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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.
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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.
East Laurens’ Holt, Lowther sign to pursue ‘golden’ opportunities at next level
The Falcons’ Abigail Holt signed to play softball at Georgia Southern’s new East Georgia campus, and Deanna Lowther with Albany State to compete in basketball, and potentially softball as well.
Shangxi Knight: Local hoops pro reflects on latest season in China, upcoming youth camp
Fresh off his 13th pro basketball season, former West Laurens standout Marcos Knight recaps a strong season with the Chinese Basketball Association’s Shangxi Loongs, and looks ahead to the annual community event he will hold later this week.
Shoe reboot helps Dublin special teamer reclaim dying art of straight-on kicking
The Irish recently teamed up with a Macon cobbler on a last-ditch project to restore an irreplaceable square-toed kicking shoe that will equip their Nazyon Mitchell to continue one of football’s lost kicking customs this season.
Padded preview: East/West Laurens, Dublin continue season countdown with football jamborees
Another round of padded camps last week put local football teams on the home stretch of their summer preseason prep work, with the first games of the 2026 season now only weeks away.
Regional stories
Treutlen Residents Turn Retirement Farm into Roadside Store
Donna Gaddy established the Hoopee Homestead Farm Stand alongside Ohoopee Bend as a way to share with the community while making use of the excesses of her retirement farm.
The Sparta Ishmaelite – August 5, 2026
The Sparta Ishmaelite – August 5, 2026
The Sandersville Progress – August 5, 2026
The Georgian – August 5, 2026
Lightning Strikes Twice for Alamo City Waste Water Treatment
A second lightning strike damaged one of Alamo’s waste water treatment plants according to City Manager Jeffery Floyd during the city council’s monthly meeting on July 27.
Johnson Journal – August 4, 2026
Johnson Journal – August 4, 2026
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