Little League World Series: Cartersville representing GA at Southeast Regional
Cartersville Little League will represent Georgia at the LLWS Southeast Regional.
Cartersville booked its ticket to the regional with a win over Warner Robins American in the state championship game on July 17.
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The team's first game will be against South Carolina at 4 p.m. Thursday in Warner Robins.
The winning team will face the winner of Virginia vs. Alabama on Friday night at 7 p.m. The losing teams will face each other in the elimination bracket on Friday at 1 p.m.
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If you're wishing to travel to Warner Robins to cheer on Georgia, tickets to all games are free.
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