CORRECTION: THE GA. COURT OF APPEALS RACE INVOLVING THOMASTON NATIVE ELIZABETH DALLAS GOBEIL IS ON A NON-PARTISAN BALLOT , A BALLOT YOU RECEIVE IF YOU SELECT A DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN BALLOT. JUDGE GOBEIL HAS SERVED FOR NEARLY 8 YEARS AFTER BEING APPOOINTED BY GOVERNOR NATHAN DEAL IN 2018 AND WAS ELECTED STATEWIDE IN 2020.
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Tuesday, May 12, 2026
DRUG OVERDOSE DEATH IN THOMASTON UNDER INVESTIGATION
THOMASTON POLICE CHIEF MIKE RICHARDSON REPORTS THE BODY OF 20 YEAR OLD WILEY WOLFSON IS AT THE STATE CRIME LAB FOR AUTOPSY AFTER HE ALLEGEDLY DIED OF A DRUG OVERDOSE AT 312 THURSTON AVE. THE CHIEF SAID THE AUTOPSY USUALLY IS CONDUCTED RATHER QUICKLY BUT IT TAKES SEVERAL WEEKS TO GET THE TOXOCOLOGY REPORT. WOLFSON'S ROOM MATE SAID HE SAW WOLFSON WITH COCAINE THE NIGHT BEFORE AND POLICE FOUND WRAPPERS OF SUSPECTED NARCOTIC-TYPE PILLS WOLFSON SAID HE BOUGHT AT A NORTHSIDE VAPE STORE.
THERE WERE SIGNS OF VOMIT IN A SINK-ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT.
Friday, May 8, 2026
CNN'S BOYS OF BAGHDAD
WITH THE PASSING OF MEDIA MOGUL TED TURNER -- THOMASTON REMEMBERS WTGA'S JOHN HOLLIMAN WHO STARTED HERE BUT SPEAKING TO THE WORLD FROM A HOTEL IN BAGHDAD WHEN THE U.S. GAVE THE GLOBE A BIT OF SHOCK AND AWE. VIRTUALLY EVERY TV AND RADIO STATION IN THE WORLD WAS TUNED TO CNN AS THE BOYS OF BAGHDAD, BERNARD SHAW, PETER ARNETT AND JOHN WERE IN A HOTEL AWAITING A CALL FROM SADDAM HUSSEIN REPS WHEN THE DEADLINE FOR UN SANCTIONS PASSED AND WAR WAS IMMINENT AND THE US WAS GOING TO BOMB BAGHDAD.
JOHN HOLLIMAN DIED IN A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT IN ATLANTA IN 1998 AND ARNETT WENT ON TO TEACH JOURNALISM IN CHINA AND SHAW, NOW 74, RETIRED TO THE STATE OF MARYLAND--AND TOLD VIEWERS AT THE TIME--THIS FEELS LIKE WE'RE IN THE CENTER OF HELL--BUT I MADE MY PEACE THAT I COULD BE DEAD AT ANY TIME.
SADLY, JOHN HOLLIMAN-- CNN SPACE REPORTER HAD COMMITTED TO COVERING A SPACE SHOT WITH CBS ANCHOR LEGEND WALTER CRONKITE LATER THE YEAR HE PASSED AWAY.
GOV. KEMP/IST LADY AND US SENATE CANDIDATE DEREK DOOLEY IN PIKE, LAMAR, SPALDING
GA. GOVERNOR BRIAN KEMP, IST LADY MARTY KEMP AND U.S. SENATE CANDIDATE DEREK DOOLEY WILL SWING THRU THIS PART OF GA. WEDNESDAY. IN LAMAR COUNTY AT PASTIME GRILL 9;15 TO 10;15. IN PIKE COUNTY AT CHRIST CHAPEL PAVILION 10;30 TILL 11;30 AND SPALDING COUNTY AT SOUTHERN EVENTS 12 PM TILL 1PM.
Thursday, May 7, 2026
UPSON BOC WORK SESSION 5/6/26
COUNTY MANAGER LONNIE JOYCE REPORTS ON WEDNESDAY'S WORK SESSION OF THE UPSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND UPDATED THE ZONING ORDIANCE. A CONSULTANT WILL ATTEND THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING MONDAY TO DISCUSS CHANGES THAT HAVE BEEN PROPOSED . FINAL CHANGES WILL BE MADE AND A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD AT THE JUNE MEETING. THEN, THE ZONING ORDIANCE WILL MOVE ON TO THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR FINAL APPROVAL.
