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Morgan County senior Molly Makaitas (6) tries to dribble the ball away from a Lake Oconee Academy defender during a 5-0 win over the Lady Titans on Tuesday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior Molly Makaitas (6) tries to dribble the ball away from a Lake Oconee Academy defender during a 5-0 win over the Lady Titans on Tuesday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lady Dogs return to pitch in ‘26 after Final Four finish

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Coming off the most successful season in program history, the Morgan County girls soccer team is entering a new chapter in 2026.Last spring, the Lady Dogs made a memorable run to the Final Four, marking the deepest postseason finish the program has ever achieved.
Rome assistant coach Chris MacFarland spoke first, talking to the crowd about various topics, including his head coaching experience and what he would bring to the Greene County program. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Rome assistant coach Chris MacFarland spoke first, talking to the crowd about various topics, including his head coaching experience and what he would bring to the Greene County program. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

GCHS hosts Q&A with head football coaching candidates

Lance McCurley
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Greene County is still searching for its next head football coach, but the process may conclude later this week.The school hosted its final two candidates for a public question-and-answer session on Monday, drawing community members, parents, and school officials, including Dr. Aaryn Schmuhl.
Lake Oconee Academy junior Jon Harris Funderburke is one of two returning starting pitchers for the Titans in 2026. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy junior Jon Harris Funderburke is one of two returning starting pitchers for the Titans in 2026. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

New year, same expectations for LOA baseball

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Lake Oconee Academy’s baseball program has grown accustomed to high expectations, and as the season opens next week, head coach Mark Miller says that mindset remains unchanged.
Greene County head coach Brad Evans said the Tigers will rely on Jordan Walton to provide leadership and consistency on the field this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County head coach Brad Evans said the Tigers will rely on Jordan Walton to provide leadership and consistency on the field this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Tigers aim to compete for seven innings

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 5, 2026
With a productive offseason behind them and much of the roster returning, the Greene County baseball team enters the 2026 season focused on growth, experience, and competitiveness.
Greene County’s Jack Brown (1) brings the ball up the floor in a region game against Towns County on Jan. 13. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County’s Jack Brown (1) brings the ball up the floor in a region game against Towns County on Jan. 13. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Tigers betting on chemistry

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 5, 2026
The Greene County boys basketball team’s season has been marked by inconsistency.Head coach Mark Wright said the fluctuations have less to do with effort and more to do with circumstances beyond the court.“It’s really just been the situation,” Wright said.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Monken to the Browns

Loran Smith
Thursday, February 5, 2026
With the flurry of hiring young guns in the National Football League over the last half dozen years, it is interesting that there was an opportunity last week for one geezer who has never been an NFL head coach — Todd Monken with the Cleveland Browns. He is not without credentials, however.
The Lake Oconee Academy Lady Titans have been playing without leading scorer Ansleigh Padgett (2) for the last few weeks. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

The Lake Oconee Academy Lady Titans have been playing without leading scorer Ansleigh Padgett (2) for the last few weeks. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Lady Titans tested down the stretch

Skyla Morris
Thursday, February 5, 2026
The Lake Oconee Academy girls basketball team has navigated a season filled with challenges, many of which have surfaced as the regular season nears its conclusion.
Morgan County head coach Cody Anderson said sophomore wing Garrett Ward (13) has been a key contributor to the team’s success so far this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County head coach Cody Anderson said sophomore wing Garrett Ward (13) has been a key contributor to the team’s success so far this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Defense, depth helps Dogs peak at right time

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Morgan County’s record shows improvement, but head coach Cody Anderson says the team’s growth goes beyond wins and losses.A demanding non-region schedule early in the season helped prepare a young Dogs’ roster for moments like this.“We wanted to be battletested,” Anderson said.
Greene County guard Akerria Griggs (4) scored 10 points in Tuesday’s close win over Wilkinson County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County guard Akerria Griggs (4) scored 10 points in Tuesday’s close win over Wilkinson County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lady Tigers get first W of season on Senior Night

Skyla Morris
Thursday, February 5, 2026
The Greene County girls basketball team picked up its first win of the season on Feb. 3, edging Wilkinson County 53-51 at home.With the victory, the Lady Tigers are now 1-16 overall and will close the regular season on Feb. 6 with a road game at Lake Oconee Academy.
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