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Georgia defensive lineman Tramel Walthour (90) and inside linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) tackle Vanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals (8) during Saturday’s TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics game in Nashville.

Georgia defensive lineman Tramel Walthour (90) and inside linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) tackle Vanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals (8) during Saturday’s TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics game in Nashville.

Bulldogs enter bye week banged up but making no excuses

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Top-ranked Georgia (7-0, 4-0 SEC) enters its bye week at a great time in the season, with hopes of improving as a team and getting some injured players back before facing rival Florida on Oct. 27.
Morgan County quarterback Davis Strickland drops back to pass in a game earlier this season. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Morgan County quarterback Davis Strickland drops back to pass in a game earlier this season. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Bulldogs overcome early errors against Hephzibah

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Morgan County prevailed after a few early mistakes to defeat Hephzibah 35-6 on Friday night. The Bulldogs (7-1, 3-0 Region 4-AAA) were hoping to cruise into halftime with a 14-0 lead, but a few costly mistakes by the defense gave the Rebels (5-3, 1-3) some life with a late score.
Jailen Ruff (21) and Kevin Wynn (55) high-fiving at midfield after the Tigers’ defense made a play in a game earlier this season. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Jailen Ruff (21) and Kevin Wynn (55) high-fiving at midfield after the Tigers’ defense made a play in a game earlier this season. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Greene County set to host rival Lincoln County in region rivalry game

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Greene County’s football team prepares to host the Lincoln County Red Devils at Tiger Stadium this Friday at 7:30 p.m. • Series History: Lincoln County leads, 23-12-1. • Last Meeting: Lincoln County defeated Greene County 31-21 in 2022.
In a game earlier this season, the Gatewood Gators take the field at Sammons Field in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/File photo

In a game earlier this season, the Gatewood Gators take the field at Sammons Field in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/File photo

Gators trounce Fullington Academy, 34-6

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 19, 2023
The Gatewood Gators took care of business Friday night, posting a convincing 34-6 victory over the visiting Fullington Academy Trojans from Pinehurst.
Morgan County players pile on Mallory Martin after defeating Peach County as she scored the game's final run, solidifying the Lady 'Dogs mercy rule win. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County players pile on Mallory Martin after defeating Peach County as she scored the game's final run, solidifying the Lady 'Dogs mercy rule win. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

COLUMBUS BOUND: Lady 'Dogs softball sweeps regional to advance

Lance McCurley
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
After Morgan County softball defeated Calvary Day 8-0 on Monday, assistant coach Jason McBay told the players one more win would send them back to Columbus for the first time since 2016. Well, he was right.  The Lady ‘Dogs handled business against No.
Titan senior Cameron Kelley (8) runs the ball outside the tackles in last week’s contest against Augusta Prep Day. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Titan senior Cameron Kelley (8) runs the ball outside the tackles in last week’s contest against Augusta Prep Day. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Titans cruise to victory over Cavaliers

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, October 12, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy football team defeated Augusta Prep Day 42-18 at home last Friday for the Titans’ third consecutive win. With the victory, head coach Patrick Stewart’s team now has the most wins in a single season since the program started three years ago.
Junior Armari Durham runs for a touchdown in a game against Towns County earlier this season. Last week, Durham ran for 105 yards and two touchdowns. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Junior Armari Durham runs for a touchdown in a game against Towns County earlier this season. Last week, Durham ran for 105 yards and two touchdowns. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Tigers quiet Screaming Devils on the road

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, October 12, 2023
The Greene County football team continued to stay perfect last week with a 34-6 win over Warren County. The victory marked the Tigers’ seventh of the season and second in region play.
Allie Cox with her mother, Christy, and her father, Mercer, at Morgan County’s senior night game last week. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Allie Cox with her mother, Christy, and her father, Mercer, at Morgan County’s senior night game last week. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Cox reaches career milestone for Spike Dogs

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Morgan County’s volleyball team has been successful over the past few years due to players like senior Allie Cox, who just recently got her 2,000th career assist. Cox’s consistent facilitation of the ball has really opened up Morgan County’s ability to score points.
Loran Smith/Columnist

Loran Smith/Columnist

Smith: Music City

Loran Smith
Thursday, October 12, 2023
With all the conference realignment that has taken place, you hear about all the travel costs and headaches to come with expansion, which will have, in the Big Ten, UCLA and Southern Cal playing in New Brunswick, N.J., and State College, Pa.
Wide receiver Rara Thomas (5) catches a touchdown pass over a Kentucky defender for Georgia’s second score of the night. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Wide receiver Rara Thomas (5) catches a touchdown pass over a Kentucky defender for Georgia’s second score of the night. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Smart, Bulldogs look to stay perfect in Nashville

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, October 12, 2023
After defeating the No. 20-ranked Kentucky Wildcats in Sanford Stadium last Saturday, the Georgia Bulldogs now prepare to travel to Nashville this weekend.
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