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Auburn receiver Jeremiah Koger (4) gets away from Georgia’s Chris Cole (9) and Rasean Dinkins (14). SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Auburn receiver Jeremiah Koger (4) gets away from Georgia’s Chris Cole (9) and Rasean Dinkins (14). SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Mistakes doom Dawgs in Auburn upset

Brad Harrison
Thursday, October 22, 2026
The Georgia Bulldogs tripped over their own feet Saturday against Auburn, making multiple uncharacteristic mistakes that even the casual football observer could identify.And the upstart Tigers were more than happy to take full advantage, feasting on Bulldogs’ turnovers as Auburn stunned Georgia...
Georgia running back Dwight Phillips Jr. sprints into the end zone for a 7-0 lead against Auburn. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Georgia running back Dwight Phillips Jr. sprints into the end zone for a 7-0 lead against Auburn. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Dawgs enter bye week after Auburn upset

Skyla Morris
Thursday, October 22, 2026
The Georgia Bulldogs’ undefeated 2026 record ended Saturday night, as the Auburn Tigers pulled a 27-24 upset with a field goal in the final seconds of the game.
Tom Johnson

Tom Johnson

Tom Johnson

Loran Smith
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Thomas Wyatt Johnson was a UGA classmate at the Henry Grady College of Journalism in the late ’50s. I was living an extraordinarily good life, writing sports for the Red and Black, serving as a stringer for the Atlanta Journal, and imbibing with the classical and colorful character, Dan Magill.To...
Morgan County senior running back Alex Corrias (1) celebrates his first touchdown of then night alongside junior wide receiver Kaden Morris (10). SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County senior running back Alex Corrias (1) celebrates his first touchdown of then night alongside junior wide receiver Kaden Morris (10). SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Dogs lose to Lions in homecoming heartbreaker

Skyla Morris
Thursday, October 22, 2026
After a tough road loss on Oct. 2 and a second bye week, the Morgan County Bulldogs returned to Bill Corry Stadium hoping to end homecoming week on good terms.
LOA junior running back Alden Barreras (19) breaks through a tackle against Greene County earlier in the season. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

LOA junior running back Alden Barreras (19) breaks through a tackle against Greene County earlier in the season. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Tigers pounce on Titans in late 16-14 win

Skyla Morris
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Two weeks have passed since Lake Oconee Academy last took the field, with a region-opening victory over Greene County.
Georgia linebacker Chris Cole (9) pressures Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell (12). Cole totaled eight tackles in Tuscaloosa Saturday, along with a sack and two pass deflections. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Georgia linebacker Chris Cole (9) pressures Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell (12). Cole totaled eight tackles in Tuscaloosa Saturday, along with a sack and two pass deflections. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Bulldogs turn back Tide for close victory

Brad Harrison
Thursday, October 15, 2026
It was physical, bruising, tiring – and even – on both sides.Games in close quarters are nothing new whenever Georgia and Alabama face off on the gridiron, where more often than not, those thrillers have gone the way of the Crimson Tide.Last Saturday night at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa,...

Georgia deer season opens Saturday

News Staff
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Georgia’s deer hunting firearms season opens this Saturday and continues into January 2027, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) announced earlier this week.“Georgia continues to produce outstanding bucks every year, a testament of how well hunters and...
Wideout Elijah Kelly is able to reach out and pull in a pass from quarterback Caleb Reeves in the rain last Friday night against the Glenn Hill Spartans. BRANDON PARK/Staff

Wideout Elijah Kelly is able to reach out and pull in a pass from quarterback Caleb Reeves in the rain last Friday night against the Glenn Hill Spartans. BRANDON PARK/Staff

Putnam pounds Glenn Hills, prepares for Monticello

Brandon Park
Thursday, October 15, 2026
It took just one snap for the War Eagles to jump on top of Glenn Hills last Friday night.In front of a soggy Homecoming crowd at War Eagle stadium, on the first play of the game, Putnam running back Elijah Dunn took the handoff from quarterback Caleb Reeves and was standing in the end zone 63 yards...
Morgan County junior setter Graycen Cawthon was listed among allregion honors as part of the GHSA 3A Region 2 first team.

Morgan County junior setter Graycen Cawthon was listed among allregion honors as part of the GHSA 3A Region 2 first team.

Spike Dogs rack up region honors ahead of postseason

Skyla Morris
Thursday, October 15, 2026
After competing in the area tournament Oct. 6-8, the Morgan County Spike Dogs (23-17) ended the regular season with multiple 3A Region 2 honors.
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