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Beyond the Lights: Voices from the Field

In this episode, we sit down with John Koon, a veteran play-by-play announcer (and mayor of Soperton, Georgia!) With nearly 43 years of broadcasting experience, John shares his unique journey, from his early days at Treutlen High School to becoming the voice of the Vidalia Indians.

Discover the highs and lows of calling games, the evolution of high school sports, insights into game day preparations, and the secrets behind crafting a captivating broadcast and the passion that drives him. 

May 31, 2024
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  • Hannah Goodin
New Loganville Red Devils head football coach Gene Cathcart meeting his new team and community on April 11, 2023.
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Football Coaching Carousel 2023 Edition: Loganville, Vidalia, Northside

As we get ready for another high school football season, Jon Nelson does the math and the legwork to give you the lowdown on some of the changes at the top in the 2023 edition of the Coaching Carousel. 

July 6, 2023
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  • Jon Nelson
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Jon's Georgia: Week Ten

Our friends over at the G

October 29, 2014
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  • Jon Nelson
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Jon's Georgia: Week Nine

Okay, I’m talking to you.

October 20, 2014
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  • Jon Nelson
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Pigskin Roundup: Halfway There

We’ve reached the halfway

October 2, 2014
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  • Tommy Palmer
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On The Story

What Makes A Vidalia Onion?

A big week lies ahead

April 21, 2014
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  • GPB Originals Staff
One-loss Gainesville plays 7-2 Flowery Branch in a game that decides it all this Friday on GPB's Football Fridays in Georgia.
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The Trimming Of The Herd

So, there’s only one w

November 4, 2013
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  • Jon Nelson
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Potential For New Title Holders In Single A, AA

With most of the focus

October 23, 2013
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  • Tommy Palmer
Valdosta HC Rance Gillespie's 100th career win was earned through Friday's 41-14 win over Newton. Photo courtesy of Mike Chapman
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GPB Sports Blog

Ranked Teams Fight To Stay On Winning Side Of The Ledger

It was the week of the

September 23, 2013
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  • Jon Nelson
A talented defense and improving offense earned Liberty County a 40-20 Week 3 win over Johnson. Photo courtesy of Liberty Co. HS
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GPB Sports Blog

Georgia's Southeastern, Coastal Teams Await Intriguing Matchups in Week 5

There are some intrigu

September 17, 2013
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  • Tommy Palmer
North Gwinnett punter Brad Harvey sets things in motion versus Grayson
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GPB Sports Blog

Will High Standards Set Early Prove Teams Contenders..Or Just Pretenders?

The Prep football seas

September 3, 2013
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  • Tommy Palmer
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Family

Vidalia Onions are Here

Earth Day weekend coincides with a number of festivals, fairs, and outdoor activities all over the state of Georgia. Many of those are specially designed with Earth Day in mind.

April 15, 2013
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  • Heather Neal
Courtesy of Mary Beth Dever
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Early Softball Favorites Facing Elimination

At the state softball

October 26, 2012
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  • Stephen Black
Courtesy of Kennesaw Mountain
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Cook, Alcovy Fall In Latest Softball Poll

The playoffs are reall

October 22, 2012
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  • Fletcher Proctor
Courtesy of Melissa Derby
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GPB Sports Blog

Milton, Gainesville Sweep Golf Championships

For the third straight

May 8, 2012
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  • Fletcher Proctor
Courtesy of Thomas Schuck
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GPB Sports Blog

Brookwood, Parkview Roll Through Weekend

Lucas Sims provided th

April 9, 2012
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  • Fletcher Proctor
Courtesy of Walter Pinion
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GPB Sports Blog

Semifinalists Move To The Top Of Latest Poll

With three rounds of p

March 6, 2012
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  • Fletcher Proctor
Courtesy of Alpharetta High School
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GPB Sports Blog

Cinderella Possibilities Dot Quarterfinals

The Class AAAAA boys q

March 2, 2012
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  • Stephen Black
Courtesy of Buford High School
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GPB Sports Blog

Favorites Try To Avoid Upset In Round Two

Any discussion of the

February 28, 2012
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  • Fletcher Proctor
Courtesy of Walter Pinion
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Region Champs Climb In Polls, Eye Playoffs

The playoffs are upon

February 22, 2012
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  • Fletcher Proctor

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