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Sunday’s flash flooding believed to be Dublin’s worst in a half-century
City of Dublin officials said last Sunday’s flood, where a lot of rain hit the downtown area in a short amount of time, was something that has not happened in the last 50 to 100 years.
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Dublin softball seeing progress, poised to make more strides in year 1 under Brian Young
Strong pitching and defense in its first two games were some of the noticeable signs of improvement for an Irish team that’s continuing its steady growing process under a new head coach this season.
East Laurens softball will rely on elite pitching, experienced defense; needs hitters to excel in 2026
Between ace DeAndrea Lowther in the circle, and a nearly identical defensive lineup in the field, the Falcons will have all they need to contend in a toughened region if their bats can come through to score key runs.
East Laurens’ Holt, Lowther sign to pursue ‘golden’ opportunities at next level
The Falcons’ Abigail Holt signed to play softball at Georgia Southern’s new East Georgia campus, and Deanna Lowther with Albany State to compete in basketball, and potentially softball as well.
Shangxi Knight: Local hoops pro reflects on latest season in China, upcoming youth camp
Fresh off his 13th pro basketball season, former West Laurens standout Marcos Knight recaps a strong season with the Chinese Basketball Association’s Shangxi Loongs, and looks ahead to the annual community event he will hold later this week.
Shoe reboot helps Dublin special teamer reclaim dying art of straight-on kicking
The Irish recently teamed up with a Macon cobbler on a last-ditch project to restore an irreplaceable square-toed kicking shoe that will equip their Nazyon Mitchell to continue one of football’s lost kicking customs this season.
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Soperton City Hosts Public Hearing for Disaster Relief Grant
The city of Soperton hosted a public hearing on July 30 in the Soperton City Hall in regards to a community development block grant for disaster relief (CDBG-DR).
Times Journal Post – August 6, 2026
Times Journal Post – August 6, 2026
Tri-County Connector – August 6, 2026
Tri-County Connector – August 6, 2026
Treutlen Residents Turn Retirement Farm into Roadside Store
Donna Gaddy established the Hoopee Homestead Farm Stand alongside Ohoopee Bend as a way to share with the community while making use of the excesses of her retirement farm.
The Sparta Ishmaelite – August 5, 2026
The Sparta Ishmaelite – August 5, 2026
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