Lake Oconee Academy

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Exclusive Subscriber Content

BOE responds to document, requests time for due diligence

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, July 20, 2023
In a long evening ending in some grandstanding and concerns about delays, the Greene County Board of Education (BOE) reviewed a document citing requests for changes, modifications and clarifications to the Lake Oconee Academy (LOA) charter renewal proposal.
Lake Oconee Academy’s Kallyn Black warming up on the practice green before her 4-under par 68 at last season’s state championship match. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy’s Kallyn Black warming up on the practice green before her 4-under par 68 at last season’s state championship match. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Black qualifies for 74th U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, July 13, 2023
After being named the GHSA Class A Division II Golfer of the Year, Lake Oconee Academy’s Kallyn Black has continued to improve her golf game by participating in tournaments over the summer. In one of her most recent events, the Lady Titans’ state low-medalist qualified for the 74th U.S.
The Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors met Monday night to approve an annual budget and discuss issues ranging from an alternative education program to the status of their charter renewal application. MARK ENGEL/Staff

The Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors met Monday night to approve an annual budget and discuss issues ranging from an alternative education program to the status of their charter renewal application. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Exclusive Subscriber Content

LOA to start Alternative Education Program

Mark Engel
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Lake Oconee Academy (LOA) is developing an Alternative/ Non-Traditional Education Program (AEP) to handle students who are disruptive in class, miss too many days of school, or are not accumulating enough credits for graduation.
Lili Nelson (4) finished in the top six of a qualifier event to represent Team Georgia in the Georgia-South Carolina Challenge Match. CONTRIBUTED

Lili Nelson (4) finished in the top six of a qualifier event to represent Team Georgia in the Georgia-South Carolina Challenge Match. CONTRIBUTED

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Nelson to represent Team Georgia in GSGA Challenge match

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Rising Lake Oconee Academy freshman Lili Nelson recently qualified to play in the Georgia-South Carolina Girls’ Challenge Match as a member of Team Georgia on the last weekend of July.
Lake Oconee Academy defenders tackle an Oglethorpe County ball carrier in last week’s padded camp at Titan Stadium. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy defenders tackle an Oglethorpe County ball carrier in last week’s padded camp at Titan Stadium. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Exclusive Subscriber Content

LOA hosts padded football camp

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, July 6, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy football team has been preparing for its third season by participating in summer workouts on-and-off the field. For the past month, the Titans have put most of their focus into strength conditioning in the weight room and agility skill training on the field.
Garrett Payne (11)

Garrett Payne (11)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Titan baseball players earn All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 22, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy (LOA) baseball team had one of its most successful seasons in 2023. The Titans won a program-record 18 games and advanced to the second round of the state playoffs for the first time.
This year’s state championship marked Lake Oconee Academy’s third straight title since 2021, and multiple golfers from both the girls and boys teams earned All-State honors for their hard work. CONTRIBUTED

This year’s state championship marked Lake Oconee Academy’s third straight title since 2021, and multiple golfers from both the girls and boys teams earned All-State honors for their hard work. CONTRIBUTED

Titans win state, receive All-State honors

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, June 8, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy boys' golf program was recently able to follow up its impressive performance in the area tournament with dominant showings in this year’s GHSA Class A Division II state championship.
Kallyn Black is one of the best golfers for her age in the state of Georgia. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Kallyn Black is one of the best golfers for her age in the state of Georgia. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Black earns POTY honors after freshman season

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Kallyn Black is a rising sophomore at Lake Oconee Academy and is a member of the Lady Titans golf team. Even though she’s been playing at the high school level for only a year, Black has already made a great impact on the program.
File Photo/Lake Oconee News

File Photo/Lake Oconee News

Exclusive Subscriber Content

LOA board of governors addresses changes, challenges

Mark Engel
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Monday night’s meeting of the Lake Oconee Board of Governors was Dr. Otho Tucker’s last as Chief Executive Officer of Greene County’s only charter school. Tucker has been CEO since the school started 16 years ago. He announced last year he would step down at the end of this school year.
Lake Oconee Academy’s girls team made it to the GHSA Class A Division II semifinals after defeating Lanier County is straight matches the round before. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Oconee Academy’s girls team made it to the GHSA Class A Division II semifinals after defeating Lanier County is straight matches the round before. CONTRIBUTED

Exclusive Subscriber Content

LOA tennis racks up All-State honors

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, June 1, 2023
After having two successful seasons, members of the Lake Oconee Academy boys and girls tennis teams were honored for their outstanding play over the course of the regular season and the state playoffs.
Subscribe to