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Former Troup County payroll manager charged with embezzling over $500K in taxpayer funds

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Wesleigh Gaddy, a former payroll manager, is charged with embezzling over $500,000.See the Story

LaGrange, Georgia · LaGrange

Woman Dies After Attack by Dogs in LaGrange, Police Say

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A woman has died following a violent dog attack Friday morning in LaGrange, according to local authorities.See the Story

LaGrange, Georgia · LaGrange

Former LPD Officer Samuel Ham indicted on eight felony counts - LaGrange Daily News

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Former LaGrange Police officer Samuel Ray Ham has been indicted on eight felony counts following his arrest in April in Walton County. Ham, 59, was indicted on three counts of aggravated sexual battery and four counts of child molestation, along with a single count of grooming of a minor. According to arrest records from the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, the alleged victim is a 14-year-old girl from Loganville.   Ham had worked at the LaGrange…Read Article

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CONTRIBUTOR'S VIEW - Hal Brady: Suffering and the Texas Tragedy - LaGrange Daily News

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A few nights ago, I woke up in the middle of the night and couldn’t get the suffering people of Texas off my mind.  I can’t imagine what those parents of the deceased or missing children are going through.  That is also true for the families of deceased or missing adults.  I began to think again about the mistaken words of that responsible adult who said of the flood situation, “It was an act of God, and his ways are not our ways.”  I am sure th…Floods · LaGrangeRead Article

Community Bank & Trust launches feel-good movement to lift spirits across LaGrange - LaGrange Daily News

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In a world often filled with tough headlines, one local bank is delivering something different—hope, hugs, and hot meals. This week, Community Bank & Trust (CB&T) launched its 2025 Teddy Bear & Lunch Drive, surprising six local organizations with hundreds of teddy bears and Chick-fil-A lunches as part of its ongoing Customer and Community Appreciation Initiative. As part of the initiative, the Community Bank & Trust team came together to persona…LaGrange, Georgia · LaGrangeRead Article

Wheelabrator hires director of OEM sales

LaGrange, Ga.-based shot blast equipment manufacturer Wheelabrator, part of Norican, has appointed Matt Schweitzer to head up its North American equipment sales business.LaGrange, Georgia · LaGrangeRead Article

Optimists name 2025 Officer and City Firefighter of the Year - LaGrange Daily News

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On Tuesday, the Optimists Club of LaGrange recognized its 2025 Officer of the Year and City Firefighter of the Year during the LaGrange City Council meeting. Detective Kindre Scott and Firefighter Jonathan Huang received their awards during a special presentation on Tuesday evening. The Optimists have been recognizing local law enforcement officers since 1965 as part of the Optimist International Respect for Law program. The program originated f…LaGrange, Georgia · LaGrangeRead Article

Council approves short-term rental permit over neighbor opposition - LaGrange Daily News

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After a public hearing on Tuesday evening for a short-term rental on Ridgecrest Road, where several neighbors voiced opposition, the LaGrange City Council approved the permit in a split vote. On May 7, an application was made by the owner, Crystal Poe, for a special-use permit to operate a short-term rental at 530 Ridgecrest Road. City Planner Mark Kostial said the applicant meets all the requirements, with the exception of the required special-…LaGrange, Georgia · LaGrangeRead Article

Wellstar selects Ketul J. Patel to lead next chapter of PeopleCare - LaGrange Daily News

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The Wellstar Board of Trustees has selected Ketul J. Patel to become Wellstar Health System’s next president and chief executive officer. Patel currently serves as CEO of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and president of the Pacific Northwest Region of CommonSpirit Health. He is expected to join Wellstar in late October. Patel will succeed Candice L. Saunders, Wellstar’s current president and CEO, who announced her retirement in January followin…LaGrange, Georgia · LaGrangeRead Article

LaGrange considering brunch referendum - LaGrange Daily News

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LaGrange brunch customers could soon get their mimosas a little earlier on Sunday if the voters approve. The LaGrange City Council is considering adding an earlier brunch option to the November ballot. Councilwoman Darby Pippin suggested doing so last year in response to the Brunch Bill approved by the Georgia Assembly in 2018. The bill allows restaurants to serve alcohol on Sundays starting at 12:30 p.m., but cities can allow it starting at 11 …LaGrange, Georgia · LaGrangeRead Article

LaGrange approves exterior cladding UDO amendment - LaGrange Daily News

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The LaGrange City Council has approved a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to allow a higher percentage of pre-fabricated metal exterior wall cladding. The change comes at the recommendation of the Board of Planning and Zoning. Developer Ken Boatwright requested the UDO amendment to utilize board and batten pre-engineered color-coated metal panels for commercial construction.  Previously, the UDO only allowed 35 percent of the exterior facade …LaGrange, Georgia · LaGrangeRead Article

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