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Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Wimbledon memories

Loran Smith
Thursday, July 10, 2025
As the action intensifies at Wimbledon, the world’s oldest tennis championship charms and inspires, and leaves you smitten and overwhelmed. That is how this great venue and its revered tournament affect this partisan.
Morgan County’s Zeki Locus (3) was named Co-Region 2-2A Player of the Year after averaging 13.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 3.8 steals per game as a junior for the Dogs. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County’s Zeki Locus (3) was named Co-Region 2-2A Player of the Year after averaging 13.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 3.8 steals per game as a junior for the Dogs. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Locus uses summer to improve

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Morgan County basketball player Zeki Locus is set for a big senior season this winter.Locus, a 6-foot, 175-pound point guard, was one of the team’s top contributors in 2024-25.Last year, Locus was named Co-Region 2-2A Player of the Year for his performance on the court. He averaged 13.4 points, 9.
Greene County senior Landon Garretson hopes his leadership skills can help the Tigers earn success on the gridiron this year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County senior Landon Garretson hopes his leadership skills can help the Tigers earn success on the gridiron this year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Garretson ready to lead Tigers in senior campaign

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Landon Garretson understands what it takes for a team to be successful.Garretson played his first two seasons of high school football at Class 5A’s Kell in Marietta. He then wanted a change of scenery and transferred to Greene County before the start of his junior year.
Lake Oconee Academy recently hired Glynn McDaniel, who was an assistant coach for football and baseball, to become the new head coach of the softball team. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy recently hired Glynn McDaniel, who was an assistant coach for football and baseball, to become the new head coach of the softball team. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

McDaniel named new LOA softball coach

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy didn’t have to look far for its new head softball coach.LOA Athletic Director Chris Ingle has recently hired Glynn McDaniel, an assistant coach for both football and baseball, to fill the position. McDaniel replaces Keetah Singleton, who recently stepped down.
Chase Elliott celebrates Saturday night’s win at EchoPark Speedway with a burnout. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Chase Elliott celebrates Saturday night’s win at EchoPark Speedway with a burnout. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Chase Elliott snaps winless streak with last-lap pass

Brad Harrison
Thursday, July 3, 2025
HAMPTON - A previous NASCAR Cup Series champion and 19-time winner going into last weekend, Dawsonville’s Chase Elliott has had plenty of memorable wins as a driver.
Lake Oconee Wild Things pitcher Skylar McCoy, who is a recent Morgan County graduate, totaled six strikeouts in a win on June 28. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Lake Oconee Wild Things pitcher Skylar McCoy, who is a recent Morgan County graduate, totaled six strikeouts in a win on June 28. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Lake Oconee Wild Things sweep Bucks at home

Skyla Morris
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Lake Oconee’s Wild Things showcased an action-packed weekend at home with victories over the Brookhaven Bucks on June 27-28. The series sweep propelled the Sunbelt League team to a four-game winning streak following two road victories earlier in the week.
LANCE MCCURLEY/File Photo

LANCE MCCURLEY/File Photo

McCurley: The Dawgs are hot on the trail

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Besides working for the Lake Oconee News and The Eatonton Messenger, I’ve been a recruiting reporter for UGASports.com, and I’m heading into my third year. Recruiting is the lifeblood of college football, and I’ve fallen in love with it over the last few years. Like this one, it’s a rewarding job.
The Greene County 10U All-Star team recently won the state tournament, defeating Haralson County in the final round. CONTRIBUTED

The Greene County 10U All-Star team recently won the state tournament, defeating Haralson County in the final round. CONTRIBUTED

Greene County 10U All-Star softball wins state

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Last week, Greene County’s 10U All-Star softball team captured the Georgia Parks and Recreation Department state title.The Greene County Recreation Department hosted the tournament, so the team didn’t have to travel, which worked in its favor.
Sophomore Chloe Chook (7) was a GACA All-State first-team selection. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Sophomore Chloe Chook (7) was a GACA All-State first-team selection. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County soccer players earn GACA All-State honors

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Following the end of the 2025 season, Morgan County’s soccer teams had several players earn postseason recognition.The school had seven representatives combined named to the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association’s All-State teams.Four Lady Dogs earned the postseason honor.
Matt Allen, Gatewood’s all-time leading scorer, recently transferred to Newton High School in Covington, where he lives. FILE PHOTO

Matt Allen, Gatewood’s all-time leading scorer, recently transferred to Newton High School in Covington, where he lives. FILE PHOTO

Gators’ roster sees offseason turnover

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 26, 2025
The Gatewood boys basketball team recently experienced some roster turnover in the offseason.The Gators lost Ames Johnson, JT Gregory, Jake Rich, and Kaiden Keiser to graduation in May.
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