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Local officials and Benton House partners take part in a groundbreaking Carved out of a wooded area off Fairview Park Drive two multi-million dollar lifestyle developments are taking root.

Last Update: 5/28/2008 1:09:04 AM Author: Kate Harrison Web Editor: Rebecca Stewart Police in Dublin need your help to find a missing woman.

According to Laurens Sheriff Bill Harrell, a tip was called into the sheriffs department about the location of Shannon Rae Pahel, who had been wanted by Crime Stoppers for probation violation.

Laurens County is offering multiple camps and programs for fun-seeking children and relief-seeking parents.

According to an incomplete obituary notice from Townsend Funeral Home late Friday afternoon, Lisa Lowery Clements, 47, of a U.S. 441 North, Dublin address had died in a Macon hospital.

In our briefing on how our response went, we talked about warning the public, said Laurens Emergency Management Agency Director Don Bryant.

“I am optimistic that our federal partners will recognize the dramatic extent of this damage and will render the appropriate assistance to help Georgians recover and rebuild in the aftermath of this severe weather.”

' Today Governor Sonny Perdue asked President Bush for a major disaster declaration to assist residents and local governments in Bibb, Carroll, Crawford, Douglas, Emanuel, Glynn, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, ... via WRDW-TV Augusta

Also pictured are Janice Nhare and Patsy Baker. A play area for grandchildren, a bounty of daylilies, a serene goldfish pond, an outdoor living area, a formal fountain and a playhouse for viewing surrounding ... via Courier Herald

Loyd filed as a Republican candidate on the last day of qualifying for bipartisan candidates in Laurens County. via Courier Herald

“We had a lot of pine trees on the campus. It's really going to change the landscape of the campus, unfortunately”

Hundreds of homeowners will be trying to clean up Monday in Clayton, Douglas and Carroll counties after a tornado struck - one of at least six twisters that hit Georgia early Sunday, three in the metro Atlanta ... via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Authorities say two people are dead after severe storms cut a swath through Georgia, downing trees and damaging homes and businesses in at least 19 counties. via WGST-AM Atlanta

One person was killed in Laurens County in an area were several homes were destroyed by high winds from the overnight storms, the National Weather Service has confirmed. via MyATLtv.com

According to Laurens Sheriffs Investigator Sgt. Brian Scarborough, the two men arrested were Joseph Griffitts and Joel Love. via Courier Herald

“Then she told him she wanted to break it off and she wanted to be friends and that was it. From what they told me, he didn't want to accept that.”

A woman who won $5 million in the Georgia lottery a year ago has been found stabbed to death in her middle Georgia home, and her former boyfriend is charged with killing her. via Athens Banner-Herald

According to Laurens Sheriff Bill Harrell, Doris Murray, 42, of 439 Barnes Road was killed at about 1:35 p.m. and a man she once called her boyfriend is the suspect in the killing. via Courier Herald

“A lot of folks come to city hall to pay their water bills every month. Now they won't have to get out and come inside - they can just drive up to the window.”

Larry Drew has lived in Laurens County all his life and worked for the city of East Dublin since 1976, beginning as a police officer, working up to chief and, since 1997, serving as city administrator. via The Macon Telegraph

Sounds of giggles and crying could be heard coming from Thursday afternoons Dublin City Council meeting. via Courier Herald

The presentation, conducted by Moore Street Elementary School Principal John Strickland, followed extensive research of uniform policies and usage in other school systems. via Rome News - Tribune