Greene County High School

Terrance Banks has left the Greene County High School football program after three consecutive home playoff berths. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Terrance Banks has left the Greene County High School football program after three consecutive home playoff berths. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Banks no longer head coach at Greene County

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 5, 2024
After three seasons, Terrance Banks is out as the head football coach at Greene County High School.Rumors surfaced on social media before Thanksgiving Break that Banks was no longer with the program, but on Dec. 2, the Lake Oconee News confirmed the news with GCHS athletic director Chad Smith.
A new agriculture center was proposed for Greene County High School. (CONTRIBUTED)

A new agriculture center was proposed for Greene County High School. (CONTRIBUTED)

New agriculture center proposed for Greene County High School

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Last week, the Greene County Board of Education featured a presentation by new high school principal John Ellenburg on a proposed new pathway for students.According to Ellenburg, the new pathway would consist of five courses among four pathways.
Greene County’s Tiger Stadium is shaping up to be one of the finest venues in the state. (JASON EASLEY/Staff)

Greene County’s Tiger Stadium is shaping up to be one of the finest venues in the state. (JASON EASLEY/Staff)

Greene BOE spends $549K on marquee, scoreboard

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, June 27, 2024
The Greene County Board of Education took out its checkbook during its June 20 meeting and spent approximately $2,324,000, with the lion’s share going to materials for the new Greene County Elementary School and enhancements for Tiger Stadium.
When the Thillen Education Foundation and Greene College Career Academy at Greene County High School first partnered in 2018, they anticipated the day when students would be financially rewarded for their dedication and forward life planning. (CONTRIBUTED)

When the Thillen Education Foundation and Greene College Career Academy at Greene County High School first partnered in 2018, they anticipated the day when students would be financially rewarded for their dedication and forward life planning. (CONTRIBUTED)

Thillen Foundation awards $182,000 to 2024 GCHS graduates

News Staff
Thursday, June 13, 2024
At Honors Night on May 20, every graduating senior who participated in the career coaching program at Greene County High School received a share of $182,000 in earned financial assistance awarded by the Thillen Education Foundation (TEF).There were 83 participants in the program.
Greene County High School recently hired former Lake Oconee Academy girls' soccer coach Jacob Baxley. (FILE PHOTO)

Greene County High School recently hired former Lake Oconee Academy girls' soccer coach Jacob Baxley. (FILE PHOTO)

Greene County High School hires new soccer coach

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Greene County High School announced last week via social media the hiring of a new soccer coach.Former Lake Oconee Academy girls’ soccer coach Jacob Baxley will take over and run both teams next year.
Greene County High School football player RJ Monford recently received his first scholarship football offer from UAB. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Greene County High School football player RJ Monford recently received his first scholarship football offer from UAB. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

GCHS’s Monford receives first college offer

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Greene County High School football player RJ Monford recently received his first college scholarship offer.Last month, the University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB) officially offered the Tigers’ linebacker and fullback.
(From L to R): Greene County athletes Jay’shaun Jernigan, Kamari Smith, and Jaquavious Burdette, hold up artwork featuring their colleges during Monday’s signing ceremony. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

(From L to R): Greene County athletes Jay’shaun Jernigan, Kamari Smith, and Jaquavious Burdette, hold up artwork featuring their colleges during Monday’s signing ceremony. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Greene County High School celebrates with another signing day

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Greene County High School had three students sign letters of intent to continue their athletic careers at the next level on Monday in the school’s auditorium.
The Tigers played their first game on the turf on Sept. 9, 2011, against Pike County. (File Photo)

The Tigers played their first game on the turf on Sept. 9, 2011, against Pike County. (File Photo)

Tiger Stadium surface to be refurbished for nearly $1M

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 25, 2024
After serving as a football field, a soccer pitch, a track meet site, a graduation venue, and various other school-related needs for more than a decade, the turf at Greene County High School’s Tiger Stadium is getting a refresh.
Greene County’s Kadarius Andrews (8) attempts to hit a fastball high in the zone during an at-bat against Lake Oconee Academy on Feb. 26. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County’s Kadarius Andrews (8) attempts to hit a fastball high in the zone during an at-bat against Lake Oconee Academy on Feb. 26. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Tigers taking the right steps on the diamond

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Greene County baseball head coach Brad Evans has seen his team take great strides in his first year.The Tigers are having one of their best seasons in recent memory and have vastly improved since Evans took over. Evans has seen his players become more committed to the sport this spring.
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