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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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Kilcrease, Logue lead All-Albany prep baseball team

Southwest Georgia baseball enjoyed one of its finest seasons in recent memory.

Oklahoma ends Georgia’s run in College World Series

Georgia's memorable season came to an end with an 11-4 loss to Oklahoma in a College World Series semifinal before 24,446 fans at Charles Schwab Field.

Lee County runs by Pelham in summer basketball

For five years, Mykel Edwards walked the sidelines at Lee County High School as an assistant coach.

Westover’s William Owens chooses Mercer

Westover defensive tackle William Owens has spent years earning a reputation as one of the area's toughest and most dependable football players.

Georgia stays alive, sets rematch with Sooners

Georgia's season lives on, but the Bulldogs' toughest challenge may still be ahead.

Monroe girls tune up for GACA Live period

After rolling through another pair of summer victories Tuesday, the Monroe Lady Tornadoes are about to find out exactly where they stand.

Dougherty girls’ basketball shows growth, defeats Westside and Terrell County

The Dougherty Lady Trojans aren't just winning summer basketball games. They're learning how to play the way head coach Ervin Josey wants them to play.

Freshman pitcher guides Oklahoma past No. 3 Georgia at MCWS

Jaxon Willits hit a two-run homer and Brendan Brock added a solo shot to help Oklahoma notch a 4-3 victory over No. 3 Georgia on Monday night in Men’s College World Series play at Omaha, Neb.

Lee County’s Gregory Batson decommits from Florida State

One of Southwest Georgia's top football prospects is once again one of the most sought-after recruits in the Southeast.

Terry’s shooting sparks 54-27 victory over Valdosta

Monroe coach Michael Hoffpauir knows replacing a player like Brayden Burns won't happen overnight.

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