New gunshot detection system assists Dublin police in arrests
The Dublin Police Department’s new Flock Raven Gunshot Detection System aided in the arrest of two Dublin men last week.
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Bread of life: Christ Episcopal food ministry continues to grow
The long-running food ministry of Dublin's Christ Episcopal Church fed 167 families last month, as its service to local residents in need continues to increase.
Survey: Dining, shopping are downtown Dublin’s top draws; parking biggest concern
The Dublin Downtown Development Authority received a lot of input on what people would like to see more of, with parking remaining the biggest concern, through a recent survey.
Man reunited with Bible months after losing it
At the beginning of the year, William Bailey lost his Bible when it fell off his car before going to church one Wednesday night. Almost five months later, Bailey received a phone call from his pastor, telling him that his Bible that was lost was now found.
Fairview Park cuts ribbon on expanded rehab floor
Fairview Park Hospital officials held a ribbon cutting Monday to celebrate the expansion of its fifth-floor rehabilitation unit, which will enable them to hold more patients and bring in more staff.
Brown wins big, elected new tax commissioner
Darla Brown was able to take a 386-vote lead from early voting and expand it on runoff election day to become Laurens County's tax commissioner. Brown gathered 1,910 votes. while Tim Aldridge compiled 1,081 during the Republican runoff held Tuesday.
Our Take: Snake show brings important information
Jason Clark from Southeastern Reptile Rescue can pack the Laurens County Library.
Dublin High’s ‘Magnificent Seven’ honored at Juneteenth festival
Members of the "Magnificent Seven," the first students to integrate Dublin High School, were honored as the grand marshals of Saturday's Juneteenth parade and then highlighted during that afternoon’s celebration at the Market on Madison.
Voters head to polls to decide local runoffs
Laurens County will learn Tuesday night who wins two races that have been left undetermined since the May 21 election.
Local Red Cross seeking water donations
The local American Red Cross is asking for water donations to help first responders as they deal with incidents over the summer.