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.
A local organization and the district attorney’s office recently teamed up to host a law enforcement training program designed to give guidance to investigators and first responders when they are dealing with special victim cases.
A cast featuring a talented cast of those aged 18 and below will take the stage for “Elf Jr. The Musical,” which will be held at 7 p.m. on Nov. 20, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Nov. 21 and at 2 p.m. on Nov. 22 at Theatre Dublin. Tickets can be purchased on Purplepass or by calling Theatre Dublin at (478) 277-5074.