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On the morning of Wednesday, September 30, 2015, precious baby girl Mckenzie Iyuana Penn was born to Montrez Penn and Chermaine Magby. Mckenzie was called home to be with the angels on Thursday, December 17, 2015. Leaving to cherish the blessings of her short life: A loving Father and Mother: Montrez Penn and Chermaine Magby. Sister: Markalyn Penn. Grandparents: William ...

As a key component of the new model for Georgia’s provision of library services to the blind and others whose physical abilities require the use of books and magazines in audio format or braille, Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS) has begun supplying a suite of assistive technology devices to every public library system in the state. “We are committed to ...

Children from Ms. Betty’s preschool class at the West End Day Care were visited by Debra Atkins from Hogansville Public Library. She shared Christmas stories, songs and treats. Shown with the Christmas books are Ma’Ryan Davis, Taziyan Gates, Anylah Hodo, Jayden Parks, Kameron Tigner, and Alayah Willis.  

“On behalf of the State Bar of Georgia, I would like to congratulate Coweta Judicial Circuit District Attorney Pete Skandalakis on his selection as a recipient of the 2015 Governor’s Public Safety Award.” This prestigious award honors Mr. Skandalakis in the Contribution to Profession category, which recognizes people who have made significant contributions to the betterment of their profession, including ...

LaGrange Police are investigating an incident where a local man was robbed in broad daylight on Brown Street in LaGrange, only a couple days before Christmas. Tuesday afternoon about 1:24 p.m., officers with the LaGrange Police Department responded to Kelly Street in reference to reports of an Armed Robbery. Officers arrived and made contact with the adult male victim, who ...

From Our Table To Yours Lean & Green Dill Salmon Burgers With Creamy Cocktail Sauce Experimenting is part of the joy of cooking. Altering recipes for old favorites can open your eyes to new and delicious alternatives. For those who want a new take on burgers, consider the following recipe for ‘Lean & Green Dill Salmon Burgers With Creamy Cocktail ...

Police & Sheriff’s Reports The individuals listed have been cited/arrested/charged in Troup County. However, this is not an admission of guilt. All parties are considered innocent until proved guilty. • Tuesday night about 8:33 p.m., LaGrange Police responded to the 1000 block of Elm Street in reference to a Residential Burglary. Officers arrived and made contact with the complainant, who ...

Shep Phillips is a LaGrange College graduate and Sims recipient who began working in ICU as a staff nurse in October 2010. He has served as a Charge Nurse several years and is very respected by his co-workers for being a team player and having excellent critical-thinking skills. His director says he is an excellent charge nurse who makes good ...

As the year comes to a close, we have the opportunity to sit back and reflect on all of the happenings of the past year. It is important to learn what went right and, maybe more importantly, what went wrong so that we may learn to grow and evolve as peoples. Here in this three part series we will take ...

Just as many local residents were preparing to travel to their loved ones or pick up last minute Christmas gifts, the weather decided it had other plans. No, it wasn’t that magical white stuff that all kids dream of waking up on Christmas morning to see. Of course not with the unusually warm weather we’ve had this holiday season. Days ...