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Last week, Morgan County completed the sweep of Callaway to capture the Region 2-2A championship. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Last week, Morgan County completed the sweep of Callaway to capture the Region 2-2A championship. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

‘Dogs sweep Callaway to win back-to-back region titles

Skyla Morris
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Morgan County’s baseball team faced Callaway last week for its final region series of the season.The Bulldogs, ranked No. 1 in Class AA, swept the Cavaliers to clinch their second straight region championship.
Greene County seniors Jailen Ruff (left) and LeBron Miller (right) pose for a photo with head coach Brad Evans (center) before the regular-season finale against Central Gwinnett on April 13. CONTRIBUTED

Greene County seniors Jailen Ruff (left) and LeBron Miller (right) pose for a photo with head coach Brad Evans (center) before the regular-season finale against Central Gwinnett on April 13. CONTRIBUTED

Greene County baseball honors seniors

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Greene County baseball took a moment to recognize two of its seniors — Jalien Ruff and LeBron Miller — before the team’s April 13 home matchup against Central Gwinnett.The Tigers honored their impact on the program both on and off the field.
Clemson safety transfer Khalil Barnes closes in on the play, ready to make a stop. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Clemson safety transfer Khalil Barnes closes in on the play, ready to make a stop. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

G-Day spring scrimmage set for Saturday

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 16, 2026
With Georgia’s annual spring scrimmage set for this Saturday, the Bulldogs continue to work through an intense spring schedule that has already included two scrimmages and continued evaluation across the roster under head coach Kirby Smart.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: The Masters

Loran Smith
Thursday, April 9, 2026
No one knows what the Garden of Eden was like. Still, Masters aficionados, without the slightest hint of irreverence, certainly wonder if that remarkable and stunning place was more beautiful than the grounds of the Augusta National Golf Club at its peak in April.
Morgan County senior Ty Tillery rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam against Pike County April 3. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County senior Ty Tillery rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam against Pike County April 3. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Dogs looking to peak at right time

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 9, 2026
The Morgan County baseball team continues to prove why it is ranked at the top of Class 2A.The Dogs have put together one of the best regular seasons in recent memory as the state playoffs approach.
LOA’s Jamie Beatty gets set to serve in a match earlier this season. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

LOA’s Jamie Beatty gets set to serve in a match earlier this season. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

LOA tennis wins region titles, readies for postseason run

Skyla Morris
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Lake Oconee Academy’s tennis teams have concluded their 2026 regular seasons. The boys claimed their fourth consecutive region title, while the girls secured their fifth straight. Both are now preparing for another deep playoff run.
Gatewood senior Presley Moss runs her part of a relay race at a home meet earlier this season. CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood senior Presley Moss runs her part of a relay race at a home meet earlier this season. CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood track & field squad off to strong start

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Gatewood’s track and field teams are off to an impressive start to the regular season, with both the boys and girls squads showing promise under the guidance of head coach Jeff Ratliff.On the girls’ side, the Gators have already made a statement.
Senior Rob Bennett (12) dribbles the ball past a defender. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Senior Rob Bennett (12) dribbles the ball past a defender. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County boys shift focus to playoffs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 9, 2026
The Morgan County boys soccer team entered this spring knowing it would look different.After graduating a large senior class from a program that had won five straight region titles, head coach Aaron Paul understood this season would bring new challenges.
Greene County’s Justin Knight had a stellar performance on the mound for the Tigers against Cedar Shoals on April 1. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County’s Justin Knight had a stellar performance on the mound for the Tigers against Cedar Shoals on April 1. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Tigers rally to get first W of season

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 9, 2026
The Greene County baseball team refused to quit — and was finally rewarded for it.Facing a massive early deficit on the road, the Tigers stormed back to defeat Cedar Shoals 17-13 on April 1, earning their first win of the season dramatically.
Former Major League Baseball players (l-r) Mike Fischlin, Stephen Drew, Glenn Hubbard, Bruce Benedict and J.D. Drew pose for photos next to Field 3 at the Greene County Recreation Complex during last year’s Fisch Camp. FILE PHOTO

Former Major League Baseball players (l-r) Mike Fischlin, Stephen Drew, Glenn Hubbard, Bruce Benedict and J.D. Drew pose for photos next to Field 3 at the Greene County Recreation Complex during last year’s Fisch Camp. FILE PHOTO

Fisch Camp returns to Greene County with MLB stars for youth baseball clinic

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Former Major League Baseball player and Greene County resident Mike Fischlin is partnering with the Greene County Recreation Department to host the third annual Fisch Camp, a one-day junior baseball camp.
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