Bridge Turner

1 week ago | upsonbeacon.com | Bridge Turner

Following last week’s meeting of Thomaston-Upson Industrial Development Authority, Chairman Chase Fallin issued a statement clarifying expenses related to a trip to Ashley, Ind., to tour Brightmark’s plant prior to the company investing in Upson County. “After reading [an article] in the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, I want to make sure… one thing mentioned was about us taking our trip to Ashley in the past… I want to make sure it’s clear that the IDA paid for our trip to Indiana,” Fallin commented.

2 weeks ago | upsonbeacon.com | Bridge Turner

Prior to a 4-1 vote to deny rezoning for Serenity Lake, Upson Planning Director Doug Currier recommended conditional approval of rezoning for the high-end development, citing “a huge loophole” in the county’s current ordinance. During his presentation, Currier concluded the proposed development is “well planned and intended to be high quality,” and noted that Upson’s comprehensive plan expresses a need for housing.

3 weeks ago | upsonbeacon.com | Bridge Turner

Twice during a meeting last week, Thomaston City Council members voted unanimously to seemingly circumvent their own ordinances, excusing violators of cemetery mandates and considering allowance of a convenience store despite prohibition of the business category for four years.

1 month ago | upsonbeacon.com | Bridge Turner

Troy Chaney and John Trice have submitted letters of interest to Thomaston City Council to fill the unexpired term of Mayor Pro Tempore Doug Head, who recently announced his resignation, effective April 15. Mayor J.D. Stallings, along with council members Don Greathouse, Jeff Middlebrooks, Lakeitha Reeves, and Ryan Tucker, are considering both candidates and likely will announce the appointment of a replacement at the April 15 meeting, Head’s last after 21 years of service. “I love serving others.

1 month ago | upsonbeacon.com | Bridge Turner

Council members approved two rezoning requests and denied a third last week, all intended to facilitate proposed residential developments in Thomaston. The first request, from Sweet Rentals, LLC for an abandoned structure at 615 West Main Street, was conditionally approved from “professional institutional” to “multifamily residential.” A variance was granted for reduction of per-unit, square footage requirements to upgrade the property.