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Forgotten no more: Sign marks spot of old Royal Chapel School
A green sign was placed on the roadside to highlight the location of a school that for a decade once housed African American children. While the buildings that made up Royal Chapel School have long been removed from this now private property, those who attended are glad to finally be recognized.
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Wanting results from the Leprechaun Contest
My phone rang and I really did not need to look at it. I knew who was calling and I did not have an answer for what she wanted to know.
Dublin holds meeting on plan for safer roads
The city of Dublin took its first step in a plan for making streets in its area safer for everyone.
STAR students, teachers honored by Dublin Exchange Club
An East Laurens student was selected as the county system winner to go along with the city system winner during the recent Dublin Exchange Club’s Student Teacher Achievement Recognition program.
Witnesses in arson cases rewarded by state officials
The Georgia Arson Control office recently paid a visit to Laurens County to hand out checks to two local residents whose tips led to the conviction of two different people who were put in prison for their involvement in starting fires.
State wrestling lookback: Walden reflects on overcoming injury to win second-straight title
The setback forced him to ride out his last three matches on a bad wheel, but Dublin’s Domimarkeyo Walden still outlasted the competition to complete his climb back to the top of the podium.
BASKETBALL: Putnam County’s potent lineup too much for Dublin
The Irish had sufficient answers to remain competitive through a half, but couldn’t score with enough frequency to keep pace with the War Eagles’ well-rounded lineup down the stretch of Saturday’s game.
BASKETBALL: East Laurens boys fall to Southwest in second round
The defending state runners-up, fueled by solid performances from Chase Dupree and C.J. Howard, held off a challenge from the Falcons to advance to their second-straight quarterfinal.
BASKETBALL: East Laurens girls put on full-court press, blow by Brantley County to reach quarterfinals
The Lady Falcons’ overwhelming full-court pressure fueled a 23-point opening run that put the Herons away quickly in Friday’s second-round win.
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