The Upson Beacon

01/08/2026

Upson-Lee basketball made the long trip to Marietta for the Lemon Street Classic tournament Dec. 29-30.

01/08/2026

Thomaston-Upson County Recreation Department director’s position vacated by Bryan Kelley has been filled by a familiar face in Upson athletics, with Coach Erik “Paco” Foster earning the job.

01/08/2026

Coy Bowles and Rustin Shiflet, both Thomaston natives and part of Zac Brown Band, are currently undergoing a residency in Las Vegas at The Sphere.

01/08/2026

Upson County Commission Chairman Dan Brue submitted the following statement to The Upson Beacon Monday in response to a story written by Beacon Publisher Debbie McClain which ran in the Dec. 31 edition under the headline, “Brue Seeking Exception for…

Upson County Commission Chairman Dan Brue submitted the following statement to The Upson Beacon Monday in response to a story written by Beacon Publisher Debbie McClain which ran in the

01/07/2026

SPORTS COLUMN: "The title of this column is a bit misleading because the Atlanta Journal-Constitution has not completely disappeared, only the paper printed edition is gone. The AJC, which began as the Atlanta Constitution, first printed in 1868 an…"

The title of this column is a bit misleading because the Atlanta Journal-Constitution has not completely disappeared, only the paper printed edition is gone. The AJC, which began as the

01/07/2026

PERSONAL OPINION COLUMN: "It’s a scene as familiar as winter itself: A parent, seeing their child dash outside without a coat, calls out, 'Bundle up or you’ll catch a cold!' For generations, this advice has echoed across playgrounds, kitchens, an..."

It’s a scene as familiar as winter itself: A parent, seeing their child dash outside without a coat, calls out, “Bundle up or you’ll catch a cold!”

01/07/2026

PERSONAL OPINION COLUMN: "The story of Job in the Bible centers on a wealthy and righteous man named Job who faces immense suffering after God allows Satan to test his faith. Despite losing his wealth, health, children, and livestock — including..."

The story of Job in the Bible centers on a wealthy and righteous man named Job who faces immense suffering after God allows Satan to test his faith.

01/07/2026

PERSONAL OPINION COLUMN: "Career day in elementary school was a bit awkward. I was accustomed to blank stares from folks, kids and adults alike, when I responded to what my father did for a living. I could recite that he was 'the assistant regio..."

Career day in elementary school was a bit awkward. I was accustomed to blank stares from folks, kids and adults alike, when I responded to what my father did for

01/07/2026

A special election will be held Tuesday, Jan. 20 to fill the Georgia Senate District 18 seat following the recent resignation of Sen. John F. Kennedy.

01/07/2026

On Jan. 2, proud parents Shauquivias Harris and Carderrious Favors welcomed to the world baby Simonee’ Delilah, the first baby born in 2026 at Upson Regional Medical Center.

01/07/2026

Upson-Lee graduate Erik Foster has been named the new director of Upson County Recreation Department, effective Jan. 2, according to County Manager Lonnie Joyce.

01/07/2026

The holiday season brought cheer and big rewards to local shoppers through the 2025 Christmas Passport Giveaway. Thanks to strong community support for locally owned businesses, $2,400 in gift cards, certificates, and merchandise was awarded to 14 l…

The holiday season brought cheer and big rewards to local shoppers through the 2025 Christmas Passport Giveaway. Thanks to strong community support for locally owned businesses, $2,400 in gift cards,