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Loran Smith, Columnist

Loran Smith, Columnist

SMITH: Charley Trippi

Loran Smith
Thursday, October 27, 2022
The immigration stories of the 19th century are fascinating. People from the old countries of Europe, primarily, came to America, the land of opportunity, with little more than the clothes on their backs.
The Greene County defensive front gets ready to blitz the quarterback in a game against Warren County earlier this season. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

The Greene County defensive front gets ready to blitz the quarterback in a game against Warren County earlier this season. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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FOOTBALL: Tigers drop first region game of the season

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, October 27, 2022
After winning two in a row, the Greene County football team met its match last week. The Tigers (5-3, 2-1) lost to the Lincoln County Red Devils 31-21 in the team’s third region game of the season, but it wasn’t because of a lack of effort.
Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) tiptoes down the sideline during 2021 game against Florida. MACKENZIE MILES/UGA Athletics

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) tiptoes down the sideline during 2021 game against Florida. MACKENZIE MILES/UGA Athletics

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No. 1 Bulldogs turn focus to Florida

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 27, 2022
No. 1 Georgia had a bye last week ahead of its upcoming matchup with Florida. “It’s another exciting matchup with these guys in Jacksonville. I have a lot of respect for [head coach] Billy [Napier]. I’ve known him for a long time.
Brendan Koerner, Koerner's Corner

Brendan Koerner, Koerner's Corner

KOERNER: World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, October 27, 2022
As a former (National Championship) student at the University of Georgia, I would be remiss if I did not talk about the Bulldogs’ rivalry against the Florida Gators. First off, it’s by far the best rivalry game Georgia plays every year.
The Lady Titans pause during a stoppage in play against Washington-Wilkes earlier this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

The Lady Titans pause during a stoppage in play against Washington-Wilkes earlier this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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VOLLEYBALL: Lady Titans eliminated in first round of playoffs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Lake Oconee Academy entered the state playoffs as the No. 3 seed from Area 5, but the Lady Titans got a tough first-round draw with No. 2 seed Mt. Pisgah Christian. The Lady Patriots ended their season last week, defeating the Lady Titans in straight sets.
Pressley with a spotted bass on Lake Lanier.

Pressley with a spotted bass on Lake Lanier.

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OUTDOORS: A fluke catch

James K. Pressley
Thursday, October 27, 2022
A few weeks ago, my buddy, Kevin Underwood, told me to come on up to Lanier and let’s go fishing. That’s a suggestion that never falls on deaf ears with me. So, the day after the hurricane cleared the Carolinas I was there. We left out mid-morning and fished through ‘til late afternoon.
Jennifer Vaughan of Ansley Real Estate Christie’s International (center) is surrounded by the entire playing field for the Georgia Senior PGA at Reynolds Lake. CONTRIBUTED

Jennifer Vaughan of Ansley Real Estate Christie’s International (center) is surrounded by the entire playing field for the Georgia Senior PGA at Reynolds Lake. CONTRIBUTED

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GOLF: Skinner, Pavoni prevail in Georgia PGA Senior tour

Staff Reports
Thursday, October 27, 2022
The Georgia PGA Senior Division’s Tour Championship, sponsored by Jennifer Vaughan with Ansley Real Estate Christie’s International, took place Oct. 10-11, at Reynolds Lake in Greensboro. The two-day tournament was played on the Oconee Course and Great Waters.
Evan Bennett (7) had a big night in Waynesboro, scoring four of five touchdowns for the Gatewood Gators in their 38-28 win over Edmund Burke Academy. DAWN SINCLAIR/Contributed

Evan Bennett (7) had a big night in Waynesboro, scoring four of five touchdowns for the Gatewood Gators in their 38-28 win over Edmund Burke Academy. DAWN SINCLAIR/Contributed

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FOOTBALL: Gators break winless drought

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 27, 2022
On the strength of four touchdowns by junior running back Evan Bennett, the Gatewood Gators broke a four-game losing streak on Oct. 21, with a 38-28 win over Edmund Burke Academy (EBA) in Waynesboro. The win bumped the Gators up to being a .500 team at 4-4 with just two regular-season games left.
T. Michael Stone

T. Michael Stone

STONE: The Incredible Shrinking Man

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, October 20, 2022
And I felt my body dwindling, melting, becoming nothing. My fears melted away. And in their place came acceptance. – From “The Incredible Shrinking Man,” screenplay by Richard Matheson and Richard Alan Simmons On Sept. 23, I told you I was 2.
Morgan County senior wide receiver Reggie Ross (12) tries to hurdle a defender after hauling in a pass from quarterback Talan Fuller. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior wide receiver Reggie Ross (12) tries to hurdle a defender after hauling in a pass from quarterback Talan Fuller. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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FOOTBALL: Bulldogs play a 'Tate of Two Halves,' survive a late scare against Hephzibah

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Morgan County had a case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde this past week against Hephzibah. However, as Bulldogs’ second-year head coach Clint Jenkins said, “it was a tale of two halves.” It was, indeed. Morgan County defeated the Rebels 49-33 this past Friday night at Bill Corry Stadium.
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