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Arrie Martin’s hand is raised as the winner after winning a state championship on Saturday afternoon. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Arrie Martin’s hand is raised as the winner after winning a state championship on Saturday afternoon. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Martin wins state wrestling title

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
MORROW — The podium for top finishers was plenty familiar for Arrie Martin. On Saturday, he found himself at the top of the heap.
The Lady Greyhounds celebrate at center court after winning their second region title in a row on Friday in McDonough.

The Lady Greyhounds celebrate at center court after winning their second region title in a row on Friday in McDonough.

BACK-TO-BACK: Lady Hounds repeat as region champions

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
McDONOUGH — As time wound off the clock in the closing minutes Friday night at McDonough High School, the chant emanating from the purple-and-gold clad fans behind the Jones County bench summed it all up. “Back-to-back! Back-to-back!
Lady Hounds repeat as region champs

Lady Hounds repeat as region champs

Lady Hounds repeat as region champs

Brad Harrison
Saturday, February 14, 2026
For the second year in a row, the Lady Greyhounds are region champions.Jones County asserted itself in the second half on Friday in McDonough, winning 65-51 against Woodland. The Lady Hounds will open the state tournament at home on Feb. 24.Read next week's edition for full coverage.
Lady Hounds playing for region title on Friday

Lady Hounds playing for region title on Friday

Lady Hounds playing for region title on Friday

Brad Harrison
Thursday, February 12, 2026
The Lady Greyhounds will play for their second region basketball championship in a row on Friday.Jones County disposed of Stockbridge 63-39 in Wednesday's Region 2-AAAA Tournament semifinals, advancing them to Friday's region title game at 7 p.m. against Woodland at McDonough High School.

Seven Greyhounds en route to state tourney

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The state’s brightest wrestling spotlight arrives later this week, and seven Greyhounds will be part of it.A total of seven Jones County wrestlers will compete in the GHSA State Traditional Wrestling Championships, which begin Thursday at the Clayton County Convocation Center.
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