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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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admin's Latest Articles

Telvin Hodo named to lead Terrell County basketball

Telvin Hodo didn't come to Terrell County hoping to build a respectable basketball team.

Art Anderson takes over Greenwave football

Art Anderson didn't spend his first month as Terrell County High School's new football coach dwelling on last season's 1-9 record.

New era for Westover basketball nears

When the first basketball bounces across the hardwood floor inside Westover High School's new gymnasium this fall, it will signal much more than the opening of a new building.

USMNT aiming for historic win vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina

The U.S. hasn’t won a World Cup knockout match since 2002, nor have they defeated a European side in any competition in more than five years.

Dougherty football building around improved line play for 2026 season

Before the wins come, before the playoffs are discussed and before the bright lights of Friday night return, football teams are built in the quiet weeks of summer.

Monroe closes summer with sweep of Lee

For about six minutes Friday afternoon, Lee County looked every bit like the fast, physical basketball team head coach Kirven Davis hopes it will become.

Lee County football sees growth with Roswell OTAs

Dean Fabrizio wasn't interested in wins and losses this week.

Lea Henry’s 42nd Camp of Champs opens soon

For 41 summers, Lea Henry has watched generations of Southwest Georgia children walk into the gym with a basketball in their hands and leave with something much more.

Dougherty Trojans looking for consistency

The scoreboard mattered Thursday, but not nearly as much as what it revealed.

Three-point barrage powers Monroe

Summer basketball is supposed to answer questions, not crown champions.

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