Upson County

Metro Atlanta skydiver killed in midair collision in Upson County

Jasmine Black, a 48-year-old skydiver from Locust Grove, died in a mid-air collision during her 163rd skydive in Upson County.

June 28, 2025 12:23am EDT

Metro Atlanta skydiver killed after midair parachute collision at Georgia airport

An experienced Georgia skydiver has died after her parachute collided with another diver's during a jump over the weekend.

June 23, 2025 6:25am EDT

Body of Thomaston woman found hidden in closet, boyfriend steals her car, flees to Atlanta, police say

A simple welfare check in Upson County led to the Thomaston Police Department making a gruesome discovery. A woman's body was found stuffed in an apartment closet, and officials believe her boyfriend is responsible.

October 22, 2023 6:01pm EDT

Upson County high school student killed in crash Friday

A community is in mourning after the death of an Upson County high school student just days after the start of the new school year.

August 5, 2023 11:35am EDT

Engaged volunteer firefighters seriously injured in crash in Upson County

The couple had taken their engagement photos just an hour before the crash that left them both fighting for their lives.

July 19, 2023 10:19pm EDT

Weekend storms in Georgia leave behind destruction, flooding

Gov. Brian Kemp toured the damage midday on Monday.

March 27, 2023 9:09pm EDT

Dozens of Upson County roads closed due to flooding, more 'washed out'

Seven roads have been closed because of damage, according to Upson County Emergency Management. Another 23 roads throughout the county were closed because the flooding made them impassible.

March 27, 2023 5:31pm EDT

Upson County road caves in: 'This one will affect a ton of folks'

Motorists are advised to find an alternative route for any necessary travel until the road can be fixed.

March 26, 2023 11:10pm EDT

Upson County bridge, roads completely flooded, FEMA help requested

At least two spots in Upson County are completely submerged as a result of this weekend's severe weather across Georgia. Drivers should avoid these areas until further notice.

March 26, 2023 4:37pm EDT

Police investigate fatal Upson County shooting as homicide

One suspect was arrested and charged with murder after a Saturday shooting in Thomaston.

February 18, 2023 8:49pm EST

Three arrested in suspected gang-related drug bust, Thomaston police say

Officials said they received multiple complaints that the suspects were brandishing weapons, selling drugs, flashing gang signs and threatening other residents with violence.

February 11, 2023 3:27pm EST

Eco-friendly building company to invest $59M in Middle Georgia HQ

Gov. Kemp was excited to announce the major investment was projected to create over 170 jobs for Georgians.

January 31, 2023 9:38pm EST

2 Ford Mustangs stolen from Thomaston dealership, police say

Police in Thomaston are trying to find two 2022 Ford Mustangs stolen overnight from a dealership. 

December 3, 2022 1:28pm EST

Thomaston-Upson County Schools: 'Massager' was mistaken as firearm, prompting lockdown

Schools in Thomaston-Upson county were placed on lockdown after officials say they received a call about a firearm sighting, which turned out to be a hand held massager.

August 9, 2022 3:27pm EDT

Upson County school bus driver killed, multiple children injured in crash

A school bus driver has been killed and at least two children has been hospitalized after an accident in Upson County.

August 6, 2022 8:28am EDT

Teen killed, 2 injured at Thomaston graduation party

Police said a teenager is dead and two are hurt after a shooting at a graduation party on Saturday in Thomaston. 

May 29, 2022 9:58am EDT

Police investigate after deadly shooting at apartment complex in west central Georgia

Thomaston Police responded to the scene of a homicide at an apartment complex early Saturday morning.

March 12, 2022 4:07pm EST

Man shot while attempting to break into car, police say

Investigators believe the suspect, Randell Watt, was trying to open a Tahoe parked on 3rd Street in Thomaston when an armed resident came outside.

November 30, 2021 3:10pm EST

Sheriff: 16-year-old Florida girl reported missing while on Georgia field trip

Mia Brailford had come to a Georgia scouting base for a JROTC field trip. Over the weekend, she vanished one night after her roommate saw her in their tent.

November 8, 2021 11:36am EST

Upson County schools requiring masks, extends virtual learning opt-in

The Upson County Board of Education voted unanimously to enact a temporary mask mandate at all Thomaston-Upson schools, which went into effect Wednesday.

August 25, 2021 3:25pm EDT