Budget cuts on deck for Parks & Rec: Looking for strategies to keep full lineup of programs
Tough economic times require tough decisions regarding services that Lumpkin County residents have become accustomed to. The current tightening of the county budget can be felt at the Parks & Rec Department in particular. The department has already endured a 21 percent decrease in funds from 2008 to 2009 and is facing yet another round of cutbacks, according to Lumpkin County Manager Stan Kelley.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009 10:33 PM EDT

Local 12-and-Under All-stars advance to state tournament
The Lumpkin County 12-and-Under All-stars captured second place recently in the freshman league District Six Tournament at Yahoola Creek Park.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009 10:33 PM EDT

Announcements And Registration  (top)

North Georgia Individual Basketball Camp
North Georgia College & State University Men's Basketball is offering two sessions of summer basketball camp for all players age 8-18 from June 7-10 and July 12-15. Campers may commute or stay overnight to camp. Day camp hours will be from 2:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, and 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday and 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Fees for day campers will be $225 and require a $50 non-refundable deposit that will hold your spot in camp. Overnight campers' fee will be $325 with a $50 non-refundable deposit that will hold your spot in camp. Overnight campers will also be provided meals for the duration of camp. For more information, please contact NGCSU Continuing Education, 706-864-1918 or visit http://www.saintssports.com/insideAthletics/camps/index.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009 10:43 AM EDT

USA Wrestling camp at Lumpkin County High School July 13-16
The Indians Youth Wrestling Team will be hosting a wrestling camp for children in first grade through eighth grade. The camp will be held at Lumpkin County High School July 13-16 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The director for the camp will be Lumpkin County Varsity Wrestling Head Coach Brian Matthews. High school wrestlers will also be assisting. Registration forms may be picked up at all local elementary schools and Lumpkin County Middle School or downloaded from www.lumpkinwrestling.com. Mail or drop-off completed forms to Lumpkin County High School. For more information contact Brian Matthews, 706-252-1203.

Thursday, May 14, 2009 4:39 PM EDT

Lumpkin County High School  (top)

All-Region: Seven Lumpkin County varsity softball players named First Team or Honorable Mention
Seven members of the Lumpkin County varsity softball team were named to the All-Region Team for 7-AAA this week.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 2:18 PM EST

All-region accolades: Ashley Brown named First-team All-region
Really, it was just that she didn't want to take ballet. Ashley Brown, who has been playing basketball for about 12 years, happened upon a North Georgia basketball camp as a child after seeing that the alternative was taking ballet lessons. Over a decade later, she has become the Lady Indians' all-time leading scorer and has recently been named First-Team All-Region for 7-AAA.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 9:28 PM EDT

Blazing a new trail: Lumpkin County's Ben Ayres will play for Valdosta State
Few kickers in Lumpkin County High School football history have been as reliable as Ben Ayres. The recent graduate has been a fixture on special-teams and defense for three seasons, and can bang the pigskin through the uprights like no one else. Now Ayres is taking a big step in his football career by signing with Valdosta State University. The Blazers are the real deal when it comes to football, owning the 2004 and 2007 NCAA Division II National Football Championships.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:42 PM EDT

Signs point to success: Lumpkin varsity head coach looks foward to 2009 Indians baseball season
Baseball season is finally here at Lumpkin County High School. Fourth-year head coach Nicky Jenkins has his varsity squad pointed in the right direction as the Indians hope to improve on their 13-12 season last year.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009 10:33 PM EST

It ain't over ‘til it's over: Lumpkin stuns North Hall with late comeback
Chad Fulton laid down a perfect bunt and Tyler Trammell planted a foot on home plate to bring the Lumpkin County varsity baseball team back from the jaws of defeat on Saturday night.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009 10:52 PM EDT

Living the dream: Jarrard to play for North Georgia on inaugural golf team
All is quiet. The wind calmly announces its arrival by a faint rustling of relaxed leaves nearby. The river gurgles and chirps over smooth rocks as it winds menacingly beside the fairway. Then a sudden whoosh and a sharp thwack, and everyone looks skyward and back down again as the ball lands confidently on the green.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 9:25 PM EDT

Indians hoops on ‘nice' list: Varsity boys step up in OT to win second thriller in two games
When Santa checks his “naughty and nice” lists this Christmas, he will find that the Lumpkin County varsity boy's basketball team has been very nice indeed. The 4-2 Indians have rebounded from a loss in the season opener to win four of their last five games. The most recent win came against Chestatee on Dec. 16, as the Indians shot down the War Eagles in overtime 48-43.

