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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart is all smiles during an interview with ESPN reporter Laura Rutledge after winning the SEC Championship game in Atlanta on Saturday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart is all smiles during an interview with ESPN reporter Laura Rutledge after winning the SEC Championship game in Atlanta on Saturday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Georgia earns CFP berth, bye in first round

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Georgia is returning to the College Football Playoff after defeating Texas in the 2024 SEC Championship game.In the first season of a new 12-team format, the CFP committee named the Bulldogs the No. 2 seed behind Oregon.
Georgia’s defense made the run game difficult for Texas, holding the Longhorns to just 31 rushing yards. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia’s defense made the run game difficult for Texas, holding the Longhorns to just 31 rushing yards. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Bulldogs top Texas to claim title

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
ATLANTA — Georgia beat Texas on a drama-filled Saturday night to claim the 2024 SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.The Bulldogs won the conference title 22-19 in overtime Dec.
Destinee Dumas glides in for a layup against the Patriots. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Destinee Dumas glides in for a layup against the Patriots. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Lady Hounds seize control early to steamroll Patriots

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
If there has been on area of which the Lady Greyhounds have sought improvement in the early part of the season, it has been to start games more smoothly.Jones County had no such issue with that last Tuesday at Southwest Macon.
Sheldon Jackson elevates to go for two points against the Patriots. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Sheldon Jackson elevates to go for two points against the Patriots. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Greyhounds battle-tested for region play

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
The Greyhounds rolled into region play earlier this week, drawing McDonough, ranked within the top 10 in the GHSA’s AAAA classification, on the road.Jones County capped its brief schedule leading into region play last Tuesday in Macon, falling 81-53 to Southwest.
Shooter Lumley powers his Dublin opponent down to the mat during Saturday’s outdoor Main Street Dual. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Shooter Lumley powers his Dublin opponent down to the mat during Saturday’s outdoor Main Street Dual. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Greyhound wrestling shines bright in outdoor win over Dublin

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Amidst an afternoon splashed by sun and with the bustle of the Main Street Gray Downtown Christmas Market as the backdrop, wrestling became an outside sport on Saturday afternoon.

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sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Middle School Basketball: Dec. 5, Gray Station vs. Upson Lee, 4:30 p.m.Middle School Basketball: Dec. 5, Clifton Ridge at Lamar County, 4:30 p.m.Rifle: Dec. 5, at McDonough Wrestling: Dec. 6-7, Southern Slam, at Eastside Basketball: Dec.
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Tyler Stewart
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
took full advantage of being a bigger part of Temple’s offense in a 24-17 loss to North Texas. Stewart hit career highs in the Owls’ season finale, having 106 all-purpose yards. Stewart had three rushes for 28 yards, four catches for 58 yards and a 20-yard kickoff return.
Greyhounds wrestler Hunter McCleskey hit the century mark last week, winning his 100th career match as a Jones County wrestler during a tournament held at Archer High School. McCleskey has qualified for the GHSA state traditional tournament multiple times and also helped JCHS to a fifth-place finish in last year’s state duals. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds wrestler Hunter McCleskey hit the century mark last week, winning his 100th career match as a Jones County wrestler during a tournament held at Archer High School. McCleskey has qualified for the GHSA state traditional tournament multiple times and also helped JCHS to a fifth-place finish in last year’s state duals. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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McCleskey wins 100th match

News Staff
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
McCleskey wins 100th match
Nate Frazier (3) celebrates with teammates after scoring a game-winning two-point conversion for Georgia during the eighth overtime against rival Georgia Tech. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Nate Frazier (3) celebrates with teammates after scoring a game-winning two-point conversion for Georgia during the eighth overtime against rival Georgia Tech. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Dawgs swat Yellow Jackets in 8 OT thriller

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
It took a while, but Georgia eventually defeated Georgia Tech 44-42 last Saturday in an instant classic at Sanford Stadium.The No.

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The Rematch: Georgia, Texas to meet again in SEC title game

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
The 2024 SEC Championship game on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta will be a rematch between Georgia and Texas.Earlier this season, the Bulldogs defeated the Longhorns 30-15 in a top-10 matchup, and this week, both are again ranked in the top 10 of the College Football Playoff poll.
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