From the March 11, 1992 edition of The Forest-Blade:
Backpacking
Derek Lewis, James Smith, Beau Jones, Adam Gay, Wes Fields, Drew Thompson, Kris Meeks, Ivy Cadle, Chris Bragg, Franklin Ogburn, Reggie Thomas and Jeffery Nail, members of Boy Scout Troop 75 set a troop record by backpacking 14.8 miles in one day, from Neel’s Gap to Cold Springs Gap. The troop backpacked 20.5 miles on Appalachian Trail as part of their backpacking merit badge requirements. The Scouts camped at Neel’s Gap, north of Dahlonega, beginning Friday night. Leaders attending were Wilder Smith Jr., Jerry Cadle, John Bragg and James Smith.
Kea Continues hurling Success
Former Swainsboro Tiger Rusty Kea continues a successful baseball season at Georgia College in Milledgeville. Among his credits for the Colonels, the junior left-handed hurler compiled a 11-4 record last year and was selected to the all-conference team.
