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FRIDAY NIGHT SCOREBOARD: Dublin, West put up big numbers; Another road rally helps East edge Vidalia
The Irish and Raiders scored season highs, and the Falcons pulled off another major region win, in another perfect night for Laurens County teams on the road.
West Laurens handles Hardaway, heads to second round
The Raiders took advantage of a rare opportunity to walk off game 2 of a playoff series with Zoey Wood’s walk-off home run, one of 25 hits in their sweep of Hardaway.
More key region games, several must-wins on Heart of Georgia’s week 9 football schedule
The 2026 season turns onto the home stretch, as region races all over the area begin to heat up, on a first of four Fridays left – three, if you’re in the GIAA – before playoff time.
East Laurens eases past Social Circle in first round of GHSA softball playoffs
Thirteen was the magic number for the Falcons, who scored a baker’s dozen in each game of Monday’s sweep, while striking out 13 and cashing in the same number of opposing walks and errors over the course of the afternoon.
MIDSTATE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Bleckley, Wheeler, Wilco rack up region wins, WACO falls in one of Thursday’s thrillers
Several top-10 teams stayed on a roll, others in the middle of the pack made some moves and one region frontrunner went down in overtime in the rest of the area’s week 8 games.
Regional stories
Black bear dies after collision in Twiggs County
A black bear died in Twiggs County on Friday after it was hit by two vehicles in the early hours of the morning.
Wheeler Judge Candidates Hold Meet-and-Greet Event
Candidates for the Wheeler County’s probate and magistrate judge positions attended a meet-and-greet event on Oct. 6 in the Wheeler County Community Center in Alamo.
Woman recovering after being injured in Cochran shooting
A woman is recovering after she was shot in Cochran Tuesday afternoon.
Treutlen commissioners chart course for new ambulance, meetings
The Treutlen County Board of Commissioners established paths forward for the acquisition of a second ambulance and future town hall meetings during their regular meeting on Oct. 5 in Soperton.
Coley addresses concerns about city water, billing and management
Following escalating tensions surrounding several city issues, Cochran Mayor Carla Coley held a town hall meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 6.
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