court
The Rock Ranch embarking on Space Farm 7 Mission
Dr. LaSharon McClain named Upson-Lee South Elementary Principal
Trice case delayed by change in ADA
Thomaston couple charged with witness tampering
Citizens express concerns over voting redistricting
No interest shown for county fire department
Spalding Sheriff remains in stable, but critical, condition
Spalding Sheriff critically injured in accident
Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich speaks in Milner
Southern Crescent Technical College opens new Industrial Training Facility
BOC approves use of Code Red system
Pro players coming to Thomaston for basketball clinic
For investigators, Ivey murder case has become both personal and professional
Drive-by shooting leads to arrest
Flag Day!
GDOT sends TSPLOST list back with more for Upson
"A Dance for Bethany" leads to conference on human trafficking
Reward offered for information about Arlene Ivey murder
Bloody Friday leaves three dead; two by murder/suicide
Sunday accident claims one life
Two more arrests made in tax fraud case
Summer Reading kicks off this week
Graduation is tonight!
Emancipation Celebration is Saturday
City receives park grant
Kia job fair in Thomaston June 8
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Local TSPLOST list is finalized
Emergency personnel honored at Rotary banquet
One arrest made, others expected in IRS fraud case
BOE approves school bus bids
Raley Holloway taking time off from music to enjoy high school
World War II veterans take part in Honor Flight to Washington, DC
France honoring Joseph Hammond for WWII service
BOC approves 10-acre minimum for conservation use
Law enforcement honored at banquet
Mayor cites need for improved communications after latest storms
Volunteers needed for tornado clean up
Family of local businesswoman threatened after she expresses concerns to BOC
BOC debates setting minimum conservation land use acreage size
Thomaston woman killed when tornado hit Spalding
Weems Road tornado spares one home, not other
Upson County escapes major storm damage
City Manager Patrick Comiskey praised for his service to the city
BOE to improve vistors facilities at Matthews Field
Government Complex burglarized twice in two weeks, third time this year
SouthWest Water responds to allegations of violations
Yatesville Mayor urges residents to use library or possibly risk losing it as budgets tighten
Board of Education delays buying buses over safety concerns
Thomaston receives $100,000 grant to expand Greatest Generation Park trails
Tracy Caldwell named Principal at Upson-Lee High
The Rock Ranch to Host Free Community Egg Hunt Events a charity 5k race, new zip lines and all-natural strawberries
Budget amended on ambulance contract
Allegations of wrongdoing have Agri-Cycle owner fighting back
TUBA-TUAC Egg Hunt is Saturday
Summer sewage rates now in effect in City of Thomaston
TUAC salutes the Grand Ole Opry
Mock Council gives students chance to see government in action
Sheriff, Police both investigating break-in at government complex
Sales tax drops to 6% for 3 month between SPLOST end and start-up
Allen Ådams appointed Public Defender
IDA continuing negotiations with Quad/Graphics
BOE begins looking at 2011-2012 school budget
Hubert Hancock Leadership Award winner for 2011 is Raley Holloway
MOBIS Job Fair is March 30
Smoke On The Water is a success due to efforts of Bobby Bickley and friends
Do You Miss Me?
Cedar Row renamed Joe White Street
MOBIS Job Fair is March 30 at Civic Center
The Learning Academy is giving dropouts a second chance
Renaming of Cedar Row to James Joe White Street is Friday
Yatesville receives water inspection waiver from EPD
Authorities seek suspect in car chase last week
Month of events planned for Lets Make Thomaston Shine
BOC questions URMC contract for ambulance service
Happy 100th Anniversary!
Thomaston receives lawsuit notice in parade death
Upson County submits CDBG application for Lincoln Park
Thomaston PD search for purse snatcher
Murder trials over as final two defendants plead guilty
Upson-Lee Pre-K Registration underway through March 31
BOE approves lottery, reserved spaces for Pre-K
Saffold found guilty of murder of Salem couple
Grand Jury to hear Trice allegations in June
Double slaying murder trial underway
Jury selection begins Monday for first defendant in murder of Salem couple in 2009
Zoning Board denies landfill permit request
Citizens can add input to Pre-K selection process at Feb. 22 Forum
Hardeman promoted to UCSO Captain
Thomaston City Manager responds to BOC Chair's SPLOST statement
Crossing guard struck by truck
The Cutest Pet Contest is heating up!
