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Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Planting in April

Loran Smith
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
April is a good time for planting in Georgia — everything from the larger row crops such as cotton, corn, and peanuts to most anything that can be grown in a garden.The last frost usually occurs by mid-April in most parts of the state, except for North Georgia.
Morgan County senior Dylan Smith recently set a personal record in the 400-meter dash with a time of 50.9 seconds. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior Dylan Smith recently set a personal record in the 400-meter dash with a time of 50.9 seconds. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County T&F prepares for region meet

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Morgan County’s track and field team concluded the regular season earlier this week, competing at Walnut Grove High School, and is now turning its attention to the Region 2-AA meet next week.
Greene County senior Tamari Roberts recently committed to play football at Columbus State University. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County senior Tamari Roberts recently committed to play football at Columbus State University. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County's Tamari Roberts finds college ‘home’

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Greene County defensive back Tamari Roberts has found his college home at Columbus State University.Roberts completed his final football season with the Tigers last fall and has been actively searching for a place to continue his career on the gridiron.
Davis Strickland drops back to pass during a drill at the Elite 11 camp in Gainesville on March 30. CONTRIBUTED

Davis Strickland drops back to pass during a drill at the Elite 11 camp in Gainesville on March 30. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County's Davis Strickland competes at Elite 11 camp

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Morgan County quarterback Davis Strickland recently took part in the Elite 11 camp at Gainesville High School.The Elite 11 is the top quarterback camp in the country, attracting the best signal-callers who come to compete.
Gunner Stockton looks downfield to pass during G-Day. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Gunner Stockton looks downfield to pass during G-Day. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Georgia quarterbacks Gunner Stockton, Ryan Puglisi compete at G-Day

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Georgia wrapped up spring practice this past Saturday with its annual G-Day scrimmage, showcasing the competition for the starting quarterback job between Gunner Stockton and Ryan Puglisi.Both Bulldog quarterbacks struggled at times, but each also made some nice plays while under center.
USC transfer Zachariah Branch (1) was a big addition to the Georgia wide receivers room in the offseason. (Tony Walsh/UGA Athletics)

USC transfer Zachariah Branch (1) was a big addition to the Georgia wide receivers room in the offseason. (Tony Walsh/UGA Athletics)

New-look Bulldogs ready for G-Day scrimmage

Lance McCurley
Friday, April 11, 2025
Georgia began spring practice last month and will conclude it with the annual G-Day scrimmage at 1 p.m. this Saturday at Sanford Stadium in Athens.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Masters memories

Loran Smith
Thursday, April 10, 2025
With the Masters coming up next week, there are so many memories and reflections to remind us of what this great state has to offer the world.
Lake Oconee Academy keeper Knox Van Mol (0) celebrates with teammates after scoring the game-solidifying goal in penalty kicks on Thursday, April 3, against North Oconee. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy keeper Knox Van Mol (0) celebrates with teammates after scoring the game-solidifying goal in penalty kicks on Thursday, April 3, against North Oconee. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Clash of the Titans: LOA beats North Oconee in PKs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy defeated Class 4A’s North Oconee dramatically on Thursday, April 2, in Bogart.In a clash of the Titans, LOA’s boys triumphed over North Oconee in penalty kicks.
Morgan County boys’ senior goal keeper Blake Downs gets ready for a play during a match against Apalachee on April 1. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County boys’ senior goal keeper Blake Downs gets ready for a play during a match against Apalachee on April 1. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan soccer splits with Pike County

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Morgan County’s soccer teams split with Pike County on Friday, April 4, on the road in the final region games for both teams.The Dogs (11-2, 9-1) defeated the Pirates (7-5, 6-4) in a close 1-0 decision to secure the season sweep.
Lake Oconee Academy players celebrate their victory after defeating Towns County 6-1 in game one of a doubleheader on April 1, securing the team’s second-straight Region 8 A Division II title with the win. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy players celebrate their victory after defeating Towns County 6-1 in game one of a doubleheader on April 1, securing the team’s second-straight Region 8 A Division II title with the win. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Titans capture region title for second year in a row

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Last week, Lake Oconee Academy’s baseball team secured its second consecutive region championship.The Titans swept Towns County and won the first two contests of the three-game series to capture the league title.
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