The Upson Beacon

12/17/2025

On Dec. 10, Frederick Bernard Durham was found guilty of the 2023 murder of Upson County’s Margaret Dubinion, according to Griffin Judicial Circuit District Attorney Marie Broder.

12/17/2025

Eugene Allison submitted the following statement to announce his candidacy for Georgia State Senate District 18:

12/16/2025

Parents, come out and listen to the beautiful voices of our third grade choir. 🎶
Mrs. Barber and her chorus have been working hard to prepare a beautiful concert for our families and community.

Also, stop by the Parent Resource Table to grab helpful tools and tips to support your child’s learning at home, including reading, math, homework, and study skills resources.

We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating our students together! 💜🎤📚

12/16/2025

The Upson Beacon learned Tuesday morning that Quad plans to close its local facility after three decades of operation in Thomaston and Upson County.

12/16/2025

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12/15/2025

Regular Ren Foundation will hold a holiday toy giveaway from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at Restoration Faith Ministries, 197 Triune Mill Road in Thomaston.

12/15/2025

The magic of Christmas will come alive at The Ritz Theatre in Thomaston on Dec. 19, when Thomaston Main Street presents magician Evan Dupree for his free holiday show, “Believe.”

12/14/2025

Thomaston-Upson Arts Council will hold auditions for its spring musical, “Annie,” Jan. 5-6 at Upson-Lee Fine Arts Center.

12/14/2025

Thomaston’s Luanne Helms has been selected as the city’s 2025 Christmas Lights Parade grand marshal, according to Main Street Director Stephanie Mckleroy.

12/14/2025

New adult fiction titles are now available at Hightower Memorial Library, located at 800 West Gordon Street, Thomaston:

12/14/2025

What's on your dinner table this week? Mary Ann is teaching us how to make Bacon Quiche, Pimento Cheese Casserole, & Chess Pie. Yum!

With so much to be done before Christmas gets here, I have been hit with a really bad upper respiratory infection and just do not feel like moving on with

12/13/2025

Shop Local This Season for a Chance to Win Big!!
The Upson Beacon's 2025 Christmas Passport is happening now, and everyone who shops locally this season can enter the giveaway to be one of the winners of more than $2,000 in local gift certificates! See the attached images for more information and participating businesses.