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College baseball: Persistence, mother's love instrumental for Flowery Branch grad Zander Sechrist in winning national championship
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University of Tennessee starting pitcher Zander Sechrist, a Flowery Branch High graduate, pitches against Florida State during the College World Series on June 19, 2024 in Omaha, Neb. Photo by Mike Buscher Associated Press
Bill Murphy
The Times
Published: Jun 28, 2024, 1:32 AM
Left-handed pitcher up for the challenge in championship-game win against Texas A&M
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Buford, GA
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Hall County Master Gardeners Spring Expo
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Spring Festival
Near the RR Tracks and Barrow County Chamber Offices
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Elachee Nature Science Center
Sat, Apr 05 @10:00am
Adult Spring Jigsaw Puzzle
Hall County Library system, Gainesville Branch
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North Georgia Home Show
Ramsey Conference Center
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Cumming City Center Lou Sobh Amphitheater
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Puzzle Week at Murrayville Library
Murrayville Branch Library
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Hall County Library System, Gainesville Branch
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Open the Patio Party with Live Music at Top Dawg Tavern
Top Dawg Tavern
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Masons BBQ to benefit first responders, homeless & more
Mount Zion Masonic Lodge # 316
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Early Learning | Piano Preschool
Suwanee Branch
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Loop Around the Lake
Fort Yargo State Park
Sat, Apr 05 @2:00pm
Love.Craft Athens :: Mini Masters Tournament
Strange Duck Brewing
Sat, Apr 05 @6:00pm
Cumming: Brian Wiltsey
Cumming, GA
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Gwinnett Stripers v. Nashville Sounds
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Gentle YogaFit
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Getting To Know: First-year Gainesville baseball coach Chan Brown leading swift improvement in 2025
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Gainesville baseball coach Chan Brown looks on during the Red Elephants' game against Lanier on March 17, 2025 at Ivey-Watson Field in Gainesville. Photo by David Friedlander
David Friedlander
The Times
Updated: Apr 5, 2025, 12:31 AM
Published: Apr 5, 2025, 12:29 AM
Veteran coach reflects on the Red Elephants recent surge, the culture he is trying to instill in the program and other topics in a one-on-one interview with Times sports staff reporter David Friedlander.
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