Thursday's Central Georgia - and of interest to Central Georgia - news and notes, compiled from staff reports, email reports, the web, and social media. Updates will be noted, so check back.

Why non-Auburn fans will pull for Wesley Steiner

          The Houston County standout is a superb student, versatile and hard-working athlete, and a resilient one.

          But there is so much more to the Wesley Steiner story, from absent parents to bullying to a fractured family setup to a troubled sibling to long distances and unusual humility to dreams within reach.

          An outstanding in-depth look at the Auburn-bound linebacker is here.

Around/About Central Georgia

Westside grad transfers to FVSU

Around/About Georgia

GHSA’s Hines clarifies the “20 people” rule

Jackets to resume workouts on June 15

In memory of Biff Pocoroba

Tech to honor late signee Gowdy

Smart misses his parents (Q&A)

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Around the nation/world

Carnage hits minor-league baseball, hundreds are cut

Chase Elliott … finally

NFL’s 4th—and-15 ‘onside kick’ tabled for the year

New NFL rules for 2020

MLB talks stall

NHL hands out yearly awards anyway