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Valdosta celebrates opening of South Georgia’s very first indoor pickleball facility
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - South Georgia is getting its first indoor pickleball facility. Two Hahira residents, Thomas Provost a former Valdosta State tennis champion and Chris Connell, owner of the local Medicare Brokerage, Your Life Agency, along with a third friend Magnus Fortunat who lives in Houston, Texas are the owners of this new facility.
City of Cordele and Crisp County announce “25 by 25” housing campaign
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor The City of Cordele and Crisp County are pleased to announce the launch of a new initiative, the “25 by 25” campaign, through their Land Bank program. This innovative campaign is aimed at revitalizing blighted properties within our community to create much-needed affordable housing options for families. The “25 […] The post City of Cordele and Crisp County announce “25 by 25” housing campaign appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Athens paving the way for 211 Mile Georgia Hi-Lo Trail
It is no secret that traveling throughout the state of Georgia predominantly requires the use of highways and cars. In 2019, Mary Charles Howard, founder and local cyclist, sought to change that with the Georgia Hi-Lo Trail Initiative. Howard noted the success of Athens’ Firefly Trail, which spans 39 miles...
Georgia high school scoreboard, week 2: Milton shines in Florida; Gwinnett teams get big wins
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.
Ann Marie DeFore’s walk-off home run preserves perfect region record for Houston County
WARNER ROBINS — The last time the Houston County Lady Bears lost a region softball game was September 9, 2021. Funny enough, it was to Lee County, who almost broke that nearly three-year streak in game two of a doubleheader on Thursday. Instead, Ann Marie DeFore gifted the Lady Bears with a 17-14 final and still flawless region record after also winning game one 12-0.
Georgia dove hunting season opens Saturday, September 7
Attention Georgia dove hunters! The 2024-2025 dove season is right around the corner. According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD), opening day will kick off the season on Saturday, September 7. “Dove season kicks off the fall hunting season in Georgia and is a great opportunity to bring a new hunter with you into a field and get them excited about hunting,” says Kara Nitschke, WRD Wildlife Biologist. “Consider visiting a public dove field this year. Whether found in a Wildlife Management Area or a Voluntary Public Area Access area, these fields undergo a great deal of preparation to...
Perry football defeats Peach County for third straight year
PERRY— In Perry’s home opener, the Panthers (2-0) defeated the Peach County Trojans (1-1) 49-39. Perry led by as much as 49-25, but Peach County scored 14 unanswered in the fourth quarter as they attempted to mount a comeback. This is the closest final score of the last...
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