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A close-up of Morgan County's state championship ring. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

A close-up of Morgan County's state championship ring. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Diamond Dogs officially receive championship rings

Skyla Morris
Nearly four months have passed since the Morgan County baseball team ended its 2026 season on the mountaintop, claiming the GHSA Class 2A baseball championship after sweeping Pierce County at Georgia Southern University on May 25.The Bulldogs' victorious weekend in Statesboro unfolded dramatically,…
Reva Alexander-Hawk

Reva Alexander-Hawk

Lake Country pastry chef competes this Sunday on TV

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Lake Country’s own Reva Alexander-Hawk will be back competing on television again, starting this Sunday, Sept. 13.An award-winning pastry chef, internationally acclaimed cake artist, television personality, and six-time Food Network champion, Reva owns and operates Merci Beaucoup Cakes, located on…
Lake Oconee Academy running back Marcus Rhodes carries the ball during a scrimmage in August. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy running back Marcus Rhodes carries the ball during a scrimmage in August. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Titans hold perfect record, cruise past Crawford County

Skyla Morris
Lake Oconee Academy is making sure last season stays in the rearview mirror.The Titans remain unbeaten, rolling past Crawford County 40-7 on Sept. 4 to improve to 3-0 and continue their early-season turnaround.After finishing 2-8 a year ago, Lake Oconee Academy has opened the 2026 season with a…
Morgan County sophomore running back Aiden Lawrence prepares to haul in a touchdown pass against Oconee County last week. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County sophomore running back Aiden Lawrence prepares to haul in a touchdown pass against Oconee County last week. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Turnovers prove costly for Morgan County in loss to Warriors

Skyla Morris
As the saying goes, “every dog has its day,” but Friday evening was not one of those for Morgan County football.The Dogs (2-1) hosted longtime rival Oconee County on Sept. 4, coming off a major road win over Eastside the previous week.Morgan County ultimately fell to the Warriors, 36-15, as costly…
Kirby at 50

Kirby at 50

Kirby at 50

Loran Smith
At 50 years old, Kirby Smart has experienced enough success, won countless games and championships, has made enough money, and has been quoted as much as Winston Churchill — enough so that he could ride off into the sunset. That way, he’d have three decades or more to fish, hunt, play the world’s…
Alt Text for ImageLake Oconee residents compete in Oconee Cup

Alt Text for ImageLake Oconee residents compete in Oconee Cup

Lake Oconee residents compete in Oconee Cup

Story And Photos By Skyla Morris
Several Lake Country residents participated in the 34th annual Oconee Cup golf tournament, which took place Sept. 1-3 across multiple courses throughout Reynolds Lake Oconee.Thirty-four participants attended the three-day competition, which kicked off at the Oconee Course. Day 2 took place at the…

Playing through

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Dear Editor,On Tuesday, August 25, Notah Begay III was honored as the 2026 recipient of the Payne Stewart Award presented by Southern Company during a ceremony at the Tour Championship in Atlanta. The award was created in 2000 after the death of Payne Stewart in a plane crash in October 1999, the…

How to decide mid-term choices

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Dear Editor,While we all wrestle with the detailed resumes and lengthy histories of each candidate and each position, we tend to miss the overriding concerns of this election. Candidates say this and that about the issues that concern us. None of that matters. In the end, they vote according to the…

CRIME REPORTS

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GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICEKenneth Deleon Ward Jr., 31, of Athens was arrested Sept. 2 and charged with two counts of obstruction, two counts of terroristic threats and acts, interference with government property, probation violation and a tag light violation.Vincent Daneille Walker, 39, of…

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

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SUNDAY, SEPT. 13What: An Afternoon in Paris/w Christine Andreas When: 3 p.m. Where: Festival Hall, 201 N. Main St., Greensboro More Info: OPAS Candlelight Series presents “An Afternoon in Paris” with Broadway actress and singer Christine Andreas, a two-time Tony Awards nominee.SEPT. 1425What:…
Although Greene County firefighters arrived at the scene in five minutes, this Union Point home had already sustained extensive damage. CONTRIBUTED

Although Greene County firefighters arrived at the scene in five minutes, this Union Point home had already sustained extensive damage. CONTRIBUTED

Fire guts Union Point home

T. Michael Stone
Gofundme established for devastated familyA Union Point family is facing an uphill battle after a devastating house fire on Sept. 5 destroyed most of their belongings.According to Greene County Fire and Rescue, Engines 11, 12 and 13 responded to the residential house fire along with EMS units and…
A close-up of Morgan County's state championship ring. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

A close-up of Morgan County's state championship ring. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Diamond Dogs officially receive championship rings

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Nearly four months have passed since the Morgan County baseball team ended its 2026 season on the mountaintop, claiming the GHSA Class 2A baseball championship after sweeping Pierce County at Georgia Southern University on May 25.

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CRIME REPORTS

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Thursday, September 10, 2026
Body Kenneth Deleon Ward Jr., 31, of Athens was arrested Sept.
Steve Hersey (left) and E-P Chamber President Robbie King look on as Lenwood Pickens make a point to the audience during last Tuesday’s candidates’ debate. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Steve Hersey (left) and E-P Chamber President Robbie King look on as Lenwood Pickens make a point to the audience during last Tuesday’s candidates’ debate. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Putnam chairman candidates conduct civil debate

Ian Tocher
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Body Experience versus new leadership emerged as the central theme Sept.
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Kirby at 50

Kirby at 50

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Kirby at 50

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Thursday, September 10, 2026
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The Jazz Legacy Project: Weather Report is scheduled for Oct. 15 at historic Festival Hall, in Greensboro. Tickets starting at $25 each are available now at festivalhallga.com. CONTRIBUTED

The Jazz Legacy Project: Weather Report is scheduled for Oct. 15 at historic Festival Hall, in Greensboro. Tickets starting at $25 each are available now at festivalhallga.com. CONTRIBUTED

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Festival Hall’s popular Jazz Legacy Series continues

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Thursday, September 10, 2026
Body Festival Hall will present its final show of the 2026 Jazz Series, The Jazz...
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Obituaries 

Bonnie Sullivan

Bonnie Sullivan

Bonnie Sullivan

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Thursday, August 13, 2026
Body It is with heavy hearts that we share that Bonnie Sullivan (Hankins) of...
Jeffrey Lemming

Jeffrey Lemming

Jeffrey Lemming

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Thursday, August 13, 2026
Body Jeffrey Lynn Lemming, affectionately known as Jeff or "Lemdog," passed away...
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