Transfer of employees signal end of joint projects
This is the week to get prepared for severe weather
Ninth Grade Academy part of plan to reduce dropouts
Recreation is topic of citizens at first SPLOST hearing
BOE approves Pre-K Lottery
IDA offering 15-year tax phase-in to Quad/Graphics as investment incentive
Raines relates the county's side of the SPLOST issue
Snow makeup days in March
VFW Club destroyed by blaze; fire under investigation
City officials disappointed in lack of SPLOST agreement
Blackston voices opposition to some SPLOST funding
ULMS earns Lighthouse School To Watch award for third straight time
Relay for Life Kickoff is January 20
Community of Opportunity application in final stages
BOC calls for March vote on $16M SPLOST
URMC receives state award for quality
City, county fail to agree on SPLOST
Judge Edwards denies The Thomaston Time’s request for a temporary restraining order concerning the legal organ
VFD's split over BOC proposal to provide funds
Rate increases, 2011 Thomaston budget approved
Blackston, Spraggins sworn into office
"Elvis" is back at The Ritz this Thursday!
Animal Health and Science receives funding for plant
Thomaston Council approves bid for South End water lines
Thomaston City Council renames Cedar Row as Joe White Street
Upson EMS moves into its new home
The Thomaston Times files civil action to halt the changeover of legal organ
Quad/Graphics seeks $2 million from TUCIDA
Board of Education approves design for new Performing Arts Center
City Council votes to cut Mainstreet
Beware of phone scams
“If it isn’t broke, don’t fix it!”
Special qualifying to fill Rep. Tony Sellier’s seat will be December 15-17
Thomaston Council meets Monday to discuss ending Mainstreet participation
Legal notice change rumored
State Representative Tony Sellier passes away
Traffic stop results in two arrests on drug charges
Victorian Christmas is December 2 on the square in Thomaston
Kevin Hughes brings his "Wild About Love" comedy routine to the Ritz Theatre Dec. 9
BOC approves 2011 Budget
Industries looking at Upson could decide in December
BOC approves tax millage rollback using excess SPLOST revenues
Christmas in Lights Parade is Saturday
Ambulance involved in fatal crash
Thomaston soon to be home to biomass power generation facility
Simulated meth lab exposes students to dangers of meth
Community gives ideas for SPLOST
Could be months before charges filed in Nov. 8 accident fatality
Maurice Raines elected chair of 10-county TSPLOST Board
The late Joe White honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at Chamber Banquet
Boatwright gets suspension for inappropriate emails
Joseph Hammonds honored for being most-decorated Veteran of World War II
WWII Veteran J. D. Dickens finds a mountain with his name on it
New gas line at top of IDA’s SPLOST wish list
Grand Jury could hear fraud allegations against Sandra Trice by end of the year
Thomaston Council approves tax study
Man facing charges after altercation at Upson-Lee South
Upson County Health Department investigating possible tuberculosis exposure
Chitlin’ Hoedown is Oct. 30-31
Suspected tuberculosis case under investigation by Upson Health Department
County completing budget work
Motorcyclist, deer collide on Highway 19 North
Students waiting for textbooks to arrive
Ponderosa alcohol license suspended
Hundreds turn out for first Community Night Out sponsored by Thomaston PD
Tragic accident claims man’s life during parade
BOE gives go-ahead for PAC design
Citizens call for renaming street for Joe White
Thomaston Police hosts Community Night Out Oct. 6
Projected cost of PAC higher than expected by BOE
Promise Place offers help against domestic violence
ICAC strives to protect children
Citizens already enjoying Greatest Generation Park
Janie Cottrell: The Space Shuttle Program’s first and only female welder
Thomaston-Upson School System Teachers of the Year named
Upson Historical Society undertaking Purple Heart project, looking for medal recipients
Drug take-back day is Saturday at Boss Hog BBQ
Thomaston receives 2nd grant for water project
Next BOE Community Forum is at First Assembly of God
BOE receives good financial report
Early voting is now underway
Commissioners deny rezoning request
Castleberry elected to Rural Health Board
Flint River Fest educates visitors to benefits of and dangers to Flint River
Second arrest made in child porn case
New Chamber video highlights many local tourist attractions
Second person arrested in child porn investigation in Thomaston
City receives $500,000 grant for water work
Secret Service is joining investigation after $2,000 in counterfeit $20’s found
Thomaston looking at sagging pants ordinance
Downtown Thomaston Business Association receives national accreditation
Georgia Conservancy hosting Flint River Fest this weekend
SPLOST on minds of Yatesville folks
R.U.S.H. and Mountain View Baptist share the gospel on trip to Jamaica
High tech sleuths catch Thomaston woman with porn
Knights fall to Woodward Academy 31-10
Thomaston woman arrested for child pornography
URMC’s new cafeteria is now open
Yatesville Council approves new fund for public library
Grateful parents telling Bo’s story for Care-a-Thon
Don’t miss your last chance to see Aladdin, Jr.!
