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Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) leads the offense in receptions (15), receiving yards (275), and touchdowns (3). UGA ATHLETICS

Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) leads the offense in receptions (15), receiving yards (275), and touchdowns (3). UGA ATHLETICS

Dawgs prepare for talented Bama offense

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 25, 2025
It’s no secret that Alabama has plenty of playmakers on the offensive side of the ball, and the Crimson Tide’s skill players will challenge Georgia this Saturday in a top-20 showdown.The Bulldogs struggled to stop Tennessee’s high-powered offense in a 44-41 victory Sept.
LOA sophomore quarterback Jake McDonald (1) runs past Landmark Christian defenders, trying to get a first down. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

LOA sophomore quarterback Jake McDonald (1) runs past Landmark Christian defenders, trying to get a first down. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

War Eagles tame Titans on Homecoming

Skyla Morris
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Landmark Christian defeated Lake Oconee Academy 35-7 during LOA’s homecoming game on Sept. 19.The Titans’ loss to the War Eagles leaves them at 2-4 overall as region play starts Oct. 3, after the Titans’ bye week.
Morgan County senior running back Christian Monfort is primed for a big game on Friday night against Westside. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior running back Christian Monfort is primed for a big game on Friday night against Westside. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

‘Dogs to open region play against Westside

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Morgan County (5-0) had a bye last week and is set to begin region play this Friday against Westside of Macon.The Seminoles (1-4) have had a tough start to the season, but hope to right the ship this week against the ’Dogs.
LANCE MCCURLEY/File Photo

LANCE MCCURLEY/File Photo

McCurley: Can Dawgs turn back the Tide?

Lance
Thursday, September 25, 2025
No. 5 Georgia will host No. 17 Alabama in a major SEC matchup this Saturday at Sanford Stadium. This game between the Bulldogs (3-0) and the Crimson Tide (2-1) is significant for a number of reasons.
Greene County senior running back Gonnie Armstrong (4) fights his way past Twiggs County defenders. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Greene County senior running back Gonnie Armstrong (4) fights his way past Twiggs County defenders. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Tigers top Twiggs County for first win

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Greene County had a tough start to the season, going 0-4, but got its first win this past week over Twiggs County.The Tigers (1-4) defeated the Cobras (0-5) by a score of 52-34, thanks to a strong offensive effort.
Morgan County senior quarterback Davis Strickland recently announced his commitment to the University of West Georgia. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior quarterback Davis Strickland recently announced his commitment to the University of West Georgia. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County QB Davis Strickland commits to West Georgia

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Morgan County quarterback Davis Strickland recently decided where he wants to play at the next level.The senior gunslinger for the ‘Dogs chose to stay in the Peach State and recently committed to West Georgia.
Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) scrambles out of the pocket past a Tennessee defensive back. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) scrambles out of the pocket past a Tennessee defensive back. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Stockton grows up against Tennessee

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Gunner Stockton silenced many of his doubters and proved why he deserves to be the starting quarterback at Georgia with a clutch performance in his first true road test Sept. 13 against Tennessee.
Georgia running back Josh McCray celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against Tennessee. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia running back Josh McCray celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against Tennessee. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Rocky Flop: Dawgs win thriller over Vols

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 18, 2025
KNOXVILLE - The top 15 matchup between Georgia and Tennessee turned into an instant classic Sept. 13, as the No. 6 Bulldogs defeated the No. 15 Volunteers 44-41 in overtime.It was a game that fans of each team won’t soon forget.
Putnam County assistant coach Charlie Winslette sits in the visiting coaches box at Morgan County High School in Madison, on Aug. 22. Winslette has been coaching high school football for 52 years. Abbey Cutrer/AJC

Putnam County assistant coach Charlie Winslette sits in the visiting coaches box at Morgan County High School in Madison, on Aug. 22. Winslette has been coaching high school football for 52 years. Abbey Cutrer/AJC

52 years of Friday nights: How ‘Papa Win’ has earned ‘legendary status'

Jack Leo
Thursday, September 18, 2025
This story is reprinted with permission from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. For more on the news and events in metro-Atlanta and Georgia, visit AJC.com.MADISON — Two Putnam County football coaches watch through a rain-peppered window in the visiting coaches’ box.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Developing rivalries

Loran Smith
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Georgia went from 1937 to 1968 without playing Tennessee — more than three decades — and I have often been asked, “Why?”Well, it was a challenging trip in those days, even by train.
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