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The Lake Oconee Academy girls soccer team poses for a photo after defeating Lincoln County 4-1 on March 28 to secure the Region 8 A Division II championship. CONTRIBUTED

Lady Titans win back-to-back region titles

Will Morrison

Thursday, April 10, 2025

The Lake Oconee Academy girls soccer team recently won the region title for the second year in a row. The LOA girls secured the title with a 4-1 win on March 28 over Lincoln County, and they finished their region schedule with a 4-0 record.

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Smith: Butch Mulherin

Loran Smith

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Butch Mulherin, the first orthopedic MD to hang out his shingle in Athens, was a Georgia native, a Bulldog football letterman, and a man of good humor with a deep and abiding passion for following a birddog through the brush and bramble of family acreage near Damascus in deep Southwest Georgia.

The Lake Oconee Academy Titans pose for a team photo after they defeated Lincoln County on March 28 to secure the Class A Division II region championship. CONTRIBUTED

LOA boys captures region title

Lance McCurley

Thursday, April 3, 2025

The Lake Oconee Academy boys soccer team easily defeated Lincoln County by a score of 7-1 on March 28, securing the Class A Division II Region 8 championship.The Titans blazed their way through region play, sporting a perfect 4-0 record at the end.

The Lady Tigers are headed back to the postseason for a third-straight season. CONTRIBUTED

Lady Tigers are playoff bound

Lance McCurley

Thursday, April 3, 2025

The Greene County girls soccer team got a huge region win on Friday, March 28, securing its spot in the postseason.The Lady Tigers defeated Washington-Wilkes 4-1 behind a strong performance from Maria Mendez, who scored her first two goals of the season.

Morgan County junior Hudson Reed (2) has been instrumental in the team’s success at the plate over the last few weeks. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Offensive explosion powers Diamond Dogs to 19-2

Lance McCurley

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Morgan County has witnessed the baseball soaring off its bats in recent weeks.Literally. The Dogs (19-2, 7-0), ranked No. 1 in Class AA, have been hitting the ball exceptionally well lately.

Aaron Paul, Morgan County’s head soccer coach, reached a major milestone last Friday with his 100th career win. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Paul hits century mark in career wins

Lance McCurley

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Morgan County’s dominant 8-0 win over Westside on March 25 was a special one for head soccer coach Aaron Paul.

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Smith: Have you heard of Gardi?

Columnist

Thursday, March 27, 2025

This unincorporated community, seven miles south of Jesup on U. S. 341, has a population of 85.That is what Wikipedia says about this settlement I have been passing through for decades.

LOA’s Evan Burton rounds the bases after hitting a single during a game earlier this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Offense leads to Titans sweeping Red Devils

Lance McCurley

Thursday, March 27, 2025

The bats sprang to life last week for Lake Oconee Academy’s baseball team during a series against Lincoln County.The Titans outscored the Red Devils 33-3 in their first region series of the season, improving their record to 6-5.

Mogan County senior Carson Keener dribbles the ball up the field during a match against Jackson on March 18. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Senior leadership paves way for Morgan boys' success

Lance McCurley

Thursday, March 27, 2025

The Morgan County boys soccer team features a veteran-led roster this season.The Dogs are off to a great start in 2025, thanks to the leadership of their seniors as they compete against three other teams for the Region 4-AA championship. They aim to win a league title under coach Aaron Paul.

Morgan County seniors Ari Paine (18) and Mia McClain (11) celebrate after a goal during a game against Jackson on March 18. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Veterans lead Lady Dogs on the pitch

Lance McCurley

Thursday, March 27, 2025

The Morgan County girls soccer team has enjoyed a successful start to its season.After last Tuesday’s 10-0 region victory against Westside (Macon), the Lady Dogs hold an 8-2 record.Morgan County head coach Anne Stamps appreciates the depth of this season’s team.

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