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Jordy Nipper poses after taking the checkered flag on Saturday night at Cochran Motor Speedway in the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series Georgia Rumble. SOUTHERN DIRT ALL STAR RACING SERIES

Jordy Nipper poses after taking the checkered flag on Saturday night at Cochran Motor Speedway in the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series Georgia Rumble. SOUTHERN DIRT ALL STAR RACING SERIES

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Nipper cashes in for Southern Dirt All Star win

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Saturday night wasn’t Jordy Nipper’s first time racing on Cochran Motor Speedway’s dirt surface. But by the time his night was over, he came home with arguably the biggest win of his career.
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

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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

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Bulldogs set to face Blazers Saturday

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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Lady Hounds remain in thick of race for top of region

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
With what amounts to the first half of the region softball schedule now in the rear-view mirror, the Lady Greyhounds find themselves not only among the top teams, but also very much in the running to take a swing at the top overall spot in the standings.
Greyhounds quarterback Devin Edmonds scrambles away from the pocket in the third quarter against Peach County. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds quarterback Devin Edmonds scrambles away from the pocket in the third quarter against Peach County. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Greyhounds sailing into region play on heels of big win over Peach County

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
In their final tune-up before region play begins, Jones County soaked in the sweet taste of victory on Friday against Peach County, excelling in multiple phases in a dominant 48-21 win against the Trojans. Region play is next for the Greyhounds (2-2), who travel to Locust Grove on Friday.

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ALUMNI UPDATES

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Former Greyhounds in college action The East Carolina Pirates found multiple ways to get the ball into the hands of Javious Bond in a 31-13 loss to Marshall.
The upcoming schedule for the Greyhounds and Lady Greyhounds includes the Greyhound Invitational on Sept. 23 on their home course. CONTRIBUTED

The upcoming schedule for the Greyhounds and Lady Greyhounds includes the Greyhound Invitational on Sept. 23 on their home course. CONTRIBUTED

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Greyhounds outrun many of state’s best in Carrollton

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Come November, state cross country champions will be crowned in Carrollton, so it’s no surprise that races like Saturday’s OrthoWest Invitational attracted a bevy of teams from the across the state.

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Sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com CHANGED: B Team & C Team Football: Sept. 13, 5:30 P.M. at Veterans Football: Sept 14, vs. Veterans Softball: Sept. 14, at Ola, 6:30 p.m. (JV at 4:30 p.m.) CHANGED: Volleyball: Sept. 14, at FPD, 5 p.m. Cross Country: Sept.

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Hunting from a tree stand? Review safety tips

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Ready to start the Georgia hunting season? If your plans include utilizing a tree stand, don’t overlook important safety precautions. Generally, most hunting incidents that occur each year are related to tree stands.
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