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Scout Hut Fate Remains Undecided

1 week ago | upsonbeacon.com | Bridge Turner

Council members took no decisive action regarding potential demolition of the Boy Scout hut at Greatest Generation Memorial Park last week, and received negative feedback on the first three weeks of a step toward golf cart operation on city roadways. Jane Burdette, chair of the local historic preservation commission, expressed opposition to demolition of the hut at council’s May 6 meeting.
School Board to Hold 2 Budget Public Hearings

2 weeks ago | upsonbeacon.com | Bridge Turner

The Thomaston-Upson Board of Education will hold two public comment sessions in June for the school system’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget, according to a notice submitted to The Upson Beacon. Meetings are scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 10 and 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 24 at the board of education office, 205 Civic Center Drive in Thomaston. The purpose of the meetings is to provide an opportunity for public input on the proposed budget.
Alcohol, Zoning, Park on BOC’s Radar

2 weeks ago | upsonbeacon.com | Bridge Turner

After consulting with state officials, County Attorney Heath English told commissioners during a work session last week that Upson’s beer and wine sales ordinance is stricter than Georgia’s statute. Recent questions concerning measurements from churches to establishments requesting licenses prompted commissioners to request a more in-depth look by the attorney.
T-U Rec Announces 14U Baseball All-Stars

2 weeks ago | upsonbeacon.com | Andrew Carroll

The Thomaston-Upson Recreation Department announced its spring 2025 14U baseball All-Star team on Thursday, May 19. The 14U All-Stars are Adein Montgomery, Gabine Troop, Chance Partin, Brenton Glover, Tomorris Daniel, Tristin Caldwell, Ethan Tidwell, Derreck Hobbs Jr., Carter O’Dell, Caleb Sauls, AJ Thompson, Steven Millen, William Morgan, Deigo Ramirez, Eli Brawner, Levi Howard, and Jordan Stoll. The team is coached by Mason Bridges, Ben James, and Seth Morgan.
Project SEARCH Hosts First Graduation Ceremony

2 weeks ago | upsonbeacon.com | Andrew Carroll

Students in the first class of Thomaston’s Project SEARCH program received diplomas on Monday evening inside the Upson Regional Medical Center Auditorium. A large crowd of parents, hospital staff, and Thomaston-Upson School System staff gathered in the auditorium to celebrate the occasion. The first class featured 10 graduates: Wyatt Benson; Everette Bridges; Zymir Carnell; Cameron Cochran; Destiny Davison; Sy Hutchens; Allen Piper; Adam Roberson; Emily Teague; and Amy Williams.
10U Baseball Crowns Champs, All-Stars

2 weeks ago | upsonbeacon.com | Andrew Carroll

The 10U spring baseball season came to an end Thursday, May 15 for the Thomaston-Upson Recreation Department with a fantastic game that closed out an equally fantastic season. In what turned into a pitchers’ duel between the White Sox’s Reid Mallory, and the Rays’ Rowan Basilici, it was the Rays which came out victoriously, 7-2.
County Considers Committee Method to Kick Start FLOST

2 weeks ago | upsonbeacon.com | Bridge Turner

Chairman Dan Brue suggested last week that commissioners designate a small group of county delegates to meet with city representatives to establish an acceptable starting range for proposed floating local option sales tax negotiations. Proceeds of FLOST, a key component of House Bill 581 designed to provide property tax relief, must be shared between Upson County and the City of Thomaston through an intergovernmental agreement.
City Dismisses County’s First FLOST Proposal

3 weeks ago | upsonbeacon.com | Bridge Turner

FLOST is headed BTTDB. After receiving initial proposals from Upson County Commission Chairman Dan Brue, Thomaston City Council members opted last week to submit a counter proposal before meeting to negotiate a potential floating local option sales tax split designed to benefit property owners. So, the governing bodies are headed “back to the drawing board” before it begins.
Knights Searching for Line Depth Ahead of Spring Game

3 weeks ago | upsonbeacon.com | Andrew Carroll

Upson-Lee hosts Griffin High School at Matthews Field on Friday at 7 p.m. for the annual spring football game. Spring practice started on May 1, and the Knights have been hard at work to get prepared for the game. The biggest word and concern for Head Coach Justin Elder was “depth.”“Just trying to gain some depth,” said Coach Elder. “O-line and D-line really trying to gain depth. Our best offensive line is our best defensive line.
Stewart’s ‘Sway’

3 weeks ago | upsonbeacon.com | Andrew Carroll

Stewart Bowers took over as the full-time athletic trainer for Upson-Lee last season and has brought several changes to the program, but his latest addition to the medical repertoire at U-L could have lasting effects for the lives of the student-athletes under his care. During basketball and wrestling season, Bowers introduced a new approach to handling concussions at U-L. Called the “Sway” app, Bowers stated that it gives him new tools in a modern era to keep up with concussions.