Laurens County News Archives

Three elementary schools in Laurens County have been recognized as No Excuses schools.

Defense attorneys for Roger Newbold, 66 of Adrian, were back in court yesterday, after being granted a continuance in April.

In March, commissioners heard a proposal from Albert Glass of the Georgia Center for Municipal Solutions .

Sixth, seventh grade social studies' scores thrown out; eighth grade scores to stand Superintendent Kathy Cox said Wednesday scores from a standardized social studies assessment will be discarded after ...

' 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, ...

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 ...

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

“Every situation is a unique situation, but we're making sure students have the materials they need to learn.”

Mayhem came in the dark, in the rain and wind. First, it yanked off a downspout on the rear of Linda Beymer's Ellenwood home, then shrieked around the corner to the bedroom where she slept. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“It's not going to cause a huge rise on a lake the size of Lake Lanier”

Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 2 p.m.; partly cloudy, with a high near 70 and a low around 47; west wind between 15 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 79 ... via The Times

Scott Stephens heard the roaring wind before he dashed inside to huddle with his wife and daughters in a closet. via WALB-TV Albany

Thousands remain without power a day after severe storms cut a swath through Georgia, killing two, downing trees and damaging homes and businesses. via WTXL

Laurens County Coroner Richard Stanley III identified the man who died there as Tracey Clements, who was in his 40s. via Wgst.com

“From what they're telling me, it's gone”

PICHER, Okla. -- Stunned survivors picked through the little that was left of their communities Sunday after tornadoes tore across the Plains and South, killing at least 23 people in three states and leaving ... via Detroit Free Press

“Needed state resources are being made available to assist in the cleanup efforts, and we will continue to actively work with local officials to support them.”

Governor Sonny Perdue issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency in six counties affected by the severe weather that passed through Georgia Sunday morning. via WXIA-TV 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

A tractor trailer making an illegal u-turn on a bridge in pre-dawn darkness caused a Laurens County, Georgia, crash yesterday, as a car became wedged under the trailer, according to a report by Bernie O'Donnell ... via Atlanta Injury Law Blog

Associated Press - May 8, 2008 5:13 AM ET DUBLIN, Ga. - A 42-year-old Georgia woman who won $5 million in the state lottery a year ago has been found stabbed to death in her home. via KVIA

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

Eaves has served six years as Johnson County Administrator, and previously served five years as the Executive Director of the Dublin-Laurens Commission on Children, Youth and Families. via Courier Herald

Two candidates officially qualify to replace retiring Allen Thomas As more candidates qualified Tuesday for Laurens County bipartisan positions, the number of contested races also increased for both the July 15 ... via Courier Herald