The Upson Beacon

1 week ago | upsonbeacon.com | Andrew Carroll

Upson-Lee High School wrestling standout Damari Kenan is scheduled to put pen to paper and sign to a college on April 18 in the ULHS Media Center. Kenan has been a stalwart member of both the wrestling and football teams during his career at ULHS. Affectionately known as “The Stump,” he has been a key piece of the U-L defensive line for the past two seasons. He also has been a focal point of the ULHS wrestling team in the 215-pound weight class.

1 week ago | upsonbeacon.com | Andrew Carroll

Thomaston and Upson County were well represented at the Doc Holliday Shootout Pickleball Tournament in Griffin April 4-5 at Wyomia Tyus Olympic Park. Bruce Dunaway and Austin Bailey led the way for Upson with the pair scoring gold in the 4.5 level men’s doubles. Dunaway and Bailey compete at the level just shy of the professional level. Randy Oglesbee and Frank Steger won gold at the 3.5 level, men’s doubles, 70-plus division.

2 weeks ago | upsonbeacon.com | Andrew Carroll

The Upson-Lee Middle School golf program officially moved its final match of the season to Calloway Gardens. No longer practicing at the local golf course, ULMS moved practices behind the school in the grass football field between the school and civic center. The final match of the season for ULMS golf is scheduled for Tuesday, April 15 at Callaway Gardens against Harris County.

2 weeks 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.

2 weeks 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.