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Ralph Neeley to bring plenty of experience as Cherokee Bluff's new athletics director

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

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.

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Less has meant more for North Hall multi-sport standout Micah Jimerson

North Hall's Micah Jimerson gets ready for a pitch while playing first base during the Trojans' game against Pickens on March 11, 2025 in Gainesville. - photo by David Friedlander

Micah Jimerson 6.jpg — North Hall's Micah Jimerson gets ready for a pitch while playing first base during the Trojans' game against Pickens on March 11, 2025 in Gainesville. - photo by David Friedlander

David Friedlander

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Published: Mar 13, 2025, 3:55 PM

Making changes in his conditioning and diet to drop 28 pounds since last summer has paid big dividends for the 6-foot senior and both the Trojans' baseball and basketball teams.

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