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Johnson County jumps on Jenkins County to finish another perfect season, secure fifth-straight region title
Friday’s victory in Millen completed a historic regular season for the Trojans, who have achieved new milestones by finishing with a perfect record in consecutive years, and the state’s No. 1 ranking for the first time.
Dublin rushes for 594 yards to take tense tangle with East Laurens
The Falcons kept it close through three quarters, but the Irish poured on three touchdowns in the fourth to win another drama-filled chapter in the schools’ crosstown grudge match.
West Laurens fends off Windsor Forest, finishes as last team standing in 3-AAAA title race
The Raiders’ 22-12 win over Windsor Forest, combined with a 33-28 Harlem loss to New Hampstead later Friday night, made them region champions for a second-straight season.
East Laurens flag football team heating up, with wins in 10 of last 11 going into last week of season
Last Tuesday’s 13-6 win over Dodge County was a big boost for the Falcons as they continue to build up momentum ahead of the state playoffs.
FRIDAY NIGHT SCOREBOARD: Region titles all around in winning finishes for West Laurens, Dublin, JoCo, Wheeler Co.
Dublin was joined by three other Heart of Georgia neighbors in the ranks of region champs Friday as the GHSA regular season drew to a close.
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The Johnson Journal – November 10, 2026
The Johnson Journal – November 10, 2026
Johnson County jumps on Jenkins County to finish another perfect season, secure fifth-straight region title
Friday’s victory in Millen completed a historic regular season for the Trojans, who have achieved new milestones by finishing with a perfect record in consecutive years, and the state’s No. 1 ranking for the first time.
Twiggs County Public Schools to erect monument at former school
Twiggs County Public Schools is partnering with the Mellon Foundation’s Monuments Project to install a memorial at the old Jeffersonville high school.
Development Authority hosts groundbreaking for first of three new businesses in Treutlen
The Treutlen County Development Authority held a groundbreaking ceremony for EcoRubbers on Oct. 26 in the Soperton-Treutlen County Industrial Park, the first of three commemorating new businesses coming to the area.
Treutlen High School Band Brings New Director into Festival Tradition
The Treutlen County High School marching band will serve as the opening performance of the Million Pines Arts and Crafts Festival on November 7, a longtime tradition for the school but a first for the most recent band director.
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