The Tattnall County School District (TCSD) relieved Tattnall County High School’s Isaac Ferrell from his position as head football coach following an incident which took place on Nov. 3 as […]
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PREPS: Calvary ‘Stays’ in Class 3A, BC Back to 4A, SCPS and SCDS to 1A
In September, I wrote about the upcoming reclassification meetings at a certain athletic association in Thomaston, Georgia. I thought at that time things were getting ready to change for high […]
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Van Johnson Gets Second Term as Savannah Mayor with Landslide Victory
Incumbent Mayor Van Johnson matched up against challengers Kesha Gibson-Carter and Tyrisha Davis on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at the polls across Savannah. Johnson won in landslide fashion, earning a second […]
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Kesha Gibson-Carter Talks Policy, Priorities and More Ahead of Election Day in Savannah
Kesha Gibson-Carter says voters have a clear choice to make on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at the polls. The primary challenger to incumbent Van Johnson for Mayor of Savannah, Gibson-Carter recently […]
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Mayor Van Johnson on Campaign Contributions, Opponent Gibson-Carter and Why He ‘Takes Nothing for Granted’ on Election Day
“Our city is stronger now today than at any other time in its 290 year history.” Those were Mayor Van Johnson’s words six days before Election Day during his annual […]
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Shannon Sharpe, Stephen A. Smith bringing ‘First Take’ to Savannah State for live show at Tiger Arena
Earlier this month, news of Shannon Sharpe, Savannah State’s most decorated athletic alum, and his return to campus spread rapidly. On Monday, Oct. 23, Sharpe joined Stephen A. Smith and host […]
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PREPS: GHSA basketball practice starts next week; Top-10 teams to play at Enmarket Arena in Savannah Hoops Shootout; Preseason All-State teams
Fans hoping to attend the inaugural Savannah Hoops Shootout at Enmarket Arena on November 24-25 should probably start making plans and buying tickets now. The two-day showcase is scheduled for […]
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Savannah Bananas 2024 Schedule: What’s new, what to know & how to go
When it comes to the Savannah Bananas, there is no off-season; there are no dull moments. Fresh off of its inaugural Banana Ball World Tour, the team last week made […]
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JAUDON SPORTS: Club Car Championship to be broadcast on Golf Channel
The Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf and Athletic Club will be televised next year, according to a press release issued on October 3, 2023. An agreement to broadcast […]
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Exhibit opens at College Football Hall of Fame celebrating former Georgia Southern coach Paul Johnson
In January, the College Football Hall of Fame announced the 18 former players and four former coaches who would make up the induction class of 2023. Among the four coaches […]
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Georgia Southern in familiar position ahead of Sun Belt opener with Coastal Carolina
GAME INFOGeorgia Southern hosts Coastal Carolina at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30 in Paulson Stadium INFO: gseagles.com For a third time in four years, Georgia Southern football has started […]
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JAUDON SPORTS: High School Football mid-season storylines
Five weeks into the 2023 high school football season, several Savannah teams have emerged as playoff and championship contenders. The race for area Player of the Year is beginning to […]