A community fundraiser is planned this Friday to help the Millican family, following last weekend’s deadly house fire. Contributions can be dropped off at any Bank of LaFayette branch — all funds will be combined and given directly to the family. The fire at the Millicans’ Ridgewood Circle home claimed the life of LaFayette High School teacher John Millican the Third and left his wife, Heather, and their two young children seriously injured. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
A woman is facing multiple charges after authorities say she caused a crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle Tuesday evening, then fled the scene on foot. According to the Georgia State Patrol, the crash happened around 6 p.m. along GA-1 at Chambers Street. Troopers say 42-year-old Christine Elizabeth Millraney turned left in front of a southbound motorcycle, striking the rider, who was taken to Erlanger Medical Center with serious injuries. Investigators say Millraney kept driving, hit another vehicle, and then ran from the scene. Deputies later found her at home and determined she was intoxicated. She’s charged with DUI, hit and run, and serious injury by vehicle.
The Trion community will come together Sunday to celebrate the life of Dr. Phil Williams, the Superintendent of Trion City Schools. The Celebration of Life will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Trion High School Gymnasium, with a remembrance ceremony starting at 4:40. Light refreshments will be served, and information will be available for those wishing to support the Dr. Phil Williams Memorial Scholarship Fund. Dr. Williams led Trion City Schools for more than 16 years.
Evening pickleball games in LaFayette just got a little brighter! The city has finished installing new lighting at the pickleball courts on South Main Street, allowing players to keep playing after sunset. The project was funded through SPLOST. The pickleball courts are located at 638 S. Main Street.
LaFayette Girls Flag Football is at home today. They host Gilmer and Rome. Game times are set for 5pm and 7:30pm.