Football Fridays in Georgia

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Monday, September 2, 2019 Sep 02, 2019

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On the Labor Day week edition of the Football Fridays in Georgia Podcast, hosts Tommy Palmer and Jon Nelson discuss an emotional evening in Irwin County, regional matchups around the state, and what to anticipate in the week ahead.

Sunday, August 25, 2019 Aug 25, 2019

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GPB's Jon Nelson, Tommy Palmer, and Hannah Goodin share highlights from the first week of the high football season, and they look forward to the first full week of the 2019 schedule.

Monday, August 19, 2019 Aug 19, 2019

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It's the beginning of the sprint to a football championship in the eight classifications in Georgia high school football. In this season's first episode of the podcast, GPB's Tommy Palmer, Jon Nelson, and Hannah Goodwin look at what's new, what's not, and what to expect.

Friday, April 26, 2019 Apr 26, 2019

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Rachel Webber is the "football mamma" for Pike County High School's football team. In addition to being a middle school teacher in Zebulon, she is the wife of Pike County pirates head coach Brad Webber. That makes her the team’s football mamma. She talks with host Jon Nelson about the special role she plays in the lives of the players.

Friday, April 12, 2019 Apr 12, 2019

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Back in 2015, Southern University football player Devon Gales was left paralyzed after an injury on the field during a game against the University of Georgia. He's now back on the football field as a coach at Jefferson High School. Hosts Jon Nelson and Tommy Palmer talk about Devon's return to football with John Jackson, the superintendent of Jefferson City Schools.

Friday, March 29, 2019 Mar 29, 2019

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GPB’s Jon Nelson talks with former Grayson High School football coach Christian Hunnicutt, who recently took over as head coach at Villa Rica High School.

Friday, March 15, 2019 Mar 15, 2019

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Earlier this year, high school football in Georgia lost one of its voices when Northside Eagles play-by-play announcer Mike Davis lost his fight to cancer. GPB’s Jon Nelson and Tommy Palmer talk with one of Davis’ friends - retiring Warner Robins High School play-by-play announcer, Tom Mobley. He shares what Mike Davis means to central Georgia. Mobley also reflects on his own career.

Friday, March 1, 2019 Mar 01, 2019

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In 2016, Terrell Academy place kicker Jenna Cuff became the first female to be placed on the Georgia Independent Schools Association all-state football team. Now a senior at Terrell Academy, Jenna talks with host Jon Nelson about her love for the sport. Jon also checks with her head coach, Bill Murdock.

Friday, February 22, 2019 Feb 22, 2019

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This year, the National Federation of High Schools approved the use of instant replay for member associations in state high school playoff football games. This is the first time that’s happened, and it could change the way state playoff games are officiated. GPB's Matt Stewart gets reaction from Robin Hines, the executive director of the Georgia High School Association.

Friday, February 15, 2019 Feb 15, 2019

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Hosts Jon Nelson and Tommy Palmer talk about some of the latest high school football coaching changes across the state.