Thomaston News

Thomaston and Upson County are going to be on national television this summer as the third season of BBQ Pitmasters gets cranked up! BBQ Pitmasters filmed one of their competitions in April at the Smoke On The Water BBQ and Music Festival at Bickley's Lake.

There are certain things in life that occur that can leave a person swearing that it will never happen again.

"Of all things that a school girl hates, it is the Friday morning's composition.

Staff Writer Thousands of people packed into downtown Thomaston this morning under blue skies to see the world's top cyclists kick off Stage 2 of this year's Dodge Tour de Georgia.

SUBMITTED By Industrial Development Authority The Thomaston-Upson County Industrial Development Authority is pleased to announce the location of a new company in the Thomaston-Upson Industrial Park and a $500,000 grant that will assist with site development and infrastructure.

At this week's meeting of the Upson County Board of Commissioners, Chairman Maurice Raines commented on the issue of the county being sued by the City of Thomaston for allegedly failing to respond to Open Records requests.

The Thomaston-Upson Rotary Club honored five public safety employees at their annual Public Safety Appreciation Luncheon last week.

A Senoia, Ga., man was charged with false reporting of a crime after allegedly telling an Upson County Sheriff's deputy a robber stopped his car and held a gun to his head.

Dr Mark Cotney is a 1983 graduate of the PALMER COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC . He has been in private practice in Thomaston for over 27 years.

Hightower Memorial Library in Thomaston and Yatesville Public Library will kick off their annual summer reading programs today, May 30.

The General Assembly will have a familiar look when lawmakers convene for the 2013 session, judging from the results of candidate qualifying last week.

Republican wants pride returned to county Managing Editor editorial1@thomastontimes.com At the very least, Rusty Blackston has taken a giant leap of faith in his decision to challenge Joel Pitts for the District 3 county commissioners seat vacated by the resignation of Anthony South.

At this week's meeting of the Upson County Board of Commissioners, Chairman Maurice Raines commented on the issue of the county being sued by the City of Thomaston for allegedly failing to respond to Open Records requests.

The 147th annual celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation in Upson County will be held this Saturday, May 26.

Staff Writer It was something she didn't expect, but was no surprise to everyone else.

Aggravated Assault James Nimes, 53, 300 Ave. F, was charged with aggravated assault, cruelty to children and criminal trespass after an incident at Fairview Apartments.

Thefts A 14-year-old male was charged with theft by taking after stealing a cell phone from a student's book bag at Upson-Lee Middle School.

On Wednesday, Feb. 12, the Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant at 1133 Vestavia Lane, Thomaston, resulting in the seizure of marijuana and suspected methamphetamine residue.

A fake debt collection scam that the Federal Trade Commission is already looking into has made its way to Thomaston, and one woman who is fighting back wants others to be aware of the scam.

Ms. Smith was born on June 13, 1931 in Taylor County, GA, to the late Roswell and Lucille Williams.