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JMA’s Kellen Eady (57) and the Trojans defense swarm the Eagles starting quarterback in last Friday’s 31-7 win. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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JMA wins season opener at Brentwood

Story And Photos By Trey Norris

Thursday, August 20, 2026

John Milledge Academy (JMA) and Brentwood renewed their rivalry last Friday night in Sandersville, where JMA banked a 31-7 win in a highly anticipated battle of 2025 state champions.It began as a sloppy but competitive game that quickly turned lopsided.

Satchel Paige

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Satchel Paige

Loransmith

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Earlier this month, a friend forwarded an Internet recap of the day the Atlanta Braves signed Satchel Paige to a contract which enabled him to receive a Big-League pension.At the time, he needed 158 days to qualify for his pension.

Ice Dawgs release 2026-27 home schedule; launch ‘Built Beneath Athens’

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Ice Dawgs release 2026-27 home schedule; launch ‘Built Beneath Athens’

News Staff

Thursday, August 6, 2026

The University of Georgia Ice Dawgs hockey team officially released its 2026-2027 season schedule at Akins Ford Arena and unveiled “Built Beneath Athens,” a season-long campaign celebrating nearly four decades of Ice Dawgs hockey.

Dawgs’ days of summer

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Dawgs’ days of summer

Loransmith

Thursday, August 6, 2026

It is difficult to carry on a conversation this time of year without the topic turning to football. There will be excitement building intently for the next four weeks – accompanied by a pall clouding the mood the last week or so.College football fans can’t wait for the season to start.

Georgia inside linebacker Raylen Wilson (5) tackles Mississippi State quarterback Blake Shapen during a game in Starkville last season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Dawgs lean on standard entering fall camp

Lance Mccurley

Thursday, August 6, 2026

The Georgia Bulldogs are ready to trade in offseason workouts, meetings, and conditioning for the grind of fall camp. With the 2026 season approaching, expectations remain high in Athens as Kirby Smart’s program looks to build on another successful year.

Open Final

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Open Final

Loransmith

Thursday, July 30, 2026

When a new face becomes prominent in the sports world, media criers become fascinated by the “inside” story and hunt for the hidden gems of his or her life and career.

JMA players participated Monday in their first padded practice of the season at Trojan Field in Milledgeville.

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JMA FOOTBALL PREPS FOR SEASON START

Story And Photo By Trey Norris

Thursday, July 30, 2026

The John Milledge Academy (JMA) Trojans football team hit the field July 27 for the first time in its 2026 season.The Trojans return with a lot of junior talent this season as well as senior leadership. Following their 7:30 a.m. practice, head coach J.T.

Stockton rushes past Ole Miss defenders for a touchdown last season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Stockton backs Bobo, details pre-season growth

Lance Mccurley

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Entering his second year as Georgia’s starting quarterback, Gunner Stockton made it clear at SEC Media Days, he has complete confidence in offensive coordinator Mike Bobo. He also said he’s energized by the team’s offseason progress and his own development heading into the 2026 season.

Since 2024, Andrew Shivers has built Baldwin County High Schools athletic training department up to be one of the 21 best in the state of Georgia. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Shivers first full-time head athletic trainer at Baldwin

Trey Norris

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Baldwin County High School’s Andrew Shivers has had an interesting and long journey to becoming the schools first full-time head athletic trainer.

Summers past

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Summers past

Loran Smith

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Every time there is a reference to NIL – that dastardly acronym – I flash back to another era, reflecting on how things have changed. I enjoy reminiscing, but I wonder if the athletes of yesteryear – the few still living – feel cheated by the largesse now available to today’s young players.

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