Tony Reese

Tony Reese returned to the Chattahoochee Valley in August 2022 after spending a year and a half in Panama City Beach as a multimedia journalist. Reese grew up in Smiths Station and is a 2015 graduate of Smiths Station High School. He then attended Troy University where he graduated with a broadcast journalism degree - with a minor in sports information - in 2019. Reese joined the News Leader 9 team in July 2019 as a producer, where he was an intern before. In his spare time, Tony is an avid foodie, loves being a mentor to the younger generation, and spending time with his wife.

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Three Chattahoochee County Panthers sign to play at the college level

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:56 PM EDT

By Tony Reese

Chattahoochee County recognized three different athletes as they looked to continue their careers at the next level.

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Chattahoochee Monsters coming to Golden Park this summer

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 2:50 PM EDT

By Jonathon Hoppe and Tony Reese

A second Sunbelt Baseball League team will play at Golden Park this summer.

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Kennesaw State’s NCAA Tournament run features Columbus High grad

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 5:22 PM EST

By Tony Reese

As the Kennesaw State Owls turn their attention to the NCAA Tournament, we take the time to spotlight one of the players with local ties.

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Valley boys basketball caps perfect season with state championship

Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 1:45 PM EST

By Jonathon Hoppe and Tony Reese

The Valley High School boys basketball team has reached perfection!

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Reading with a champ: Super Bowl champ Malcolm Mitchell reads to Brookstone students

Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 11:05 PM EST

By Tony Reese

Former Georgia Bulldog and Super Bowl champion Malcolm Mitchell hosted an assembly for Brookstone students and even read and gave out copies of his children’s book, The Magician’s Hat on Monday morning.

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River Dragons make franchise history with sellout crowd on Military Appreciation Night

Updated: Feb. 19, 2023 at 1:58 AM EST

By Tony Reese

Despite dropping game one of a three-game series, the River Dragons bounced back against the Delaware Thunder with an explosive 9-0 victory on Saturday.

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