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Gavin Robinson was one of two Greyhounds cross country runners to sign with GCSU last week. CONTRIBUTED

Gavin Robinson was one of two Greyhounds cross country runners to sign with GCSU last week. CONTRIBUTED

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NATIONAL SIGNING DAY

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Williams, Robinson, Jenkins and Brock celebrate college signingsFor a quartet of Jones County High School student-athletes, last Wednesday’s gathering in the JCHS Gymnasium was centered around celebrating an exciting chapter of what’s to come in the very near future.
Rudy Bowden coasts in for a layup against the Wildcats. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Rudy Bowden coasts in for a layup against the Wildcats. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Rigor pays off as Hounds win two straight

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
If the early part of the Greyhounds’ region schedule isn’t anything else, it’s at least one filled with rigor.Through five region games, Jones County has played the region’s top two teams, Locust Grove and Eagles Landing.
The Greyhounds pose during last weekend’s festivities at the Running Lane Championships. CONTRIBUTED

The Greyhounds pose during last weekend’s festivities at the Running Lane Championships. CONTRIBUTED

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‘Almost like a bowl game’

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Greyhounds soak up elite experience at Running Lane ChampionshipsWith rain soaking much of the southeast, Saturday’s New Balance Running Lane Championships didn’t provide a course that was conducive to comfort or ease in a field full of staggering competition.
Luke Thompson’s fifth-place finish led the Greyhounds last weekend. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Luke Thompson’s fifth-place finish led the Greyhounds last weekend. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Greyhounds pleased with growth in midst of intense opponents

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
From the standpoint of competition, it’s arguable that the Greyhound wrestlers by far faced their toughest challenge last weekend just outside of Greenville, SC. The Southern Slam presented the toughest overall field of wrestlers for Jones County.
Middle school wrestling takes second at Clear Creek

Middle school wrestling takes second at Clear Creek

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Middle school wrestling takes second at Clear Creek

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Jones County’s middle school wrestlers came home from a northward trip on Saturday with a runner-up finish in the Junior Bobcats Dual at Clear Creek Middle School in Ellijay.

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CRMS basketball splits

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Clifton Ridge split with Monroe County on the basketball court last week. The Lady Cougars won 42-34 with the boys dropping a tough 43-38 decision.Both teams play Thursday at Upson Lee.— Brad Harrison

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Sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.comMiddle School Basketball: Dec. 11, Clifton Ridge at Upson Lee Basketball: Dec. 12 vs. Ola, 6 p.m.High School & Middle School Wrestling: Dec. 13 vs. Mary Persons, 5 p.m.Basketball: Dec. 13 at Stockbridge, 3 p.m.Basketball: Dec.
Georgia linebacker Gabe Harris tackles Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Georgia linebacker Gabe Harris tackles Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

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Dawgs roll Tide in SEC championship

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Georgia dominated Alabama from start to finish Saturday in the SEC Championship game. The No. 3 Bulldogs (12-1) avenged an earlier regular-season loss to No. 9 Alabama (10-3) with a 28-7 victory at Mercedes-Benz Stadium this past Saturday to secure their second consecutive conference title.
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