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Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) during the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship against Alabama at Lucas Oil Field in Indianapolis, Ind., on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. (Photo by Tony Walsh)

Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) during the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship against Alabama at Lucas Oil Field in Indianapolis, Ind., on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. (Photo by Tony Walsh)

Dawgs, Tide renew rivalry in SEC Championship game

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Georgia and Alabama will meet again on Dec. 2 in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, with the winner likely going on to the College Football Playoff next month.
Senior running back Kendall Milton led the Bulldogs in rushing against the Yellow Jackets on 18 caries for 156 yards and two touchdowns. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Senior running back Kendall Milton led the Bulldogs in rushing against the Yellow Jackets on 18 caries for 156 yards and two touchdowns. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Georgia swats Yellow Jackets, finish season 12-0

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Georgia finished its third-straight season with a 12-0 record after defeating Georgia Tech 31-22 at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday in Atlanta. Georgia’s active winning streak is now at 29 games. Dating back to the 2020 season, the Bulldogs have won 45 of their last 46 contests.
Kymora Smith (4) brings the ball up the court in a road loss to Oglethorpe County on Nov. 14. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Kymora Smith (4) brings the ball up the court in a road loss to Oglethorpe County on Nov. 14. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lady ‘Dogs into year two under Franklin

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Morgan County girls’ basketball accomplished a lot last year in Milfred Franklin’s first season in charge.
Ryan Henderson (first row, center) with her parents and the Morgan County softball coaching staff. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Ryan Henderson (first row, center) with her parents and the Morgan County softball coaching staff. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lady Dogs softball players sign to play at next level

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Morgan County softball seniors Emmy Moss, Ryan Henderson, and Anna Kate Hill signed letters of intent during a Nov. 14 ceremony to continue their careers on the diamond and play at the college level.
Capt Mack with a Spotted Bass on Lake Lanier. CONTRIBUTED

Capt Mack with a Spotted Bass on Lake Lanier. CONTRIBUTED

Outdoors: Spotted Bass fishing

James K. Pressley
Thursday, November 30, 2023
One of the things I truly enjoy is fishing for spotted bass. I love the fish! They are tough fighters, aggressive eaters, and they love to hit topwater! With that combination they make themselves far more appealing to me, and many like me, than any other freshwater fish. A few weeks back Capt.
Mason Sinclair (11) makes the stop on a Briarwood ball carrier, aided by seniors Blake Callaway (5) and Evan Bennett (7). ARELLA CASH/Staff

Mason Sinclair (11) makes the stop on a Briarwood ball carrier, aided by seniors Blake Callaway (5) and Evan Bennett (7). ARELLA CASH/Staff

Gators beat Briarwood to reach state final

Ian Tocher And Arella Cash
Thursday, November 30, 2023
For the fifth time in eight years, the Gatewood Gators are going back to the state final. The Gators prevailed 15-12 over visiting Briarwood Academy last Friday night to earn a rematch with Edmund Burke Academy (EBA) in the championship game on Dec. 1, with kick-off scheduled for 5 p.m.
Morgan County senior running back Jay Dorsey hugs a friend after the loss. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior running back Jay Dorsey hugs a friend after the loss. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Savannah Christian tops ‘Dogs in second round

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Savannah Christian was too much for Morgan County last Friday night, defeating the Bulldogs, 33-10. The two teams traded blows throughout the opening two quarters, with the Raiders leading 17-10 at the half.
Two Greene County Tigers celebrate after scoring a touchdown against Hancock Central in the first round of the playoffs on Nov. 10. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Two Greene County Tigers celebrate after scoring a touchdown against Hancock Central in the first round of the playoffs on Nov. 10. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Tigers lose heartbreaker in playoffs

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Greene County lost a heartbreaker last Friday against defending state champion Bowdon on the road. The Red Devils trailed for most of the game but took a 28-23 lead with under a minute left. However, the Tigers didn’t go down easy as they marched down the field and tried to retake the lead.
Nothing like a live performance

Nothing like a live performance

Outdoors: Nothing like a live performance

James K. Pressley
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
I In years gone by, a vital part of the social life of a small town was between church socials and community theatre. In fact, those two items made up a lot of my young life and young married life. We went to a lot of plays and musicals.
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