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MGA Cochran to host guided history tour through campus, archives later this month
On Oct. 26, MGA Cochran will hold a 45-minute guided tour through campus and school archives.
Times Journal Post – October 8, 2026
Times Journal Post – October 8, 2026
Cochran’s The Great Pumpkin Festival returns for 50th year
The Great Pumpkin Festival, FKA Country Fest, returns to Cochran on Saturday, October 17.
Twiggs County: 2 men arrested in prison dropping scheme
Two men were arrested in Twiggs County over the weekend for their alleged involvement in a prison drop.
MIDSTATE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Hawkinsville, Edmund Burke win OT thrillers, Bleckley, Dodge, Treutlen bounce back
Region contenders gained a little separation from others in the pack as two games went to overtime and a scoring record fell at the House of Pain in the rest of the Heart of Georgia’s week 7 football results.
Error found in Cochran meters causes delayed bills, city warns of “changes” in future billing
An error found in the way Cochran meters calculate water usage will cause changes to future billing.
More than books: Your library card can do so much more
Borrow a book. Visit a state park. Save a life. You can do more with your library card than you realize. And it’s free.
Regional Stories
Dodge County dominates in second-straight region win at East Laurens
The Indians knocked out the Falcons, and a second victory in as many league matchups, in their latest impressive performance Friday at the new Falcon Field.
Touchdowns through the air, three takeaways help Dublin defeat Swainsboro
The Irish hit two key deep shots off play-action that helped them break through in a tight game against the Tigers for their second region win.
Local sorority brings community together to unite, walk against breast cancer
Dublin-Laurens Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., recently held its annual 17th annual Breast Cancer Walk For The Cure.
Editor’s Note: Mahjong? Yes, Please
Mahjong has quickly become a popular pastime throughout Dublin/Laurens County. The editor and publisher of The Courier Herald wanted to find out why.
The importance of knowing the rules of a traffic light situation 
Driving around the Laurens County Courthouse can be an adventure, especially when people do not follow the rules on a turn sign.
New Southern Dad: Two short dad stories
For a lot of folks Sunday is a day of rest. Whether taking a long nap after church or vegging out on the sofa watching football, most people spend the day relaxing.
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