Area Sports
Bears To Introduce Head Coach Joel Taylor On January 7
Athletics department officials at Mercer University will officially introduce Joel Taylor as the football program’s 22nd head coach at a 5 p.m. press conference on January 7 in Heritage Hall. Fans and friends of the program, including the general public, are invited to attend the introductory press conference and ensuing reception. The doors to Heritage Hall…
Read More2026 Shad Season Opens January 1
Commercial fishermen can take to the water beginning at 12 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2026, to take advantage of the opening day of shad season, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). Shad season is scheduled to run through midnight on Mar. 31, 2026. “Though recent years haven’t been as…
Read MoreCWD: Positive Case Confirmed in Atkinson County
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Wildlife Resources Division has received notification of a preliminary positive Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) test result for a deer in Atkinson County. The deer, which was collected for disease monitoring, CWD and Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD), was in Atkinson County, near the Berrien County line, approximately 14 miles…
Read MoreTop 25 Georgia High School Football Teams Across All Classifications
Written byPhil Jones Updated 11/29/2025 The GHSA football state quarterfinals may have been the best round so far in the 2025 playoffs, and it’s caused a major shakeup in our top 25 Georgia high school football team rankings. Several major upsets shocked high school football fans across the state, although none were bigger than Carrollton’s…
Read MoreGrab Your Waders: Duck Season Opens Nov. 22
Waterfowl hunters will soon be able to return to their favorite spots! Georgia’s duck season kicks off Saturday, Nov. 22, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). In addition, youth, active-duty military, and veterans can enjoy a special early hunting opportunity Nov. 15-16, 2025. “This year there are no significant…
Read MoreRegister for a Chance to Participate in an Exclusive Quail Youth Hunt: Nov. 15 Deadline
Youth (ages 10-15): You don’t want to miss the opportunity for a chance to take part in an exclusive quail hunt, but you have to get those quota applications in before the deadline! These half-day guided quail hunts are limited to only 2 youth per event, with the exception of the Charlton County hunt which…
Read MoreGeorgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper Announces Return of the Georgia Grown Bowl
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper is proud to announce the return of the Georgia Grown Bowl, taking place at 7:00 PM on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, at the Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro. Now in its second year, this exciting showdown between Georgia State University and Georgia Southern University is expected to draw…
Read MoreStatewide Deer Firearms Season Opens Sat. Oct. 18
Georgia’s most anticipated tradition for hunters across the state is almost here! Deer hunting firearms season opens Sat. Oct 18 and continues into January 2026, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “Opening day of the firearms deer season is like a holiday that hundreds of thousands of deer hunters…
Read MoreValdosta Running Back Marquis Fennell Among Top Performers in Week 7 of 2025 Georgia High School Football Season
Written by Phil Jones Here are our top 10 performers from Week 7 of the 2025 Georgia high school football season. Top Overall Performance Richmond Hill athlete Elias Grant contributed to the Wildcats’ win over Tift County in all three areas of offense, defense, and special teams. The junior had six receptions for 73 yards and…
Read MoreGov. Brian Kemp Proclaims Sept. 27 as Nat’l Hunting & Fishing Day: Celebrate at an Event Near You
Gov. Brian Kemp recently signed a proclamation officially recognizing Sat. Sept. 27, 2025, as National Hunting and Fishing Day in Georgia. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) is hosting 11 special events to celebrate, so select an event and plan to join us! “Georgia has a rich and storied tradition of…
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