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Former Morgan County wide receiver Dallas Dickerson tries to secure a catch as a defender brings him down to the ground during a game in 2023. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Former Morgan County wide receiver Dallas Dickerson tries to secure a catch as a defender brings him down to the ground during a game in 2023. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Former Morgan County receiver signs with UGA

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Former Morgan County wide receiver Dallas Dickerson recently signed to continue his college career at Georgia.Dickerson played two full seasons with the Dogs before transferring to North Oconee, where his recruitment took off after helping the Titans win the GHSA Class 4A state championship in 2024.
LOA senior point guard Christopher Taylor brings the ball up the floor during a game earlier this season. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

LOA senior point guard Christopher Taylor brings the ball up the floor during a game earlier this season. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

LOA boys hit rough patch

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 29, 2026
The Lake Oconee Academy boys basketball team is in the middle of its most challenging stretch of the season, but the Titans are viewing the adversity as an opportunity for long-term growth.Facing a loaded region schedule, LOA has taken its share of lumps against quality competition.
Ice Dawgs captain Evan Parante (3) fights off a pair of Niagara defenders to chase down a puck behind the Purple Eagles’ net Saturday night at Akins Ford Arena in Athens. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Ice Dawgs captain Evan Parante (3) fights off a pair of Niagara defenders to chase down a puck behind the Purple Eagles’ net Saturday night at Akins Ford Arena in Athens. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Ice Dawgs fall twice to Niagara University

Ian Tocher
Thursday, January 29, 2026
The University of Georgia Ice Dawgs gave up a goal with just 23 seconds left in regulation time Saturday night to suffer a 3-2 loss in Athens at the hands of the Niagara University Purple Eagles.
The Tigers take the field before their scrimmage against Northeast of Macon on Aug. 8, 2025. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

The Tigers take the field before their scrimmage against Northeast of Macon on Aug. 8, 2025. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

GCHS begins interview process for next head football coach

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Greene County hasn’t had much stability in its football program, having fired two head coaches in the past two years.The school parted ways with Terrance Banks at the end of the 2024 season after a three-year run that included a 24–10 record and three playoff appearances.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Raisin’ Cain at ‘The Steg’

Loran Smith
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Christopher Blue Lonergan Cain, Georgia’s 6-foot-5 guard, functions with cagey stealth, cunning defensive acumen, touch from the three-point line, and competitive embers that seem to burn more intensely as the game goes on.
Morgan County senior Cydney Burke (24) drives the lane past a defender during a road game against Hart County on Dec. 2. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior Cydney Burke (24) drives the lane past a defender during a road game against Hart County on Dec. 2. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Burke scores 1,000th career point for Lady Dogs

Skyla Morris
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Morgan County guard Cydney Burke has been a vital piece of the Lady Dogs’ success this season.The senior, now in her fourth year on the varsity roster, reached a major milestone by scoring her 1,000th career point during a 65–17 road win over Rutland on Jan. 13.
Greene County head coach Steven Hopper praised junior Denver McCommons (5), who is averaging more than 20 points per game over the past five contests. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County head coach Steven Hopper praised junior Denver McCommons (5), who is averaging more than 20 points per game over the past five contests. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lady Tigers experience growing pains

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 29, 2026
The Greene County girls basketball team has endured its share of growing pains this season, but head coach Steven Hopper believes his team is trending in the right direction as the region tournament approaches.The Lady Tigers have leaned heavily on youth.
Greene County guard Qua Williams (21) dribbles past a Towns County defender in transition in a win over the Indians on Jan. 13. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County guard Qua Williams (21) dribbles past a Towns County defender in transition in a win over the Indians on Jan. 13. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene boys look to play more connected

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Greene County boys basketball head coach Mark Wright believes his team has the potential for another deep playoff run this year, but hopes his players can come together before the postseason begins next month.
Former Greene County defensive lineman Kevin Wynn recently withdrew his name from the NCAA transfer portal and has decided to stay at Florida State for another season. CONTRIBUTED

Former Greene County defensive lineman Kevin Wynn recently withdrew his name from the NCAA transfer portal and has decided to stay at Florida State for another season. CONTRIBUTED

Former Tiger returns to Florida State for another season

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Florida State freshman defensive lineman Kevin Wynn said on Wednesday, January 14, that he will remain with the Seminoles after he announced earlier this month that he planned to enter the transfer portal.The former Greene County standout said on his personal X account that he is returning.
LOA senior Ansleigh Padgett scored a team-high 16 points in the win over Greene County Jan. 17. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

LOA senior Ansleigh Padgett scored a team-high 16 points in the win over Greene County Jan. 17. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

LOA girls defeat Lady Tigers in overtime ‘nailbiter’

Skyla Morris
Thursday, January 22, 2026
The Lake Oconee Academy girls basketball team hasn’t had it easy lately, but got an important win on Saturday, Jan. 17, over crosstown rival Greene County to snap a five-game losing streak.The Lady Titans secured a 59-52 overtime victory over the Lady Tigers.
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