Friday, July 31, 2015

THURSDAY AUGUST 6TH-FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES

THE  UPSON  PROFESSIONALS,  AND  OTHER  BUSINESS, CIVIC,  GOVERNMENT  AND  CHURCH  GROUPS  WILL BE  OFFERING  BASIC  SCHOOL  SUPPLIES 4  TO  6PM  AT  THE THOMASTON-UPSON  CIVIC  CENTER, FOR K-5TH GRADE.

BUSINESSES  ARE   INVITED  TO  DONATE  AND  PARTICIPATE. CONTACT  GARY  MOORE  AT  706-975-1291 OR  RESHANN  ADAMS  AT  706-647-1924.

SCHOOL  SUPPLIES  NEEDED, INCLUDE LOOSE-LEAF  NOTEBOOK  PAPER,  WHITE NOTEBOOKS, HAND  SANITIZER  AND  WRITING   JOURNALS.

Thursday, July 30, 2015

THOMASTON POLICE OBTAINED 17 FELONY WARRANTS FOR RECENT ARMED ROBBERIES

LT.  ANDREW  PIPPIN  SAID  TWO OF  THREE  SUSPECTS  ARE  IN  CUSTODY.  THE CASES INVOLVED  DOLLAR  GENERAL,  217  EAST  MAIN, JUNE  5TH, FAMILY DOLLAR ON  U.S.  19  AND  MR.  B’S  CONVIENCE STORE,  401 NORTH  CENTER  STREET, JULY  3RD.

THE  CASES  REMAIN  UNDER  INVESTIGATION.

THOMASTON POLICE INVESTIGATING A DROWNING

ACCORDING  TO  LT.  ANDREW  PIPPIN,  UNITS  RESPONDED  TO   404  THURSTON  AVE.  WEDNESDAY  AROUND  5PM  AND  FOUND  A  FEMALE, LEONA  CALLAWAY,  AGE  47  HAD  BEEN FOUND  AT  THE  BOTTOM OF  A  POOL BY  THE  HOME  OWNER.

THE  HOME OWNER  GOT  HER  OUT  OF  THE  POOL  AND ATTEMPTED  CPR, EMS  ARRIVED  AND  ADMINISTERED  CPR, AND MS. CALLAWAY  WAS  TRANSPORTED  TO  URMC  WHERE  SHE  WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD  SHORTLY  AFTER   9PM.

LT. PIPPIN SAID  THE  CASE  REMAINS  OPEN  PENDING  AN  AUTOPSY  FROM  THE  GBI  MEDICAL  EXAMINER.

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

SOLAR FARM PROPOSAL TO THE IDA

AT  MONDAY’S  JULY  MEETING, AN  ATLANTA  COMPANY,  INMAN SOLAR  OUTLINED  A  PROPOSAL  FOR  A   4  TO  5  ACRE  SOLAR  FARM  IN  COOPERATION  WITH  CHIEF  MANUFACTURING  OR  AMERICAN PROCESS  OFF  HIGHWAY   36  EAST.

AFTER  AN  EXECUTIVE  SESSION,  THE  DEVELOPMENT  AUTHORITY  OFFERED  NINE  ACRES OF  PROPERTY  AT   $5000 PER  ACRE, AND  INMAN  OFFICIALS  SAID  THEY WILL  TAKE  IT  UNDER  CONSIDERATION.

IT   WOULD  BE  A  $1.5 MILLION  PROJECT,    NOT  A JOBS  PRODUCER,  BUT  WOULD  YIELD  TAX  REVENUE.

GA. POWER  SELECTS  SUCH  PROJECTS, AND  A  DECISION  WOULD  PROBABLY  BE  MADE  BEFORE  THE  END  OF  THE  YEAR.

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

RABIES ALERT FROM UPSON ANIMAL CONTROL

ON  JULY  23RD  AND  24TH,  TWO  SEPARATE  INCIDENTS WITH  DOGS  INVOLVED WITH  A RACCOON  THAT  TESTED POSITIVE  FOR  RABIES.  THE  FIRST ON  HARRELL  ROAD,  THE  SECOND ON  DAY  ROAD.  IT  COULD BE  THE  SAME  RACCOON IN  BOTH PLACES.

UPSON  ANIMAL CONTROL ASKING  ALL  RESIDENTS  TO  HAVE  THEIR  PETS  VACCINATED  YEARLY  AND  ITS  MANDATORY  IN  GEORGIA .

