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- What Georgia Southwestern hopes James Frey brings back to Americus hoops
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- Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 72.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• James Frey named head women's basketball coach at Georgia Southwestern (albanyherald.com) — Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus has hired veteran coach James Frey as its new head women’s basketball coach, bringing him back to a community where he previously led South Georgia Tech’s powerhouse program. With decades of experience and multiple national coaching honors, Frey is expected to elevate the Lady Hurricanes, with a formal introduction set for Tuesday, July 28. 
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Marion County Public Library, 123 5th Ave, Buena Vista
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- Reading to Dogs Is FUNdamental at Oakland Library (southgatv.com)
- Florida State Seminoles news: 4-star target's decision made, Kromah transformation, Herman hired, and more (chopchat.com)
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