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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

Theatre Dublin seeks more outside lighting

Theatre Dublin officials seeking lights for around the venue.

Local officials open Quentin’s Place crisis center

Many people cheered as Laurens County officials cut the green ribbon for Quentin's Place.

Dizzy Dean, The King and other stories from 100 years at Fred Roberts Hotel

The Fred Roberts Hotel, which turned 100 years old this year, has many stories about who has visited the venue throughout the years.

Local DA’s expungement workshop gives people ‘hope’

Dublin's DA was pleased to see people show up for a chance to clear their criminal record.

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1 killed in three-vehicle wreck on 441 South in Laurens County

An 18-year-old Gray teenager was killed in a three-vehicle wreck in Laurens County.

A parable teaches us how to get on the right path

Recalling a parable that teaches us how to go down the right path.

Hatchett wants to use experience under Gold Dome to help counties

Matt Hatchett, Republican incumbent for Georgia House of Representatives District 155, wants to continue helping people.

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Man charged with $5,000 in bank fraud

A man arrested for alleged fraud at a local bank for more than $5,000.

Smith’s jewelry celebrating 115 years in downtown Dublin

A jewelry store that opened in 1911 will be celebrating its 115th year in downtown Dublin this Thursday.

Businesses, organizations help DFD purchase life-saving LUCAS machine

Local businesses and organizations helped the Dublin Fire Department with the money needed to purchase a LUCAS device.

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