LOCAL  VETS  CHARGE  $12  FOR RABIES  VACCINES  AND THERE  ARE  CLINICS  AT TRACTOR  SUPPLY  AND  PET  SENSE.

Monday, July 20, 2015

THOMASTON CITY COUNCIL MEETS TUES 7PM

ON  THE  AGENDA  UNDER  PUBLIC  COMMENT, MEMBERS  OF  THE  THOMASTON  IMPROVEMENT  ASSOCIATION,  THE  GROUP   CALLING  FOR  THE  FIRING  OF  POLICE  OFFICER  PHILLIP   TOBIN,  CURRENTLY  SUSPENDED  WITH  PAY.

ALSO ON  THE  AGENDA,  GLENDALE  SEWER  LINE  WORK  PROJECT,  APPROVAL  OF  WEAVER  PARK  AND PARK  STREET  PLAYGROUND  WORK

APPROVAL  OF  INTERFOR  WATER  LINE  RELOCATION.

LAMAR COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT

In cooperation with the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority, Caleb A. Tyson, Superior Court Clerk of Lamar County, is proud to announce that the citizens of Lamar County now may access public records, such as real estate documents, instantly on their iOS or Android device!

Through the release of The Clerks’ Authority Map Search app for Android tablets (Premium account required at www.gsccca.org) the citizens of Lamar County now have, at their finger tips, the ability to search properties by address, view home sales prices and related document images on any iOS and Android device!

Simply go to the App Store and download. The Clerks’ Authority Map Search app for iPad is free to Premium account subscribers.

For more information, please visit www.gsccca.org.

SANITARY SEWER OVERFLOW

On Friday July 17, Severn Trent Environmental Services (STES) was notified of a sanitary sewer overflow.

Approximately 1,000 gallons of untreated wastewater, classified as a spill, escaped from a manhole located at the station. Personnel from STES responded immediately to the spill and management notified the Georgia Environmental Protection Agency. The spill was contained, all debris has been cleaned up, and lime was applied to the affected area for disinfection. Warning signs have been posted at the site of the spill and will remain there for seven days.

If you have questions regarding this matter, you may contact Victor Cozart at (706) 647-9694.

Friday, July 17, 2015

PUBLIC MEETING TUES. JULY 21 ON CONSOLIDATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS FROM 9 TO 4

THE  UPSON COUNTY  BOARD  OF  ELECTIONS  WILL  HOLD  THE  MEETING  AT  6PM  TUESDAY  IN   THE  BASEMENT  OF  THE  ARCHIVES.

Thursday, July 16, 2015

FORMER IDA CHAIR HAS DIED

Mr. Thomas Dickson Adams, Jr., age 71, of Thomaston, died Thursday, July 16, 2015 at his home. Mr. Adams was a long-time realtor with Century 21, Adams-Harvey Realty Company of Thomaston.

Memorial services for Mr. Adams will be held on Sunday, July 19th, 2015 at 4 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Thomaston. The family of Mr. Adams will receive friends at the Church from 2:00 pm until the service hour.

Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

UPDATE ON LAMAR COUNTY HOMOCIDE-TUES.

SHERIFF  BRAD  WHITE  IDENTIFIED  THE   GUNSHOT  VICTIM  AS  DONALD  TRAMAINE  CLARK AND  THE  SUSPECT   IS  JOSHUA JAMES  COX.

UNITS  RESPONDED  TO   939  CHAPPELL  MILL   ROAD    TUESDAY  AND  FOUND  A  BODY  IN  THE  DRIVE-WAY.   COX  WAS  LATER  ARRESTED  IN  BUTTS  COUNTY  AFTER  THE  ALLEGED  SHOOTING  ON  A  DOMESTIC    VIOLENCE    CHARGE.

THE  GBI  WAS  DISPATCHED  TO  PROCESS  THE  CRIME  SCENE.

