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Courier Herald staff honored with eight Georgia Press Association awards
Members of the GTLN’s Dublin news team placed first in two categories, and second or third in six others, with entries representing the best of their coverage, photography, columns and special publications from 2025.
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Kids catch a good time at Southern Pines fishing rodeo
Youngsters got to wet a hook for a few hours Saturday morning as the DLCRA sponsored a kids fishing rodeo at the Southern Pines pond.
How Demaryius Thomas’ dream inspired the creation of a new basketball prep school
The late NFL receiver and his high school coach had made some big plans for when they both retired. Inspired by Thomas’ heart for youth, Paul Williams is moving forward with a version of their shared vision as he launches the new program dedicated to developing and mentoring postgraduate athletes.
New East Laurens flag football team starting from first and 10 in prep for inaugural season
Monday afternoon marked the very first summer workout, and initial steps in a long journey for the Falcons’ new flag football team as its coaches and players build up to their first season.
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.
A world of activities fit under one roof at DLCRA’s new Southern Pines indoor facility
From basketball and volleyball to fitness training and indoor soccer, there’s space for just about anything (out from) under the sun inside the sprawling park’s recent 52,000-square foot addition.
Regional stories
Mount Vernon Insurance and Premier Insurance Group Expand into Treutlen County
Two local insurance agencies have partnered to create a merged insurance agency based in Treutlen County.
Fed up with John Deere, Twiggs County Commissioners vote to purchase a tractor elsewhere
In 2026, Twiggs County spent $106,000 on repairs to John Deere tractors. Last week, commissioners voted to purchase a different brand.
Missing Twiggs County woman found deceased after day-long search
Vickie Miskimen went missing Wednesday evening. Friday morning, her body was found in a pond near her home.
Times Journal Post – June 25, 2026
Times Journal Post – June 25, 2026
Bleckley Coroner raises awareness about life-vest safety after “freak tragic accident” leaves 3-year-old dead
A 3-year-old boy drowned in Bleckley County last week. Now Coroner Michael Francis is urging the public to prioritize life vest safety.
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