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Laurens County Commission defends tax increase
Officials say they can no longer afford to keep tapping into the county’s reserves to cover inflation, public safety improvements.
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Non-region finales for East/West Laurens, intriguing rivalries among area’s week 5 football features
The Falcons and Raiders, both in need of a win, will have the Laurens County spotlight to themselves in non-region finales Friday, while Johnson and Wilcox counties and Treutlen and Montgomery County meet to renew longtime grudge matches in the area’s other top games.
Treutlen, Bleckley win big to stay perfect, and more of the area’s week 4 football results
Two area teams’ wins to stay unbeaten, and high-scoring thrillers for both a Macon and Warner Robins-based powerhouse stood out from last week’s high school football action.
Thomas, NeSmith continue Laurens County’s long-running involvement on GHSA student council
Local juniors Jaxten Thomas and Tripp NeSmith, multi-sport athletes at East and West Laurens high schools, are carrying on what’s become a tradition of local representation on the GHSA student committee.
Big plays put Brentwood up by a lot early; Trinity closes well, but can’t climb back
The Crusaders, facing the two-time defending AA state champs on homecoming, put up a valiant effort but couldn’t fight out of Friday’s early hole.
Backfield goes berserk, Devero picks two passes as Johnson County wins third-straight at Wheeler County
Jeremiah Scott, Jeremiah Taylor, Kelsey Waters and Daezon Devero were among the many Trojans who shined in a third-straight win Friday in Alamo.
Regional stories
Juvenile in custody after allegedly planning a shooting at Bleckley County Middle School
The Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office say a juvenile was arrested after an investigation revealed the student “expressed intentions of carrying out a school shooting.”
Treutlen’s Dive Team Expands In Skill and Reach
The Treutlen County dive team, part of the local Emergency Management Agency (EMA), continues to expand its arsenal of skills and equipment with aims to make its services available to a wide number of nearby communities.
Twiggs County Country Festival returns this Saturday with 90+ vendors
Twiggs County’s seasonal Country Festival is back this Saturday, Sept. 19, and it’s expected to be the biggest one yet.
Treutlen, Bleckley win big to stay perfect, and more of the area’s week 4 football results
Two area teams’ wins to stay unbeaten, and high-scoring thrillers for both a Macon and Warner Robins-based powerhouse stood out from last week’s high school football action.
Times Journal Post – September 17, 2026
Times Journal Post – September 17, 2026
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