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Morgan County senior Zeki Locus (second from left, front row) poses with his coaches after signing with Piedmont University to continue his basketball career. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County senior Zeki Locus (second from left, front row) poses with his coaches after signing with Piedmont University to continue his basketball career. CONTRIBUTED

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Morgan's Locus signs to play at next level

Skyla Morris
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Morgan County senior Zeki Locus has confirmed his plans and intends to continue his basketball career in-state.The Dogs’ former guard signed his letter of intent in the school’s auditorium on April 17 and is set to play at Piedmont University in Demorest.
LOA's Dylan Hiter gets set to deliver a pitch during a game against Athens Academy on April 15. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

LOA's Dylan Hiter gets set to deliver a pitch during a game against Athens Academy on April 15. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Titans hope tough stretch pays off entering playoffs

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The Lake Oconee Academy baseball didn’t get the results it wanted last week, but head coach Mark Miller believes it might have been exactly what his team needed.The Titans (16-7) dropped four straight non-region games in five days — a stretch Miller called “heck week” — against strong competition.
The Morgan County girls tennis team won the Region 2-2A championship after defeating Pike County. CONTRIBUTED

The Morgan County girls tennis team won the Region 2-2A championship after defeating Pike County. CONTRIBUTED

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Morgan tennis teams win region titles

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Morgan County’s boys and girls tennis teams have added another milestone to a standout spring.Both squads captured region championships and continued a run of success built this spring.For head coach Conner Perry, the achievement checked off the top priority set well before the season even began.
Lake Oconee Academy secured its third consecutive region championship by sweeping Washington-Wilkes. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Oconee Academy secured its third consecutive region championship by sweeping Washington-Wilkes. CONTRIBUTED

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LOA secures region crown with sweep of Tigers

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Lake Oconee Academy’s baseball team capped off another dominant region run in dramatic fashion, sweeping Washington-Wilkes in a three-game series to secure its third consecutive region championship.
Last week, Morgan County completed the sweep of Callaway to capture the Region 2-2A championship. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Last week, Morgan County completed the sweep of Callaway to capture the Region 2-2A championship. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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‘Dogs sweep Callaway to win back-to-back region titles

Skyla Morris
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Morgan County’s baseball team faced Callaway last week for its final region series of the season.The Bulldogs, ranked No. 1 in Class AA, swept the Cavaliers to clinch their second straight region championship.
Greene County seniors Jailen Ruff (left) and LeBron Miller (right) pose for a photo with head coach Brad Evans (center) before the regular-season finale against Central Gwinnett on April 13. CONTRIBUTED

Greene County seniors Jailen Ruff (left) and LeBron Miller (right) pose for a photo with head coach Brad Evans (center) before the regular-season finale against Central Gwinnett on April 13. CONTRIBUTED

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Greene County baseball honors seniors

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Greene County baseball took a moment to recognize two of its seniors — Jalien Ruff and LeBron Miller — before the team’s April 13 home matchup against Central Gwinnett.The Tigers honored their impact on the program both on and off the field.
Clemson safety transfer Khalil Barnes closes in on the play, ready to make a stop. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Clemson safety transfer Khalil Barnes closes in on the play, ready to make a stop. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

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G-Day spring scrimmage set for Saturday

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 16, 2026
With Georgia’s annual spring scrimmage set for this Saturday, the Bulldogs continue to work through an intense spring schedule that has already included two scrimmages and continued evaluation across the roster under head coach Kirby Smart.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

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Smith: The Masters

Loran Smith
Thursday, April 9, 2026
No one knows what the Garden of Eden was like. Still, Masters aficionados, without the slightest hint of irreverence, certainly wonder if that remarkable and stunning place was more beautiful than the grounds of the Augusta National Golf Club at its peak in April.
Morgan County senior Ty Tillery rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam against Pike County April 3. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County senior Ty Tillery rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam against Pike County April 3. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Dogs looking to peak at right time

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 9, 2026
The Morgan County baseball team continues to prove why it is ranked at the top of Class 2A.The Dogs have put together one of the best regular seasons in recent memory as the state playoffs approach.
LOA’s Jamie Beatty gets set to serve in a match earlier this season. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

LOA’s Jamie Beatty gets set to serve in a match earlier this season. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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LOA tennis wins region titles, readies for postseason run

Skyla Morris
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Lake Oconee Academy’s tennis teams have concluded their 2026 regular seasons. The boys claimed their fourth consecutive region title, while the girls secured their fifth straight. Both are now preparing for another deep playoff run.
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