Tuesday, December 23, 2008 2:29 PM EST

Ashley Brown scores 1,354 points to become school's all-time scoring leader, Lady Indians win two straight
Lumpkin County High School has a new all-time scoring leader in Ashley Brown, who scored point number 1,354 on her first basket of the second half on Saturday as Lumpkin battled West Forsyth during Alumni Night.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009 10:04 PM EST

LCHS senior Chapman to catch for Division I Lady Owls softball team
Morgan Chapman will fulfill her destiny as a collegiate softball player in 2009 when she steps up to the plate for the Division I Kennesaw State University Lady Owls.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 11:24 AM EST

LCHS senior Dunson to pitch for Division I Fighting Owls baseball team
Devin Dunson will take his pitching career to the next level in 2009 when he steps onto the mound for the Division I Kennesaw State University Fighting Owls.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 11:26 AM EST

Five overtimes, one winner: varsity boys hold back Chestatee with ball control
After four quarters and five overtime periods, E.J. Young made the most important free throw of the season for the Indians with six seconds on the clock. The Lumpkin County varsity boys were locked in an improbable test of endurance with Chestatee on Friday night on the War Eagles' home court.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009 10:24 PM EST

All-Region honors abound: Fifteen Lumpkin County varsity football players given 7-AAA All-Region honors
The Lumpkin County varsity football team had 15 players named to the 2008 Region 7-AAA All-Region Team. The Indians football team selections are made up of ten seniors, four juniors and one sophomore.

Tuesday, December 30, 2008 9:07 AM EST

Golf team sets new school record: George, Booker, Huntsinger, Jarrard combine for 18-hole record of 302
After days of rain, the menacing storm clouds parted last Wednesday and allowed the warm glow of sunshine to cover the soaking-wet fairways and greens of the Achasta golf course. But another storm was just beginning, as ninth-ranked Lumpkin County's heavy hitters teed-off against the number one ranked team in all of AAA, the North Hall Trojans.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009 12:04 AM EDT

Fourth-ranked Lumpkin varsity golf team earns trip to State Tournament
The Lumpkin County varsity golf team will make its second-straight appearance at the state tournament on Monday. Lumpkin earned the right to be one of only two teams to represent Region 7-AAA at the state level by finishing runner-up in last week's Regional Tournament.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 1:46 PM EDT

Tough night for Indians at Creekview
The Lumpkin County High School varsity football team traveled to Canton on Friday to take on the Grizzlies of Creekview High School. Unfortunately, the Indians became the fifth team in a row to fall to the red-hot newcomers, going down 49-7 on a cold Halloween night.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008 11:08 AM EST

Indians host North Hall in season finale
The Lumpkin County High School varsity football team hosted North Hall on Friday. A quick and talented North Hall team topped Lumpkin 35-17.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008 11:16 AM EST

Seven seconds, no problem: Taylor Guthrie hits late jumper to lift Indians past West Forsyth 48-47
One point isn't much. One point doesn't make fans feel so confident of their team's chances for a win that they head to the concession stand for a second chilidog. One point doesn't lead coaches to tell players to relax and just enjoy the rest of the game. One point is serious business.

Wednesday, December 17, 2008 2:28 PM EST

Right on target: Lumpkin County High School rifle team aims for state finals
The green light in the center of the room changes to red, and Colonel Butch Teston, coach of the Lumpkin County High School varsity riflery team, makes his way to the safe zone of the Rifle & Pistol Range at North Georgia College & State University.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009 8:30 AM EDT

A date with the Devils: Lumpkin to battle the Elbert County Blue Devils in first round of playoffs
It's playoff time for the Lumpkin County varsity baseball team.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009 11:30 AM EDT

Soccer action begins: Lumpkin varsity boys top Fannin 10-0, girls fall 4-0 on late goals
Considering the way the defense was playing in Friday's season opener, one goal would have been enough for the Lumpkin County varsity boys. But the team didn't let up, scoring a total of 10 goals before the game was called in the second half.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009 5:06 PM EST

Summertime skills session at Lumpkin County High School tennis camp
The up-and-coming tennis stars at Lumpkin County High School are not waiting for the season to begin to start working on their serves and volleys. Fourteen players from ninth through 12th grades gathered in the sun for the tennis summer camp last week.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009 10:18 PM EDT