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

LAMAR CO. S.O. PROBES POSSIBLE HOMICIDE

According to Sheriff Brad White, at approximately 9:35 am Spalding County 911 received a call from a male subject stating he had just shot a man in the chest and was going to put the weapon in the road. The male subject called from a cellphone and hung up before Spalding County 911 could get an address. The male subject did leave his name. Numerous attempts were made to ping the cellphone, however those attempts were unsuccessful. 
At approximately 1:23 pm, Lamar County 911 received a call about a male subject unresponsive in the driveway at 939 Chappell Mill Road. Upon arrival at the location, Lt. Chris Webster found a deceased male in the driveway with what appeared to be a gunshot to the chest. 
Investigators with Lamar County Sheriff’s Office have located the male subject who called Spalding County 911. He had just been incarcerated in Butts County on unrelated charges. The scene has been turned over to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Crime Scene Investigators. Search warrants are being conducted by Sheriff’s Office Investigators in Lamar and Butts County. The name of the victim and person of interest in this case are being withheld while the investigation is ongoing.

Monday, July 13, 2015

37 DOGS RESCUED IN SPALDING CO.

Spalding County Animal Control Supervisor Brent Foster announced today that Spalding County Animal Control Officers are working alongside local animal advocates and the Humane Society to rescue 37 abused animals off Minter Rd in Griffin.

“This is one of the worst situations of animal hording and abuse that I have seen since I began my job” stated Jordan Andrews, the Animal Control Officer who initially responded to the complaints from local neighbors. When officers arrived to investigate over a month ago, the 37 dogs were discovered living in make shift pins without adequate amounts of food, water, and shelter. Four of the original animals, a Pit-bull, Rottweiler, Beagle, and Weimariner were forced to not only have multiple litters of puppies, but due to a lack of nutriments available actually ate their own young.

After reaching out for assistance, local, state, and national resources came to the rescue. A local hero, Lashay English, led the effort by helping Spalding County make contact with both the Atlanta Humane Society and the Human Society of the United States. Once word got out that help was needed hundreds of volunteers provided food, materials, and, most importantly, time to rescue the animals in need.

On Thursday, July 9th groups of volunteers along with Spalding County Animal Control began the process of cleaning up the area, vaccinating, and providing much needed love for the many animals. To this point nearly thirty percent of the dogs have found new homes. “A big thanks goes out to Ms. Lashay English for recognizing a need and jumping in to provide care for those who do not have a voice”, said Eric Mosley, Assistant County Manager. “We could not have done it without her.”

The owner of the home off Minter Road is scheduled to be in court July 22nd to face multiple charges of misdemeanor animal cruelty and abuse. Potential judgements could include but are not limited to thousands of dollars in fines and up to 6 months in jail. Further help is still needed and if anyone is interested in providing a home for one of the many animals please contact the Spalding County Animal Control office at (770) 467-4772.

THOMASTON THIRD WORST IN GA.

EVERYDAY THE INTERNET SPEWS OUT ANOTHER TOP 10 LIST AND THE LATEST FROM A WEB SITE CALLED ROAD SNACKS DOT NET LISTS THOMASTON AMONG THE TOP 10 WORST CITIES TO LIVE IN IN GEORGIA.

THOMASTON IS LISTED #3 AFTER SWAINSBORO AND BAINBRIDGE.

ACCORDING TO THE WEBSITE—THOMASTON'S CRIME IS NOT AS BAD AS THE OTHER TWO CITIES BUT ITS PROBLEM IS BASIC POVERTY AND BAD SCHOOLS.

IT GOES ON: PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THOMASTON MEANS STUDENTS GET SOME OF THE LEAST SUPPORT FROM GOVERNMENT, WHICH MEANS MORE CROWDED CLASSROOMS AND LESS ATTENTION. ONE IN 10 PARENTS OF THE KIDS IN THOMASTON ARE UNEMPLOYED AND THOSE WHO HAVE JOBS MAKE LESS THAN $25,000 A YEAR.

IT LISTS THE AVERAGE COST OF A HOME IN THOMASTON AS $60,000.

THE WEB SITE ANALYZED 157 CITIES IN GEORGIA WITH A POPULATION OVER 5000.
THE REST OF THE TOP 10 IN ORDER—EASTMAN #4, FITZGERALD, SANDERSVILLE, FORT VALLEY, JESUP, CORDELE, AND VIDALIA.

IT LISTS ALPHARETTA AS THE BEST CITY IN GEORGIA.





Friday, July 10, 2015

LIGHTNING STRIKE MIGHT HAVE STARTED HOUSE FIRE 104 CRESCENT ROAD THURSDAY.

