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Scholar Athlete of the Week: Cairo’s Draya Hammonds

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A typical non-gameday for Draya Hammonds starts with cheer practice, then basketball, then finishes with flag football. “She is never still,” laughed Ashley Willis, who is Cairo’s assistant girls basketball coach. “I’m like girl do you ever sleep?” added head flag football coach Marquelle...

Cairo, GA · 2d
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Two Brookwood golfers commit to play in college

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The Brookwood golf team has been one of South Georgia’s most successful over recent years, and their tradition of sending kids to college continued this morning. Austin Baker and Emmett Street celebrated their commitments to compete at Furman and Brown respectively. Both credited Brookwood for...

Thomasville, GA · 1d
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Lee County commissioners approve new pickleball/recreation complex

LEESBURG, Ga. (WALB) — A new pickleball/recreation facility is coming to Lee County. The $5.2 million project was approved at a Lee County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, Nov. 10. The multipurpose facility will feature space for community events and outdoor recreation. LRA Constructors was awarded the contract for...

Lee County, GA · 2d
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Albany, Dougherty County, consider new emblems as residents question spending priorities

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — A proposal to add emblems inside the Albany Dougherty County Government chambers is drawing different reactions from a commissioner and some residents. Albany Ward 5 Commissioner Colette Jenkins said the emblems would give the chamber a unique identity. Some residents said taxpayer money should be spent on more important things.

Albany, GA · 1d
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Florida A&M women’s hoops gets come from behind victory over Albany State

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - It was a tale of two halves for the Florida A&M women’s basketball team Thursday morning. In their home opener, the Rattlers trailed Albany State by as much as 19 points, but a strong second half propelled them to a 74-67 victory over the Golden Rams.

Tallahassee, FL · 1d

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Cairo celebrates as Fall Festival momentum grows

CAIRO, Ga. -- — Cairo’s Fall Festival delivered a full day of food, music and family fun — and organizers say the community showed up in a big way. The event featured games, a hayride, a petting zoo and live music, along with the city’s first-ever Chili Cook Off hosted by the Cairo Downtown Development Authority. Hurst Hometown Supply won first place and the People’s Choice Award in the cook-off.

Cairo, GA · 2d

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Lee County Schools appoints Marcus Fuller as new superintendent

Lee County Board of Education appoints Marcus Fuller as new superintendent on November 10. Fuller previously served as Assistant Superintendent of Operations, bringing district experience to the role. The Lee County Board of Education has officially appointed Marcus Fuller as the new Superintendent of Lee County Schools. The board voted...

Lee County, GA · 2d

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Golden Rams Aim for Strong Finale Against Hawks

ALBANY, Ga. – After all fans, friends and alumni went home happy last Saturday evening, the Golden Rams have been blessed with an extra game this weekend. Albany State aims for a strong added finish in a Week 11 game at Shorter University. ASU faces an in-state foe in...

Albany, GA · 1d