Flex winners: Local students rewarded for starting, running own companies
A West Laurens High School student won a $5,000 prize in the initial Laurens County FLEX program Friday afternoon.
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Whitaker found guilty of wife’s murder
Sentencing will be held on May 6 at 9 a.m. at the Laurens County Courthouse.
City council plans to look into ordinances on nuisance issues
Dublin's mayor and city council members promised last week to examine ordinances to tackle nuisance situations pestering residents.
Jury hears final arguments in Whitaker case
A Morgan County jury is set to decide the fate of a Laurens County man charged with killing his wife.
Salvation Army volunteers honored for work in 2025
The Salvation Army Dublin Service Center thanked its volunteers for continuing to find ways of helping others in the community during 2025.
Easter Seals Middle Georgia celebrates half a century
A local organization recently celebrated its 50th anniversary as it continues to be the oldest and largest non-profit providing services to those with disabilities.
Remembering AJ: Pre-schoolers raise money to honor Stuckeys
Children and teachers donned their favorite superhero capes, masks and outfits as they donated money to a local organization in honor of a former student.
City council plans to look into ordinances to help with nuisance issues
Dublin mayor and city council members promised to examine ordinances to tackle nuisance situations pestering residents.
County school officials celebrate state title, other accomplishments
Last week was busy for officials at the Laurens County Board of Education. They made appearances at various St. Patrick’s events, held a Thursday meeting and took a trip Friday to Macon to support the East Laurens Lady Falcons, who beat Elbert County 63-55 to bring back the school’s first state championship.
Taking a flying leap across the Theatre Dublin
When I was little, one of my favorite movies was “Superman The Movie.” I was caught up in John Williams' score as Christopher Reeve donned the suit for the first time and flew straight at the camera. It was so cool.