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Laurens County Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Laurens County, GA.

Results 1 - 20 of 248 in Laurens County, GA

  1. New S.C. State board leader says 'I owe everything to S.C. State'Read the original story

    Yesterday | The Times and Democrat

    ... is nothing new to Byrd. He has been the chairman of both Presbyterian College's board of visitors and Laurens County Chamber of Commerce, becoming the first African-American to hold that title. In addition, he has served in a wide array of ...

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    Related Topix: South Carolina State University, Clinton, SC, Presbyterian College, Laurens County, SC, African-American

  2. Custom Concessions Caters to Cool ClientsRead the original story

    Thursday Oct 9 | Courier Herald

    ... of a Custom Concessions trailer built on Laurens Industrial Boulevard in Dublin. Custom Concessions is new to Laurens County, but has a long history involving a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Owner James Williams at one time ran a restaurant. When ...

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    Related Topix: Dublin, GA, Life, Food, Pizza

  3. How to Register for CodeREDRead the original story

    Wednesday Oct 8 | Courier Herald

    ... with CodeED. The procedure is as easy as dialing a telephone number. To register a person can go to the Laurens County Commissioners web site, the City of Dublin web site, the Laurens County 911 web site or The Courier Herald web site. Once logged ...

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    Related Topix: Weather, Dublin, GA

  4. CodeRED Registration Begins Now

    Wednesday Oct 8 | Courier Herald

    On Mothers Day 2008 a violent tornado ripped through Laurens County during the wee hours of the morning catching Tracy and Lisa Clements and their two granddaughters asleep in their beds.

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    Related Topix: Weather

  5. Being Frugal Has Become Fashionable

    Wednesday Oct 8 | Courier Herald

    ... such as The Salvation Army and Goodwill Industries to a community has reached new heights. In fact, the Laurens County Salvation Army store has received national notoriety for its large increase in donations and sales. These charitable organizations ...

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  6. Area Teams Prepare For A Fun And Good NightRead the original story

    Tuesday Oct 7 | Courier Herald

    ... then you wont be disappointed this upcoming Friday. Youll have your choice of not one but three right here in Laurens County. East Laurens, West Laurens and Trinity Christian will be crowning a new Homecoming Queen and King next Friday. This will ...

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    Related Topix: High School Football

  7. Lawyer: Criminal work makes him good fit for postRead the original story

    Jul 10, 2008 | Fulton County Daily Report

    ... a runoff with Debra H. Bernes. But the state Supreme Court ordered a new election because absentee ballots in Laurens County had incorrectly identified Howard N. Mead II, a close third-place finisher, as 'Thomas Mead.' Mead then blanketed the ...

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    Related Topix: Atlanta, GA, Atlanta Metro, Dekalb County, GA, Lawrenceville, GA, Opinion

  8. Laurens County elections will bring in new faces

    Monday Oct 6 | The Macon Telegraph

    There will be new faces in Laurens County government after the Nov. 4 election. Voters will elect a new county commissioner to fill the District 3 seat formerly held by longtime Commissioner Tal Fuqua, who died ...

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    Related Topix: Atlanta, GA, Dublin, GA, University of Georgia, Dudley, GA

  9. High court to hear Laurens trucking case

    Saturday Oct 4 | The Macon Telegraph

    The state Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments Monday challenging the ruling of a lower court in a Laurens County appeal.

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  10. Bankers Discuss Local EconomyRead the original story

    Thursday Oct 2 | Courier Herald

    Community banks in Laurens County are on solid footing and customers money is safe.

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    Related Topix: Georgia, Dublin, GA, Home, Mortgage, Mortgage, Personal Finance, Financial Services

  11. Does Downtown Dublin Buck the Economic Trend?

    Thursday Oct 2 | Courier Herald

    The quote by American humorist and author Will Rogers applies to many situations. But in Laurens County, specifically in downtown Dublin, the meaning is particularly poignant to the commitment and foresight of those who are working to revitalize and ...

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    Related Topix: Small Business, Personal Finance

  12. Know the Issues Before Stepping in the BoothRead the original story

    Tuesday Sep 30 | Courier Herald

    ... begin the process. Voters will be asked to decide several races, from the president of the United States to Laurens County Clerk of Courts. This election is monumental. Sample ballots are available for citizens to review before they vote. Prior to ...

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  13. Registration, Voting Brisk as November 4 Election Approaches

    Monday Sep 29 | Courier Herald

    Thirty-seven days until the Nov. 4 election and already Laurens County officials have seen an increase in voting activity.

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    Related Topix: Dublin, GA

  14. McClendon, Helton Appointed Judges Of Juvenile Court

    Friday Sep 26 | Courier Herald

    ... from Columbus State University in 1977. He has served as a Special Assistant State Attorney General, a Laurens County Assistant District Attorney, a Georgia Department of Pardons & Paroles officer and as a probation office with the Department of ...

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    Related Topix: Dublin, GA

  15. Thousands Seized in County Drug Bust

    Friday Sep 26 | Courier Herald

    The Laurens County Sheriffs Department seized thousands in property from a residence yesterday after arresting the owner on drug charges.

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    Related Topix: East Dublin, GA

  16. SP Promises Riverkeeper A CleanupRead the original story

    Friday Sep 26 | Courier Herald

    The Riverkeeper told members of the Laurens County Sportsmans Club Thursday that SP Newsprint officials have promised to clean up their spray fields and the waste water released into the Oconee River.

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    Related Topix: Environmental Law, Law, Paper, Industrial Machines

  17. Laurens Co.'s Understanding of Gas Issue Helps Keep Prices Down

    Friday Sep 26 | Courier Herald

    ... consumer under $5 where the sales tax exceeds the profit the retailer makes except in gasoline, Cochran said. Laurens County is faring better than many places in Georgia as the supply of fuel from the gulf continues to move slowly down the pipeline. ...

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    Related Topix: Hurricane, Weather, Hurricane Ike, Georgia

  18. The 10 Best Places to Retire in GeorgiaRead the original story

    Thursday Sep 25 | Atlanta Real Estate Forum.com

    ... City of Decatur (Dekalb County) Peachtree City (Fayette County) Blairsville-Union County Cobb County Dublin-Laurens County Georgia's Lake Country (Morgan, Greene, Putnam and Baldwin Counties) City of Perry (Houston County) Augusta and the Clarks ...

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    Related Topix: Dekalb County, GA, Decatur, GA, Peachtree City, GA, Fayette County, GA, Georgia

  19. Officers Nab Two More Big Bust Defendants

    Tuesday Sep 23 | Courier Herald

    The Laurens County Sheriffs Narcotics Unit has brought in two more suspects from the Big Bust drug sting.

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    Related Topix: Drugs

  20. Big Test For Area Teams on the Gridiron This WeekRead the original story

    Tuesday Sep 23 | Courier Herald

    ... road to Toombs County this week. So far this season, schools in Toombs County have won all three games that Laurens County schools have played in down there. East Laurens, which is taking a week off after a big win against Swainsboro last Friday, ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.