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Connect Cochran: Public WiFi is coming to downtown Cochran

Public WiFi is coming to downtown Cochran, thanks to Middle Georgia State University and five local government entities.

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Dublin schools to ask state for more help with cash crunch

District ends August with a $2.1 million deficit, could need advances on state funding to meet payroll in October.

Twiggs County Commissioners approve “slow down” sign on road where a Danville man was killed this summer

The Twiggs County Board of Commissioners approved the installation of a “slow down” sign at the site of a hit-and-run that killed a Danville man back in July.

Laurens County Commission passes tax increase

Officials say tax hike needed to cover inflation, public safety costs.

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.

Laurens County group leads effort to keep people out of prison

The Compassionate Advocate, Inc. held its second Restoring the Broken Workshop hoping to to keep young people from going to prison.

Daughters, Sons of the American Revolution celebrate Constitution Day with bells ringing, cannons blasting

Group spice up annual Bells Across America program to celebrate country's 250th year.

Run Clubs are gaining momentum in tri-county area

Middle Georgia is seeing a growing number of run clubs, and the tri-county area recently welcomed two.

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Man on electric bike in critical condition after hit by truck near East Laurens schools

A 56-year-old man was in critical condition after being hit by a truck while on his electric bicycle Thursday night.

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