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Morgan County senior quarterback Davis Strickland signed to play football at West Georgia. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County senior quarterback Davis Strickland signed to play football at West Georgia. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Morgan County football celebrates early signing period

Skyla Morris
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Morgan County football’s Davis Strickland, Christian Monfort, and Brody Jenkins are now officially headed to play at the next level.The three seniors signed their letters of intent in a brief ceremony on Dec. 10, as part of the NCAA’s early signing period.
Greene County junior guard Braylen Hurt (5) brings the ball up the floor in a game against Morgan County on Dec. 9. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Greene County junior guard Braylen Hurt (5) brings the ball up the floor in a game against Morgan County on Dec. 9. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Tigers putting puzzle together

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
The Greene County basketball team won two of three last week after starting the season with four straight losses.The Tigers have faced a challenging schedule to start the season, but have fared well despite some results.
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LOA football racks up postseason awards

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 18, 2025
The Lake Oconee Academy football team recently had several players earn postseason honors.The Titans had 12 players named to the Class A Division II Region 8 All-Region team.LOA head coach Patrick Stewart said he was proud of those players.
Sophomore Harrison Harper has contributed a few points for the Gators in most games so far this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Sophomore Harrison Harper has contributed a few points for the Gators in most games so far this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Gatewood basketball struggles continue

Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Following a few years of leading one of the teams to beat, Gatewood basketball head coach Don Keiser is facing a new normal this season. After eight games, the Gators have a 2-6 record, with both wins coming against the same team.
Greene County guard Denver McCommons (5) advances the ball up the court in a game against Morgan County on Dec. 9. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Greene County guard Denver McCommons (5) advances the ball up the court in a game against Morgan County on Dec. 9. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Greene girls look to build chemistry

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 18, 2025
The Greene County Lady Tigers began this season with one goal in mind: to build more team chemistry.It’s the one thing head coach Steven Hopper wants to see more of as the season goes on.
New Lake Oconee Academy girls head basketball coach Josh Seymour watches a play develop in front of him, as the Lady Titans hosted Oglethorpe SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

New Lake Oconee Academy girls head basketball coach Josh Seymour watches a play develop in front of him, as the Lady Titans hosted Oglethorpe SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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New coach, new challenges for Lady Titans

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 18, 2025
After several successful years with the program, which included multiple region titles and playoff runs, Lake Oconee Academy head girls basketball coach Savannah Soles decided not to return for the 2025-26 season.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart holds up the 2025 SEC Championship trophy after the Bulldogs knocked off Alabama 28-7 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Dec. 6. LANCE MCCURLEY/STAFF

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart holds up the 2025 SEC Championship trophy after the Bulldogs knocked off Alabama 28-7 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Dec. 6. LANCE MCCURLEY/STAFF

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Dawgs roll Tide in Atlanta

Story And Photos By Lance Mccurley
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Georgia dominated Alabama from start to finish on Dec. 6 in the SEC Championship game. The No. 3 Bulldogs (12-1) avenged an earlier regular-season loss to No. 9 Alabama (10-3) with a 28-7 victory at Mercedes-Benz Stadium this past Saturday to secure their second consecutive conference title.
ESPN reporter Laura Rutledge (left) interviews Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (right) following the SEC Championship game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

ESPN reporter Laura Rutledge (left) interviews Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (right) following the SEC Championship game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Dawgs return to New Orleans for Sugar Bowl

Skyla Morris
Thursday, December 11, 2025
With their SEC Championship win last Saturday over the Alabama Crimson Tide, the Georgia Bulldogs claimed their spot as the No. 3 seed in the 2025 College Football Playoffs.The back-to-back conference champions will return to New Orleans for the New Year’s Day Allstate Sugar Bowl.
Morgan County sophomore Sidney Fischer was named the Region 2-2A Pitcher of the Year. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County sophomore Sidney Fischer was named the Region 2-2A Pitcher of the Year. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Morgan softball earns All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 11, 2025
The Morgan County High School softball team recently had several players earn All-Region honors.One Lady Dog player earned an individual award, nine were named to the All-Region team, and one garnered honorable mention. Third-year head coach Chad Pigg also received a prestigious postseason honor.
Gatewood’s 2025 senior class of football players collected most of the team’s post-season awards, including Ben Brannen (second from left), who was named the team’s Most Valuable Player and the Offensive Player of the Year. CANDI MORENO/Contributed

Gatewood’s 2025 senior class of football players collected most of the team’s post-season awards, including Ben Brannen (second from left), who was named the team’s Most Valuable Player and the Offensive Player of the Year. CANDI MORENO/Contributed

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Gatewood football wraps up season with awards banquet

Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 11, 2025
The Gatewood Gators’ football season officially came to a close last Wednesday evening with the annual postseason banquet at the Eatonton-based school. The event offered a mix of pride and perspective, as head coach Jeff Ratliff reflected on his team’s 2025 campaign and handed out year-end awards.
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