By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism.
High school sports: Hall, Gainesville schools halt athletic events during coronavirus scare
09072019 BLUFF 5.jpg
Cherokee Bluff quarterback Mason Thomas releases a pass Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, during the first half of the Bears win over Johnson High at the Cherokee Bluff stadium. - photo by Scott Rogers
Updated: Mar 13, 2020, 1:13 AM
Published: Mar 12, 2020, 9:31 PM
Following a statement by Governor Brian Kemp Thursday afternoon, the Georgia High School Association is postponing the State Literary competitions scheduled for March 14 and March 21, and further recommending that all member schools suspend spring sports activities until further notice.
Register to read. It's free.

Read this story and many others for free. 

For access to subscriber-exclusive stories, visit gainesvilletimes.com/subscribe.

Continue with Facebook
By creating an account, you agree to the Terms of Service and acknowledge our Privacy Policy. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Community Events
Item 1 of 1
Sun, Mar 16 @8:00pm
Rezur - 80s, 90s, & Classic Rock Hits
37 Main
Mon, Mar 17
PL DAY (NO STUDENTS) (Buford High School Events)
Buford, GA
Mon, Mar 17 @10:00am
Georgia Art League Members Show
Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Mon, Mar 17 @10:00am
Coloring Therapy for Adults
Murrayville Branch Library
Mon, Mar 17 @10:30am
Going Green! Healthy Eating Series
Hall County Library System, Gainesville Branch
Mon, Mar 17 @3:00pm
V Boys Golf at Lanier Legacy (Buford High School Events)
Lanier Legacy GC
Mon, Mar 17 @5:00pm
Saint Patrick's Day Craft
Murrayville Branch Library
Mon, Mar 17 @5:30pm
JV Girls Soccer at North Oconee (Buford High School Events)
North Oconee
Mon, Mar 17 @6:00pm
V Baseball vs Rabun Gap (Buford High School Events)
Buford, GA
Mon, Mar 17 @7:00pm
JV Boys Soccer at North Oconee (Buford High School Events)
North Oconee
Tue, Mar 18
Spring Book Fair (Buford Senior Academy Events)
Buford, GA
Tue, Mar 18 @7:00am
All Pro Dad (Buford Senior Academy Events)
Buford, GA
Tue, Mar 18 @7:30am
Last All Pro Dads (Buford Academy Events)
Buford, GA
Tue, Mar 18 @9:00am
Maysville Municipal Court
Maysville, GA
Tue, Mar 18 @4:00pm
V Boys Tennis at Collins Hill (Buford High School Events)
Collins Hill HS
Tue, Mar 18 @4:00pm
V Girls Tennis at Collins Hill (Buford High School Events)
Collins Hill HS
Tue, Mar 18 @5:30pm
JV Girls Lacrosse at Mountain View (Buford High School Events)
Mountain View
Tue, Mar 18 @5:30pm
JV Girls Lacrosse at Buford HS (Buford High School Events)
Buford HS
Tue, Mar 18 @5:30pm
JV Boys Soccer at Buford HS (Buford High School Events)
Buford, GA
Thu, Mar 20 @11:30am
Gentle YogaFit
Flowery Branch United Methodist Church
See All Events
Add Your Event
Ralph Neeley to bring plenty of experience as Cherokee Bluff's new athletics director
Ralph Neeley 2.jpg
Ralph Neeley, assistant principal and athletics director at Apalachee High School in Barrow County, confirmed an post from Cherokee Bluff's Instagram account on March 14, 2025 that he will take the same positions at the Flowery Branch school, pending approval by Hall County Schools. Photo courtesy of Ralph Neeley
David Friedlander
The Times
Updated: Mar 16, 2025, 1:47 AM
Published: Mar 15, 2025, 2:50 AM
Apalachee assistant principal and athletics director will assume the same positions at the Flowery Branch school to success the retiring Kenny Hill.
Read this subscriber-exclusive story

Keep reading this and other subscriber-exclusive stories! Click the button below to choose your plan.

If you believe you have reached this message in error, ensure you have logged in and then contact our customer care team. 

Subscribe now