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thesoutherneronline.com

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Boys Basketball gains momentum for season

Following a 16-12 season that ended in a first-round exit in the state playoffs, the boys basketball team hopes to build on last season’s foundation and make a deeper postseason run. The team opened its season with a match against Discovery High School on Nov. 7, winning 63-60. Head...

Georgia · 1d

Marietta Daily Journal

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Longhorns get big test with Houston County

Friday’s first-round Class AAAAAA playoff matchup will pit Kell’s depth against Houston County’s star quality. The Bears (5-5) feature Colorado State-committed running back Austin Stinson, who has rushed for 1,727 yards and 24 touchdowns, and highly recruited wide receiver Jeffery Thomas, who has 979 yards and 10 touchdowns on 72 receptions. “They have a really special running back and a big offensive line,” said Kell coach Bobby May. “For us, we need to stop their best players and take away what they do best. There are still some other players who can make plays, but we feel like if we can make them get to their third option, we’ll feel really confident.” The Longhorns (8-2) counter with Georgia Tech commit Moonie Gipson at running back, who is nearing 100% after rehabbing the ankle injury he suffered in last season's playoffs. Gipson has 612 yards and 11 touchdowns, but the Longhorns also have two other ballcarriers with more than 400 yards rushing this season. Senior wide receiver Brock Burrus has committed to West Virginia and has a 1,000-yard season, but junior quarterback Boston Pierce, Cobb County's leading passer, has completed passes to 10 different receivers. Burrus averages 27.5 yards a reception

Houston County, GA · 1d

Country Herald

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Georgia Winter Thanksgiving Travel: Even Salted I-75 Can Freeze

Atlanta, Marietta and Macon drivers should know why even treated highways can become dangerously icy.

Georgia · 2d

wgxa.tv

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10 cities in 11 days: Bishop Marvin Sapp brings Restoration Tour to Middle Georgia

WARNER ROBINS, Ga. (WGXA) — Gospel artist Bishop Marvin Sapp brought his “Restoration” Tour to Middle Georgia, delivering a message focused on second chances and helping people move forward after setbacks. Sapp says the tour is tied to his new CD, which is set to be released...

Warner Robins, GA · 2d

The Current GA

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Georgia Latino voter turnout surges 78% amid economic, immigration issues

DALTON, Ga. – The number of Georgia Latinos who cast a ballot this year dwarfed 2022’s midterm turnout, with the high cost of living and the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement tactics top of mind for many of them.

Georgia · 2d

The Mary Sue

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Georgia woman films her neighbor blasting an air horn at her dog in their shared yard and says ‘Keep it up.’ The neighbor replies ‘I will’

A Georgia woman’s latest video shows her neighbor sounding an air horn at her dog in the yard shared by their adjacent townhomes. The 6:40 a.m. incident is far from the first neighbor’s outburst caught on camera and shared online. Dog owner Lauren Eckhoff posted the clip on Instagram and TikTok, according to Atlanta Black […]

Georgia · 2d

WRBL News 3

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Freeze watch set for Alabama and Georgia Saturday morning

A cold front arriving Friday will bring cooler temperatures and a freeze watch for Alabama and Georgia through the weekend before warming up next week.

Georgia · 1d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Georgia AG warns residents about counterfeit medicines, ‘unsafe’ online pharmacies

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr put out a warning Thursday for state residents to be careful about where they buy their medicine.

Georgia · 1d

Fox News

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Blue states elect Democrats who supported permanent cash handout policy as part of mayors coalition

Five former Mayors for a Guaranteed Income coalition members won higher office, raising questions about direct cash assistance becoming permanent policy.

Georgia · 2d

centralgasports.com

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Maxwell computer ratings and Georgia High School Football Daily composite polls (and Central Georgia's place in each)

Georgia High School Football Daily composite rankings. Central Georgia’s top 15 composite rankings in each GHSA classification, compiled by the Georgia High School Football Daily, from AJC/GHSFD, ITG Next, GPB, ScoreAtlanta, 680 The Fan, Coach Georgia, and MaxPreps, with the top team in each class and points. CENTRAL GEORGIA’S...

Georgia · 2d

MaxPreps

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Football Recap: Lee County Sets Scoring Season-High Against Northside + How To Watch

It's playoff time, and Lee County had no trouble coming through when it counted. They never let the Northside Eagles get on the board and left with a 55-0 victory on Friday. The Trojans' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season. They allowed 111 points in week zero, and 27 in the six games since.

