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Putnam County senior Branan Griffin earned the Coaches Award after playing through an ACL injury this past season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior Branan Griffin earned the Coaches Award after playing through an ACL injury this past season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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War Eagles rack up All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 11, 2025
It was recently announced that several players on the Putnam County football team received All-Region honors.The War Eagles had one player earn an individual award, 12 players named to the All-Region team, and four players garnering honorable mentions.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

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Smith: Eight over Tech

Loran Smith
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Hail Mary passes don’t work very often, but when they do, it is jubilation for the throwers and catchers. However, success most often lies with the defenders, and that was the case last weekend at the Mercedes Dome in Atlanta.
Morgan County sophomore Dreylon Brown (10) goes up for a layup in a road game against Hart County on Dec. 2. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County sophomore Dreylon Brown (10) goes up for a layup in a road game against Hart County on Dec. 2. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Dogs looking to take next step in 2025-26

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 11, 2025
The Morgan County boys basketball team had one of its better seasons in recent memory last year.The Dogs finished their 2024-25 campaign with a 22-7 overall record, including a 10-0 mark in region play.
Greene County senior running back Travez Gibson was an All-Region first-team selection. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County senior running back Travez Gibson was an All-Region first-team selection. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Tigers earn All-Region awards

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 11, 2025
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was written before but published after the arrest and firing of head coach Darius Robinson.The Greene County football team recently had more than a dozen players named to the All-Region team.
Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) in the shotgun formation, getting the offense set before a play against Alabama on Sept. 27. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) in the shotgun formation, getting the offense set before a play against Alabama on Sept. 27. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Georgia ready for Alabama rematch in SEC title game

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Georgia (11-1) and Alabama (10-2) will square off Saturday afternoon in the SEC Championship game.The Bulldogs clinched their trip to the conference title game on Friday when Texas upset Texas A&M.“Awesome opportunity for our guys.
Georgia edge rusher Gabe Harris Jr. (0) celebrates after tackling Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King for a loss. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia edge rusher Gabe Harris Jr. (0) celebrates after tackling Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King for a loss. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Defense leads Dawgs over Georgia Tech

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Georgia has faced defensive struggles at times throughout this season, but the unit played its best game against in-state rival Georgia Tech in the regular-season finale at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Nov. 28.
Greene County head coach Mark Wright said junior guard Braylen Hurt (5) is a player to watch out for this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County head coach Mark Wright said junior guard Braylen Hurt (5) is a player to watch out for this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Tigers have high expectations after turnover

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Greene County is coming off one of its best seasons in program history.The Tigers won a region championship, entered the state playoffs as a No. 1 seed, and reached the semifinals before losing to eventual runner-up McIntosh County Academy, finishing with a 22-8 record.
Hapeville Charter running back Traeven Jones (5) tries to avoid being brought down to the ground by a Morgan County defender. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Hapeville Charter running back Traeven Jones (5) tries to avoid being brought down to the ground by a Morgan County defender. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Hornets sting Dogs in quarterfinals

Skyla Morris
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Morgan County’s season ended on Nov. 28 in the GHSA Class 2A quarterfinal with a 34-22 loss to Hapeville Charter.The Dogs made too many mistakes and didn’t execute, allowing the Hornets to capitalize.
LOA senior Corrion Jernigan brings the ball up the floor during a game against Oglethorpe County on Nov. 25. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

LOA senior Corrion Jernigan brings the ball up the floor during a game against Oglethorpe County on Nov. 25. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Titans to replace key production from last year

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy lost much of its production from the 2024-25 basketball season and aims to replace it this year.The Titans lost their leading scorer, Canon Mullen, whose dad, Dan Mullen, accepted a job as the head football coach at the University of Las Vegas, Nevada.
LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

McCurley: Resuming the hate

News Staff
Thursday, November 27, 2025
Rivalry week in college football is here, when teams from across the country will face their biggest rivals, many of them in-state matchups.
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