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With Memorial Day, the end of school and warmer weather marking the unofficial start of summer, sports fans notice a significant lack of school sporting events.

Despite the lack of high school athletics, there are still several ways to enjoy local athletes and remain active in the summer.

Local recreation departments offer a variety of activities for a range of age groups to fill in the sport gaps until the cooler weather of autumn signals the return of high school athletics. [Full Story »] 

The Banks County Leopards' sights are set on the playoffs.

Banks County defeated Union County 34-13, Friday night.

That win coupled with the North Oconee defeat of Fannin County will allow the Leopards to slide into the post season.

For more on the Banks County win over Union County see November 13 edition of The Banks County News.
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Jefferson’s Lady Dragons opened the softball season in a dramatic fashion going into extra innings Tuesday night.

The scrimmage game against Franklin County was the time for the Lady Dragons to work out the nerves of a new season.

Head coach Brad Puckett said that the scrimmage game wasn’t pretty, but Jefferson took the victory. [Full Story »] 

The Jackson County Comprehensive High School has changed a few things for this season’s football time.

A change in region, dropping to 8-AAA, and additions to the coaching staff have all started to put a shine on the Panthers franchise for the fall, but the additions to the weight room are just another cog in the wheel to hopefully pull the Panthers out of the gutter of last season. [Full Story »]