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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

Having fun on Easy Street: ‘Annie cast preparing for the sun to come out

The cast of Dublin Community Theatre's production of "Annie" are preparing for next week's performances.

‘It’s a mission’ Stepping Stone here to help abused children

Local agency helps to represent abused children.

Officials urge caution through drought conditions 

Dry conditions have officials asking people to be careful when it comes to using fire outside.

Investigators say business blaze was ‘intentionally set’

Local and state fire officials have classified last weekend's blaze for business as arson.

Five graduate from local drug court

Five men recently completed the Dublin-Laurens Drug Court, a program that is tough to complete.

Kick it when you pull out in front of others

Kick it when you pull out in front of someone.

MGSU buries time capsule to be dug up in 39 years

MGSU buried time capsules at their campuses with plans to dig them back up in time for their 50th anniversary on July 1, 2065.

Poll workers needed for November elections

Local officials are hoping to pick up some new poll workers to help with future elections.

Officials investigating ‘suspicious fire’

Local and state fire officials are looking into a "suspicious fire" that totaled a business last Saturday.

Community choir to celebrate country’s 250th birthday with patriotic music

Community members are practicing for a big patriotic concert this May.

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