The Times Journal Post

The Raiders’ high-powered lineup proved its mettle with two late-inning comebacks to sweep Adairsville Wednesday in the second round of the GHSA fastpitch softball playoffs.

The County Commission voted Tuesday to award a separate contract to Dublin Construction Co. to build the foundation. Estimates for the work had come in at about $102,000. However, due to the detailed nature of the project, county officials approached Dublin Construction and gained an experienced company and saved money, with the cost at $83,450.

Twiggs County Commissioners approved a $17,000 bid on a county tractor.

The annual Pilot Club of Dublin, Inc. event will be held at the Bicentennial Plaza near Theatre Dublin, with the 5k beginning at 7:30 a.m. and the one-mile run starting at 8:30 a.m. The awards will be held around 9:30 a.m. and the candy mile begins at 10 a.m. for ages 10 and under.

District has had an interim superintendent for more than a year after former school chief Fred Williams stepped down during financial crisis.

Laurens County Sheriff’s Office responds about an officer-involved shooting that happened on Tuesday.