Friday’s Central Georgia - and of interest to Central Georgia - news and notes, compiled from staff reports, email reports, the web, and social media.

Abbreviated edition, more to come Saturday morning, including college football and Falcons

Scoreboard

High School

Softball

Houston County 5, Morgan County 2

Around/About Central Georgia

Another Gibson joins Mercer baseball staff

Around/About Georgia

Freddie’s day off turns into a walk-off

"It just makes you appreciate everything that you do and all the work that goes into this."@PaulByrd36 catches up with @Braves star Freddie Freeman after his walk-off homer clinched the NL's No. 2 seed ... and perhaps the MVP award. pic.twitter.com/1cQG3L7uTj
— FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) September 26, 2020

Tucker Davidson to get Braves, MLB debut Saturday

A look at UGA-Arkansas

Mathis’ path to starter (?) has been rocky

Eyes will be on UGA’s Dean

Injury update

Pittman loves UGA, but …

Indeed, Saturday in the SEC will look different

A look at Tech-Syracuse

Coco’s progress at tight end is huge

Dublin’s Linton has been a player to watch for Orange

Syracuse knows Tech is different, again

No. 19 Louisiana welcomes Georgia Southern