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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart during Georgia’s practice session in Athens, Ga., on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart during Georgia’s practice session in Athens, Ga., on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

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Dawgs prepare for opener against Tennessee State

Lance McCurley
Monday, August 31, 2026
The wait is finally over for Georgia.After roughly 20 practices of fall camp, the Bulldogs will finally get the opportunity to hit someone wearing a different uniform when they host Tennessee State on Saturday at Sanford Stadium.
LOA sophomore pitcher Kaitlyn Mamay delivers a pitch during a road game against North Oconee in Bogart on Aug. 3. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA sophomore pitcher Kaitlyn Mamay delivers a pitch during a road game against North Oconee in Bogart on Aug. 3. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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LOA softball gears up for region play

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Lake Oconee Academy softball coach Glynn McDaniel knew his team would face adversity during the non-region schedule.That was by design. The Titans (4-6) built a challenging schedule to prepare their young roster for region play and, ultimately, the postseason.
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Smith: Labor Day goings on

Loran Smith
Thursday, August 27, 2026
For the first two weeks of September in Athens, Georgia, we can expect a transition to early fall weather, with an average daytime high of 84 degrees and nighttime lows dropping to a comfortable 60 to 65 degrees — all of which will be accompanied by sunshine, high humidity, and a chance of passing...
Lake Oconee Academy running back Griffin Stanford races untouched into the end zone for one of his four touchdowns against Mount Pisgah. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy running back Griffin Stanford races untouched into the end zone for one of his four touchdowns against Mount Pisgah. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Titans weather delay, roll to season-opening win

Lance McCurley
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
By the time Lake Oconee Academy finally took the field last Friday night, the Titans had already spent nearly two hours waiting out Mother Nature.Thunderstorms pushed kickoff against Mount Pisgah back until 9 p.m., testing LOA’s patience before it could officially begin the 2026 season.
Greene County senior running back JaQuez Hull (7) breaks through the Putnam County defense. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Greene County senior running back JaQuez Hull (7) breaks through the Putnam County defense. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Tigers look to bounce back against Wilkinson County

Lance McCurley
Monday, August 24, 2026
Greene County will look to put its season-opening loss behind it Friday night when it hosts Wilkinson County.In their Aug. 21 rivalry matchup against Putnam County, the Tigers struggled offensively, finishing with only 76 total yards in a 21-0 shutout defeat.
Morgan County senior running back Alex Corrias (1) breaks into the open field against Madison County. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County senior running back Alex Corrias (1) breaks into the open field against Madison County. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Bulldogs roll past Madison County in season opener

Skyla Morris
Monday, August 24, 2026
Morgan County wasted little time making a statement in its 2026 season opener.The Bulldogs (1-0) defeated Madison County 28-13 on Aug. 21 at home, using a balanced offense and a strong defense to build an early lead and withstand a second-half push from the Red Raiders.
Putnam County junior running back Kumari Thomas (2) shrugs off a Greene County defender as he crosses the goal line for his second touchdown of the game. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County junior running back Kumari Thomas (2) shrugs off a Greene County defender as he crosses the goal line for his second touchdown of the game. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Thomas, War Eagles run past Greene County in season opener

Lance McCurley
Monday, August 24, 2026
With senior running back Elijah Dunn sidelined by an ankle injury, Putnam County needed someone to step up in the backfield Friday night.Junior Kumari Thomas answered the call.
Lake Oconee Academy running back Alden Barreras (19) evades a Social Circle defender during a scrimmage against the Redskins on Aug. 14. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy running back Alden Barreras (19) evades a Social Circle defender during a scrimmage against the Redskins on Aug. 14. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Titans get wake-up call in scrimmage

Skyla Morris
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Lake Oconee Academy got one final test before the regular season, and the Titans came away with plenty to work on.LOA traveled to Social Circle on Aug. 14 for its annual preseason scrimmage, combining its varsity and JV results for a 38-7 loss.
Putnam County holds a 29-27-1 advantage over Greene County in the all-time series. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County holds a 29-27-1 advantage over Greene County in the all-time series. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Greene, Putnam to renew rivalry in season opener

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Putnam County and Greene County will get their 2026 football seasons underway Friday night, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. when the longtime rivals meet at Tiger Stadium in Greensboro.
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