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Patriots win 35-6 over John Hancock Academy Rebels, improve to 3-2 on season

By Robert PrestonSeptember 12, 2025225 Views

The CCA Patriots are 3-2 after defeating the John Hancock Academy Rebels 35-6 in Sparta on Friday night. Just like…

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Georgia Technology Student Association hosts successful Chapter Officer Retreat for Excellence (CORE)

By SubmittedSeptember 12, 202597 Views

The Georgia Technology Student Association (GATSA) proudly held its annual Chapter Officer Retreat for Excellence (CORE) from September 6-8, 202,…

Sports

Lady Trojans split with Yellow Jackets, Thomas is combined 4-6 with a home run and four runs

By Robert PrestonSeptember 12, 2025171 Views

he Coffee Lady Trojans took the season series against the Thomas County Central Yellow Jackets after splitting a doubleheader on…

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51-year-old allegedly finds wallet and attempts to use debit card, ends up in jail

By Staff ReportsSeptember 12, 20252,414 Views

On September 1, 2025, a 51-year-old Douglas man was arrested and charged with two counts of financial transaction card fraud…

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Coffee High senior chosen as National Education Lead, travels to Seattle for retreat

By SubmittedSeptember 12, 2025170 Views

Coffee High School senior Dominic Mimbang was selected as the 2025–2026 National Education Lead for Work2BeWell, one of only 12…

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Atkinson County election board: John Allen Moore is ineligible to run for mayor of Pearson

By Staff ReportsSeptember 11, 20253,749 Views

The Atkinson County Board of Elections & Registration has ruled that Pearson mayoral candidate John Allen Moore is not qualified…

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Lady Trojans defeat Thomas County Central Yellow Jackets 11-3, now 4-3 in region play

By Robert PrestonSeptember 11, 2025151 Views

The Coffee Lady Trojans improved to 11-3 overall and 4-3 in region competition after defeating the Thomas County Central Yellow…

Opinion

Charlie Kirk’s effectiveness cost him his life – it will only intensify in death

By Robert PrestonSeptember 11, 20251,782 Views

As I sit here at my computer, my mind is racing. I am struggling with the assassination of Charlie Kirk.…

News

Dollar General manager arrested for allegedly taking store deposits

By Staff ReportsSeptember 10, 202522,888 Views

A manager at one of the local Dollar General stores has been arrested for allegedly stealing three deposits totaling $7,632.55,…

Sports

Gourley and Lewis hit back-to-back home runs, Giddens shuts down Trinity Crusaders

By Robert PrestonSeptember 10, 2025139 Views

Emma Gourley and Mattie Lewis hit back-to-back solo home runs and Gracie Giddens threw a six-inning complete game in the…

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21-year-old allegedly sets fire in bedroom of home, remains jailed on arson charges

CCA wins 12th game, defeats Twiggs Academy in six innings

City recommends trick or treating on Thursday, October 30

Patriots win 35-6 over John Hancock Academy Rebels, improve to 3-2 on season

Georgia Technology Student Association hosts successful Chapter Officer Retreat for Excellence (CORE)

Lady Trojans split with Yellow Jackets, Thomas is combined 4-6 with a home run and four runs

51-year-old allegedly finds wallet and attempts to use debit card, ends up in jail

Coffee High senior chosen as National Education Lead, travels to Seattle for retreat

Atkinson County election board: John Allen Moore is ineligible to run for mayor of Pearson

Lady Trojans defeat Thomas County Central Yellow Jackets 11-3, now 4-3 in region play

Charlie Kirk’s effectiveness cost him his life – it will only intensify in death

Dollar General manager arrested for allegedly taking store deposits

Gourley and Lewis hit back-to-back home runs, Giddens shuts down Trinity Crusaders

Convicted child molester allegedly gets drunk, lends truck to girlfriend, forgets and reports it stolen, then gets arrested for failure to register

18 bodies in various states of decomposition found at funeral home during eviction process

Dollar General employees catch 58-year-old female allegedly trying to pay for merchandise with movie money

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