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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

‘We should never forget the name Dylan Harrison’

Local law enforcement, family and friends gathered to remember Dylan Harrison, five years after he was killed in the line of duty.

First Friday: Getting to know more about DDA, Visit Dublin

A sneak preview of upcoming events were on display during the First Friday Means Business held recently.

Local sorority brings community together to unite, walk against breast cancer

Dublin-Laurens Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., recently held its annual 17th annual Breast Cancer Walk For The Cure.

The importance of knowing the rules of a traffic light situation 

Driving around the Laurens County Courthouse can be an adventure, especially when people do not follow the rules on a turn sign.

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Inmate captured after briefly escaping custody at Laurens County Courthouse

An inmate briefly got away from custody Thursday at noon.

Local officials keeping eyes on Hurricane Isaias, potential impacts on Dublin, Laurens Co.

Laurens County officials are keeping their eyes on Hurricane Isaias.

Commissioners approve extended warranty on cardiac monitors

The Laurens County Commissioners extended the warranties for their 12 cardiac monitors during a recent meeting.

Dinner and a murder: Dublin Main Street Players serving up food, fun and mystery at the Ice House

Dublin Main Street Players will be bringing the humor, mystery, fun and dinner in its production of "Polter-Heist."

Returning to the spotlight on a different stage

Reporter happy to be returning to a theater production, though it will be a different kind of stage.

Franklinia trees return to Dublin as part of Liberty Trees for America’s 250

The Franklinia trees have returned to the city of Dublin during a Liberty Trees for America's 250 ceremony.

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