THE COMMISSIONERS ADDED 5 MORE MILES OF RESURFACING TO THE LIST AND WILL VOTE ON IT AT THE NEXT TUESDAY MEETING. MOSTLY SMALL ROADS CLOSE TO AREAS ALREADY SCHEDULED FOR PAVING.
THE TAX ASSESSORS ASKED THAT THE BOC TABLE FOR THE TIME BEING USAGE OF BODY CAMERAS FOR TAX ASSESSORS EMPLOYEES .
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
DR. WAINE KONG OF THOMASTON HAS A NEW BOOK
THE ESSENTIAL TEACHINGS OF CONFUCIUS: MY YEARNING FOR THE WISDOM OF MASTER KONG Basil Waine Kong, Ph.D., J.D. (Jamaican)
600 pages of wisdom and guidance that will profoundly enrich your life. Published by Spines, Kindle: $9.95; Softcover: $30.00; Hardcover: $45.00.
Available on Amazon and wherever books are sold. In fact, do me a great favor, in addition to buying a copy, send one to a friend. You will be doing them a huge favor---lots to discuss!
Confucius readily admitted that he was a transmitter of knowledge, not the creator. The “I Ching” (Book of Changes) is attributed to King Wen of Zhou preceded him by 500 years.
"He who learns but does not think is lost. He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger." — Confucius
G-DOT WANTS PUBLIC INPUT ON PIKE CO PROJECT
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Tuesday, May 5, 2026
GEORGIA COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE ELIZABETH DALLAS GOBEIL OF THOMASTON
IF YOU CHOOSE TO CAST YOUR VOTE FOR A NATIVE THOMASTONIAN SELECT A NON-PARTISAN BALLOT IN EARLY VOTING FOR ELIZABETH DALLAS GOBEIL WHO SERVES ON THE GA. COURT OF APPEALS, VICE-CHAIR JUDGE OF THE COURT. JUDGE GOBEIL HAS SERVED FOR NEARLY 8 YEARS AFTER BEING APPOINTED BY GOVERNOR NATHAN DEAL IN 2018 AND WAS ELECTED STATEWIDE IN 2020. AMONG HER PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENTS, JUDGE BOBEIL SERVES ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, THE CHIEF JUSTICE'S COMMISSION ON PROFESSIONALSIM, AND THE JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF GEORGIA'S SUBCOMMITTEE ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE COURTS.
Friday, May 1, 2026
UPSON BOC WORK SESSION 5/6/26
UPSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Work Session
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
9:00 A.M.
Thomaston/Upson County Airport Meeting Room
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Dan Brue
II. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion on recommendations for roof repairs for the Drake Building,
Archives and Jail from Merik
b. Discussion on the usage of Body Cameras for the Tax Assessor’s
Employees
c. Discussion to add additional roads to the 2026 Resurfacing Project
d. Discussion to repair the Kendall Branch Culvert on Logtown Road
e. Update on the 2026 1st Quarter Financials
f. Discussion on the annual 2025 Budget Amendments
g. Discussion on the use of SPLOST funds for capital repairs per the
Town Creek Sewer Agreement
h. Discussion on the usage of SPLOST funds for the renovation of the
former Probate Court office for Building & Zoning
i. Update on the Zoning Ordinance
THOMASTON CITY COUNCIL 5/5/26
CITY OF THOMASTON
MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
MAY 5, 2026 – 7:00 P.M.
