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Georgia defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse (78) returns an interception in the fourth quarter during Georgia’s game against Missouri on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium Nov. 4 in Athens. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Georgia defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse (78) returns an interception in the fourth quarter during Georgia’s game against Missouri on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium Nov. 4 in Athens. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Bulldogs tame Tigers with late theatrics, take control of SEC East

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Top-ranked Georgia (9-0, 6-0 SEC) survived a late scare by No. 12 Missouri (7-2, 3-2) this past Saturday. The Bulldogs made plays when they needed to come out on top over the Tigers, 30-21.
Daijun Edwards (30) rushed for 77 yards on 16 attempts last week in Georgia’s win over Missouri. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Daijun Edwards (30) rushed for 77 yards on 16 attempts last week in Georgia’s win over Missouri. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Georgia, Ole Miss set to face off in top-10 matchup

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 9, 2023
No. 1 Georgia (9-0, 6-0 SEC) is set to host No. 12 Ole Miss (8-1, 6-1) this Saturday in Athens. The Bulldogs are currently one of the hottest teams in the nation, riding a 26-game winning streak. So, the Rebels will try to pull off an upset as they’re fighting for a spot in the four-team playoff.
Morgan County senior tight end Antavious Elder (8) rumbles past Harlem defenders. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior tight end Antavious Elder (8) rumbles past Harlem defenders. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County doesn’t plan to overlook Monroe in first round

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 9, 2023
No. 1 seed Morgan County begins the Class AAA postseason with No. 4 seed Monroe this Friday. The Bulldogs are coming off a win over Harlem to capture their first region title in six years.
James K Pressley/File Photo

James K Pressley/File Photo

Outdoors: Coupla’ good guys

James K. Pressley
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Y’all it’s that time of year. I mean it’s here ladies and gentlemen, anglers and anglerettes! Fall is officially here. Woke up this morning to a temp below 40 degrees. Man does that make me happy! My neck starts to swell, I start pawing the ground! I am itching to fish! I love fall fishing.
Lake Oconee Lodge Soccer Shoot contestants, families and volunteers. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Oconee Lodge Soccer Shoot contestants, families and volunteers. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Oconee Elks held annual Soccer Shoot

News Staff
Thursday, November 9, 2023
On Saturday, Oct. 28, Lake Oconee Elks Lodge 2849 held its annual Soccer Shoot at the Greene County Recreation Center for kids ages 4-15 for Greene, Putnam, Morgan, and Hancock counties.
Loran Smith/Columnist

Loran Smith/Columnist

Smith: Vernon and Patricia

Loran Smith
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Owing to a college friendship, I was the beneficiary of the most desired accommodations for a long weekend recently at this golf-oriented resort where golfing elite, nationally and internationally, often hang out. The centerpiece of my weekend, however, was the annual Georgia- Florida game.
Jay Dorsey (1) rushes away from defenders on an 80-yard touchdown in the third quarter of Friday’s win over Cross Creek. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Jay Dorsey (1) rushes away from defenders on an 80-yard touchdown in the third quarter of Friday’s win over Cross Creek. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Dorsey reaches 1,000-yard mark as Bulldogs defeat Cross Creek

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 2, 2023
It’s unique for a high school running back to surpass the 1,000-yard rushing mark in a season, but Morgan County has had it happen in back-to-back seasons. Last year it was Jacere Cooper, and this past Friday night, Jay Dorsey followed in his footsteps for the Bulldogs.
Morgan County defensive lineman Jamel Cox tries to bat down a pass thrown by Cross Creek quarterback Brandon Wallace (3). JIM TURNER/Contributed

Morgan County defensive lineman Jamel Cox tries to bat down a pass thrown by Cross Creek quarterback Brandon Wallace (3). JIM TURNER/Contributed

Morgan County, Harlem to play for region title Friday

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 2, 2023
The regular-season finale between Morgan County (8-1, 4-0 Region 4-AAA) and Harlem (7-2, 4-0) this Friday has huge implications, with the winner of the contest being crowned the region champs. • Series History: Morgan County leads, 18-10-1.
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