Boobie Ball 2010 is Saturday
Grand Jury indicts three for murders of Salem couple
City nears completion of $1.2 million East Thomaston Sewer Line Project
Raines says county ready to work with city on funding for joint projects
Up to $250,000 could be saved in energy costs, company tells Board of Education
Crawford, Sams named as judges by Governor Perdue
Northside water customers will be without water Wednesday afternoon
Educators focus on better scores
Governor to announce judgeships Wednesday; Crawford, Sams expected to be named
City updates demolition ordinance
Flint Judicial Circuit still waiting on Governor Perdue to decide on judges
Chamber Tourism video completed
ULHS students returning to new seven-period schedule
Board of Education approves site for PAC
Thomaston seeking funds for rail spur
Upson is now a DCA Community of Opportunity
Meth lab found in motel room
BOE approves $30.9 million budget
Results of investigation of Judge English to be revealed by District Attorney at press conference Fr
Oxendine seeks charges against Sandra Trice
Solo Cup will be adding more jobs at Thomaston facility
BOE chooses architect firm for PAC
Investigation reveals relationship between judge and public defender; no cases believe to have been
Local officials concerned with new TSPLOST
Georgia State Patrol asking for public's help in finding hit-and-run vehicle
Nominations closed for two judgeships
Housing Authority working to help youth, families improve their lives
Citizens approach Commissioners about naming stadium and press box
Animal Health & Sciences plant bringing $9.1 million investment and 100 new jobs
Mayor proposes county tax mill increase to pay for joint projects
Police searching for thieves who took wiring from pump station
BOE approves reduction days
Thomaston Postal worker arrested for forgery
BOE approves tentative budget of $30,939,082; final approval June 22
Budget woes on minds of legislators
City discusses future road closing with residents
JNC names short list of judgeship candidates
Woman dies after accident
Yatesville Council ok’s new computer system for water billing
Boil Water Notice issued; water conservation required
Emancipation Day Celebration is Saturday
Gunnery Sgt. Erik Housman of Thomaston awarded for actions while in Afghanistan
Boil Water Notice will continue until Friday; system back online, but must recharge and be tested
Upson-Lee High School Graduation is tonight, commencement guidelines will be followed
Raines urges BOC to move ahead on joint projects plan
Sewer overflows into Davis Lake; EPA classifies as a major spill
Students attend BOE Forum to express concerns
Rusty Blackson wins in the Primary, will face Shane Phillips in November
Upson County issues its own Boil Water Notice
Redevelopment Plan for Lincoln Park approved
EMS calls running higher than 2009
Boil Water Notices may be lifted sooner than expected
BOE narrows architectural firms for the Performing Arts Center to three
Public Hearing in Yatesville August 3
Boil Water Notices lifted
BRAG coming to town Monday and Tuesday
Upson County proposing to end joint projects with city
Primary Election early voting is now underway
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