Not only did Kobe Byrant make an impact in the lives of millions, he also made a huge impact right here in Southwest Georgia.

Beloved Irwin County Head Football Coach Buddy Nobles passed away Thursday morning after a hard-fought battle with stomach cancer.

Funeral arrangements have not yet been made yet but will be announced later.

Five former Tigers will take the field on Feb. 2 representing both teams in Super Bowl LIV.

The McDonald's All-American list features elite players throughout the country.And South Georgia, once again, finds their way on this years list.

Brianna Thompson and De’Erika Harris are the only two girls representing South Georgia

The Monroe Tornadoes are getting themselves ready to host a big tournament on Monday.As several South Georgia programs look to leave their mark in the MLK Classic.

The New Orleans Police Department said it has obtained an arrest warrant for simple battery after Odell Beckham Jr. was seen in a video making contact with a security guard.

A White House official confirms that the LSU football team will be visiting the White House on Friday, Jan. 17.

Over in Worth County, the Rams watched Don Terry sign his letter of intent.Terry is headed Brewton-Parker, to be apart of the Baron’s golf team.

For South Georgia, it’s not uncommon to see a student athlete sign a national letter of intent to a college.And Friday, two more South Georgia athletes are headed to the next level.

Because of possible severe weather Saturday, Dougherty County Schools have moved up their high school basketball game times set for Saturday.

The Worth County Rams will be under new leadership for the 2020 season.

Albany area teams took to the hardwood Tuesday night for region play.

Georgia QB Jake Fromm made his NFL Draft decision Wednesday afternoon on social media.

One Lee County Trojan is taking her talents to the next level.

Lowndes High School has named Jamey DuBose as their newest head football coach. The announcement came at a meeting on Tuesday afternoon.

The Deerfield-Windsor girl’s basketball team has been electric all year.

Tua Tagovailoa made the announcement Monday morning at a press conference at the Mal Moore Athletic Facility.

Calling it a “done deal,” an NFL Network reporter says Mike McCarthy has signed a deal with the Dallas Cowboys to be their new head coach.

Georgia Southern Athletics Director Tom Kleinlein has resigned from his position at Georgia Southern University.

Filming will begin Jan. 20.

Oliver Jones, who led the ASU basketball program from 1972-2002, died Tuesday morning, ASU officials said.

The school made it official Thursday at a press conference.

School officials said it is very likely that he will be the founding coach.

For as long as anyone can remember, Trip Block has been on the sidelines cheering for the Lee County Trojans.Through the good times and the bad, Trip has always been there for the Trojans.

Through the last 3 years, Lee County has been the home for Roundball Classic.Which has featured teams from all over the country.

NASCAR Hall of Famer and former moonshiner Junior Johnson has died at the age of 88, according to the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

The Worth County School District (WCSD) and superintendent have named a new head football coach.

Happy signing day! Wednesday, the first day athletes can make things official with the college of their choice.

After nearly a quarter-century on the sidelines, Lowndes High Schools head football coach is stepping down.

Many South Georgia communities have been rocked to it's core.

Four Southwest Georgia teams are battling it out in the GHSA state finals.

Devyn Newberry, the baseball coach for Baconton Community Charter School, is being kept on life support to harvest his organs for donation after a Wednesday crash, according to a family member.

2007.That’s the last time the Vikings walked into Atlanta, and walked out holding the state title trophy.It may seem like a long time.

It’s sad to say that we are getting ready to show you our last Play of the Week.We've seen some great ones throughout the season.

Lee County will see a lot of former Trojans take the field in this years bowl series.And Saturday, they got the chance to see Troy Carter take home the SEC title.

Florida State University has recently announced their new head football coach.

Dr. Lauren Duplantis was named head coach for the varsity girls basketball team, which was effective Oct. 30.

The Saints dropped a heartbreaker in a back and forth shootout with the 49ers in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday.

This week’s Game of the Week features two teams that have met in the single-A state championship three out of the last four years.

The LSU football team boarded buses Thursday to leave campus around 4 p.m.

The SEC Championship game is just 3 days away.

Auburn University’s Dean of the College of Liberal Arts is still celebrating their win over the University of Alabama in this year’s Iron Bowl.

After the Bulldogs dominating 38-24 win over Rabun County they’ve made it back to the semi-finals, for the first time since 1993.

This week’s Game of the Week comes as no surprise as it’s a rematch of the Region 1-A championship as the Mitchell County Eagles host the Pelham Hornets.

It's a championship sized quarterfinals between Mitchell County and Pelham.

Right now, the likelihood of Garland Benyard getting back on the gridiron this season are slim. Family members say they’re thankful Garland didn’t lose his life.

Let's travel down to Valdosta.The Lowndes Vikings are looking for their shot at redemption.

For Lee County, the mission is simple.Claim another state title, and confirm their status as the best team in 6-A.

Every week we get the chance to pick a player who stepped up and helped lead their team to victory.And with the playoffs heating up, it counts now more then ever.So here’s our week 15 Player of the Week.

The Valdosta-Lowndes County community needs your help to paint the town red and black.

The Irwin County High School football player who was injured in an accidental shooting Monday has been identified.

South Georgia, you guys made your voices be heard, and now, it’s finally that time in the week where we show you the best play from this past Friday.So here’s our week 15 Play of the Week.

An Irwin County High School football player is being rushed to a hospital in Macon following a shooting accident, according to one of the assistant coaches.

This past Friday, South Georgia had to give it every thing they had to stay alive.As we grow closer to the finals, the competition gets harder.

This week’s Game of the Week features Lee County trying to fend off the Creekside Seminoles.

Some coaches call it phase three, I call it win or go home.