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Flint River’s 350-yard rushing effort too much for Trinity
An offensive surge, including a good many of the Wildcats’ 367 yards on the ground, swung momentum in the visitors’ favor starting late in the second quarter of Friday’s matchup at Cleve Warnock Field.
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Flint River’s 350-yard rushing effort too much for Trinity
An offensive surge, including a good many of the Wildcats’ 367 yards on the ground, swung momentum in the visitors’ favor starting late in the second quarter of Friday’s matchup at Cleve Warnock Field.
Wide-ranging rushing attack helps West Laurens sweep away Long County
The Raiders scored a season high, to increase their cumulative point total on the season by almost half, in Friday’s region win to pull to an even 4-4 overall.
Nightmare on ACE Lane: Dublin DBs terrorize Gryphons again with four picks in three-phase bloodbath
The Irish secondary nearly duplicated its feat from a first meeting with the Gryphons in 2024, intercepting four passes and returning two for touchdowns in Friday’s dominant showing.
Another comeback effort earns East Laurens third-straight road win at Vidalia
The Falcons’ latest road rally helped them pull off another thrilling victory at Buck Cravey Field, and breathe some new life into their playoff hopes.
FRIDAY NIGHT SCOREBOARD: Dublin, West put up big numbers; Another road rally helps East edge Vidalia
The Irish and Raiders scored season highs, and the Falcons pulled off another major region win, in another perfect night for Laurens County teams on the road.
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Black bear dies after collision in Twiggs County
A black bear died in Twiggs County on Friday after it was hit by two vehicles in the early hours of the morning.
Wheeler Judge Candidates Hold Meet-and-Greet Event
Candidates for the Wheeler County’s probate and magistrate judge positions attended a meet-and-greet event on Oct. 6 in the Wheeler County Community Center in Alamo.
Woman recovering after being injured in Cochran shooting
A woman is recovering after she was shot in Cochran Tuesday afternoon.
Treutlen commissioners chart course for new ambulance, meetings
The Treutlen County Board of Commissioners established paths forward for the acquisition of a second ambulance and future town hall meetings during their regular meeting on Oct. 5 in Soperton.
Coley addresses concerns about city water, billing and management
Following escalating tensions surrounding several city issues, Cochran Mayor Carla Coley held a town hall meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 6.
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