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Congrats to these local athletes from the Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club who represented Team USA, won medals at the World Dragon Boat Racing Championships in Germany! gainesvilletimes.com/sports/communi…

gtimes's tweet card. Gainesville High's Lilly Kiley claimed six gold, two silver medals

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gainesvilletimes.com@gtimes · Jul 23

Get a feel for the upcoming prep football season with previews for all 11 programs in Hall County from Times Sports Media Day, available for subscribers online starting July 31. gainesvilletimes.com/sports/footbal…

gtimes's tweet card. Team segments will be available for fans to watch online, starting July 31.

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gainesvilletimes.com@gtimes · Jul 23

The state's largest governing body for prep sports unanimously approved new language to try and stem the tide of excessive transfers. Here's what it means. gainesvilletimes.com/sports/high-sc…

gtimes's tweet card. New rule goes into effect on Aug. 1

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gainesvilletimes.com@gtimes · Jul 21

High school basketball: Congrats to Gainesville's Charlie Gersmehl and Quintin Mansfield on giving verbal commitments to these Division-I programs! gainesvilletimes.com/sports/basketb…

gtimes's tweet card. Both played a major part in Red Elephants winning Region 7-5A championship in 2025

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gainesvilletimes.com@gtimes · Jul 21

Big football expectations for both Gainesville and North Hall will certainly headline conversations during Times Sports Media Day this week. Here's other questions we also have on our minds. gainesvilletimes.com/sports/footbal…

gtimes's tweet card. Taped segments will be available online for fans to watch, starting July 31

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gainesvilletimes.com@gtimes · Jul 18

Here's an uplifting story about how Cherokee Bluff's football program rolled up their sleeves this spring to help a worthwhile cause. gainesvilletimes.com/sports/footbal…

gtimes's tweet card. Bears took up fundraising efforts to raise money for Meals to Missions, sent food to hungry people in both eastern Kentucky, African-nation Ghana.

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gainesvilletimes.com@gtimes · Jul 17

Gainesville High's Philip Williams has a unique blend of talents with blazing speed and good hands on the football field, while also showing an interest in construction work. gainesvilletimes.com/sports/footbal…

gtimes's tweet card. This summer, The Times will write feature stories, profiling rising high school senior athletes in Hall County. To submit a story idea, email sports@gainesvilletimes.com.

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gainesvilletimes.com@gtimes · Jul 16

West Hall's Zac Wagner has many reasons for his football motivation as a senior in 2025. gainesvilletimes.com/sports/the-tim…

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gainesvilletimes.com@gtimes · Jul 15

Congrats to Flowery Branch graduate Kaleb Freeman on getting his name called in the MLB Draft on Monday! gainesvilletimes.com/sports/basebal…

gtimes's tweet card. After a big final season in college ball at Georgia State this spring, the former Falcons standout was selected in the 16th round by Chicago on Monday.

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gainesvilletimes.com@gtimes · Jul 11

Lakeview Academy's Kyari Burch has turned his mild-mannered personality into becoming a seasoned leader in football and basketball. gainesvilletimes.com/sports/high-sc…

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gainesvilletimes.com@gtimes · Jul 11

Here's a chance for fans to get involved with steering the football discussion during Times Sports Media Day! gainesvilletimes.com/sports/footbal…

gtimes's tweet card. Deadline for sending in questions is Friday, July 18.

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gainesvilletimes.com@gtimes · Jul 10

Since taking his new position June 2, Chris Griffin has remained busy getting to know all of the coaching staff at Flowery Branch High. gainesvilletimes.com/sports/high-sc…

gtimes's tweet card. Chris Griffin was head football coach at Flowery Branch for five seasons, assistant football coach past seven seasons with Cherokee Bluff

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gainesvilletimes.com@gtimes · Jul 10

Congrats to Cherokee Bluff's Bristol Kersh for bringing home another huge honor! gainesvilletimes.com/sports/high-sc…

gtimes's tweet card. Lady Bears soccer, basketball standout adds Female Athlete of the Year award from itgnext.com to her long list of accolades from her recently-completed sophomore school year.

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gainesvilletimes.com@gtimes · Jul 10

Congrats to Red Elephants quarterback Kharim Hughley on giving his college commitment! gainesvilletimes.com/sports/footbal…

gtimes's tweet card. Red Elephants quarterback made his decision earlier this week

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gainesvilletimes.com@gtimes · Jul 8

North Hall's Smith McGarvey feels like its football program has the pieces in place to make some history this fall. gainesvilletimes.com/sports/footbal…

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gainesvilletimes.com@gtimes · Jul 8

West Hall's Nasser Aliou has a unique background, learning from scratch to compete at a high level in three sports since coming to northeast Georgia from his native Africa. Follow the link to read all about it! gainesvilletimes.com/sports/footbal…

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gainesvilletimes.com@gtimes · Jul 7

We have you covered with high school football schedules for all 11 programs in Hall County. gainesvilletimes.com/sports/footbal…

gtimes's tweet card. In August, keep an eye out for The Times Football Preview Edition magazine.

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gainesvilletimes.com@gtimes · Jul 3

Friends reflect on the many wonderful traits, contributions of Anthony (Prophet) Pearson, who was shot and killed -- an innocent bystander -- during a cookout June 28 in Atlanta. gainesvilletimes.com/sports/footbal…

gtimes's tweet card. Anthony (Prophet) Pearson was an innocent bystander who was shot and killed on June 28 in Atlanta

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gainesvilletimes.com@gtimes · Jul 2

Flowery Branch's Griffin Harper utilizes wrestling background to strengthen football skills. gainesvilletimes.com/sports/footbal…

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gainesvilletimes.com@gtimes · Jul 2

Here's a story about a local runner who started early in the sport, due to the influence of his father, and has continued ever since. Now, he's about to hit a huge milestone at the Peachtree Road Race. gainesvilletimes.com/sports/running…

gtimes's tweet card. Morris will be running with his close friend Billy Glosson, who has 40 experiences running the world's largest 10-kilometer road race.

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