Better, faster, stronger: Lumpkin track and field Head Coach Josh Chatham looks for team to improve each week
On a warm and sunny afternoon at White County High School, the Lumpkin County varsity track and field team prepares for the first competition of the season. As the team gets set to jump, throw, vault and sprint toward success, second-year Head Coach Josh Chatham directs traffic and keeps dozens of athletes all going in the right direction.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009 9:24 PM EDT

Moving to the Mustangs: Lumpkin County's Uptegraph to pitch for Atlanta Christian College
Drew Uptegraph has better things to do than pitch on his high school baseball team. That's because he is taking his game to the college level next year. The recent Lumpkin County High School graduate will lace up his cleats next season as a member of the Atlanta Christian College Mustangs.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009 10:59 PM EDT

High school hoops heat up: Indians and Lady Indians open season against tough East Hall teams
Varsity basketball action began on Saturday as Lumpkin took on East Hall. Although both the boy's and girl's teams battled to the final buzzer, the Vikings came away with a pair of victories.

Wednesday, November 26, 2008 3:20 PM EST

Indians basketball wins White County Tip-Off Classic
The Lumpkin County High School varsity boy's and girl's basketball teams traveled to White County High School on Monday and Tuesday to compete in the Tip-Off Classic Tournament. The boys won both games to take the tournament title, and the girls followed up a close loss in round one with a victory on Tuesday.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 2:39 PM EST

Rollin' in the region: Lumpkin County varsity baseball leads the way with 10-1 record
The air is crisp and clean, the smell of hotdogs drifts through the crowd and the raucous sounds of the Indians dugout melts together with the ping of the bat as Lumpkin jumps all over yet another oppenent. It's just another Friday night for the varsity baseball team of Lumpkin County High School.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 10:08 PM EDT

Girls soccer robs Bobcats, Boys top Dawson and Gilmer to stay perfect
The Lumpkin County High School girl's soccer team grabbed its first victory of the season by defeating Gilmer County 5-2 Friday night in Ellijay. Kendall Copeland scored two goals for the Lady Indians, while Kayla Cornejo, Amber Davilla and Millie Bartolome each tallied one goal. Laura Webber was exceptional with three assists on the night.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009 3:59 PM EST

Lumpkin golfer wins Bartram Junior Classic: Aaron George out-performs locals for PGA Junior Tour victory
Lumpkin County High School sophomore Aaron George was being pursued by a trio of locals on the golf course this weekend. On this occasion, the locals were from Evans, near Augusta, and the golf course was the Bartram Trail Golf Club, site of this week's Bartram Trail Junior Classic Tournament. After two 18-hole rounds, George had outplayed 32 of the best junior golfers in the state to claim the tournament victory.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 1:07 PM EDT

By the dozens: Lumpkin takes down Flowery Branch 15-2 with explosive second inning
As the spring weather heats up in north Georgia, so does the varsity baseball action. In one of the toughest regions in the state, seventh-ranked Lumpkin County (14-1) finds itself in a heated battle for supremacy of Region 7-AAA. In the final game before spring break, the Indians welcomed Flowery Branch (11-4) to Lumpkin County High School for a mid-day matchup on a beautiful spring day.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009 12:04 AM EDT

Lumpkin varsity boys beat Forsyth Central in tournament then take down Pickens on the road
The Lumpkin County High School varsity boy's basketball team picked up two road victories and one loss last week. One win came against the host team at the Forsyth Central Christmas Tournament on Monday, the other when they visited Pickens on Saturday, while the loss was to a strong West Forsyth team during the holidays.

Thursday, January 8, 2009 9:00 AM EST

Boy's golf sets new nine-hole record: George, Fleming, Booker, Jarrard combine for 148
There is no use playing a lesser team just to get a win, according to varsity boy's head coach Jeff Fleming. That's the reason he signed his 7-AAA Lumpkin County golfers up to play a team from a much larger school, 5-AAAAA Roswell, last week.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009 10:33 PM EST

Outstanding start: Lumpkin varsity boys' tennis team begins season 6-2
The boys' varsity tennis team is eating the competition for lunch. Early in the season they have already chewed through Gilmer, White, Dawson, Pickens, Fannin, and Johnson on their way to a 6-2 overall record.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009 9:24 PM EDT

Ashley Brown signs with Augusta State: Lady Indians basketball standout headed for the Peach Belt Conference
The Lumpkin County Lady Indians all-time leading scorer will step up to the college ranks this fall. On Friday, Ashley Brown signed on to play basketball with the Jaguars of Augusta State University.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 11:24 AM EDT

