2+ week, 3+ day ago   (590+ words) 63 years ago, Aug. 28, 1963 - A civil rights rally in Washington, D.C. with more than 250,000 people was held, and that is where Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. made his now famous “I Have a Dream” speech… The 28th anniversary, Aug. 31, 1997 - Britain's Princess…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (486+ words) Property Tax Due Date Extended to December... Upson County property taxpayers can expect a due date of early to mid-December this year due to new property tax legislation creating a delay in assessment notices being mailed, according to Tax Commissioner…...

1+ mon, 20+ hour ago   (270+ words) Members of the Crawford family gather to celebrate the life of Elder Dionne Crawford. Loved ones of the late Elder Dionne Crawford celebrated her life and legacy with a two-day barbecue at the home of her father, veteran Walter Crawford,…...

1+ mon, 20+ hour ago   (561+ words) The cast of TUAC’s Lion King, Jr. takes a bow. Kaniel Morris as Rafiki. “But the king is dead.” The Circle of Life Thomaston-Upson Arts Council’s Summer Theatre program capped its summer production when more than 100 area youth performed Lion…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (191+ words) Thomaston native Ashly Richardson McKinstry has been named an official contestant for Mrs. Universe USA 2027. Throughout the past year, McKinstry, daughter of the late Chip Richardson and Holly Richardson, decided to step away from rodeo competition to pursue one of…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (97+ words) On Saturday, July 25, Upson County NAACP will present panel workshop “Know Your Rights: Community Education and Civic Empowerment” at A Place of Refuge. The workshop will include topics of community health, safety, and justice. Guest panelists include Renee Harris, retired…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (116+ words) upsonbeacon.com This weekend, United Military Care will hold its free “We Care Vet Fair” at Columbus Civic Center, inviting veterans and current military members, spouses, caregivers, and children. On Thursday, July 23, United Military Care will host the 1010 VHA Enrollment…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago   (201+ words) Upson County Line Dancers after performing at Upson County NAACP’s 2026 Juneteenth Celebration. Upson County Line Dancers celebrating the group's fourth anniversary. Upson County Line Dancers celebrated the group’s fourth anniversary with a Motown-themed “boogie” in May. Founded by Minnie Redmond,…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (221+ words) upsonbeacon.com City of Thomaston’s ninth annual Freedom Fest, celebrating 250 years of America, will begin at 4 p.m on Saturday, July 4 at Greatest Generation Memorial Park.This year’s Freedom Fest includes a host of activities and…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (604+ words) One might be justified in not recognizing the vast monumental, civilizational changes which are occurring at a blindingly rapid pace while us regular folks go about our normal day-to-day activities, seemingly oblivious to them. But do we really have another…...