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ESPN reporter Laura Rutledge (left) interviews Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (right) following the SEC Championship game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

ESPN reporter Laura Rutledge (left) interviews Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (right) following the SEC Championship game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Dawgs return to New Orleans for Sugar Bowl

Skyla Morris
Thursday, December 11, 2025
With their SEC Championship win last Saturday over the Alabama Crimson Tide, the Georgia Bulldogs claimed their spot as the No. 3 seed in the 2025 College Football Playoffs.The back-to-back conference champions will return to New Orleans for the New Year’s Day Allstate Sugar Bowl.
Morgan County sophomore Sidney Fischer was named the Region 2-2A Pitcher of the Year. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County sophomore Sidney Fischer was named the Region 2-2A Pitcher of the Year. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan softball earns All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 11, 2025
The Morgan County High School softball team recently had several players earn All-Region honors.One Lady Dog player earned an individual award, nine were named to the All-Region team, and one garnered honorable mention. Third-year head coach Chad Pigg also received a prestigious postseason honor.
Gatewood’s 2025 senior class of football players collected most of the team’s post-season awards, including Ben Brannen (second from left), who was named the team’s Most Valuable Player and the Offensive Player of the Year. CANDI MORENO/Contributed

Gatewood’s 2025 senior class of football players collected most of the team’s post-season awards, including Ben Brannen (second from left), who was named the team’s Most Valuable Player and the Offensive Player of the Year. CANDI MORENO/Contributed

Gatewood football wraps up season with awards banquet

Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 11, 2025
The Gatewood Gators’ football season officially came to a close last Wednesday evening with the annual postseason banquet at the Eatonton-based school. The event offered a mix of pride and perspective, as head coach Jeff Ratliff reflected on his team’s 2025 campaign and handed out year-end awards.
Putnam County senior Branan Griffin earned the Coaches Award after playing through an ACL injury this past season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior Branan Griffin earned the Coaches Award after playing through an ACL injury this past season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles rack up All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 11, 2025
It was recently announced that several players on the Putnam County football team received All-Region honors.The War Eagles had one player earn an individual award, 12 players named to the All-Region team, and four players garnering honorable mentions.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Eight over Tech

Loran Smith
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Hail Mary passes don’t work very often, but when they do, it is jubilation for the throwers and catchers. However, success most often lies with the defenders, and that was the case last weekend at the Mercedes Dome in Atlanta.
Morgan County sophomore Dreylon Brown (10) goes up for a layup in a road game against Hart County on Dec. 2. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County sophomore Dreylon Brown (10) goes up for a layup in a road game against Hart County on Dec. 2. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Dogs looking to take next step in 2025-26

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 11, 2025
The Morgan County boys basketball team had one of its better seasons in recent memory last year.The Dogs finished their 2024-25 campaign with a 22-7 overall record, including a 10-0 mark in region play.
Greene County senior running back Travez Gibson was an All-Region first-team selection. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County senior running back Travez Gibson was an All-Region first-team selection. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Tigers earn All-Region awards

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 11, 2025
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was written before but published after the arrest and firing of head coach Darius Robinson.The Greene County football team recently had more than a dozen players named to the All-Region team.
Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) in the shotgun formation, getting the offense set before a play against Alabama on Sept. 27. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) in the shotgun formation, getting the offense set before a play against Alabama on Sept. 27. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia ready for Alabama rematch in SEC title game

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Georgia (11-1) and Alabama (10-2) will square off Saturday afternoon in the SEC Championship game.The Bulldogs clinched their trip to the conference title game on Friday when Texas upset Texas A&M.“Awesome opportunity for our guys.
Georgia edge rusher Gabe Harris Jr. (0) celebrates after tackling Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King for a loss. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia edge rusher Gabe Harris Jr. (0) celebrates after tackling Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King for a loss. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Defense leads Dawgs over Georgia Tech

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Georgia has faced defensive struggles at times throughout this season, but the unit played its best game against in-state rival Georgia Tech in the regular-season finale at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Nov. 28.
Greene County head coach Mark Wright said junior guard Braylen Hurt (5) is a player to watch out for this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County head coach Mark Wright said junior guard Braylen Hurt (5) is a player to watch out for this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Tigers have high expectations after turnover

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Greene County is coming off one of its best seasons in program history.The Tigers won a region championship, entered the state playoffs as a No. 1 seed, and reached the semifinals before losing to eventual runner-up McIntosh County Academy, finishing with a 22-8 record.
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