Gaining momentum: Lumpkin downs Johnson then takes third at Big Red Shootout
The Lumpkin County boys' varsity golf team is rolling through the heart of the season, gaining momentum for the critical late-season matches that await. Most recently the Indians topped Johnson High School in comeback fashion on March 24, before earning third place out of 20 teams at the highly-contested Big Red Shootout at Chestatee Golf Course on Monday, March 30.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 9:28 PM EDT

Varsity boys' golf competes at State Tournament
The Lumpkin County varsity boys golf team wanted to play well enough at the State Tournament to defeat number-one ranked North Hall.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009 11:30 AM EDT

Lumpkin Varsity wrestling wins King of the Mountain for second straight year
The Lumpkin County varsity wrestling team competed in the King of the Mountain Tournament this weekend. The Indians beat out Pickens County and Creekview, who placed second and third respectively, taking the victory at the tournament for the second straight year.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 2:17 PM EST

The future starts now for young basketball players at Lumpkin County High School summer camp
Summer vacation is no time to rest, at least not for the future basketball stars of Lumpkin County, who gathered to sharpen their skills at the Lumpkin County High School girls basketball camp last week.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:42 PM EDT

Coaching changes for Lumpkin varsity baseball and soccer: Allen to lead Indians baseball next year, Windham heads boys soccer team
Next spring at Lumpkin County High School, two varsity sports will be sporting a new head coach, as Dusting Allen becomes the new varsity baseball head coach and Radford Windham becomes the new varsity boys' soccer head coach.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009 11:50 PM EDT

Lumpkin's All-Region soccer stars: Martinez, Beyer, Graycheck, Angel named to All-Region team
Four Lumpkin County varsity soccer players were honored this week by being named to All-Region teams as voted on by the coaches of Region 7-AAA.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009 2:29 PM EDT

Awesome victory: Lumpkin boys' soccer goes to 8-0, downs number five East Hall
The Lumpkin County High School varsity boys' soccer team proved Friday that they are capable of taking on the toughest competition in the region and in the state as they dismantled fifth-ranked West Hall 7-3 in front of a frenzied home-town crowd.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009 8:30 AM EDT

Sweet swings: Lumpkin serves up team tennis
The Yahoola Tennis Complex was packed with fans, friends and family members on a beautiful Tuesday afternoon as varsity tennis players from Lumpkin County competed against Creekview Highschool.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 10:08 PM EDT

Varsity boys moving up: Indians take down Creekview to claim second place
It's lonely at the top, or almost at the top. The Lumpkin County varsity boys basketball team sits in second place in Region 7A-AAA thanks to a win over third-place Creekview on Friday at the Grizzlies home court.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 9:30 PM EST

Indians varsity wrestling defeats reigning AAAA State Champs Eastside Eagles
The Lumpkin County High School varsity wrestling team snapped the Eagles' five-year home win streak when they traveled to Eastside High School on Saturday to compete with Eastside and Peachtree Ridge in a tri-match, in which all three teams wrestled each other.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 2:40 PM EST

Lumpkin varsity boys finish week with win over Gilmer, girls nearly upset Creekview
The Lumpkin County varsity boys basketball team finished the week on a high note with a 65-30 victory over Gilmer County on Friday after suffering a loss against a strong Creekview team on Tuesday.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009 10:04 PM EST

High school to offer volleyball: Lumpkin County jumps into girls volleyball fray in 7-AAA
Lumpkin County High School will expand its lineup of girls sports this fall with the addition of volleyball.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009 9:28 AM EDT

Lumpkin varsity wrestlers Burnett, McClure and Roberts win Area titles
Lumpkin County High School varsity wrestling advanced six wrestlers through to the State Sectionals this past weekend.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009 9:22 PM EST

Ineligibility causes forfeit of Area Duals Wrestling Tournament: Lumpkin varsity team discovers ineligible athlete after winning second place.
The varsity wrestling team was forced to forfeit its second-place finish in the Area 7-AAA Duals Tournament, held Jan. 9-10.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009 9:39 PM EST

Varsity wrestling sinks Riverside in John Smith Mountaineer Tournament
The Lumpkin County High School varsity wrestling team defeated Riverside on Friday during senior night on the Indians' home mat.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009 10:25 PM EST

Varsity Wrestlers compete against the best this week
The Lumpkin County varsity wrestling team traveled to West Hall on Dec. 9 to take on Central Gwinnett, Jefferson, and the host team.

