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Dublin, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Dublin? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much more will Laurens County homeowners around Dublin pay in taxes?
  • See what’s new at Love’s freshly remodeled Dublin travel stop.
  • Can Trinity Christian-Dublin even the score in Thursday’s rematch?

Also on today's calendar: Double Helix - A Steely Dan Tribute and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and very hot, with a high of 96 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Very warm; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 93, low: 68.
  • Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Laurens County Commission defends tax increase (courierheraldtoday.com) — Laurens County leaders are proposing a 31% property tax increase that would add about $150 a year to the bill on a $200,000 home, including school taxes, affecting homeowners in Dublin and across the county. Officials say the hike is needed to sustain expanded public safety services and rising costs, while a November FLOST sales tax referendum could later offset much of the increase.
   

2. Georgia Business Focus: Walmart+ Gas Savings, Love's Investment, Air Force Hiring, American Idol Relocates (41nbc.com) — Love’s Travel Stops has just reopened its remodeled Dublin location, marking the upgrade with a ribbon-cutting and a $5,000 gift to a children’s hospital. The project is part of a major statewide investment plan, while other Georgia business news includes Walmart+ fuel savings, a Warner Robins Air Force hiring event, and American Idol’s move to the Atlanta area.
   

3. Middle School Cougars continue to win (themonticellonews.com) — Piedmont Academy’s middle school Cougars recently topped Trinity Christian-Dublin 40–25 in a hard-fought game that stayed close until late in the fourth quarter. Dublin-area families can look ahead to a rematch this Thursday evening at Piedmont, where coaches expect another tough, competitive matchup between the same two teams.
   

4. Southeast Georgia Lottery player wins $3 million on scratcher (11alive.com) — A Fantasy 5 ticket sold in Dublin recently hit for nearly $185,000, putting a major Georgia Lottery win right in the local area. The prize is one of several big payouts statewide, including multimillion-dollar scratcher wins in Liberty County, Thomaston, Augusta, McDonough, and Warner Robins, underscoring how much money is circulating through Georgia’s lottery games.
   

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  • LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for To Go Specialist in Dublin. Apply here.
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Ok Dublin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Dublin

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Dublin

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.