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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

Library to close next week for HVAC replacement

The Laurens County Library will close for three to five days next week to install new HVAC units.

Vendors, customers excited about new season at the Farmers Market

The Farmers Market returns to Market on Madison.

Dublin’s Neighbors celebrates 100th birthday, advises others to ‘live each day’

Staying active and keeping a positive attitude are the secrets to feeling young, Juanita Neighbors says as she celebrates her 100th birthday on Thursday, April 9.

Council OKs another round of water meter replacements

The city of Dublin begins a fourth round of installing water meters.

Trinity considering 3-day teaching model

Local school looking to see if there is interest in a three-day-a-week teaching model.

Making her pitch against cancer

Two years after breast cancer diagnosis, Jill Towns threw out the first pitch at a softball game.

Storm damages Goodwill store

Heavy rain and 19 mph wind may have been the cause of the damage done to a store at the Dublin Mall.

Robotic showcase shows how surgeons help more patients through technology

Doctors and members of the community get the chance to move robotic arms that are normally used for surgeries.

School boards vote to extend bonuses to all staff

The Laurens County Board of Education has approved bonuses for all of its employees, to be paid on Friday.

Farmers Market opening Saturday

Farmers Market is about to open back for another year.

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