Wednesday, December 17, 2008 2:27 PM EST

Lumpkin wrestling takes tenth at state; Roberts, Forrester finish in third, McClure takes fifth
The Lumpkin County varsity wrestling team showed once again this weekend why they are a force to be reckoned with as they battled the best teams from across the state at the State Traditional Tournament at the Gwinnett Arena.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009 10:16 PM EST

Lumpkin County Middle School  (top)

Lumpkin County seventh grade boys basketball team wins league championship, girls earn runner up title
The group has played like a dream team for most of the season, anticipating each other's moves and executing plays with skill. It is only fitting that the seventh grade boy's team from Lumpkin County Middle School ends the season as the North Georgia Mountain League Champions.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009 9:22 PM EST

Lumpkin County eighth grade girls basketball claims spot in tournament with 31-30 win.
The Lady Indians weren't about to let White County end their season on Monday night.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 9:10 PM EST

Middle school wrestlers are league champions: Team effort leads to ‘Traditional' tournament title
The Lumpkin County Middle School wrestlers are North Georgia Mountain League champions after they emerged with the victory over seven other schools on Dec. 20.

Wednesday, January 7, 2009 9:51 AM EST

Middle school hoops mania hits Lumpkin
The Lumpkin County Middle School basketball teams spent last week competing in a full schedule of games at home.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009 10:04 PM EST

Middle school begins basketball season with impressive form
The Lumpkin County Middle School basketball teams took three out of four games from White County on Saturday at the Warriors' home court to begin the 2008-09 season.

Wednesday, November 26, 2008 3:21 PM EST

Young wrestlers showing results:Lumpkin takes top place in two tournaments
The Lumpkin County Middle School wrestling team has been on the ascent all season, improving each week by wrestling some of the most talented teams in the area.

Tuesday, December 30, 2008 9:09 AM EST

Middle school baseball: Taking care of the small things
The Lumpkin County Middle School baseball team is off to a winning start this season. The team of seventh and eighth graders is 3-2 in the early part of a 15-game season that has seen several games postponed by the recent wet weather.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 9:28 PM EDT

Middle School Indians top South Habersham 14-8
On Tuesday the Lumpkin County Middle School football team hosted the South Habersham Rebels. The enthusiastic home crowd witnessed a game with big offensive plays and great defense. In the end the Indians came away with a 14-8 victory.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008 8:57 PM EDT

N G C S U  (top)

Lady Saints going to World Series: North Georgia softball wins Super Regional in Dahlonega
The Lady Saints won the Southeast Super Regional Championship on Saturday afternoon to earn a trip to the NCAA Division II College World Series. The number-one ranked team in Division II softball prevailed over Carson-Newman College 6-3 and 1-0 to earn a spot among the elite eight teams in the country. The team will now travel to Salem, Virginia to compete in the National Championship this Thursday through Monday.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 1:56 PM EDT

Top ranked North Georgia to host Softball Super Regional
The Lady Saints of North Georgia College and State University are poised atop the world of NCAA Division II Softball, having won 23 straight games and boasts a season record of 46-3.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009 2:29 PM EDT

North Georgia opens World Series with thrilling extra-innings victory
It took a never-say-die attitude and three extra innings at Moyer Sports Complex in Salem, Virginia, but the number-one ranked Lady Saints of North Georgia College & State University fought their way back to win a dramatic victory in the first round of the 2009 NCAA Division II Softball World Series on Friday afternoon.

Thursday, May 21, 2009 9:58 PM EDT

North Georgia softball team wins another marathon game with amazing comeback in World Series
The bottom of the 11th inning began for the Lady Saints in a fashion that was eerily similar to their seventh-inning. The important difference is that after four innings of free softball, the fans at Moyer Sports Complex in Salem, Virginia witnessed the top-ranked team in the country take advantage of a bases-loaded, no out situation to come from behind and defeat fourth-ranked Angelo State 3-2.

Friday, May 22, 2009 5:31 PM EDT

North Georgia softball ends World Series two wins shy of championship
Few teams have shown the strength to battle the Lady Saints this season as well as Lock Haven University. The second-ranked Lady Eagles ended North Georgia's bid for an NCAA Division II Softball World Series title by defeating the Lady Saints 8-0 and 8-1 on Sunday.

