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Greene County recently announced the hiring of Chris MacFarland as its new head football coach. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County recently announced the hiring of Chris MacFarland as its new head football coach. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

New Greene coach talks about why he took the job

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 2, 2026
When Greene County named Chris MacFarland its new head football coach, it wasn’t just filling a vacancy — it was bringing in a leader with a clear vision for building a winning program.For MacFarland, the decision to take over the Tigers came down to people and potential.
LOA’s Dylan Hiter (5) on the mound against Greene County on March 24. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA’s Dylan Hiter (5) on the mound against Greene County on March 24. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Titans surge into region title push

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 2, 2026
The Lake Oconee Academy baseball team is hitting its stride just as region play enters the final stretch.The Titans entered the week ranked No. 2 in Class A Division II, riding an eight-game winning streak with a 13-3 overall record and an 8-1 mark in region play.
Morgan County senior Jamari Munday placed seventh in the discus throw last week at the 2026 Monticello Invitational. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County senior Jamari Munday placed seventh in the discus throw last week at the 2026 Monticello Invitational. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan T&F gains momentum as postseason nears

Skyla Morris
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Nearly two months into the season, the Morgan County track and field team has moved past the halfway point of its regular schedule.With the postseason approaching, head coach Kelan Fraise said he has seen steady improvement across the board.
Lili Nelson tees off, driving her shot down the fairway. CONTRIBUTED

Lili Nelson tees off, driving her shot down the fairway. CONTRIBUTED

LOA girls golf dominates, ranked No. 1 in state

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 2, 2026
The Lake Oconee Academy girls golf team continues to establish itself as one of the top programs in the state, turning in another dominant stretch of performances against elite competition.
Backed up by supportive family members, Morgan County senior Camryn Scherer (center, grey shirt), is enthusiastic about continuing her scholastic and athletic careers at Lander University in South Carolina. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Backed up by supportive family members, Morgan County senior Camryn Scherer (center, grey shirt), is enthusiastic about continuing her scholastic and athletic careers at Lander University in South Carolina. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Dennard, Scherer to represent Spike Dogs at next level

Skyla Morris
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Morgan County’s volleyball program recently recognized two of its athletes who are set to continue their careers at the collegiate level.
Cyndey Burke brings the ball up the floor for the Lady Dogs during a game earlier this season. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Cyndey Burke brings the ball up the floor for the Lady Dogs during a game earlier this season. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan’s Burke signs with Chattahoochee Valley

Skyla Morris
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Morgan County girls basketball senior Cydney Burke has sealed her plans to play the sport at the college level.The standout guard signed her letter of intent in a brief ceremony on March 27 and will continue her athletic and academic career at Chattahoochee Valley Community College in Alabama.
Lake Oconee Academy senior Garrett Griffin (6) dribbles the ball away from a GMC Prep defender during a home match on March 17. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy senior Garrett Griffin (6) dribbles the ball away from a GMC Prep defender during a home match on March 17. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Titans tested, ready for playoff run

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 26, 2026
The Lake Oconee Academy boys soccer team knew this season would look different.Coming off a state championship run a year ago, head coach Tyler Mayer made a conscious decision to test his squad early and often.
Morgan County girls head coach basketball Milfred Franklin unexpectedly stepped down from his postion last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County girls head coach basketball Milfred Franklin unexpectedly stepped down from his postion last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Franklin steps down as coach of Lady Dogs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 26, 2026
In an unexpected move, Milfred Franklin has resigned as head coach of the Morgan County girls basketball team, leaving the program in search of new leadership.Franklin has led the Lady Dogs the past four years, compiling a 79-39 overall record.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: The catch

Loran Smith
Thursday, March 26, 2026
As I sat in the Georgia dugout with Cole Johnson and reminisced about his game-saving catch last Sunday against Tennessee, I thought about how nice it would have been if Jimmy Dorsey’s rendition of his 1957 hit, “So Rare,” had been the musical backdrop to the glorious scene that brought about...
The Lake Oconee Academy girls tennis team will rely on sophomore second singles player Emi Mokan to provide consistency and leadership in the middle of the lineup as the Lady Titans set their sights on a return to the playoffs this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

The Lake Oconee Academy girls tennis team will rely on sophomore second singles player Emi Mokan to provide consistency and leadership in the middle of the lineup as the Lady Titans set their sights on a return to the playoffs this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA tennis looks ahead for postseason run

Skyla Morris
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Lake Oconee Academy’s varsity boys and girls tennis teams are nearing the conclusion of their 2026 seasons, with both squads aiming for another deep postseason run.
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