Looking back… 50 and 85 Years Ago

50 years ago: Man to swim river to raise funds for heart machine

Charlie Bass prepares to take to the Oconee to rainse money for a new heart machine for the hospital.

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50 years ago: City Council faces budget battle

The Dublin City Council squares off with the mayor over the city's $5 million budget. This story, and more, topped the headlines on this day 50 years ago.

85 years ago: Bottling plant ‘completely renovated’

A collection of the top new items from this day 85 years ago.

50 years ago: City manager eyes DeLoach for new public safety role

A collection of news stories from this day 50 years ago, including talks to create a new public safety director position in the city of Dublin.

85 years ago – July 19, 1940: 27 houses to be moved for highway

A series of stories from this day 85 years ago, including coverage of nearly 30 homes being moved for highway construction.

50 years ago – July 1, 1975: Oconee Raft Race returns to Dublin

A collection of the top news stories from this day 50 years ago, including coverage of the return of the Great Oconee Raft Race.

50 years ago – June 24, 1975: Hitchhikers held in murder case

A look back at the news on this day 50 years ago, headlined by the arrest of two hitchhikers after the murder of a local businessman.

50 years ago – June 17, 1975: Missing person complaint leads to jail chaos

A collection of news stories from this day 50 years ago, including a bizarre missing person claim that ended with several arrests and a near riot at the county jail.

85 years ago – June 7, 1940: Dublin guard men stand at the ready

A collections of stories from this day 85 years ago, including preparations by the Georgia National Guard.

50 years ago: May 20, 1975

A collection of stories from this day 50 years ago.

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