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Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton gets set to deliver a pass from the pocket. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton gets set to deliver a pass from the pocket. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Dawgs weigh in on loss to Rebels in Sugar Bowl

Skyla Morris
Thursday, January 8, 2026
For a second straight year, Georgia’s season has ended in the Allstate Sugar Bowl and CFP quarterfinals. Ole Miss knocked off the Bulldogs with a 39-34 win after losing the regular-season matchup 43-35 on Oct. 18.
Lake Oconee Academy senior Ansleigh Padgett (middle) stands with her family as she’s honored at midcourt on Tuesday night after scoring her 1,000th-career point. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy senior Ansleigh Padgett (middle) stands with her family as she’s honored at midcourt on Tuesday night after scoring her 1,000th-career point. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

LOA senior scores 1,000th career point

Skyla Morris
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Lake Oconee Academy Lady Titans’ shooting guard Ansleigh Padgett had a big night on Tuesday in a home non-region matchup against Bethlehem Christian Academy.The senior scored her 1,000th career point when she successfully sank a 3-pointer in the third quarter.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: N’awlins

Loran Smith
Thursday, January 8, 2026
One of the most pleasant features of a sojourn to this extraordinary river city is landing at the Louis Armstrong Airport and hearing the comforting sounds of the jazz impresario, wafting leisurely in the atmosphere. You just feel good when you disembark.
Morgan County freshman Trey Carter (12) has stepped up in his first year at the varsity level as a role player for the Dogs. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County freshman Trey Carter (12) has stepped up in his first year at the varsity level as a role player for the Dogs. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Dogs succeeding despite not being full strength

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Entering week eight of the season, the Morgan County basketball team still hasn’t played a game with its full roster.The Dogs have missed players for several different reasons, but they’ve had success in the first half of the year.
Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton accounted for five touchdowns in the regular season matchup against Ole Miss in Athens on Oct. 15. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton accounted for five touchdowns in the regular season matchup against Ole Miss in Athens on Oct. 15. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Stockton ready for return to NOLA, rematch with Rebels

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Last season’s Sugar Bowl loss to Notre Dame left a “bad taste” in the mouth of Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton.It was Stockton’s first career start after replacing Carson Beck against Texas in the SEC Championship game.
Steve Miller holds up a USC painting after he signed with the Trojans on Dec. 4, 2024, at a ceremony held in the Greene County High School cafeteria. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Steve Miller holds up a USC painting after he signed with the Trojans on Dec. 4, 2024, at a ceremony held in the Greene County High School cafeteria. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Former Greene County football star enters transfer portal

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Former Greene County standout Steve Miller is leaving USC after one season and has entered the transfer portal.
Morgan County senior setter Abby Dennard was named the Area Player of the Year on top of being an All-State selection, as well as being an All-Area first-team selection. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Morgan County senior setter Abby Dennard was named the Area Player of the Year on top of being an All-State selection, as well as being an All-Area first-team selection. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Back-to-back state champion Spike Dogs collect All-Area awards

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Following a successful 2025 campaign that included a second-straight Class AA state championship, the Morgan County volleyball team had several players named to the All-Area team for their performances on the court.
LOA head coach Josiah Rechenbach thinks highly of senior shooting guard Corrion Jernigan (2). SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

LOA head coach Josiah Rechenbach thinks highly of senior shooting guard Corrion Jernigan (2). SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Titans take on Gatlinburg for end-of-year tournament

Skyla Morris
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
The Lake Oconee Academy boys basketball team ended 2025 with a trip Dec. 29-31 to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, for the Smoky Mountain Winter Classic. The Titans (3-7) faced Morgan County (Kentucky) in their first night of competition, then faced Wren High School (South Carolina) the following evening.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Sports reflections

Loran Smith
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
I know that arrogance in our society has reached its highest level in history, and we have now come to that juncture where boatswain mates could be allowed to teach Sunday School.Then, when foul language is coupled with arrogance, you don’t have to be a minister to be offended.
Morgan County senior quarterback Davis Strickland was named the Region Offensive Player of the Year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior quarterback Davis Strickland was named the Region Offensive Player of the Year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Dogs rack up All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
The Morgan County football team is coming off a successful season, finishing 2025 with a 12-1 record.The Dogs won a regional title and returned to the quarterfinals of the playoffs for a second straight year.
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