Juniper
Juniper, GA · Education
citizenofeastalabama.com
Central's upset dreams shattered, lose 41-14
No. 2 Central High’s hopes of knocking off top-ranked Thompson faded sharply on a crucial fourth-and-four with 34.5 seconds left in the first half at Trawick Field. Thompson quarterback Trent Seaborn found senior running back CJ Crowley wide open in the end zone for a 28-yard touchdown to shatter a 14-14 deadlock. From that moment on, the Warriors completely took over, scoring 27 unanswered points to deal Central a 41-14 defeat.
WRBL News 3
Mayor-elect Isaiah Hugley talks about how an HBCU education altered his life
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The United Negro College Fund kicked off its fundraising campaign Wednesday afternoon at Green Island Country Club. And the keynote speaker was Columbus Mayor-elect Isaiah Hugley, a graduate of a Historically Black College and University. Justine Boyd, the assistant vice president of UNCF Atlanta, noted the significance of Hugley’s rise to […]
WTVM
Thursday Night Football: Upson-Lee vs. Shaw High School
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - It’s week two of Thursday Night Football - and just like the air outside, it’s getting hotter!. This week’s highlight of Thursday Night Football is a matchup between Upson-Lee High School at Shaw High School right here in Columbus. The game is set...
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Team of the Week: Peach County Trojans rout Perry Panthers in season opener
FORT VALLEY, Ga. (WGXA) — The Peach County Trojans are a Top 10 team in 4A, and they showed why they deserve that ranking in their season-opening win against their rival, the Perry Panthers, 63-24. “Winning like that, that’s the standard here at Peach County," senior linebacker Ace Blunt said. "So I’d say, they weren’t the measuring stick, but that’s setting the tone for what we want to do.”
opelikaobserver.com
Floyd’s seven total TDs sink No. 3-ranked Auburn
AUBURN — No. 3 Auburn High School was stunned by an offensive onslaught from Hewitt-Trussville High School, falling 56-42 in a weather-delayed home opener at Duck Samford Stadium on Aug. 21. The Huskies’ (1-0) 56 points tied for the most points the Tigers (0-1) have allowed in a single...
citizenofeastalabama.com
Smiths Station loses opener to Northside
Last Friday night, T.C. Britton Field played host to one of the area’s best Week 1 high school football matchups, Smiths Station vs. Northside. In what was the first meeting between the teams since 2007, it was Northside, however, who eventually came away with the victory to open the 2026 season, 29-6. The loss was Smiths Station’s fourth consecutive regular-season defeat dating back to last fall.
southgatv.com
Economic Development Essentials Class Thursday September 3rd
AMERICUS, Ga. – Have you ever wondered why some communities are vibrant while others are not? If yes, then register today for the Georgia Academy for Economic Development’s newest course, “The Essentials.” During the full-day interactive course, participants will enhance their collaborative leadership skills while learning what essential elements must be invested in for a community to experience a vibrant economy and manageable growth.
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Collegium: A GSW Visual Arts Faculty Exhibition Opening in Albany
ALBANY, Ga. – The public is invited to join the Albany Area Arts Council at the Carnegie Library for the opening reception of Collegium: A Georgia Southwestern State University Visual Arts Faculty Exhibition. Collegium is “A group in which each member has approximately equal power and authority, working together...
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New Alabama law brings tougher consequences for students who bring threats
opelikaobserver.com
Loachapoka flips the script on Lanett
LOACHAPOKA — After successful seasons a year ago, Loachapoka High School and Lanett High School opened their 2026 seasons on Aug. 21 with another chapter in their rivalry. The rivalry may have looked slightly different this season with the Indians (1-0) moving down to Class 1A, but the intensity remained as Loachapoka relied on hard running, turnovers and special teams to pull away from the Panthers (0-1) 40-20 at Jones-Tate Stadium.
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South Georgia Technical College Accounting Director Robin Bell retiring after over 13 years service
AMERICUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Officials with South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) announced on Tuesday that accounting director Robin Bell has decided to retire after over 13 years of service to the college, its students, and faculty and staff. Bell began her career at the institution as an accounting specialist, but has served as the accounting director […]
Now Georgia
Two CSU professors honored with excellence awards
Two CSU professors honored with excellence awards Two Columbus State University educators, Dr. Kerri Taylor and Dr. Reba Wissner, were among the University System of Georgia faculty honored recently at the 2026 USG Foundation annual black-tie gala. The Regents’ Awards are the highest honors given for outstanding teaching and advising across the sta…
ortoday.com
Grant Equips Columbus State University to Address Nursing Shortage
COLUMBUS, GA | Columbus State University is tackling Georgia’s critical nursing shortage with a $461,000 grant from the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce. The university will use this funding to hire an additional faculty member to boost student enrollment and enhance its clinical training facilities so graduates remain highly skilled and workplace-ready.
opelikaobserver.com
Smiths Station falls to Northside in season opener
SMITHS STATION — Smiths Station High School opened its season with a 29-6 loss to the Northside High School (Ga.) on Friday, Aug. 21, at T.C. Britton Field. “Obviously, it didn’t turn out the way we wanted,” Smiths Station head coach Blair Harrison said. “They outplayed us in every phase of the game. I think our guys played hard, but sometimes you get out there and the other team’s just better than you that night.”
maconmagazine.com
5 Minutes With… Paul Jones
Interview by Susannah Cox Maddux | Photo by Jave Bjorkman. When Paul Jones was appointed to be the 10th president of Fort Valley State University a decade ago, he was no stranger to Central Georgia. From 2002-2013 he took on multiple executive roles at Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, part of a long career in higher education that brought Dr. Jones, a Los Angeles native, to multiple states and institutions. During his tenure at FVSU, Jones led the institution to expanded enrollment, retention, and graduation outcomes as well as being named the No. 1 regional university in Georgia for social mobility, according to U.S. News & World Report. Jones caught up with Macon Magazine just as his retirement became effective in June 2026.