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Bank of Dudley expands downtown Dublin headquarters
Founded in 1905 in Dudley, the Bank of Dudley opened its first downtown branch in 1988. The company moved its seat of operations to Dublin in 1999
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Coaching carousel brings new faces to local high school sports staffs for 2026-27
With every new school year comes some turnover on local high school sports sidelines. Here’s a look at this offseason’s new additions to coaching staffs at Dublin, East Laurens, Trinity and West Laurens.
Dublin, guests get in midsummer work at annual half-pad football camp
The Irish were joined at a sizzling Shamrock Bowl by Rutland, Westside Macon, Metter and others for some semi-padded intersquad reps Tuesday and Thursday.
Kids catch a good time at Southern Pines fishing rodeo
Youngsters got to wet a hook for a few hours Saturday morning as the DLCRA sponsored a kids fishing rodeo at the Southern Pines pond.
How Demaryius Thomas’ dream inspired the creation of a new basketball prep school
The late NFL receiver and his high school coach had made some big plans for when they both retired. Inspired by Thomas’ heart for youth, Paul Williams is moving forward with a version of their shared vision as he launches the new program dedicated to developing and mentoring postgraduate athletes.
New East Laurens flag football team starting from first and 10 in prep for inaugural season
Monday afternoon marked the very first summer workout, and initial steps in a long journey for the Falcons’ new flag football team as its coaches and players build up to their first season.
Regional stories
Lori’s Dive-In Defied the Odds to Bring Connection to Alamo
Lori Miller Purvis has experienced two consistent elements in her professional life: motion and connection.
Johnson Journal – June 30, 2026
Johnson Journal – June 30, 2026
Treutlen County Assessors Adjust Property Values to Comply with State Requirements
The Treutlen County Board of Assessors announced on June 18 the adjustment of property values in the county for the 2026 tax year in order to comply with the standards of the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR).
Fed up with John Deere, Twiggs County Commissioners vote to purchase a tractor elsewhere
In 2026, Twiggs County spent $106,000 on repairs to John Deere tractors. Last week, commissioners voted to purchase a different brand.
Mount Vernon Insurance and Premier Insurance Group Expand into Treutlen County
Two local insurance agencies have partnered to create a merged insurance agency based in Treutlen County.
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