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Former Salem pitcher Brown transitions to college baseball
ATHENS Although Georgia left-hander Jarrett Brown had a rough outing Wednesday night against Georgia Tech, the former Salem High School standout is enjoying his new life as a college baseball player.. In the Bulldogs' 8-6 loss to Tech, the 6-foot-2, 180-pound Brown -- who hadn't
Hymn of praise centerpiece of Choral Guild spring concert
Celebrating its 28th season of bringing choral performances to the world, the Covington/Conyers Choral Guild warmed up for its annual spring concerts by performing in a new venue.. The 80-voice ensemble performed its spring show, "The Music Is Always With You," on Saturday at the prestigious Spivey
Arts Association in Newton County presents two versions of classic musical
In past years, the spring musical presented by the Oxford Singing Children and the Oxford Youth Singers generally showcased older performers, with the youngsters showing up in crowd scenes and choruses.. But this year will be vastly different as the spring musical actually encompasses separate performances of the longstanding Broadway
Growing pains: Rockdale girls lacrosse alums return to coach team seeking breakout year
CONYERS -- Although Rockdale High School has fielded a girls lacrosse team since 2003, the Lady Bulldogs' brief history has been a series of stops and starts.
Ron Bradley named to national hall of fame
Legendary coach Ron Bradley, who retired in 2010 after 53 years of teaching and coaching, on Wednesday was named one of 12 inductees into the National High School Hall of Fame.
Oxford Eagles on top 74-59 in tournament
OXFORD -- Forced to play without freshman point guard Alex Ordu, the Oxford College men's basketball team received vital scoring from sophomore Stephen Simmons and freshman Zachary Lynn on Saturday as the Eagles defeated Middle Georgia Tech 74-59.
Concert blends sounds of three singer/songwriters on guitar
The Songwriters in the Round event on Friday, March 16 in Olde Town Conyers not only represents an evening of music that's easy on the ears but it could also provide some new financial resources for the Conyers Rockdale Council for the Arts.. Conyers native Mark Jaynes, one of the
Eagles ready for GCAA tournament
Although the Oxford College men's basketball team had to put in a little overtime to close out the regular season, the Eagles will be more than ready when everything is on the line this weekend in the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association tournament.
Riptides headed to state meet
Although the Rockdale Riptides swim team had nine competitors qualify for this weekend's 2012 Georgia 14 & Under Short Course Championships at the Georgia Tech Natatorium, the Conyers-based team figures to be a small fish in a big pond.
Oxford Eagles close out regular season Thursday
Following a week in which they played three games in four days, the Oxford College men's basketball team will have a few days of relative rest prior to beginning play in the GACA Division III tournament on Saturday, March 3.