Upson County

Upson County bridge, roads completely flooded, FEMA help requested

March 26, 2023 4:37pm EDT

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.

Police investigate fatal Upson County shooting as homicide

February 18, 2023 8:49pm EST

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

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

February 11, 2023 3:27pm EST

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

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

January 31, 2023 9:38pm EST

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

2 Ford Mustangs stolen from Thomaston dealership, police say

December 3, 2022 1:28pm EST

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

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

August 9, 2022 3:27pm EDT

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.

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

August 6, 2022 8:28am EDT

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

Teen killed, 2 injured at Thomaston graduation party

May 29, 2022 9:58am EDT

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

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

March 12, 2022 4:07pm EST

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

Man shot while attempting to break into car, police say

November 30, 2021 3:10pm EST

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

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

November 8, 2021 11:36am EST

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.

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

August 25, 2021 3:25pm EDT

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

Educators rush to help Georgia student who collapsed during field day

May 20, 2021 12:03am EDT

Several school employees and educators are being hailed heroes after a Georgia middle school student collapsed during a field day.

Federal funds will speed up road projects in rural Georgia by 13 years, officials say

March 15, 2021 9:29pm EDT

Gov. Brian Kemp announced on Monday that $277 Million in federal coronavirus relief funding to the Georgia Department of Transportation will be dedicated to projects in Jefferson, Jasper, Putnam, Upson and Barrow counties.

Police searching for 'armed and dangerous' suspect involved in deadly home invasion

March 4, 2021 7:39pm EST

Investigators say 27-year-old Michael Gates was shot and killed when two armed robbers broke into his home. Investigators believe Jakari Daniel is involved.