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The art of long-snapping: Bleckley County prospects Lassiter, Register excel at football’s most overlooked job
Inside the “best long-snapper room in America” at Bleckley County High School, and how the Royals’ sought-after special teamers Zayden Lassiter and Cody Register make the most underappreciated discipline in football look automatic.
Young Trinity team shows bright spots, but can’t solve Briarwood speed in season opener
There was a lot to like about the Crusaders’ scrappy defense and physical ground attack in Friday’s debut. But they would need a little more speed to hang with a top-rated Briarwood squad that separated itself with big plays in the open field.
Pitching a puzzle, but young Trinity softball team has hitting, defense to compete
The Crusaders got some clutch hits, and key outs in the field, but couldn’t overcome walks in two big innings for Robert Toombs in their long-delayed season opener Thursday.
FRIDAY NIGHT SCOREBOARD: Trinity, Brentwood fall in openers
Opening night got of to a hopeful start, but turned long after about a quarter for the Crusaders and Eagles in their regular-season debuts Friday night.
Trinity, state champ Brentwood kick off Heart of Georgia’s football season one week early
The two GIAA members get a head start on the rest of the area with 2026 debuts Friday night, with final preseason scrimmage games dotting the rest of the midstate landscape.
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Johnson Journal – August 18, 2026
Johnson Journal – August 18, 2026
The art of long-snapping: Bleckley County prospects Lassiter, Register excel at football’s most overlooked job
Inside the “best long-snapper room in America” at Bleckley County High School, and how the Royals’ sought-after special teamers Zayden Lassiter and Cody Register make the most underappreciated discipline in football look automatic.
Treutlen Board of Commissioners Approve Funds for Sheriff Car Purchase
The Treutlen County Board of Commissioners approved up to $50,000 for the purchase of a new car for the local sheriff’s office during their regular meeting on Aug. 3, despite the reservations of some commissioners.
MGCFB to hand out free food at Jeffersonville senior center next week
Middle Georgia Community Food Bank is sponsoring a free food truck event in Jeffersonville next Wednesday, Aug. 19, starting at 11 a.m.
Twiggs County animal control proposed for 2027 ballot, other updates from last week’s county commission meeting
Twiggs County commissioners discussed the possibility of putting animal control on the 2027 ballot at last week’s meeting.
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