Events

Register for school and "Meet the Teacher"

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Monday, July 25th, 2011, 10:30am

LAGRANGE, GA - LaGrange schools have released the dates of registration and "Meet the Teacher" days.

High School Registration

9th and 12th Grades – July 27, 2011 from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m.

10th and 11th Grades – July 28, 2011 from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m.

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Go for a twilight nature walk

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Thursday, July 14th, 2011, 2:40pm

WEST POINT, GA - Join Naturalist, Amy Waite, on a sensory adventure exploring the nocturnal world of the forest! Take a Twilight Nature Walk at the West Point River Park on Saturday, July 16, from 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. EDT.

West Point River Park is located off US Hwy 29, inside the city limits of West Point, just north of the city pool and tennis courts.

Parking: After entering the park, take the first left to enter the Heritage TrailParking Area. Everyone will gather at the Pavilion.

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Choose the next Georgia license plate design

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011, 11:21am

Choose the next Georgia license plate design

COLUMBUS, GA - Interested in picking the next license plate design for the state of Georgia? Click on the link here to vote! You can even vote more than once.

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Send us pics of Bacon and crew

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011, 4:24pm

LAGRANGE, GA - If you've seen any of the stars filming for the movie Jayne Mansfield’s Car, send us your pictures! We'll put them up on the web.

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Don't let bears ruin your holiday

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011, 11:28am

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA - Whether it is a “roughing it” summer tent camping trip or a comfy stay at a cabin in the woods, there’s always a possibility for a black bear sighting or encounter in North Georgia. With more than 75 established campgrounds and an estimated 5,100 black bears in the State, campers should always be aware and prepared for a black bear encounter. The key to preventing an unfavorable experience is to properly store food and garbage.

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Boating safety course in West Point

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011, 3:17pm

TROUP COUNTY, GA - The US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 81, in partnership with the US Army Corps of Engineers at West Point Lake, will conduct a personal watercraft and boating safety course at the West Point Project Management Office on July 19 and 21 from 6:30 pm until 9:30 pm. The course will provide information on legal requirements, navigation rules, preventing personal watercraft and boating accidents, and new boating laws.

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McGruff making an appearance

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011, 9:34am

LAGRANGE, GA - The Troup County Sheriff's Office four-legged crime fighter, McGruff, will make a special appearance at Red's 2 (3 Creeks Entertainment) this morning at 10:00 am. They will have important information regarding trusted adults, doing the right thing by avoiding peer pressure and Summer safety tips.

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