Warner Robins, GA · 14h

Grice Connect

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GC Sports | Panthers defeat Dodge County to claim first Area Championship

The Portal Lady Panthers flag football team made history Thursday night, defeating Dodge County 14-0 to capture the 2026 Division 1 Area 4 Championship, the first Area or Region Championship in program history. Despite years of success on the field, the Lady Panthers had never captured an Area Championship until now. Behind a dominant defensive performance that held Dodge County scoreless, Portal secured the historic victory and added another milestone to the program's growing legacy. Head coach Emma Yates expressed her pride in the team's accomplishment and the work that went into reaching this moment. "Winning the first area championship in our program's history means a lot to us!" Yates said. "It is a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and belief that these girls have put into this season. We have worked hard to build this program, and to see that hard work turn into something like this is special." While the Lady Panthers have plenty to celebrate, Yates emphasized that her team still has bigger goals ahead as they prepare for the state playoffs. "Going into state playoffs, our mentality is simple: We can, and we will," Yates said. "We believe in the talent we have, the work

Eastman, GA · 20h

The Center Square

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Porcher wants a 'no wrong door' policy at the Georgia Department of Labor

(The Center Square) – Transparency is one of the goals of incoming Georgia Labor Commissioner Nikki Porcher, she told The Center Square in an interview. Porcher, a Democrat, defeated Republican Bárbara Rivera Holmes in the Nov. 3 general election, winning nearly 55% of the vote to Rivera Holmes' 45%, according to results from the Georgia Secretary of State. Porcher, scheduled for oath of office on Jan. 11, will oversee a fiscal year 2027 budget of $99.6 million, including $87.2 million in federal and other funds and $12.4 million in state funding, according to the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget. "I am very serious about making the Department of Labor a place where every Georgian feels like they can come in and get the help that they need, whether they're looking for a job, they're trying to find assistance for a job, find training, even if they're like, 'Hey, I don't know if this is your department, but I need help with X,Y and Z'," Porcher told The Center Square. "We want to make sure we're having working relationships with other departments of the state. So when we implement our 'no wrong door' policy, we can truly say at the

Georgia · 19h

WRBL News 3

partner publisher · 68.0K followers

News 3 PrepZone Week 13: Georgia high school football playoff highlights

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — WRBL has now reached week 13 of News 3 PrepZone coverage! This week marks the start of the playoff season for Georgia schools while Alabama schools have now entered their second week of playoffs. Stick with WRBL on air and online throughout the remainder of this football season as we cover […]

Georgia · 13h

southeastagnet.com

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Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 11-13-2026

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended November 13, 2026, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report:. At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- November 13, 2026, receipts at 16 markets totaled...

Georgia · 8h

Willow and Hearth

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Georgia Homeowners Get An $18,000 Cut In Assessed Value On Their 2026 Property Tax Bills, Applied Straight To The Bill Instead Of A Check, And Most Do Not Have To Apply

Georgia homeowners are about to see something unusual on their 2026 property tax bills, which is a break. The state has announced a one-time $18,000 cut in the assessed value […]

Georgia · 2d

Now Georgia

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Microsoft outage disrupts government, school email across Georgia

Microsoft outage disrupts government, school email across Georgia GAINESVILLE, Ga. — A widespread Microsoft outage is disrupting government offices, schools and universities across Georgia, leaving some employees and residents unable to access email and other essential communication services. The disruptions began Thursday afternoon, Nov. 12, and continued into Fr…

Georgia · 1d

Timeless Dishes

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Tomatoes, Potatoes, Onions and Bananas Belong on the Counter or in the Pantry, Not the Fridge, Extension Experts Say

Extension experts in Oklahoma, Kansas, Georgia and Mississippi say tomatoes, potatoes, onions and bananas do better on the counter or in the pantry than in the fridge. The post Tomatoes, Potatoes, Onions and Bananas Belong on the Counter or in the Pantry, Not the Fridge, Extension Experts Say appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

Oklahoma · 5h

WRDW-TV

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From Bottoms’ transition to 2028: The Georgia political storylines to watch

ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms is preparing to take office with a new transition team, a Democratic majority in the Georgia House and a Republican-controlled state Senate that could prove pivotal to her agenda. The former Atlanta mayor’s preparations are unfolding alongside a leadership change at the...

Georgia · 18h

Now Georgia

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Freeze Watch in effect for much of North and West Georgia Friday night

Freeze Watch in effect for much of North and West Georgia Friday night The first winter cold front of the season has pushed through Georgia, and a Freeze Watch is in effect for most of the northwestern third of the state for Friday night. The Watch is in effect from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday for Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Cherokee, Cobb, Coweta, Dade, Dawson, Douglas, F…

Georgia · 1d