Church destroyed by tornado in 2023 reopening in time for Easter Sunday
The staff at Bethel Baptist Church were told it would take over two years to rebuild after the storm moved through, but now just a year later, they have a new building to call home.
Alabama man sentenced to life for brutal murder of LaGrange pregnant mother
Breanna Burgess was found stabbed more than a dozen times in the neck and abandoned near a LaGrange road. Now a man will spend the rest of his life in prison for the murder of the single mom and her unborn baby.
Troup County detention officer caught smoking meth in parking lot, sheriff says
Narcotics investigators looking into drug smuggling at the Troup County Jail say reportedly found the detention officer smoking methamphetamine in a parking lot, the sheriff said.
LaGrange hosting Ride for Mayor Willie T. and Car Show to honor mayor who died recently
LaGrange is set to host the Ride for Mayor Willie T. and Car Show event on April 13 at the Sweetland Amphitheatre on Smith Street in honor of the mayor who recently passed away.
'Drag racing' crash in Troup County: 2 dead, 3 injured in crash on Antioch Road
Two people were killed and 3 others were injured after a vehicle that was drag racing in Troup County slammed into another vehicle Sunday night, officials say.
Man dies by his own gun after Troup County standoff, deputies say
The Troup County Sheriff's Office says one man is dead after a standoff at a home on Shoemaker Road.
Troup County man dead after encounter with sheriff's deputies
A 52-year-old man is dead in Troup County after an encounter with Troup County Sheriff's Office on March 7.
Gun maker Remington expanding Georgia facility
After 208 years, Remington is closing its original factory in upstate New York and moving more production to the Georgia.
83-year-old Carrollton man dies at Troup County lake by possible drowning
Troup County deputies are investigating a possible drowning on West Point Lake near the Whitewater Access area.
Front door of LaGrange home riddled with bullets
The front door of a LaGrange home was riddled with bullets late Saturday night while two people were inside.
LaGrange Mayor Willie T. Edmondson procession: Community invited to participate
The City of LaGrange is inviting the community to participate in the funeral procession for Mayor Willie T. Edmondson, who passed away on Feb. 16.
Man accused of sexual assault in LaGrange, arrest warrants issued
Shortly before 1:30 a.m. Feb. 17, the LaGrange Police Department responded to a report of a sexual assault in the city of LaGrange.
Troup County NAACP reflects on legacy left by first Black mayor after sudden passing
Saturday was somber day for LaGrange residents grappling with the loss of a mayor NAACP leaders say made history and created a sense of unity.
LaGrange Mayor Willie T. Edmondson has died
The City of LaGrange has announced the death of Mayor Willie T. Edmondson.
Tulsa Race Massacre: How Atlantans can help victims finally rest in peace
More than 100 years ago, Black Wall Street was burned to the ground. Tulsa city leaders believe people from Atlanta, Coweta and Troup counties with the last names Bohannon, Meriwether, Daniel and Vaughn can help give the Tulsa Race Massacre victims a proper burial.
LaGrange resident arrested for child molestation, rape of 2 juveniles
The investigation revealed that Everardo Funez-Lopez had allegedly attempted to rape and molest two juveniles on multiple occasions between 2015 and 2024.
Atlanta man found guilty of 2020 murder of LaGrange man known as 'good citizen'
A Troup County jury has found Charlestavius Dyer guilty of the 2020 murder of a LaGrange resident described as a "good citizen."
Recovery in Spalding County a year after powerful tornadoes
It’s been a year since a tornado outbreak produced by powerful storms rolled through Troup, Merewether, and Spalding counties.
Knife-wielding man attacks LaGrange police after attempted stabbing
A knife-wielding man was arrested in LaGrange after attempting to stab someone and attacking two police officers.
2 arrested for fatal shooting in LaGrange Wednesday night
The police department says they responded to a person-shot call shortly after 7 p.m. Dec. 21 in the 100 block of Garfield Street.