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Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (7) celebrates after hauling in a six-yard touchdown catch against Texas. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (7) celebrates after hauling in a six-yard touchdown catch against Texas. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

HORNS DOWN! Dawgs’ dominate 4th-quarter in win over Texas

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Georgia put on a masterful display of domination Saturday night at home, especially in the fourth quarter of its 35-10 victory over Texas.The Bulldogs (9-1, 7-1), who led 14-10 going into the final quarter, performed better than the Longhorns when it mattered most.
Morgan County baseball seniors Hudson Reed (left), Caylem Richardson (middle), and Ty Tillery (right) held a signing ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 12, in the school’s auditorium. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County baseball seniors Hudson Reed (left), Caylem Richardson (middle), and Ty Tillery (right) held a signing ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 12, in the school’s auditorium. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County baseball players sign to play at next level

Skyla Morris
Thursday, November 20, 2025
The Morgan County baseball team recently had three players sign letters of intent to play at the next level.On Nov. 12, seniors Ty Tillery, Caylem Richardson, and Hudson Reed held a signing ceremony in the school’s auditorium.
The 2025 State Champion Gatewood shotgun team was led by head coach Jacob Fried (far left), with help from Jason Cheek, Kevin Courchaine, Keith Davis, Jake Hill, Rich Lingle, Brandon Pierce, Walt Rocker, and John Wojtas. CONTRIBUTED

The 2025 State Champion Gatewood shotgun team was led by head coach Jacob Fried (far left), with help from Jason Cheek, Kevin Courchaine, Keith Davis, Jake Hill, Rich Lingle, Brandon Pierce, Walt Rocker, and John Wojtas. CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood shotgun wins state title – again

Ian Tocher
Thursday, November 20, 2025
The Gatewood Gators shotgun team recently solidified its place among Georgia’s elite athletic programs, capturing its 10th state championship over the last 12 years.This latest title came on Nov.
Morgan County wide receiver Ty Tillery (1) dives for the pylon as Westside safety Paul Risper (12) attempts to force him out of bounds. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County wide receiver Ty Tillery (1) dives for the pylon as Westside safety Paul Risper (12) attempts to force him out of bounds. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Dogs win first round of playoffs over Seminoles

Skyla Morris
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Morgan County kicked off the postseason on Nov. 14, hosting Westside of Macon in the first round of the Class 2A playoffs.The two teams had already played earlier this season, with the Dogs winning 56-14 on Sept. 26.
Greene County sophomore Dicorion Alexander (7) attempts to bring down an Early County ball carrier. COURTESY OF KATHRYN LANGLEY

Greene County sophomore Dicorion Alexander (7) attempts to bring down an Early County ball carrier. COURTESY OF KATHRYN LANGLEY

Bobcats run all over Tigers in first round

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Early County handled Greene County with ease last Friday in Blakely, defeating the Tigers 43-6 in dominating fashion to advance to the second round of the Class A Division II playoffs for a fourth straight year.
Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) rushed for a career-high 181 yards on 12 carries and a touchdown against Mississippi State on Nov. 8. (Courtesy of UGA Athletics)

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) rushed for a career-high 181 yards on 12 carries and a touchdown against Mississippi State on Nov. 8. (Courtesy of UGA Athletics)

Dawgs maul Miss State with ‘total team effort’

Lance McCurley
Friday, November 14, 2025
In a battle of Bulldogs, No. 5 Georgia dominated Mississippi State in all three phases of the game.The visiting Bulldogs played well on offense, defense, and special teams to pull off a 41-21 win in Starkville.
Members of the Lake Oconee Academy volleyball team celebrate winning a point in the Elite 8 match against Oglethorpe County on Oct. 22. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Members of the Lake Oconee Academy volleyball team celebrate winning a point in the Elite 8 match against Oglethorpe County on Oct. 22. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lady Titans volleyball celebrates historic season

Lance McCurley
Friday, November 14, 2025
The 2025 season for the Lake Oconee Academy volleyball team was one of the best in program history.The Lady Titans won a program-record 25 matches with only seven losses this year.
The Greene County Tigers take the field before their matchup against Lincoln County on Oct. 31. (COURTESY OF MOMMA D'S PIX)

The Greene County Tigers take the field before their matchup against Lincoln County on Oct. 31. (COURTESY OF MOMMA D'S PIX)

Tigers to face Early County in first round

Lance McCurley
Friday, November 14, 2025
Greene County secured a playoff spot with a 27-7 win over crosstown rival Lake Oconee Academy on Oct. 24.The Tigers (2-8) are the No. 4 seed from Region 8 in Class A Division II and will face No. 1 Early County (7-3) in the first round this Friday in Blakely.
Morgan County senior quarterback Davis Strickland passed for 233 yards and three touchdown passes in the region championship on Oct. 31 against Callaway. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County senior quarterback Davis Strickland passed for 233 yards and three touchdown passes in the region championship on Oct. 31 against Callaway. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Perfect regular season means a lot to Morgan County seniors

Skyla Morris
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Morgan County’s win over Callaway to capture the region title on Oct. 31 was special for the program.With the 43-22 win over the Cavaliers, the Dogs capped off the 2025 regular season with a perfect 10-0 record for the first time in over half a century.
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