GHSA announces changes to playoffs

The GHSA (Georgia High School Association) has announced a few changes for the 2020 state playoffs in different sports.

Monday, Executive Director Robin Hines stated that the coronavirus would impact a number of sports when they enter postseason play when it came to attendance numbers.

The State football championship will be at full capacity in Georgia State’s Football Stadium so it will not be affected.

Basketball will see a huge change, as the state semifinals and finals games are usually played at surrounding colleges, but will not be this year. This year they will be played at high school gyms. The GHSA cited that many colleges simply are not allowing their arenas to open at all.

Hines said that the softball championships which take place in Columbus, will not have stands for fans. Attending fans will be required to bring their own chairs and seating and be required to socially distance.

Swimming finals are still set for Georgia Tech, but Hines said currently the facility is not allowing fans. The GHSA could possibly charge schools $40 per athlete to cover revenue loss and the cost of the facility.

Hines also announced the GHSA is forming a Diversity Committee.

Jake West

Recent Posts

Georgia Fish Fry 2026

GEORGIA — Republican leaders and supporters from across Georgia are set to gather in Warner…

3 days ago

Body Recovered from Lake Hartwell During Search for Missing Drowning Victim

HART COUNTY, Ga. — A body has been recovered from Lake Hartwell nearly two months…

3 days ago

Search Warrant in Hart County Leads to Methamphetamine Distribution Arrest

HART COUNTY, Ga. — A search warrant executed at a Hart County residence led to…

2 weeks ago

Hart County Deputies Arrest Kidnapping Suspect on I-85; Two Children Safely Recovered

HART COUNTY, Ga. — A woman wanted on kidnapping-related warrants out of Maryland was arrested…

1 month ago

Two Men Arrested on Meth Trafficking Charges Following Hart County Traffic Stop

HART COUNTY, Ga. — Two North Georgia men are facing drug trafficking charges after a…

1 month ago

Search Continues for Drowning Victim on Lake Hartwell

HART COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities continued search efforts Sunday morning for a male victim believed…

2 months ago