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City budgets extra $2 million to combat gun violence in 2027. How police are addressing recent shootings.
The $2 million boost in funding for the Dublin Police Department, whose share will account for nearly 40 percent of the 2027 budget, is aimed at addressing recent surge in gun-related incidents.
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UGA internship program reveals opportunity in students’ rural hometowns
The Look Ahead Georgia program aims to show UGA students from rural communities that they don’t have to leave their hometowns to find successful careers.
Special needs youth, ‘buddies’ bond through baseball at inaugural East Dublin rec event
A group of close to 50 made some memories, and new friends playing “Buddy Ball” this past Saturday at Dewey Warnock Park.
Man throwing rocks leads police on downtown chase
Man called about throwing rocks leads police on foot chase through downtown area.
Hiding in crawl space does not keep police from finding suspect
Man arrested after a tip led police to his hiding spot.
Arrest made in Vinson Village shooting. City ramps up policing in wake of gun crimes
An 18-year old is in custody in connection to recent shooting near Vincent Village, while local police ramp up efforts to tackle gun violence.
State calls for hearing on suspension of the Dublin City school board
The Georgia Board of Education has announced a hearing to decide the fate of the Dublin City school board.
A thrill-seeker at heart: Bell looks back on skydiving career, record-breaking jump
One Laurens County resident, Lisa Bell, has a deep connection to the skydiving community. And though her days of jumping from airplanes are behind her she remains an important part of the sport, having taken part in a record breaking jump that still stands after more than a decade.
Audio Scott Thompson on his lifelong mission to explore and preserve local history
The Courier Herald’s longtime columnist and resident historian goes Slightly Off The Record to talk all things Dublin-Laurens County history, his love for the pastime of research and some of the most remarkable discoveries those years of treasure-hunting have uncovered.
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