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Smith: New UGA track

Loran Smith
Friday, March 6, 2026
The University of Georgia’s new track is as spectacular as some of the athletes who cast their lot with the Bulldogs to have the best opportunity to train to become world-class performers.
Greene County head coach Mark Wright is excited about the future of the program with players like Qua Williams (21) returning next season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County head coach Mark Wright is excited about the future of the program with players like Qua Williams (21) returning next season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Thrilla in Camilla: Tigers fall in first round

Lance McCurley
Friday, March 6, 2026
The Greene County boys basketball team’s season came to a heartbreaking end Feb. 27, as the Tigers fell 56-55 to top-seeded Mitchell County in the first round of the GHSA Class A Division II state tournament.The No.
Morgan County senior Cydney Burke was named by opposition coaches to the Region 2-2A All-Region first team. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County senior Cydney Burke was named by opposition coaches to the Region 2-2A All-Region first team. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Lady Dogs fall short in playoffs; rack up all-region honors

Skyla Morris
Friday, March 6, 2026
Morgan County’s season was cut short in the first round of the Class 2A state playoffs.No. 29 seed Franklin County upset the No. 4 Lady Dogs 43-42 on Feb. 24.
LOA girls senior Ansleigh Padgett was an All-Region first team selection. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

LOA girls senior Ansleigh Padgett was an All-Region first team selection. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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LOA boys, girls earn All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Friday, March 6, 2026
Even though neither of Lake Oconee Academy’s basketball teams made the postseason, both had several players earn All-Region honors.In total, six LOA athletes received postseason awards.For the Titans, two players made the All-Region team.
The 20th annual Linger Longer Invitational is scheduled for March 19-22 at Great Waters, Reynolds Lake Oconee. CONTRIBUTED

The 20th annual Linger Longer Invitational is scheduled for March 19-22 at Great Waters, Reynolds Lake Oconee. CONTRIBUTED

Linger Longer Invitational returning to Reynolds

News Staff
Friday, March 6, 2026
The 20th annual Linger Longer Invitational, co-hosted by the University of Georgia, Mercer University, and Kennesaw State University, is scheduled for March 19-22 at Great Waters, Reynolds Lake Oconee, where the best men’s college golf players will compete over three rounds.
LOA’s Jake McDonald (7) at the plate during the season opener against Bulloch Academy on Feb. 9. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA’s Jake McDonald (7) at the plate during the season opener against Bulloch Academy on Feb. 9. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Titans want to be hunters in region

Lance McCurley
Friday, March 6, 2026
Nearly a month into the season, the Lake Oconee Academy baseball team finds itself right where head coach Mark Miller hoped it would be — tested, developing, and ready for the games that matter the most.
Morgan County will lean heavily on senior Ty Tillery, an Auburn signee, to anchor the mound this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County will lean heavily on senior Ty Tillery, an Auburn signee, to anchor the mound this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Diamond Dogs off to hot start

Lance McCurley
Friday, March 6, 2026
The Morgan County baseball team has made a strong statement to start the 2026 season, sitting at 6-2 entering this week after a challenging early schedule.Facing tough non-region opponents, the Dogs, ranked No.
Morgan County sophomore Dreylon Brown (10) goes up for a layup in the Dogs' dominant win over Coahulla Creek. SKLYA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County sophomore Dreylon Brown (10) goes up for a layup in the Dogs' dominant win over Coahulla Creek. SKLYA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County boys trample Colts in first round of playoffs

Skyla Morris
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Morgan County High School’s boys basketball team took care of business in the first round of the GHSA Class 2A state playoffs.The Dogs hosted Coahulla Creek on Feb. 25, cruising to a 76-39 victory to advance to the Sweet 16.
Morgan County senior Zeki Locus (11) pushes the ball up the floor in transition against Tattnall County on Feb. 28. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County senior Zeki Locus (11) pushes the ball up the floor in transition against Tattnall County on Feb. 28. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Dogs destroy Tattnall County to advance to Elite Eight

Skyla Morris
Monday, March 2, 2026
The Morgan County boys basketball team rolled into the Elite Eight on Feb. 28 with a victory over Tattnall County.The No. 5-seed Dogs defeated the No. 12-seed Warriors 76-36 to advance. With the win, they improved to 23-6 overall and extended their winning streak to 16 games.
Loran Smith/File Photo

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Smith: Anne Donaldson

Loran Smith
Thursday, February 26, 2026
In late 1963, Georgia was experiencing another forgettable football season when UGA President O.C. Aderhold scheduled a meeting with Joel Eaves, the retired basketball coach at Auburn.
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