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Laurens County residents got tax estimates in the mail this week that were too high because of a mistake by the county.
Posted inEconomy

Your Laurens County Tax Bill Is Wrong: Here’s What Really Happened

by B.T. ClarkJuly 7, 2025July 7, 2025

Laurens County residents got tax estimates in the mail this week that were too high because of a mistake by the county. 💰 Why It Matters: You might think your property taxes are going up by hundreds of dollars, but that’s not true. The real bill will likely be much lower when it comes out […]

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Posted inIn The Know

Georgia Elected Official Bypasses Bureaucracy With Facebook Livestreams

by B.T. ClarkMay 14, 2025May 14, 2025
A 27-year-old man died after being shot in the backyard of a Dublin home, leading to murder charges against a teenager.
Posted inCrime

Teen Charged with Murder After Fatal Georgia Backyard Shooting

by B.T. ClarkApril 30, 2025April 30, 2025
A pedestrian was struck and killed in Laurens County, and the driver responsible never stopped. Now, authorities are asking for the public’s help in tracking down the vehicle involved.
Posted inCrime

Pedestrian Killed in Laurens County Hit-and-Run

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 5, 2025February 5, 2025
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Posted inAround Georgia

Around Georgia: Bulloch County Officials Sworn In, MARTA Streetcar Service Update, and New Year’s Closures

by B.T. ClarkDecember 30, 2024December 30, 2024
A person barricaded inside Canady Plaza in East Dublin has been taken into custody following a tense standoff with law enforcement on Saturday. Local police and the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office managed the situation, which ended without harm. Authorities are investigating the incident and will provide further details later.
Posted inCrime

Barricaded Person Taken Into Custody in Laurens County

by Thom ChandlerOctober 13, 2024October 13, 2024
A thorough search for Garland Sims Warren, who was reported missing from Laurens County, remains ongoing, despite several clues law enforcement officers are following to try to locate him.
Posted inMissing

Search for Missing Laurens County Man Continues

by Thom ChandlerJune 25, 2024June 25, 2024
In a decisive election night, Laurens County voters made their voices heard in two key Republican primary races. The results, now fully tallied, show clear winners in the contests for Tax Commissioner and County Commissioner for District 2.
Posted inYour Government

Here Are The Winners of The Laurens County Republican Primary Election

by Thom ChandlerJune 18, 2024June 18, 2024
🌟 The Gist: If you're in Laurens County and want to make a real difference in your community, the 2024 county elections are your chance to step up. Here’s the lowdown on the qualifying fees for the various county offices.
Posted inYour Government

Want to Run for Office in Laurens County? Here’s What You Need to Know

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 11, 2024January 11, 2024
The Incident: At a Chick-fil-A in Dublin, Georgia, a drive-thru accident resulted in a 17-year-old employee being pinned between two cars.
Posted inIn The News

Georgia Chick-fil-A Worker Pinned Between Two Cars in Drive-thru Pileup: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerDecember 7, 2023December 7, 2023
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Posted inBusiness

New Hwashin Plant Promises To Bring 450 Jobs to Middle Georgia

by Thom ChandlerOctober 31, 2023October 31, 2023
DUBLIN -- A shooting on Woodlawn Street in Dublin, GA has left a 16-year-old girl dead and many questions unanswered. The incident, which occurred yesterday morning, is under active investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Posted inCrime

16-year-old girl shot and killed in apparent case of mistaken identity

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 7, 2023

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