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Harriett Claxton

2025 marks Harriett’s 30th year “Looking Back” in weekly columns offering readers a glimpse at history through local news clippings gathered from years gone by. The former schoolteacher began writing “85 Years Ago,” which she inherited from late Dublin Courier Herald publisher W.H. Champion, in 1995. Eight years later, she added a companion feature entitled “50 Years Ago,” treating Dublin-Laurens County natives to a more recent taste of nostalgia. The columns appear, respectively, in each Saturday and Tuesday edition.

Harriett's Latest Articles

50 Years Ago: June 11, 1974

An open house celebrating the new Southside fire station was the top story on June 11 50 years ago.

85 YEARS AGO: Very light vote expected in state election; huge tent revival to begin Sunday night

In the news on this day in 1939: Local officials expect a light turnout to vote in a statewide election and county churches prepare for a massive tent revival.

50 years ago: June 4, 1974

Planning for the Great Oconee River Raft Race and the county commission's decision on the purchase of new voting machines topped the headlines on this day 50 years ago.

85 Years Ago: June 1, 1939

An early morning fire causing severe damage to a local grocery topped headlines on this day 85 years ago.

50 Years Ago: May 28, 1974

Graduation ceremonies and a severe storm that left damage around town are among the top stories from 50 years ago.

85 years ago: May 25, 1939

The Dublin High School commencement ceremony and the last band concert of the year were among the top headlines of May 25, 1939.

50 years ago: May 21, 1974

The celebration of Industry Appreciation Week and the purchase of new garbage trucks and dumpsters were among the top stories 50 years ago.

85 YEARS AGO: May 25, 1939

On this day on May 25,1939 students at Dublin High School prepare for graduation while school comes to a close with celebrations and activities across the area.

50 YEARS AGO: May 14, 1974

Looking back at local news on this day 50 Years Ago, May 14, 1974: Courthouse may close on Saturdays; Sunday School rally planned

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