Tuesday, October 13, 2026

UPSON P&Z DIRECTOR LEAVING

 SIX   MONTHS  AFTER  HE  ACCEPTED  THE  POSITION  OF   BUILDING  AND  ZONING  DIRECTOR  FOR  UPSON  COUNTY--LEAVING  THE  SAME  POST  AT  PIKE  COUNTY--JEREMY  GILBERT  IS  HEADED  FOR  TENNESSEE  FOR  A  SIMILAR    JOB.  JEREMY  INFORMED  THE  UPSON  COUNTY  PLANNING  COMMISSION  HE  WAS LEAVING  AFTER  MONDAY'S  OCTOBER  MEETING.  HE'S  GOING  TO  GOODLETTSVILLE,  TENNESSEE  NORTH OF  NASHVILLE  AND  HIS  LAST   DAY   WILL  BE  OCT. 28TH. HE  GOT HIGH  PRAISE  FROM  THE  UPSON  COUNTY  COMMISSIONERS  FOR  HIS JOB  PERFORMANCE  DURING  TUESDAY'S  MEETING  .  

HOUSE FIRE IN UPSON CO

 HOUSE  FIRE      AT  102 FERGUSON  ROAD  HAD VISIBLE  FLAMES THROUGH   THE  ROOF OCT.   10TH  ACCORDING  TO  THE  UPSON  COUNTY  SHERIFF'S  OFFICE.  NO  INJURIES--OCCUPANTS  AND  PETS  ALL VACATED.  IT  STARTED  AS  A  GREASE  FIRE  IN  THE  KITCHEN  AND  THURSTON  FIRE  DEPARTMENT  MANAGED  TO  CONTAIN  THE  DAMAGE  TO  THE  KITCHEN/LIVING  ROOM.

Monday, October 12, 2026

T-U CHAMBER LEGISLATIVE LUNCHEON

 

Join us for our 2026 Legislative Luncheon!

Hear directly from our state and local leaders about the issues, initiatives, and opportunities impacting Thomaston-Upson and Georgia.

📅 Monday, October 19

⏰ 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

📍 First Baptist Church of Thomaston-Building C

💲 $15 in advance | $20 day of luncheon at the check in table

🍽️ Lunch provided!

Space is limited, so register early and join us for an informative afternoon of community conversation and updates! Scan the QR code on the flyer to reserve your spot or click on the flyer for direct access to the event page to register.

Thank you to our event sponsor, Georgia Power!