CITY-COUNTY MEETING ROOM – MAIN FLOOR
THOMASTON-UPSON GOVERNMENT COMPLEX
AGENDA
A. Call Meeting to Order / Invocation / Pledge of Allegiance
B. Approval of Minutes for April 23, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting
C. Adoption of Agenda
D. City Attorney’s Report
E. City Clerk’s Report
F. City Manager’s Report
1. Second Read and Vote of Rezoning Request for Multiple Parcels on Cottage Court (Parcel Nos. T21 182, T21
183, T21 184, T21 184A, T21 186, T21 187, T21 193, T11 140A)
2. Second Read and Vote of Special Use Permit Request of 328 N Hightower Street (Parcel No. T22 100) to
Operate as a Used Merchandise and Thrift Store
3. Public Hearing and Vote of Variance Request for 1082 Highway 19 North (Parcel No. 043C 003)
4. Discussion and Potential Approval of Plat for Multiple Parcels on Cottage Court
5. Discussion and Potential Approval of Plat for 5136 Indian Trail (Parcel No. 046 055)
6. Discussion and Potential Approval of Bid Award for 2024 CDBG Water & Sewer Improvements
7. Discussion and Potential Authorization of Safe Sidewalk Proposal for Silvertown West
8. Discussion and Potential Approval of Plans for the Boy Scout Hut at Greatest Generation Memorial Park
9. Discussion and Potential Authorization of Letter of Support for Approved LIHTC Project
10. Discussion and Potential Authorization of RWHI Development Agreement Amendment
11. Discussion and Potential Approval of Appointment to Historic Preservation Commission
12. Discussion of Potential Land Transfers to the Urban Redevelopment Authority
G. Other Business
H. Executive Session
I. Adjournment
UPSON CO WRECK 36 EAST
101 BREAKING NEWS--THERE IS A REPORT OF A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT ON 36 EAST-BARNESVILLE HIGHWAY AT THE WALTHALL STORE FRIDAY 4PM. EMS ENROUTE-- MOTORISTS SHOULD BE PREPARED TO YIELD TO EMERGENCY TRAFFIC
EX-UPSON CO SHERIFF DON PEACOCK HAS PASSED
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Donald Peacock passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Donald dedicated his life to service and community. He honorably served with the Georgia State Patrol for 34 years before continuing his commitment to public service as Sheriff of Upson County, where he faithfully served three terms. Throughout his life, Donald was known for his integrity, leadership, and unwavering dedication to helping others.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Jewel Peacock, and his beloved wife, Cheryl Peacock.
Donald is survived by his sister, Joyce Wilder; his son, Eric Peacock and his wife Amy; his daughter, Kim and her husband Clay; and his cherished grandchildren, Cole (fiancé' Sara-Lee), John Michael, Brayden, Nathan, and Khloe.
If you ever met Donald Peacock, you met a new friend. His warmth, kindness, and genuine spirit left a lasting impression on everyone he encountered.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to his many friends and extended family for the visits, thoughts and prayers during this time.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. from Northridge Church. Burial will follow at Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 4, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Northridge Church.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Valorous Church at 2100 Firetower Rd. Little River, SC 29566, or Northridge Church at 430 Hickory Ridge Rd. Meansville, GA 30256.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
NEW SUNDAY PROGRAMMING ON FUN 101FM
NEW SUNDAY MORNING PROGRAMMING ON FUN 101-- AT 10;45AM , THE HENDERSON TEMPLE RADIO PERFECTING BROADCAST BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE TRUE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST AND YOUR SERVANT BISHOP VISTA JEFFRIES. WE ARE LOCATED AT 757 OLD TALBOTTON ROAD, THOMASTON, GA. OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL IS LUCAS TEMPLE TRUE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST.
DOWNTOWN THOMASTON WRECK
TRAFFIC BACKED-UP IN DOWNTOWN THOMASTON AFTER A THREE VEHICLE ACCIDENT AT CENTER AND MAIN INTERSECTION WEDNESDAY AROUND 5PM. ONE PERSON WITH A SEAT BELT COMPLAINT TREATED AT THE SCENE BY EMT'S.
ACCORDING TO CAPTAIN BRIAN HAMMOCK, THOMASTON PD--A CHEVY PICK-UP RAN THE RED LIGHT AND REAR-ENDED A VEHICLE INTO THE REAR OF A TRACTOR-TRAILER ON EAST MAIN.
NEW BIZ IN THE AREA
NEW BIZ IN THE AREA WEBB BROTHERS LAWN CARE--GRASS CUTTING, TRIMMING SHURBS, REMOVING LARGE TREES VETERAN OWNED--LICENSED AND INSURED. PHONE 706-741-2971.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
SPALDING CO AQUATIC CENTER TEMPORARILY CLOSED
29, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Spalding County Aquatic Center Temporarily Closed Due to AT&T Landline
Service Outage
Spalding County Aquatic Center is temporarily closed due to an unexpected outage
affecting the facility’s AT&T landline telephone service.
The landline is a required safety and operational component of the aquatic center,
ensuring reliable communication with emergency services. Because the line is
currently out of service, the facility will remain closed until service is fully restored.
AT&T was immediately notified to resolve the issue. Facility closure is a required
action when land line service is inoperable.
We apologize for the inconvenience this temporary closure may cause and appreciate
the public’s understanding as we prioritize safety. The facility will reopen as soon as
the landline service is restored, and all safety requirements are met.
Updates regarding the reopening will be shared through social media platforms,
Facebook: IN Spalding, Spalding County Leisure Services and Instagram: Spalding
Aquatics Center
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