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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.
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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.
Lake Oconee Academy’s Marcus Rhodes scored three touchdowns in this past week’s win over the Spartans. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy’s Marcus Rhodes scored three touchdowns in this past week’s win over the Spartans. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Titans conquer Spartans in home opener

Skyla Morris
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy had its first home game of the season on Sept. 12, hosting Glenn Hills in Greensboro.The Titans beat the Spartans 49-6 and finished the first half of the season with a 2-3 overall record.
Morgan County wide receiver Wyatt Singleton attempts to break away from a Cedar Shoals defender after hauling in a pass from quarterback Davis Strickland. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Morgan County wide receiver Wyatt Singleton attempts to break away from a Cedar Shoals defender after hauling in a pass from quarterback Davis Strickland. JIM TURNER/Contributed

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'Dogs use team effort to defeat Jags

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Morgan County relied on a team effort to beat Cedar Shoals 46-20 on Sept. 12 during its homecoming game.The Dogs (5-0) made plays in all three phases – offense, defense, and special teams – to dominate the Jaguars.Early on, their offense took control, scoring on their first six possessions.
Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (33) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against Austin Peay on Saturday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (33) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against Austin Peay on Saturday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Dawgs overcome offensive woes to defeat Austin Peay

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Georgia defeated FCS foe Austin Peay 28-6 on Sept. 6 in a game that included a two-hour lightning delay.The Bulldogs overcame a sloppy performance on offense to beat the Governors.
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