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Payton Towns

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

Robotic showcase shows how surgeons help more patients through technology

Doctors and members of the community get the chance to move robotic arms that are normally used for surgeries.

School boards vote to extend bonuses to all staff

The Laurens County Board of Education has approved bonuses for all of its employees, to be paid on Friday.

Farmers Market opening Saturday

Farmers Market is about to open back for another year.

When it gets dark just wait for the light

A look into how the Easter story brings us the light of life.

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.

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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.

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