Slightly Off The Record

In our season 1 finale, Kyle Dominy and the rest of The Courier Herald's newsroom – Payton Towns III, Rodney Manley and Clay Reynolds – go Slightly Off The Record to chat about the first 11 episodes of this new podcasting venture, and every other topic under the July sun, before a several-week summer break. Each in the group look back on favorite moments, memorable conversations and learning exper...

U.S. Navy Veteran Joe Ann McBride goes Slightly Off The Record with Kyle Dominy and Clay Reynolds to talk about the many adventures as a pioneering service member, and later competitor in the National Veterans Golden Age Games, that have taken all over the United States from some humble roots in her hometown of Dublin. The 71-year-old shares memories from her youth in the 1950s and 60s, experience...

Dudley Mayor Jason Locke goes Slightly Off The Record with Kyle Dominy, Clay Reynolds and Payton Towns III for a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from Little League baseball and softball to upcoming sewer improvement work. He offered an update on those much-needed repairs, which are just underway, to some critical sections of the city's aging infrastructure, and how they fit into oppo...

Max Brown Pharmacy owner Al Purser goes Slightly Off The Record with Kyle Dominy for a conversation about the local business, its long history serving the community and why that strong relationship will only continue in a new location less than a block from its original home on North Jefferson Street. The Cochran native shares about his over three and a half decades working in retail pharmacy (alm...

Longtime Middle Georgia photojournalist Jason Vorhees goes Slightly Off The Record to talk about his three decades covering the area for The Telegraph and GTLN's Macon Melody. He shares about his approach to the craft, philosophy on storytelling and love for newspapers, as well as the favorite shots and most memorable assignments that stand out as highlights of his career. We also discuss the pass...

Longtime Courier Herald columnist and beloved local historian Scott B. Thompson Sr. goes Slightly Off The Record with Kyle Dominy and Clay Reynolds to talk all things Dublin-Laurens County history. He discusses the origins of his interest in genealogy and curiosity about years of old, and how  both have come together in a cherished pastime of writing his widely-read column/blog "Pieces of Our Past...

Local pastor, pharmacist and podcaster Chad Potts goes Slightly Off The Record to chat about compounding his three unique callings, and how they come together to form a one-of-a-kind personal ministry whose goal is equipping others to pursue their best self, both physically and spiritually. He also shares how the journey into each profession has helped him expand his comfort zone and overcome earl...

Colleen's China owner and Courier Herald magazine contributor Sally Willis Daniels goes Slightly Off The Record to chat about her feature on Meadow Chase Farms published in the newest edition of Laurens Living (now available at The Courier Herald and other local businesses). She also shares from her many years of expertise in bridal traditions and gift-giving, memories from growing up in Laurens C...

The Dublin Downtown Development Authority's Glenda Berry and Nichole Padgett go Slightly Off The Record with Kyle Dominy and Payton Towns III to discuss recent and upcoming downtown events, last month's blockbuster Dublin Community Theatre production of "Annie" and what to look out for this summer at the Market on Madison. 

Longtime Dublin St. Patrick's committee member and "Munchies" founder Kathy Jones goes Slightly Off The Record with Kyle Dominy and Clay Reynolds to discuss her decades of involvement with the local festival, year-round efforts that go into planning and putting it on and history of the signature event she helped build into a Super Saturday staple. She also recalls a favorite childhood soda fountai...

Laurens County Schools Superintendent O.J. Hall goes Slightly Off The Record to chat about recent news and developments around the district, from upcoming construction and facility upgrades to this past season's athletic success by teams at both high schools, notably a first-ever state championship for the East Laurens girls basketball team. He also weighs in on current trends in education, includ...

Dublin Mayor Joshua Kight joins for the soft launch of Slightly Off The Record to discuss a number of widely-talked about issues including recent infrastructure improvements, strategies to combat the spread of crime and how beautification and development efforts fit into a long-term vision for the community. He also shares some wise words that were passed down from his father, the late Laurens Cou...