Area Sports
Lowndes Football Player Marvis Parrish Voted November 2024 Georgia Male Athlete of the Month
Lowndes High School football player Marvis Parrish is ITG Next’s November 2024 Georgia Male Athlete of the Month. Parrish is in his senior season at Lowndes, and his performance on the gridiron has been a big reason for the Vikings’ success this season. At the time of writing, the team is competing in the GHSA Class 6A…
Read MoreState Championship Game Prediction: Bowdon vs. Brooks County (Class 1A-Division II)
Written byPhil Jones December 12, 2024 Before this 2024 season began, I picked the Brooks County Trojans from Quitman to win it all in Class 1A-Division II. After struggling in the early part of the year, Brooks County head coach Josh McFather has rallied his team back to their first trip to the championship game since 2021.…
Read MoreGeorgia Duck Hunting Season Opens Saturday, Nov. 23 (Early Opportunity for Youth, Veterans and Active Military Nov. 16-17)
Waterfowl hunters can head to their favorite hunting ground for the Georgia duck hunting season when it opens on Sat., Nov. 23, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). Youth, active military and veterans should take note of an early hunt opportunity Nov. 16-17. “New this year, thanks to…
Read MoreCatch The Excitement: Delayed Harvest Trout Season Begins November 1 in Georgia
Starting November 1, make sure to visit one of Georgia’s five Delayed Harvest trout streams. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) highlights that these streams provide exceptional chances for anglers to catch some impressive trout. “Trout fishing is available year-round in Georgia, but there are five special streams that follow Delayed…
Read MoreStatewide Deer Firearms Hunting Season Opens Sat. October 19
The wait is almost over. Deer hunting firearms season opens Sat. Oct. 19 and continues into January 2025, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “We are shaping up for a fantastic deer season,” said Charlie Killmaster, state deer biologist for the Wildlife Resources Division. “Hunter success has increased across…
Read MoreSecond annual Bulls and Broncs Rodeo scheduled for October 19
TIFTON—Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and the Southern Rodeo Company will host the second annual Bulls and Broncs Rodeo on Saturday, October 19. ”This event was such a success last year that we wanted to make it bigger and better this year,” said Allen Saylor, ABAC’s Assistant Vice President for Information Technology and Auxiliary Services. “ABAC…
Read MoreParade moved to Wed, Sept 25, 6 p.m.:Lanier County High School Homecoming 2024 “Disney”
With predicted inclement weather from Tropical Storm/Hurricane Helene, the LCHS Homecoming Parade has been moved to Wednesday, September 25, 6 p.m. Lanier County High School is set to celebrate Homecoming 2024 beginning Monday, September 23rd, until Saturday, September 28th. This year’s Homecoming Week is full of opportunities for all LCHS students, faculty, and community to…
Read MoreHUNTERS: Review Tree Stand Safety Before Heading To The Woods
During the 2023-2024 season, 14 of 29 total incidents were tree stand use related, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. Following are tree stand safety tips: When using a non-climbing portable or ladder stand, hunters should securely fasten the stand to the tree and install ladders or steps according to…
Read MoreFree Events Scheduled to Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day
You are invited to attend any of the multiple free scheduled events celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day on Sept. 28, 2024, a day made official by Gov. Brian Kemp through a recent signed proclamation. “Hunting and angling continue to be an integral component of the cultural fabric of communities throughout the state, and over…
Read MoreGA DNR Law Enforcement Names Lincoln County’s Cory Bohannon as 2024 Game Warden of the Year
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division has named Game Warden Cory Bohannon from Lincoln County as their 2024 Game Warden of the Year. Game Warden First Class Jared Wood, who is assigned to Fannin County in north Georgia, is the recipient of the James R. Darnell Award, as the runner…
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