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The existential horror of column writing
T. Michael Stone
For what is a man, what has he got?
Friday, April 22, 2022
Sports
Kyle Beasley (10) and the rest of the Lake Oconee Academy soccer team celebrates with their supporters after their 1-0 win against Armuchee High School in the first round of the state playoffs. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff
Late goal pushes Titans past Indians
Brendan Koerner
The Lake Oconee Academy Titans surged past the Armuchee Indians in the first round of the GHSA Class-A soccer playoffs last Wednesday.
Titans senior Kyle Beasley scored the lone goal of the game, coming in the midway point of the second half.
Friday, April 22, 2022
Lady Dogs defeat Crisp County, Stephens County in route to Elite Eight appearance
Lance McCurley
Morgan County is rolling its way into the Elite Eight after defeating both Crisp County and Stephens County in the first two rounds of the Class 3A state playoffs.
The No. 1-seed Lady Dogs bested the No. 4-seed Lady Cougars 2-0 last Wednesday in the first round.
Friday, April 22, 2022
The conservationist and historian also provides tour guides that know a lot about the local area. CONTRIBUTED
Gear up, Lake Country: Oconee Joe offers trips down river
Lance McCurley
Local river expert Oconee Joe is getting ready to start up another season of leading paddle trips down the Oconee River Watershed.
As a conservationist and explorer, Oconee Joe’s goal is to show his clients as much area as possible on the river.
Friday, April 22, 2022
Allen’s late goal leads Morgan County past Red Devils
Lance McCurley
Morgan County midfielder Cooper Allen walked off the field on Wednesday with a smile on his face.
The senior provided some late-game theatrics for the No. 1-seed Bulldogs in a 2-1 victory over No. 4-seed Jackson (9-8-1, 4-3).
Friday, April 22, 2022
The PCHS Lady Eagles found a way to win and move on to the next round of the state playoffs. KIM CASH/Staff
Putnam girls win first-round thriller
T. Michael Stone
A soccer match does not get any more intense and can’t be any closer than the hard fought first round matchup between Putnam County and Bacon County on April 14, but the Lady War Eagles found a way to win despite a determined Bacon County side.
Friday, April 22, 2022