Area Sports
Georgia DNR to modify redfish rules
The latest Red Drum stock assessment conducted by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) found the southern stock, which includes Georgia, is both overfished and experiencing overfishing. This signals that the population is stressed and needs rebuilding to stay healthy for the future. There are not enough adult fish to reproduce and too many…
Read MoreBE GATORWISE: SMART CHOICES BEAT CLOSE ENCOUNTERS
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (May 28, 2026) – Sharing our waterways with alligators is nothing new in Georgia. With summer right around the corner, sightings may increase this time of year. Whether you are spending a quiet day on the water or spending the day outside with family and friends, it’s important that Georgians stay GatorWise, according…
Read MoreCAST OFF AND CELEBRATE: NATIONAL FISHING AND BOATING WEEK RETURNS JUNE 6–14
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (May 28, 2026) – Looking for the perfect reason to spend time outdoors? National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW) returns June 6–14, 2026, offering Georgians a great opportunity to get on the water, introduce someone new to fishing, and take advantage of two FREE Fishing Days, according to the Georgia Department of Natural…
Read MoreQuota hunt applications opening
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: QUOTA HUNT APPLICATIONS OPEN JUNE 1 SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (May 22, 2026) – Another hunting season is on the horizon. Beginning June 1, hunters can electronically apply for most quota hunts including certain youth, deer, alligator, waterfowl, dove and many others, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).…
Read MoreTCMS track banquet
The Turner County Middle School Track & Cross Country teams wrapped up the 2026 season with an outstanding banquet celebration filled with excitement, laughter, and recognition for the hard work of our student-athletes throughout the year. Family members, friends, supporters, and school leadership gathered together to celebrate a successful season and the accomplishments of both…
Read MoreBass fishermen – earn your Georgia Bass Slam
Get ready to get your 2026 Georgia Bass Slam, says the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (DNR). A Georgia Bass Slam is earned by anglers who catch at least five of the ten black bass species found in Georgia within a calendar year. Those species are largemouth, smallmouth, shoal, Suwannee, spotted, redeye,…
Read MoreCongrats Coach Owens
Coach Randall Owens was honored during Honors Night recently for coaching teams to win 200 games Over 14 seasons as a head basketball coach, he has built a tradition of excellence, earning five Region Coach of the Year honors and leading his teams to three region championships. He has twice been selected to coach in…
Read MoreBenefit golf tournament
The annual Nanci Bowen Charity Event will be held at the Spring Hill Country Club in Tifton on May 11. This golf tournament, benefiting the special needs of Hospice of Tift Area and TRMC Anita Stewart Oncology Center patients, is a four-man scramble. Shotgun start is at 1:00 p.m. Interested participants can form a team…
Read MoreTurkey season opens Saturday
It’s almost turkey time – and not the kind that leaves you stuffed after family gatherings. The statewide Georgia turkey hunting season opens on private land on Sat., March 28, 2026. On public lands, including Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and National Forest land, the season opens Sat., April 4, 2026. Turkey season ends statewide (on…
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