The Upson Beacon

10/05/2025

"Stargazing at The Bluff" with Flint River Astronomy Club returns to Upson County on Friday, Oct. 24 at 8 p.m.

10/05/2025

Thomaston-Upson Chamber of Commerce will host a political candidate forum on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. to offer the community a chance to hear directly from candidates and their priorities prior to the Nov. 4 election.

Thomaston-Upson Chamber of Commerce will host a political candidate forum on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. to offer the community a chance to hear directly from candidates and their

10/05/2025

What's on your dinner table this week? Mary Ann is teaching us how to make Campfire Stew, Beanie-Weenie Casserole, & Carrot Cake. Yum!

So far, it has been quiet here in the country, and we finally got some rain.

10/04/2025

The inaugural “Thomaston Kiwanis Kreepy 5K Road Race & Walk” will take place at Greatest Generation Memorial Park, beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25.

10/04/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, for which Green Thumb Garden Club planted pink flowers in two areas at Greatest Generation Memorial Park.

10/04/2025

After 31 years with Thomaston Public Works Department, Horace Montfort has officially retired and was honored with a party last Wednesday at Thomaston-Upson Senior Center.

10/04/2025

Thomaston-Upson County Library Board of Trustees will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. in Hightower Memorial Library’s Ed Bell Multipurpose Room, and the public is invited to attend.

Thomaston-Upson County Library Board of Trustees will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. in Hightower Memorial Library’s Ed Bell Multipurpose Room, and the public is invited

10/04/2025

At the August meeting of Thomaston Tree Board, Chairman Jane Burdette asked members to find ordinances from throughout the state related to preserving legacy trees on private property so the group can propose a local version to city council.

At the August meeting of Thomaston Tree Board, Chairman Jane Burdette asked members to find ordinances from throughout the state related to preserving legacy trees on private property so the

10/03/2025

Vaughn & Co. Bakery and Café celebrated the opening of its new storefront in Thomaston with a ribbon cutting ceremony facilitated by Thomaston-Upson Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, Sept. 23.

10/03/2025

This week’s Upson Beacon Athlete of the Week honor, sponsored by United Bank, goes to Upson-Lee High School football linebacker Malachi Character.

10/03/2025

During the September meeting of Yatesville City Council, City Manager Ashley Riggins informed the board that she had been working hard to update the city’s antiquated financial software.

10/03/2025

Thomaston Police Department reported a vehicle break-in on 2nd Avenue Saturday and an attempted vehicle break-in on Worthy Drive Sept. 23, when one suspect appeared to possess an AR style firearm.

Thomaston Police Department reported a vehicle break-in on 2nd Avenue Saturday and an attempted vehicle break-in on Worthy Drive Sept. 23, when one suspect appeared to possess an AR style