Georgia man sentenced to life for deadly Valentine's Day shooting of innocent storekeeper
The 78-year-old LaGrange woman was closing her business on Valentine's Day when she was shot in the head by a stray bullet, killing her immediately. Now a convicted felon with a 20-year crime spree will spend life in prison for her murder.
The 78-year-old LaGrange woman was closing her business on Valentine's Day when she was shot in the head by a stray bullet, killing her immediately. Now a convicted felon with a 20-year crime spree will spend life in prison for her murder.
Man shot to death at LaGrange hotel, police say
LaGrange police are working to learn what led to a man's murder at a hotel.
LaGrange police are working to learn what led to a man's murder at a hotel.
Georgia man chucked rocks at firetruck before arrest, deputies say
A man suspected of intentionally setting fire to a camper in Troup County threw rocks at a firetruck, got into the cab of the truck and yelled at dispatchers over the radio, deputies said.
A man suspected of intentionally setting fire to a camper in Troup County threw rocks at a firetruck, got into the cab of the truck and yelled at dispatchers over the radio, deputies said.
LaGrange police searching for 'critical missing' 10-year-old boy
Have you seen him? LaGrange police say 10-year-old Adyen Johnson was last seen on Mitchell Avenue wearing a light blue shirt and blue jeans.
Have you seen him? LaGrange police say 10-year-old Adyen Johnson was last seen on Mitchell Avenue wearing a light blue shirt and blue jeans.
How Georgians impacted by recent tornadoes can apply for FEMA aid
Federal money is beginning to arrive and those in some of the hardest-hit counties can now start applying for help.
Federal money is beginning to arrive and those in some of the hardest-hit counties can now start applying for help.
Gov. Kemp requests major disaster declaration for hardest-hit Georgia counties
Counties being considered are Butts, Henry, Jasper, Meriwether, Newton, Spalding, and Troup.
Counties being considered are Butts, Henry, Jasper, Meriwether, Newton, Spalding, and Troup.
Shelters welcome Griffin, LaGrange, Locust Grove residents with tornado damage
Emergency response teams continue to survey parts of Georgia that were devastated by a deadly tornado on Thursday, including the city of Griffin and LaGrange County. The American Red Cross of Georgia announced the opening of multiple shelters for both areas.
Emergency response teams continue to survey parts of Georgia that were devastated by a deadly tornado on Thursday, including the city of Griffin and LaGrange County. The American Red Cross of Georgia announced the opening of multiple shelters for both areas.
GEMA to distribute water, tarps to Troup County residents impacted by tornado
The Troup County sheriff said the distribution site will be operating again on Sunday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The Troup County sheriff said the distribution site will be operating again on Sunday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Man arrested in LaGrange after telling officers he stabbed his wife, police say
Police in LaGrange said a man involved in a car crash was detained and later arrested for murder after he admitted to stabbing his wife on Friday afternoon.
Police in LaGrange said a man involved in a car crash was detained and later arrested for murder after he admitted to stabbing his wife on Friday afternoon.
Troup County, LaGrange emergency personnel addressing storm damage
First responders and linemen near LaGrange are responding to damage from Thursday's storms. National Weather Service reported two possible tornadoes near LaGrange and Troup County.
First responders and linemen near LaGrange are responding to damage from Thursday's storms. National Weather Service reported two possible tornadoes near LaGrange and Troup County.
Woman missing since May 2022, LaGrange police offer reward for info
A woman who went missing from the LaGrange area on May 26, 2022 is still reportedly missing. Police say they are now offering a reward for information that could lead to her being found.
A woman who went missing from the LaGrange area on May 26, 2022 is still reportedly missing. Police say they are now offering a reward for information that could lead to her being found.
Two people in LaGrange stabbed, neither know who did it
Both victims were found to be intoxicated during the incident.
Both victims were found to be intoxicated during the incident.
Wellstar hospitals welcome first babies of 2023
Wellstar Health System said the first baby born in one of its hospitals in 2023 came minutes after 2 a.m. on New Year's Day.
Wellstar Health System said the first baby born in one of its hospitals in 2023 came minutes after 2 a.m. on New Year's Day.
How, where to dispose of your Christmas tree in metro Atlanta
There are ways you can recycle trees for different purposes. Here are some options to drop off your tree or have it hauled away in the Atlanta area.
There are ways you can recycle trees for different purposes. Here are some options to drop off your tree or have it hauled away in the Atlanta area.
1 juvenile arrested, 1 unknown suspect wanted in LaGrange attempted carjackings
After the first suspect was arrested, officers received more reports of attempted carjackings from the same area. Surveillance home footage showed there was a second suspect involved.
After the first suspect was arrested, officers received more reports of attempted carjackings from the same area. Surveillance home footage showed there was a second suspect involved.
Fire officials: Person found dead in burning LaGrange building
Fire crews found the body in the upper floor of the burning building in LaGrange Monday afternoon.
Fire crews found the body in the upper floor of the burning building in LaGrange Monday afternoon.
Newspaper: Georgia congressman may have illegally voted
Voter registration records show that he never changed his Troup County address to his new home in Pike County as required under state law before voting in this year’s primary, general election and U.S. Senate runoff.
Voter registration records show that he never changed his Troup County address to his new home in Pike County as required under state law before voting in this year’s primary, general election and U.S. Senate runoff.
Teens arguing over gun accidentally shoot it, police say
When they got there, officers found a 15-year-old girl who said she was accidentally shot while arguing over a firearm with a 12-year-old who obtained it after he broke into a vehicle earlier in the day.
When they got there, officers found a 15-year-old girl who said she was accidentally shot while arguing over a firearm with a 12-year-old who obtained it after he broke into a vehicle earlier in the day.
LaGrange police arrest wrong sister for crime
Police realized she had been mistaken for her sister, Deborah Simpson. Officers said the two look very similar.
Police realized she had been mistaken for her sister, Deborah Simpson. Officers said the two look very similar.
Large fight breaks out during Troup County middle school basketball game, officials say
An overtime basketball game at a Troup County middle school turned violent after a fight broke out between a large group of people, deputies say.
An overtime basketball game at a Troup County middle school turned violent after a fight broke out between a large group of people, deputies say.