Category Archives: Local Sports

GHC STUDENT-ATHLETES HONORED WITH NATIONAL ACADEMIC AWARDS

(Georgia Highlands College media release): Sixteen of Georgia Highlands College’s (GHC) student-athletes were recently recognized for their work in the classroom in addition to their abilities on the field and basketball court by receiving National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All-Academic honors. Student-athletes are eligible to earn academic honors by achieving an overall GPA of…read more »

ATLANTA BRAVES DROP SERIES FINALE AT PHILADELPHIA TO PHILLIES

The Atlanta Braves fell to the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Sunday afternoon in the finale of a four-game set at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, which resulted in a 2-2 split in the series among National League East rivals. Touki Toussaint was charged with the tough-luck loss after givng up just one run – a…read more »

ATLANTA BRAVES OPEN ROAD TRIP WITH WIN IN PHILADELPHIA OVER PHILLIES

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2 on Thursday night in the opener of a four game National League East set at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Highlights included a grand slam by Dansby Swanson in the top of the third inning, the first grand slam of his career. Orlando Arcia hit a solo…read more »

ROME BRAVES DROP ANOTHER OUTING IN BOWLING GREEN, KY TO HOT RODS

The Rome Braves fell to the High A East South Division-leading Bowling Green Hot Rods 6-2 on Thursday night in Bowling Green, KY; that allowed the Hot Rods to take a 3-0 lead in the six-game series between those teams. Game four is set for tonight at 7:35 pm. Rome’s series at Bowling Green continues…read more »