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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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Iron man Matt Olson leads Braves against Blue Jays

As the Atlanta Braves prepare to host the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday for the second contest of a three-game series, it appears that their slugging first baseman Matt Olson is returning to form.

New Pelham Coach Mykel Edwards impressed by first summer workout

The first basketball practice of the summer wasn't really about basketball.

Kirby Smart, Georgia Bulldogs add four commitments during recruiting weekend

Kirby Smart's recruiting machine kicked into overdrive this weekend.

Lee County, Worth County and Crisp County ranked among Georgia’s toughest football schedules

If scheduling tough opponents is the best way to prepare for a championship run, Lee County, Worth County and Crisp County should be among the most battle-tested teams in Georgia by the time November arrives.

Oklahoma stuns Georgia Tech with 10th-inning walk-off

For six innings Monday afternoon, Georgia Tech looked every bit like the team that earned the No. 2 national seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Georgia Bulldogs advance to Super Regional

Photos gallery by Kameron Taylor included below.

Georgia Tech faces Oklahoma in Winner-Take-All NCAA Regional final

Georgia Tech has spent three months building one of the most explosive offenses in college baseball and compiling the best 60-game start in school history.

Valwood overcomes Deerfield-Windsor rally to take State title

For one brief moment Saturday morning, Deerfield-Windsor had done it again.

Rain Suspends Deerfield-Windsor-Valwood State Championship Game with Knights Threatening

Just when it looked as though Deerfield-Windsor's season might be slipping away, the skies opened and gave the Knights a lifeline.

Albany State’s Addison, Foster earn post-season honors

Albany State's baseball season may have ended in the SIAC Tournament, but recognition for two of the Golden Rams' top performers continues to roll in.

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