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1 dead in Thursday fire on South Washington Street
The Dublin Fire Department is investigating a fire that killed an 89-year-old man early Thursday afternoon.
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Dublin-Perry reunion, key tests for East Laurens/Trinity part of area’s week 2 football slate
A first meeting in 23 years between old rivals in the Irish and Panthers has the marquee of a week 2 slate that will also have another top-10 showdown and local grudge match on tap for Friday night.
Comeback win opens new era at Montgomery County, and more area football results from week 1
A 3-for-3 showing by Tri-County teams, and 50-plus point nights by two of the area’s top contenders, stood out from the Heart of Georgia’s first full weekend of high school football games.
New-look West Laurens softball team managing ups, downs of inexperience in early games
The Raiders will spend the early part of this season adjusting at some key positions as they bridge the gap between last year’s senior class and a new roster relying heavily on freshmen.
Scott’s four touchdowns/pick lead Johnson County past East Laurens in 49th Border War
The Trojans used a gritty ground game and an outstanding two-way performance by Jeremiah Scott to defeat the Falcons in Friday’s “Border War.”
Well-rounded debut gives Bleckley upper hand on West Laurens
The Royals, led by a senior quarterback in command and a defense that bent but didn’t break, outplayed the comparatively fresh-faced Raiders to win Friday’s season opener.
Regional stories
How an Alamo Restaurant Operator Found Calling and Community
For the operator of Alamo’s Bulldog Grill, running restaurants seems to run in the family.
Tri-County Connector – August 27, 2026
Tri-County Connector – August 27, 2026
Times Journal Post – August 27, 2026
Times Journal Post – August 27, 2026
Twiggs County: GDOT recommends no speed bumps on Cary Road following fatal hit-and-run
GDOT has recommended Cary Road in Twiggs County remain without speed bumps following a hit-and-run that killed Gyrino Stanley.
Comeback win opens new era at Montgomery County, and more area football results from week 1
A 3-for-3 showing by Tri-County teams, and 50-plus point nights by two of the area’s top contenders, stood out from the Heart of Georgia’s first full weekend of high school football games.
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