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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.
Dublin softball seeing progress, poised to make more strides in year 1 under Brian Young
Strong pitching and defense in its first two games were some of the noticeable signs of improvement for an Irish team that’s continuing its steady growing process under a new head coach this season.
East Laurens softball will rely on elite pitching, experienced defense; needs hitters to excel in 2026
Between ace DeAndrea Lowther in the circle, and a nearly identical defensive lineup in the field, the Falcons will have all they need to contend in a toughened region if their bats can come through to score key runs.
Regional stories
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.
Twiggs residents push for reduced speed, speed humps on Cary Road after fatal hit-and-run
Cary Road residents are urging the county to implement a speed reduction and speed humps in the wake of a hit-and-run that killed Danville resident Gyrino Stanley.
Times Journal Post – August 13, 2026
Times Journal Post – August 13, 2026
Tri-County Connector – August 13, 2026
Tri-County Connector – August 13, 2026
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