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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.
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.
Regional stories
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
The Sparta Ishmaelite – August 12, 2026
The Sparta Ishmaelite – August 12, 2026
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