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A Californian at heart, Brock Bowers now proudly considers Athens and UGA as his home away from home. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

A Californian at heart, Brock Bowers now proudly considers Athens and UGA as his home away from home. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Smith: Well-rounded tight end Brock Bowers becoming Georgia legend

Loran Smith
Thursday, October 5, 2023
If you talk with Brock Bowers about his passions for hunting and fishing and know nothing about his background, you might take him for a native Georgian. He could hail from Americus, Valdosta, or Albany. Or perhaps the hills of Habersham.
JMA co-captains Brandon Watson (66), Jayden Dorsey (11) and Bud Veal (3) walk out on the field prior to the game’s start.

JMA co-captains Brandon Watson (66), Jayden Dorsey (11) and Bud Veal (3) walk out on the field prior to the game’s start.

JMA beats Brookwood to extend win record

Trey Norris
Thursday, September 28, 2023
John Milledge Academy (JMA) hosted the Brookwood Warriors last Friday on Homecoming night in Milledgeville, where the Trojans won 62-28 at Trojan Field. It marked the fifth win in as many games for JMA this year and extended the organization’s winning streak to 55 over the last five seasons.
Pat Dye played at Georgia and then went on to coach at Auburn later in life. CONTRIBUTED

Pat Dye played at Georgia and then went on to coach at Auburn later in life. CONTRIBUTED

Smith: Georgia grad Pat Dye made huge impact at Auburn

Loran Smith
Thursday, September 28, 2023
A journey over to Auburn always brings about reflections of times spent with Pat Dye on his farm near Notasulga, Alabama, which is a little less than 13 miles from the campus where he spent almost a dozen years as head football coach and athletic director.
Georgia tight end Brock Bowers leads the team in receptions and receiving yards after Saturday’s win over UAB. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers leads the team in receptions and receiving yards after Saturday’s win over UAB. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Bowers has historic night in Georgia’s win over UAB

Lance Mccurley
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Bulldogs’ tight end Brock Bowers reached a historic career milestone in Georgia’s win over UAB-Birmingham last Saturday. Bowers hauled in nine receptions for 121 yards and two touchdowns against the Blazers.
Bulldogs begin region play at home Friday

Bulldogs begin region play at home Friday

Bulldogs begin region play at home Friday

Trey Norris
Thursday, September 28, 2023
The GMC Prep Bulldogs will begin region play on Friday when they host the Johnson County Trojans at Davenport Field. GMC Prep is sporting a 1-4 record after its first win of the season came two weeks ago when it beat Riverside Military Academy by a score of 46-12 in Gainesville.

Bobcats take on ITA championships

News Staff
Thursday, September 28, 2023
The Georgia College & State University (GCSU) men's and women’s tennis teams opened play on Sept. 22, at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division II Southeast Regional Championship at the Palmetto Tennis Center in Sumter, SC.
Jalen Butts (13) picked up a two-point conversion for the Trojans. TREY NORRIS/FILE PHOTO

Jalen Butts (13) picked up a two-point conversion for the Trojans. TREY NORRIS/FILE PHOTO

Trojans top Frederica Academy, continue winning

Trey Norris
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
JMA finished up its three-game road trip last Friday at Frederica Academy, where the Trojans picked up their fourth win of the season in a tightly contested battle with the Knights from St. Simons Island.
The Bulldogs picked up their first win against Riverside Military Eagles in the annual Military Bowl. TREY NORRIS/FILE PHOTO

The Bulldogs picked up their first win against Riverside Military Eagles in the annual Military Bowl. TREY NORRIS/FILE PHOTO

Bulldogs rout Riverside, bring home first win

Trey Norris
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The GMC Prep Bulldogs football team traveled to Gainesville last Friday to play in the annual Military Bowl rivalry game with the Riverside Military Eagles.
Georgia sophomore edge rusher Mykel Williams (13) brings down South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Georgia sophomore edge rusher Mykel Williams (13) brings down South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Bulldogs battle back to beat Gamecocks

Lance Mccurley
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Top-ranked Georgia battled back after trailing at the half to defeat South Carolina 24-14 this past Saturday. The Gamecocks came out swinging and quarterback Spencer Rattler proved why he’s among the best quarterbacks in the conference.
Georgia offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (77) holds up Cash Jones (32) after he scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Bulldogs win over South Carolina last week. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Georgia offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (77) holds up Cash Jones (32) after he scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Bulldogs win over South Carolina last week. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Top-ranked Georgia set to face UAB

Lance Mccurley
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
No. 1 Georgia (3-0) is set to face UAB (1-2) Saturday in Athens for its fourth straight home game. The Bulldogs and Blazers have met three previous times, with the most recent being in 2021 in Athens.
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