ACCORDING  TO THE  UPSON  COUNTY  SHERIFF’S  DEPARTMENT,  RESIDENT    JULIE  SMITH  WAS  NOT  AT  HOME  WHEN  IT  STARTED.  A  NEIGHBOR  NOTICED FLAMES  FROM  THE  REAR  OF  THE  RESIDENCE  AFTER  A  BIG  LIGHTNING  BOLT.   THURSTON  FIRE  DEPARTMENT  SAID  DAMAGE  WAS  CONFINED  TO  ONE  AREA  OF  THE  HOUSE.

Thursday, July 9, 2015

LUXARY AUTO STOLEN IN THOMASTON FOUND IN GAINESVILLE.

ACCORDING   TO  THOMASTON  POLICE   A   2011  AVALON  STOLEN  DURING AN   ARMED  ROBBERY  LAST  MONTH  ON  GREENWOOD ROAD   WAS  RECOVERED  TUESDAY  BY  THE  HALL  COUNTY  SHERIFF’S OFFICE.

THE  CAR  WAS   PARKED  BEHIND  A  RENTAL  PROPERTY  AND  APPEARED  TO  BE  IN  OK  SHAPE.  THOMASTON  P.D.  HAS  ARRESTED  A  COLUMBUS  MAN  FOR  THE  ROBBERY AND  CAR  THEFT.

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

HOUSE FIRE DESTROYS A HOME JUST OFF THE SQUARE IN ZEBULON EARLY WEDNESDAY

THE  HOME  OF  THE  JEFF  SAWYER  FAMILY  BURNED  AFTER  AN  OAK  TREE  FELL  ACROSS  POWER  LINES  AND  IGNITED  THE   SERVICE BOX  IN  THE  RESIDENCE.

ALL  THREE  FAMILY MEMBERS  INSIDE  ESCAPED  WITHOUT  HARM—BUT  HIGHWAY  18  WAS  BLOCKED  TO  TRAFFIC  TILL  LATE  IN  THE  MORNING.

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

THOMASTON CITY COUNCIL APPROVES LAKE THOMASTON PARK BY UNANIMOUS VOTE-TUES.

THE  CROWD WAS  SO  LARGE ,  THE  MEETING  WAS  MOVED  TO  THE  ARCHIVES. FOUR  HAD SIGNED-UP  TO  SPEAK,  THREE  WERE  OPPOSED  TO  THE  PARK.  THOSE  AGAINST  WANTED  THE  $800,000   USED   TO    REDUCE  TAXES,  UTILITY  BILLS,  OR   FOR   STAFFING  FOR  POLICE  AND  FIRE.

Monday, July 6, 2015

Sheriff Returns From Israel Trip

ATLANTA – Upson County Sheriff Daniel E. Kilgore Jr. has returned home after spending two weeks in Israel for training in the latest counterterrorism techniques and technologies by that nation’s top police officers.

He joined a delegation of sheriffs, police chiefs, a deputy commissioner and an inspector from 17 Georgia public safety and law enforcement agencies, as well as law enforcement leaders from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation, who participated in the 23rd annual peer-to-peer public safety training program organized by the Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange (GILEE) at Georgia State University.

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

THOMASTON POLICE, GBI, AND GA. LOTTERY INSPECTORS RAIDED 7 CONVIENCE STORES TUESDAY AND SEIZED $60,000 IN CASH.

ACCORDING  TO  LT.  ANDREW  PIPPIN  THE  STORES  WERE  IMPLICATED  IN  PROVIDING  CASH  PAY-OFFS  FOR  LOTTERY  MACHINES, SOMETHING  NOT  ALLOWED  BY  GA. LAW—ONLY  STORE  MERCHANDISE,  GAS,  AND LOTTERY   TICKETS  CAN  BE  GIVEN  TO  WINNERS.

THE  SEVEN  STORES INCLUDE—HANDI  MART,  204 EAST  WALKER,  BEST  VALUE,  350 SOUTH  CHURCH,  NORTHSIDE  SHELL, 278  19  NORTH, MINI MOUTH FOODS,  517  SOUTH  CENTER, MR.  B’S  401 NORTH  CENTER, MAIN  STREET  BILLIARDS, 110  EAST MAIN, AND   7-11 GROCERY , 204  BARNESVILLE  STREET.

LT. PIPPIN  SAID  THE  INVESTIGATION  IS  CONTINUNING.