4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (539+ words) Unless you have been lost in the woods, you know that college football season has arrived. There were games all over the television last weekend and, even though some were blowouts, it was good to see football return. Now don’t…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (796+ words) Upson County Board of Commissioners: Front row, from left, are Upson County Clerk Jessica Jones, Commissioner Paul Jones, Chairman Dan Brue, Commissioner Ben Watson, and County Attorney Heath English. Back row, from left, are County Manager Lonnie Joyce and Commissioners…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (422+ words) Potential action to repair a drainage culvert on Childs Avenue sparked debate during the July 28 meeting of Yatesville City Council, as the board weighed options to address drainage issues across the city. The city recently received a Local Road Assistance…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (191+ words) Thomaston native Ashly Richardson McKinstry has been named an official contestant for Mrs. Universe USA 2027. Throughout the past year, McKinstry, daughter of the late Chip Richardson and Holly Richardson, decided to step away from rodeo competition to pursue one of…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (267+ words) Freedom Fest has become one of my favorite traditions in Thomaston. Every year it brings our community together to celebrate the blessings of living in the greatest country in the world, and this year's celebration was no exception. Before anything…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (155+ words) upsonbeacon.com With dozens of students and parents in attendance, Crestside Christian Academy celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony alongside members of Thomaston-Upson Chamber of Commerce Monday morning. Formed on the famed former Westwood Christian Academy campus, Crestside…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago   (354+ words) Lacy Greear Crain was recently appointed Upson County Chief … A surveillance video showed a couple shoplifting $6,732 wort… Firefighters battle a residential structure fire on Glenwood Drive July 2. At approximately 3:57 p.m. on July 2, Northside Volunteer Fire Rescue and other local…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago   (273+ words) Dog seized during a joint investigation into alleged illegal dog fighting activities in Crawford County. Firearms and currency seized during a joint operation in Crawford County. Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper has announced the arrest of Robert James Hester following…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (371+ words) upsonbeacon.com Tender Tech Child Development Center, located on Southern Crescent Technical College’s Flint River campus in Thomaston, proudly celebrated a historic milestone during the 2025–26 school year as it honored the largest graduating group in the programâÂ…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (188+ words) Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced it has arrested 11 people, including one Upson County man, following “Operation Crimson Snow,” a joint drug investigation centered in Warner Robins. Rudisky Towns, age 52, of Thomaston, was charged with violation of the Racketeer Influenced and…...