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Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) during a game against Auburn at the Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL., on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (Photo by Mackenzie Miles)

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) during a game against Auburn at the Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL., on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (Photo by Mackenzie Miles)

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Bulldogs prepare for ‘Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry’

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 6, 2022
The Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry renews itself for the 126th time this Saturday, as No. 2 Georgia (5-0, 2-0 SEC) will host Auburn (3-2, 1-1 SEC) at Sanford Stadium for a 3:30 p.m. kickoff on CBS.
Through five games, Wright is averaging a little over five yards per reception and is tied for second on the team with five tackles a game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Through five games, Wright is averaging a little over five yards per reception and is tied for second on the team with five tackles a game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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FOOTBALL: Arkiyus Wright putting in the work for college offers

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, October 6, 2022
The Greene County football program has produced multiple star athletes that went on to play the sport for years after high school. Arkiyus Wright is one of the newest Tigers trying to make it to the next level and has been making a great case to do so.
Ryan Henderson (20) at the plate against Pike County on Friday, Sept. 23. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Ryan Henderson (20) at the plate against Pike County on Friday, Sept. 23. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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SOFTBALL: ‘Scrappy’ Lady Dogs harbor high playoff hopes

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Morgan County has had a rough stretch as of late to end the season. The Lady Dogs are 5-6 since Sept. 20, which includes a pair of losses to region rival Harlem.
Jacere Cooper (24) rushed for season-high 180 yards with a TD last Friday. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Jacere Cooper (24) rushed for season-high 180 yards with a TD last Friday. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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FOOTBALL: Morgan County holds off ARC in region opener

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Morgan County (4-2, 1-0 Region 4-AAA) snapped a two-game losing streak last Thursday with a win over the Academy of Richmond County (3-3, 0-1 Region 4-AAA). The Bulldogs defeated the Musketeers 21-14 in their 2022 region opener. Prior to the game, they spent their bye week working on fundamentals.
A group of Titans move a Lions defender down the field on the way to a first half touchdown last Friday night. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

A group of Titans move a Lions defender down the field on the way to a first half touchdown last Friday night. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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FOOTBALL: Titans topple Lions with late score

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, September 29, 2022
It was about as perfect an ending as you could have scripted for Lake Oconee Academy’s 15-14 win over Loganville Christian Academy last Friday night at Tucker Field.
Anglers depart beneath an early morning fog hovering over Lake Oconee. CONTRIBUTED

Anglers depart beneath an early morning fog hovering over Lake Oconee. CONTRIBUTED

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OUTDOORS: Vets fish Lake Oconee in charity tournament

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, September 29, 2022
WILD Jaeger Veteran Adventures (WJVA) hosted a charity bass tournament on Sept. 24, in conjunction with Georgia Bass Trails at Sugar Creek Marina on Lake Oconee. The weather for the event was nothing short of spectacular, though it did warm up quite a bit into the afternoon.
T. Michael Stone Reporter

T. Michael Stone Reporter

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STONE: Hexes, curses and just plain bad luck

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, September 29, 2022
My only feeling about superstition is that it’s unlucky to be behind at the end of the game. – Duffy Daugherty, Michigan State football coach Did you notice how effectively I put a hex on the Atlanta Braves last week?
Morgan County’s Presley Hill (11) and Makenzie Pitzer (1) get set to make a play at the net against Winder-Barrow last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County’s Presley Hill (11) and Makenzie Pitzer (1) get set to make a play at the net against Winder-Barrow last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Volleyball Roundup: Morgan, LOA keep rolling; Greene gets first W

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 29, 2022
The Morgan County, Lake Oconee Academy and Greene County volleyball programs all continued their region matchups last week. They each enter this week of competition with only a few contests left before the end of the 2022 season.
Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) cuts up field before stepping out-of-bounds on a catch against Kent State. JACK OZMER/UGA Athletics

Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) cuts up field before stepping out-of-bounds on a catch against Kent State. JACK OZMER/UGA Athletics

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Georgia defeats Golden Flashes in ugly win

Story And Photos By Lance Mccurley
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Georgia’s matchup with Kent State didn’t go as planned; however, the No. 1 Bulldogs still defeated the Golden Flashes 39-22 Saturday at Sanford Stadium. Kent State (1-3) played well and kept Georgia (4-0, 1-0 SEC) off balance in all facets of the game.
Brock Bowers (19) jumps up and makes an incredible catch just before going out-of-bounds near the goal line. KAYLA RENIE/UGA Athletics

Brock Bowers (19) jumps up and makes an incredible catch just before going out-of-bounds near the goal line. KAYLA RENIE/UGA Athletics

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No. 1 Bulldogs prepare for Tigers in Columbia

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, September 29, 2022
After what some Bulldog fans may call a “lackluster” 39-22 victory over the Golden Flashes of Kent State, the Georgia Bulldogs football team (4-0, 1-0 SEC) looks ahead to its second conference game of the season. The Bulldogs will travel to Columbia, Mo.
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