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Hoops and faith: Gainesville minister Michael Thurmond entwines two worlds
Now a pastor at Free Chapel, Thurmond was a standout at Gainesville High during his own playing days
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Free Chapel pastor Michael Thurmond speaks during the Greater Hall Fellowship of Christian Athletes Basketball Media Day on Nov. 3, 2021 at Free Chapel. Photo by Bill Murphy
Bill Murphy
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Updated: Nov 3, 2021, 9:34 PM
Published: Nov 3, 2021, 9:16 PM
Michael Thurmond is one of the great encouragers of young people in Hall County, especially those who gravitate to basketball.
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High school basketball: Cherokee Bluff's Kassie Scott, Boston Kersh lead large Hall County All-State contingent
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Cherokee Bluff coach Kassie Scott starts to celebrate beating Baldwin for the Class 3A state championship on March 5, 2025 in Macon. Photo by Bill Murphy
David Friedlander
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Updated: Mar 28, 2025, 1:50 AM
Published: Mar 27, 2025, 8:49 PM
Lady Bears coach named as the state's best for 2024-25 in Class 3A, while nine different players honored by the Georgia Athletics Coaches Association and Georgia Basketball Coaches Association.
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