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Miller was a four-year starter on both sides of the ball at Greene County. FILE PHOTO

Miller was a four-year starter on both sides of the ball at Greene County. FILE PHOTO

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Former Greene County standout finds next college home

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 15, 2026
After entering the NCAA transfer portal a few weeks ago, former USC defensive back and Greene County multi-sport star athlete Steve Miller found his new college home on Monday, according to a report by On3.com.
Gatewood junior Lauren Paxson is among Farley’s “go-to” players on the Lady Gators this season. IAN TOCHER/ Staff

Gatewood junior Lauren Paxson is among Farley’s “go-to” players on the Lady Gators this season. IAN TOCHER/ Staff

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Gatewood girls trending in ‘right direction’

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Gatewood had a strong start to the regular season, ending the first part of its schedule with a 10-1 overall record.Last season, the Lady Gators finished 11-14 overall in head coach Ferdinand Farley’s first year at the helm.
Morgan County wrestler Braxton Jones attempts to pin a Burke County opponent during the Area 4-AA duals meet. JATAVIOUS WARD/Contributed

Morgan County wrestler Braxton Jones attempts to pin a Burke County opponent during the Area 4-AA duals meet. JATAVIOUS WARD/Contributed

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Mat Dogs crowned Area 4-AA champs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Morgan County’s wrestling team recently wrapped up its regular season by winning the Area 4-AA duals meet. The Mat Dogs hosted Glen Hills and Burke County in Madison on Jan. 10 at the school’s competition gym.
Lake Oconee Academy senior Henry Hynes makes a no-look pass to a teammate. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy senior Henry Hynes makes a no-look pass to a teammate. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Titans heading in ‘right direction’ at right time

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 15, 2026
The Lake Oconee Academy boys basketball team is looking to peak at the right time of the 2025-26 season.The Titans are trending in the right direction, as they’ve started playing better in the last few weeks.
LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

McCurley: Let me break my silence about NOLA …

Lance
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Now that we’re two weeks out, I’ll break my silence on my trip to New Orleans and thoughts on the Sugar Bowl.First of all, I love New Orleans, but I was hesitant about returning after last year’s terrorist attack. I was literally right in the middle of all of it, if you remember.
Ole Miss kicker Lucas Carneiro connected on a 47-yard field goal to help seal the game for the Rebels. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Ole Miss kicker Lucas Carneiro connected on a 47-yard field goal to help seal the game for the Rebels. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Rebels get redemption over Dawgs in Sugar Bowl

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 8, 2026
NEW ORLEANS – The Allstate Sugar Bowl wasn’t sweet to Georgia for a second consecutive year, as the No. 3 Bulldogs lost to No. 6 Ole Miss 39-34 in the CFP quarterfinal matchup Jan. 1 at the Caesars Superdome.
Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton gets set to deliver a pass from the pocket. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton gets set to deliver a pass from the pocket. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Dawgs weigh in on loss to Rebels in Sugar Bowl

Skyla Morris
Thursday, January 8, 2026
For a second straight year, Georgia’s season has ended in the Allstate Sugar Bowl and CFP quarterfinals. Ole Miss knocked off the Bulldogs with a 39-34 win after losing the regular-season matchup 43-35 on Oct. 18.
Lake Oconee Academy senior Ansleigh Padgett (middle) stands with her family as she’s honored at midcourt on Tuesday night after scoring her 1,000th-career point. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy senior Ansleigh Padgett (middle) stands with her family as she’s honored at midcourt on Tuesday night after scoring her 1,000th-career point. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

LOA senior scores 1,000th career point

Skyla Morris
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Lake Oconee Academy Lady Titans’ shooting guard Ansleigh Padgett had a big night on Tuesday in a home non-region matchup against Bethlehem Christian Academy.The senior scored her 1,000th career point when she successfully sank a 3-pointer in the third quarter.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

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Smith: N’awlins

Loran Smith
Thursday, January 8, 2026
One of the most pleasant features of a sojourn to this extraordinary river city is landing at the Louis Armstrong Airport and hearing the comforting sounds of the jazz impresario, wafting leisurely in the atmosphere. You just feel good when you disembark.
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