Sunday, May 24, 2009 7:09 PM EDT

Top-ranked North Georgia softball team going to the College World Series
The Lady Saints won the Southeast Super Regional Championship on Saturday afternoon in Dahlonega to earn a trip to the NCAA Division II College World Series in Salem, Va. May 21-25.

Saturday, May 16, 2009 9:21 PM EDT

Sharpening hoops skills with the Saints: North Georgia basketball camp teaches fundamentals and teamwork to young players
Young basketball players from across the area sharpened their skills at the North Georgia College & State University mens basketball camp last week. Players age 8-18 can catch session two of the summer camp on July 12-15. The camp, which was directed by NGCSU men's head coach Chris Faulkner, hosted a mix of overnight and day campers for four days of instruction. The camp taught young players the fundamentals of the game and sharpened their skills while allowing them to learn alongside others in their age group.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009 10:59 PM EDT

NGCSU men's soccer competes in semifinals of PBC Tournament
The North Georgia College & State University men's soccer team traveled to Blanchard Woods Park in Evans for the second round of the PBC Tournament on Friday.

Thursday, November 13, 2008 11:21 AM EST

NGCSU Soccer teams win final games to host first round NCAA playoff games
The North Georgia College & State University men's and women's soccer teams earned the right to host first-round playoff games after both teams prevailed against Georgia Southwestern on Saturday afternoon.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008 11:34 AM EST

Lady Saints earn best finish in school history, advance to the Semifinals of the Division II Women's College World Series in second year of eligibility
The top-ranked Lady Saints concluded their season this week just two wins short of an NCAA Division II Softball World Series Championship.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009 12:43 PM EDT

Lady Saints win Peach Belt Conference Tournament title after 43-3 season.
Top-seeded North Georgia completed their perfect run through the Peach Belt Conference Tournament Sunday afternoon, defeating USC Aiken 4-0 to capture the 2009 PBC Tournament Championship, the program's first ever tournament championship.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 9:25 PM EDT

Men's soccer team advances to final four of PBC Tournament
The North Georgia College & State University men's soccer team advanced to the final four of the Peach Belt Tournament by defeating UNC Pembroke 1-0 on Tuesday afternoon at the NGCSU Soccer Complex.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008 7:35 PM EST

Other  (top)

Burning up the road at the Dahlonega Omnium cycling race
Warm sunshine, cool breezes and fast cycling action thrilled fans at the inaugural Dahlonega Omnium on Saturday and Sunday. Regional pros and top amateurs from Georgia and surrounding states tested their skills in three different events at R Ranch and Montaluce Winery and Estates, competing for more than $7,500 in cash and prizes.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009 11:50 PM EDT

Mountain Top Rodeo returns to R-Ranch for 20th year
Cowboys and cowgirls of all ages packed the stands at the R-Ranch in the Mountains resort for the 20th Anniversary Mountain Top Rodeo.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009 9:28 AM EDT

Head breaks APC world record: Dahlonega weightlifter bench presses 380 pounds to win APC Nationals and break record
Dahlonega resident Eric Head, 22, continues to dominate in the world of weightlifting. Recently, the 132-pound strongman took his show on the road to Peoria, Ill. for the 2009 American Powerlifting Committee (APC) National Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009 10:18 PM EDT

Lumpkin riflery star rocks on: Former local standout earns third at NCAA Championships
One year ago Mattie Brogdon was competing for one of the top high school riflery teams in the state. In 2009 the Lumpkin County High School graduate has moved up to collegiate competition. Brogdon, originally from Dawson County, is competing in her freshman year at Texas Christian University, a NCAA Division I school in Fort Worth.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009 10:52 PM EDT

13th Annual Mountain Ranger Run, Ride, and Duathlon deliver serious competition
As part of the 2009 Ranger Open House at Camp Frank D. Merrill, the Mountain Ranger Run, Mountain Bike Race and Duathlon challenged athletes to push their endurance to the limit on the trails of the Chattahoochee National Forest. The event has become a favorite with mountain bikers and trail runners, and attracts competitors from Georgia and neighboring states.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009 11:50 PM EDT

Six Gap Century turns 20 years old, 2500 riders attend party.
This Sunday Dahlonega again became the southeast's center for cycling excitement as the Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce hosted the 20th Annual Six Gap Century. Along with the accompanying Three Gap Fifty bike ride the event has grown by leaps and bounds to become the Chamber's top fundraiser. The ride now boasts approximately 2,500 registered riders each year.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008 8:57 PM EDT

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