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LaGrange increases reward in deadly mass shooting case
LaGrange officials increased the reward for information in the June mass shooting that killed 19-year-old Javeon Dukes and injured six others, hoping new leads will help identify a suspect.
Felon with machete shot in leg by LaGrange officer during chase, police say
A man with multiple felony warrants was shot in the leg and taken into custody early Tuesday after allegedly threatening officers with a machete and claiming he would shoot them, according to police.
LaGrange officer shot through door responding to call Sunday night
A LaGrange police officer was shot through a front door while responding to a call late Sunday night, and a suspect is now in custody, authorities said.
$50M LaGrange cricket stadium could bring another pro team to Georgia
Football country could soon become cricket country. At least, that’s what some developers in LaGrange believe.
LaGrange man charged with sexual battery, child exploitation after investigation
A 33-year-old LaGrange man has been arrested on multiple charges, including sexual battery and child exploitation.
Walking tour brings ghostly fun to 'Strange LaGrange'
The annual Strange LaGrange Walking Tours are back, happening Friday nights through mid-November.
Ex-church elder accused of $200K theft in LaGrange, police say
LaGrange police are searching for Howard Lester, a former elder at Broad Street Church of Christ, who is wanted on felony theft charges tied to more than $200,000.
LaGrange City Council honors heroes who saved officer during heart attack
Agencies that assisted a LaGrange police officer having a heart attack earlier this year were recognized at the LaGrange City Council meeting.
Teens arrested at Callaway High in violent home invasion
Three juveniles were arrested at Callaway High School on Monday in connection with a violent home invasion, prompting a temporary lockdowns.
Great Wolf Lodge Georgia launches 8.4 day sale: Rooms starting at $84!
Great Wolf Lodge Georgia is giving families a reason to keep summer going a little longer — even as school resumes across the state.
Gunmen open fire at driver outside LaGrange apartments
Officers in LaGrange are searching for a pair of gunmen after a late-night shooting damaged multiple homes and vehicles at a local apartment complex.
LaGrange mother accused of abandoning special-needs child arrested
LaGrange police said Kathleen Swanton, who allegedly locked her special-needs child in a bedroom and abandoned the child for several days has been arrested.
Troup County man charged in deadly dog attack in LaGrange
Theresa Patterson died from a dog attack on July 11 in LaGrange; Derrick Parker, the dogs' owner, faces charges including involuntary manslaughter.
LaGrange leaders officially open restored Mulberry Street Cemetery
City leaders in LaGrange say the Mulberry Street Cemetery will be a place for reflection and education for generations to come.
LaGrange shooting leaves home and vehicle damaged, one man hospitalized
Police are investigating a shooting in LaGrange that damaged a home and vehicle, with one man hospitalized with gunshot wounds.
Owner of dog involved in fatal attack in Troup County turns himself in
Derrick Parker, the suspect in a fatal dog attack, turned himself in to the Troup County Sheriff’s Office on July 21 and was arrested on charges including involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct.
LaGrange police searching for suspect in deadly dog attack
Derrick Parker is wanted on charges of involuntary manslaughter, reckless conduct and allowing a dog to run at large. Parker's pit bull allegedly attacked an elderly woman on Friday, killing her.
LaGrange church member accused of embezzling $50K from church
A LaGrange church member is accused of embezzling over $50,000 from Broad Street Church of Christ and using the funds for personal expenses.
LaGrange grandmother dies after dog attack, police say
Theresa Patterson died after being attacked by two large dogs in LaGrange