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Twiggs County Commissioners sell tractor for $17,000, other highlights from last week’s meeting
Twiggs County Commissioners approved a $17,000 bid on a county tractor.
Cochran hires Redding full-time in controversial 4-2 vote
In a controversial decision, the Cochran City Council voted to make Interim City Manager Angela Redding’s position at City Hall a permanent one.
Times Journal Post – October 22, 2026
Times Journal Post – October 22, 2026
Black bear dies after collision in Twiggs County
A black bear died in Twiggs County on Friday after it was hit by two vehicles in the early hours of the morning.
Woman recovering after being injured in Cochran shooting
A woman is recovering after she was shot in Cochran Tuesday afternoon.
Coley addresses concerns about city water, billing and management
Following escalating tensions surrounding several city issues, Cochran Mayor Carla Coley held a town hall meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 6.
Times Journal Post – October 15, 2026
Times Journal Post – October 15, 2026
Regional Stories
Five INTs, blocked punt TD help West Laurens pick off Liberty County to preserve hopes in region
The Raiders’ rout continued a season-long theme of strong defense, and the more recent trend of interceptions, which have come in bunches over three of their last four games.
Trinity comes up short on road at Piedmont
Much like the week before, the Crusaders’ late first-half touchdown kept the game close, but the Cougars broke it open with three second half scores to pull away.
Laurens County early voter tally nears 20% as early voting ends on Friday, October 30
Early voting ends on Friday, Oct. 31. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
When the storms come, let go and let God
Storms of life are always on the horizon.
‘God, thank you for letting me have this business’: East Dublin’s Christy’s is set to celebrate 40 years in business
Nestled in a corner of the East Dublin Plaza, Christy’s Floral & Gift Shop has been a part of the community for 39 years and counting. The family-owned business, which first opened under co-owners, Christy Henry and her late mother, Maggie Calhoun, will turn 40 in April 2027. But there was no better time than now to give Henry her proverbial flowers for remaining in business for decades.
Editor’s Note: Business Class
Thursday, October 22 was Marketplace Times Day at East Laurens High School and I got to be one of the local “professionals” (Some of the people I have worked with in the newspaper business might think otherwise) who were judges of the business plans. And I enjoyed every minute of it.
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