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Friday, April 05, 2013  The Georgia High School Association is expected to address the competition issue between its member schools and the GISA at its April 14-15 executive meeting in Macon.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Georgia wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell will have arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Friday and miss the remainder of the team's spring practice.

Sunday, January 06, 2013  Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray says he is returning for his senior season.

Friday, January 04, 2013  All-American linebacker Jarvis Jones of Georgia will enter the NFL draft.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Updated with video; In the aftermath of the “Rising Seniors” Georgia Junior Bowl, local talent didn't go unnoticed.

Monday, July 23, 2012  Albany High quarterback Emmanul Byrd is heading for a breakout senior season.

Friday, April 27, 2012  Offensive Tackle Justin "Bean" Anderson is days away from becoming the third Ocilla-native to reach the NFL.

Friday, February 10, 2012  Updated with video; Trojan coach Jesse Hicks resigned from the Dougherty head coaching job two weeks ago. It appears Hicks has found a new job in Macon.

Friday, January 27, 2012  Dougherty Head Football Coach Jesse Hicks submitted his resignation from the Trojan program Friday morning. Hicks leaves the Trojans after an overall record of 3-17.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012 

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  The SEC released an updated version of the 2012 conference football schedule on Wednesday.

Monday, December 05, 2011  Updated with video; After falling to LSU 42-10 in the SEC Championship, UGA has accepted an invitation to play in the Jan. 2 Outback Bowl.

Monday, November 28, 2011  The University of Georgia football team can win the SEC Championship, and put a hitch in LSU's undefeated season. Georgia and LSU kick off from the Georgia Dome on Saturday at 4 PM.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  Updated with video; The Westwood Wildcats are within one win of another state championship and a 26-game winning streak.

Friday, October 21, 2011  Playoff implications are on the line when Westover faces the Cairo Syrupmakers on Friday night at Hugh Mills Stadium. The Patriots lost to the Syrupmakers 45-0 last season.