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.

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.

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.

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.

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.