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Morgan County’s Airyanna Klinger (left) works for a pin during a match earlier this season. Klinger placed sixth in her weight class at last week’s state traditional meet, becoming the first female wrestler in program history to do so. JATAVIOUS WARD/Contributed

Morgan County’s Airyanna Klinger (left) works for a pin during a match earlier this season. Klinger placed sixth in her weight class at last week’s state traditional meet, becoming the first female wrestler in program history to do so. JATAVIOUS WARD/Contributed

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Five Mat Dogs place at state traditionals meet

Skyla Morris
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Morgan County’s wrestling program concluded the 2025–26 season last week at the 2026 GHSA Class 2A state traditionals championship meet.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

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Smith: Sonny Jurgensen

Loran Smith
Thursday, February 19, 2026
One of the reasons Vince Lombardi came out of retirement to coach the Washington Redskins was the incumbent quarterback, Christian Adolph “Sonny” Jurgensen, who was blessed with a brilliant mind to accompany his world-class arm.
Greene County High School recently announced the hiring of Chris MacFarland as its new head football coach. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Greene County High School recently announced the hiring of Chris MacFarland as its new head football coach. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Greene County hires new head football coach

Lance McCurley
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Greene County High School has recently named Chris MacFarland as its new head football coach.MacFarland brings more than 30 years of coaching and educational experience to the program.
LOA junior Leo Inostrosa (9) gets set to pass the ball to a teammate in the team’s loss to Morgan County on Tuesday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA junior Leo Inostrosa (9) gets set to pass the ball to a teammate in the team’s loss to Morgan County on Tuesday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Titans enter season with ‘target’ on their back

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 12, 2026
The Lake Oconee Academy boys soccer team enters the 2026 season with a target on its back as it aims to defend its state championship.
Morgan County’s Caylem Richardson rounds the bases after hitting a home run in a playoff game last season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County’s Caylem Richardson rounds the bases after hitting a home run in a playoff game last season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Morgan baseball faces season of transition

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 12, 2026
As the 2026 season begins, the Morgan County baseball team is ready to build on last year’s success.In 2025, the Dogs finished 32-10, captured a region championship, and reached the semifinals, leaving a “bitter taste” that has fueled their offseason motivation.
The Jenkins family poses for a photo on Morgan County football’s Senior Night last season. CONTRIBUTED

The Jenkins family poses for a photo on Morgan County football’s Senior Night last season. CONTRIBUTED

One family, two dreams: Jenkins twins excel for Morgan County

Lance McCurley and Skyla Morris
Thursday, February 12, 2026
For Brody and Caroline Jenkins, the past few months have marked the end of one chapter and the beginning of another — one that will send Morgan County’s twin standouts on separate paths to the highest level of collegiate athletics.
Morgan County seniors Zeki Locus (left) and Jacoby Simmons (right) have been a vital part of the program’s success over the last four years. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County seniors Zeki Locus (left) and Jacoby Simmons (right) have been a vital part of the program’s success over the last four years. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Dogs’ basketball duo ready for postseason run

Skyla Morris
Thursday, February 12, 2026
The Morgan County boys basketball team has a dynamic duo in seniors Jacoby Simmons and Zeki Locus.The veteran point guards have been key contributors for the Dogs since their freshman seasons and entered their senior campaigns as multi-year starters.
Morgan County senior Molly Makaitas (6) tries to dribble the ball away from a Lake Oconee Academy defender during a 5-0 win over the Lady Titans on Tuesday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior Molly Makaitas (6) tries to dribble the ball away from a Lake Oconee Academy defender during a 5-0 win over the Lady Titans on Tuesday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Lady Dogs return to pitch in ‘26 after Final Four finish

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Coming off the most successful season in program history, the Morgan County girls soccer team is entering a new chapter in 2026.Last spring, the Lady Dogs made a memorable run to the Final Four, marking the deepest postseason finish the program has ever achieved.
Ian Tocher/Staff

Ian Tocher/Staff

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Tocher: Feds take over D.C. golf courses

Ian Tocher
Thursday, February 12, 2026
The Trump administration’s effort to remake Washington, D.C. in the president’s aesthetic has now extended to the city’s public golf courses.
Rome assistant coach Chris MacFarland spoke first, talking to the crowd about various topics, including his head coaching experience and what he would bring to the Greene County program. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Rome assistant coach Chris MacFarland spoke first, talking to the crowd about various topics, including his head coaching experience and what he would bring to the Greene County program. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

GCHS hosts Q&A with head football coaching candidates

Lance McCurley
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Greene County is still searching for its next head football coach, but the process may conclude later this week.The school hosted its final two candidates for a public question-and-answer session on Monday, drawing community members, parents, and school officials, including Dr. Aaryn Schmuhl.
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