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Piedmont Sports Update: Sept. 29, 2026

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Women’s Golf Led by Senior Keegan Goins ‘ 1st-place finish (out of 56 golfers), the Piedmont women’s golf team finished 2nd out of 9 teams at the Lee & Joe Duncan Rhodes Invitational in Memphis, Tennessee, on Sept. 26-27. “The team did great this tournament, and we had three girls PR. Keegan Goins got first...

Demorest Drinks: What’s New Around Piedmont

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Looking for a fun drink between classes or before practice? Here are the top three new places to try near campus. Some of the new and improved places around Piedmont University’s campus include: Lions Den Nutrition, Bon Cocoa Cafe and Haven Ridge Nutrition. Each place has its own unique features and benefits. Lions Den Nutrition...

Piedmont Sports Update: Sept. 22, 2026

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Men’s and Women’s Cross Country The Piedmont University men’s and women’s cross country teams competed at the University of North Georgia Invitational on Sept. 18 in Oakwood, Georgia. The women’s team finished 12th out of 13 teams, while the men had three of their runners finish the 8K race. “I thought the team showed some...

Global Handwashing Day: More Than Just Yourself

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Every fall, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) celebrates and recognizes the most fundamental public health practice: washing your hands. On Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Piedmont’s celebration of Global Handwashing Day will take place in the Commons near the welcome desk, where students can participate in various activities and...

What Makes 7 Brew So Popular

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7 Brew is one of the most efficient, popular and tastiest places in the US right now. The company has grown to be so popular by mixing iced coffee, energy drinks, shakes, smoothies and more with a drive-thru, making it easy and accessible for anyone in a rush or those who do not want to...

What Does Lions Den Nutrition Bring to Demorest?

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Lion’s Den Nutrition is a local nutrition business in Demorest with a welcoming, cozy atmosphere. They mainly serve loaded teas and protein shakes, with many different flavors to choose from. Most of the teas are around $8 and offer a more nutrition-focused option compared to many other high-sugar refreshers and drinks. Their loaded teas are...

September Albums Preview

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While there are numerous music releases every day, here are some artists that are being highlighted for their releases in September. For a more pop scene, Adéla released her debut album titled “PRIMA” with the following title tracks: “KGB,” “Nicole Kidman” and “Ain’t in LA.” She is known for her appearance on “Dream Academy,” which...

Blingy Won’t Be For Everyone, But It Was Definitely Made for Me

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In late July, 2026, something alarmingly neon green popped up in Los Angeles, California. People swarmed the neon-green object, hurrying and whipping out their phones to take videos and photos… but what was it? Many individuals posted videos of a bright green billboard decorated with big, bold letters, asking one simple question: “DID YOU MISS...

Piedmont Sports Update: Sept. 15, 2026

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Volleyball The Piedmont University women’s volleyball team had a busy stretch this week, going 4-2 across six matches from Sept. 9-12. The Lions picked up four straight wins before dropping both of their matches on the final day of the Lynchburg Tournament. Piedmont started the stretch with two wins on Sept. 9 at Toccoa Falls....

What Happened With Demorest’s Water Expansion Plan?

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Back in August, the City of Demorest, according to Now Georgia, was planning to acquire around 10 acres of Tallulah Falls property. The city had been considering the property as a potential site for its long-term water supply project. The city’s project raised many concerns among community members, leading Demorest to end its pursuit of...

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