SPORTS
Fort Valley State hands Allen its first loss of the season
The Fort Valley State Wildcats kept their unbeaten conference record intact, knocking off the previously undefeated Allen Yellow Jackets 49-21. With this win, FVSU improved to 4-1 overall and 4-0 in the SIAC. They now move into first place in the SIAC as one of five teams with an unblemished conference record.
Athlete of the Week | Peach County's Dylan Johnson
MACON, Ga. — Dylan Johnson is a four-year starter for the Peach County Trojans and loves playing under the legacy of the “Blackhats” tradition. “Being a leader is just being a leader,” Johnson said. “I enjoy teaching things to my teammates who don’t know and helping bringing up the young guys and all that type of stuff.”
Central Georgia's Big Brothers Big Sisters announces new mentorship program
MACON, Ga. — Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Heart of Georgia has announced a new sports mentorship program for those who love the game. The Bibb County Sports Buddies program is for mentors interested in participating and watching sports with their mentees or "littles." This six-month sports mentorship...
Week 7 high school scoreboard: Big wins by Newton, Mary Persons
The AJC sports team is updating scores from the Georgia high school football games all season. Scores will be updated as the games are played. Game stories and photo galleries will be posted after the games are over.
Chip'n Away at Heart Disease: Heartbeat of Champions Basketball Clinic and Health Fair held to recognize World Heart Day
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — In honor of World Heart Day, the organization 'Chip'n Away at Heart Disease' hosted the Heartbeat of Champions Basketball Clinic and Health Fair on Saturday. The organization was started by Cynthia Malone after her late husband, Chip, started to raise awareness after his 2010 heart...
Preview of the End Zone Game of the Week: Westside vs. Perry
Get ready for the 10th all-time meeting between Westside and Perry in our End Zone Game of the Week Preview! With the Panthers currently leading the series 5 to 4, this match-up promises to be a thrilling encounter. Don't miss it!
High school football: Class 6A showdown between Lee County vs. Houston County
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Trojans of Lee County travel to Warner Robins, Ga. to face the Bears of Houston County in both teams’ Region 1-6A opener on Friday night. The Class 6A No. 4 Trojans came into their matchup with the Bears ranked for the 100th...
Batter up! Bibb County students score a home run with free baseball lessons from MLB and Mercer University
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) -- Major League Baseball, a state representative, and Mercer University partnered up to provide a group of middle Georgia students baseball skills. Bibb County elementary students had an exciting field trip to Mercer University to learn how to play baseball. This is all part of Major League...
Antwann Hill Jr. to Lead Undefeated Houston County Bears in Clash with Lee County
Watch as top national recruit, Antwann Hill Jr., prepares to lead the undefeated Houston County Bears into a thrilling showdown against Lee County. Experience the anticipation, strategy, and raw talent that defines this high-stakes game.