Sports

Eldridge takes over for Rebels

Updated: 27 minutes ago

By Morgan Jackson

Ken Eldridge named Berrien Head Football Coach

Sports

Former Coffee High Trojan Tyreek Hill holds annual camp

Updated: 33 minutes ago

By Morgan Jackson

Dolphin's Tyreek Hill holds annual camp and makes big donation to Coffee High School and Atkinson Middle School

High School Sports

McFather named Miller County Football HC

Updated: 57 minutes ago

By Morgan Jackson

Daniel McFather named Pirates head football coach

High School Sports

Thomasville golfer wins third state title

Updated: 1 hour ago

By Morgan Jackson

Brycen Jones wins third consecutive state title

Sports

Mitchell County outlasts Dougherty County in first summer league action

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 3:11 PM EDT

By Aaron Meaux

The Eagles swept the Trojans in Tuesday's summer league action in Camilla.

Sports

Atlanta Hawks hire team’s first female coach

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:08 PM EDT

By Alexandra Parker

She is one of seven currently active female coaches in the NBA.

Sports

Connect Hoops holds battle of the 229 basketball tournament

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 2:37 PM EDT

By Aaron Meaux

Local basketball teams compete in the battle of the 229 hoop tournament to showcase talent across South Georgia

Sports

Quincy Edwards signs with Georgia Military Academy

Quincy Edwards signs with Georgia Military College

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 12:34 AM EDT

By Aaron Meaux

Three sport athlete Quincy Edwards signs letter of intent to play college football.

Sports

The Albany Recreation Center says this is part of the essential upkeep for the course.

Albany golf course to close ahead of maintenance

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 4:45 PM EDT

By WALB News Team

The Albany Recreation & Parks Department says this is part of the essential upkeep for the course.

Crime

UGA football player arrested, charged with reckless driving

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 2:31 PM EDT

By Miles Montgomery and Natasha Pollard

A University of Georgia football player was arrested on Tuesday afternoon and faces multiple charges including reckless driving and speeding, according to Athens-Clarke County jail records.

7-Day Forecast

Sports

The GHSA baseball state championship is back in Winnersville

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 1:52 PM EDT

By Aaron Meaux

The Lowndes Vikings sweep the Parkview Panthers en route to winning the GHSA 7A state championship

News

Annual June Bug Classic set for Thursday night

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 11:52 AM EDT

By WALB News Team

It will be at 7 p.m. at Hugh Mills Stadium.

Sports

ABAC’s 4-Year basketball program set to return

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 9:28 PM EDT

By Alicia Lewis

As of now, the search for the men’s head coach is underway.

Basketball

Lee County basketball has four players sign to play in college

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 1:37 AM EDT

By Aaron Meaux

Four Trojans sign letters of intent to play college basketball.

Athlete

Dax Willis is headed to “229 University”

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 1:10 AM EDT

By Aaron Meaux

Bainbridge Bearcats goalie signed his letter of intent to play soccer at Thomas University.

High School Sports

Athletes from the 229 have successful weekend at the track and field state championships

Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 3:31 PM EDT

By Aaron Meaux

South Georgia shines at state finals at Hugh Mills Stadium

Sports

Michael Barrett returns home to give back to Valdosta youth

Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 3:10 PM EDT

By Aaron Meaux

Michael Barrett spending his off season giving back to his community at his first annual youth football camp.

Athlete

Jeremy Bell wins gold medal at state championships

Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 3:02 PM EDT

By Aaron Meaux

Panthers Bell takes top spot on podium after setting new PR in the 400 meter.

Sports

Miller County wins first athletic state title in 40 years

Updated: May. 14, 2023 at 10:23 PM EDT

By Aaron Meaux

The Pirates track and field team bring state titles back to Colquitt.

Sports

Monroe relay team looks to win back to back championship titles

Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 7:33 PM EDT

By Morgan Jackson

Monroe's 4x200m relay team in search of another ring

High School Sports

Eagles fly high for 5th straight championship

Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 1:21 PM EDT

By Morgan Jackson

Terrell Academy Eagles Archery team wins their fifth straight state title.

Football

UGA Bulldogs decline invite to White House due to scheduling conflict

Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 7:58 PM EDT

By Miles Montgomery

The University of Georgia football team has declined an invitation from the White House to celebrate the team winning consecutive NCAA championships, UGA Athletic Association officials told Atlanta News First.

Sports

Ricky Fulton signs Letter of Intent to Peru State College

Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 8:55 PM EDT

By Morgan Jackson

Ricky Fulton signs Letter of Intent to Peru State College

Sports

First Miller County basketball player signs, first time in over 15 years

Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 8:32 PM EDT

By Morgan Jackson

Damon Lewis signs with Thomas University

Sports

Umpire goes beyond balls and strikes

Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 7:18 PM EDT

By Morgan Jackson

Umpire Goes Beyond Calls and Strikes

High School Sports

Chase Ledger staying close to home

Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 10:44 PM EDT

By Aaron Meaux

Albany State adds another South Georgia prospect signing Southland's Chase Ledger.

Basketball

KJ Cochran signing with Savannah State

Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 10:30 PM EDT

By Aaron Meaux

KJ Cochran signing with Savannah State

Basketball

Hana Haden introduced as new Lady Canes head basketball coach

Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 1:16 AM EDT

By Aaron Meaux

Hana Haden expresses desire to bring championships to GSW.

High School Sports

Eagles capture another state championship

Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 1:09 AM EDT

By Aaron Meaux

Will Moorhead wins back to back state championships.

Basketball

La’Daja Caldwell chooses HBCU

Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 1:05 AM EDT

By Aaron Meaux

Westover senior will play basketball at the oldest historic black college in Alabama.

High School Sports

Destin Moore sets records

Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 12:59 AM EDT

By Aaron Meaux

Destin Moore outlasts the competition at the GIAA state championships.

College Sports

Canes make history in Americus

Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 12:53 AM EDT

By Aaron Meaux

GSW Baseball wins their first ever regular season conference championship

Sports

Jay Ward Drafted by Vikings

Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 12:45 AM EDT

By Aaron Meaux

Minnesota Viking select LSU defensive back Jay Ward in the 4th round of the NFL draft.

NFL

Jammie Robinson selected by the Panthers in the 5th round of the NFL Draft

Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 12:37 AM EDT

By Aaron Meaux

Jammie Robinson celebrates with his family after being selected in the 2023 NFL draft.

Football

Thomas University captures second consecutive Sun Conference Championship

Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 12:27 AM EDT

By Aaron Meaux

Nighthawks survive Bobcats in Sun Conference championship game

Sports

Instant replay coming to Ga. championship football games

Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 5:38 PM EDT

By Alyssa Lyons

High school football games will look a little different this season. The Georgia High School Association approved instant replay for the state championship games.

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