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Joe Whitfield

Joe Whitfield is the sports editor for the Albany Herald. He graduated from the Henry Grady School of Journalism at the University of Georgia. He is an avid Georgia Bulldog fan and passionate about local sports in Albany. He has two daughters and seven grandchildren.

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Fantastic Fifteen: Lyndon Worthy’s pursuit of perfection continues

But for Worth County quarterback Lyndon Worthy, last season's perfect ending has already become yesterday's news.

Smart: Bulldogs must rediscover their physical identity

Kirby Smart didn't spend the opening day of Georgia's preseason camp talking about quarterbacks, preseason rankings or College Football Playoff projections.

Brookwood explodes in 6th inning to beat Deerfield-Windsor

Deerfield-Windsor appeared poised to open the softball season with an impressive victory Tuesday.

Southwest Georgia downs Terrell Academy in Damascus, 12-3

Terrell Academy grabbed the early lead Tuesday afternoon, but defending state champion Southwest Georgia Academy answered with two big innings to claim a 12-3 season-opening victory.

Valdosta runs past Dougherty, 14-3

Dougherty never recovered from Valdosta's explosive first inning Tuesday afternoon.

Sumter County downs Westover, 15-6

Westover matched Sumter County at the plate Tuesday afternoon.

Fantastic Fifteen: Carter Blackwell – “a matchup nightmare”

There isn't a defense in Georgia that can comfortably decide how to cover Lee County's Carter Blackwell.

Monroe sweeps Jordan in season-opening doubleheader

Monroe's softball team wasted little time showing it intends to be a force this season.

Lee County trio earns preseason All-State honors

Lee County's tradition of producing elite football talent continues to earn statewide recognition.

Georgia Tech to host “First Saturday on the Flats” this weekend

Final details are set for First Saturday on The Flats presented by Georgia Power, Georgia Tech football’s annual Fan Day event, which will be held on Saturday, Aug. 8 at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.

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