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Payton Towns III

A go-to reporter wearing a variety of hats, Payton stays on top of local matters in the areas of politics, crime, courts, public safety and humanitarianism, just to name a few. He also writes frequent human interest pieces and holds down the City of Dublin and Laurens County Schools government beats. Originally from Milledgeville, he has resided and worked in Dublin since joining The Courier Herald in 2005.

Payton's Latest Articles

Man found near river; was missing for 11 days

Dublin man found safely after being missing for 11 days.

Local leadership group continues picking up trash in downtown Dublin months after class ended

A Dublin group gathers once a month to help pick up the trash in the downtown area.

Historic Dublin church bell finally rings again after 50 years of silence

The First African Baptist Church's bell rang for the first time following a $20,000 restoration.

Claxton Dairy roundabout work on pace to allow traffic by end of July

A new roundabout at the intersection of Claxton Dairy and Woodlawn Drive is on schedule to open up to traffic by the end of July.

Dublin police seek public’s assistance in finding man missing for almost a week

The Dublin Police Department is asking for assistance in finding Chadwick Maurice Williams, of Dublin, who has been missing almost a week.

Local resident wants Dublin City Council to protect area from data centers

A Dublin woman addressed Dublin City Council about the importance of not having a data center in the city of Dublin.

New Dublin-Laurens Chamber president excited to help businesses grow

New Dublin-Laurens County Chamber of Commerce president and CEO is excited to see the business community grow.

Dublin club provides scholarships to students, organizations. See how the community helps with these honors.

The Dublin Exchange Club Foundation has provided many scholarships to students and organizations thanks to its annual pancake supper held in March.

Dublin man sentenced to life without parole in 2025 fatal shooting

Dublin 18-year-old sentenced to life without parole after being found guilty for 2025 fatal shooting.

Restored 105-year-old bell in Dublin historic church to ring this Sunday

The First African Baptist Church will ring for the first time in 50 years this Sunday after approximately $20,000 was raised to have it restored.

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