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The Fox brothers: Jack, Cole and Ethan attend Georgia Tech.

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LCHS grads take the field for college marching bands

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

By Carrie Dawn Roy / Special to The Nugget ---------------- Many of our Lumpkin County graduates have the best seat in the house for college football games across the country each year. Games would feel very different without the sounds from a marching band.

Lumpkin senior Mike Nichols looks for an opening against his opponent.

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Nichols hopes to continue wrestling success

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

By Mathiel Mendoza / The Nugget ------------- Dedication is often described as the commitment to a task or purpose, a trait every successful athlete must possess, and few embody that commitment more clearly than senior wrestler Mike Nichols, whose journey through the sport has been defined by...

The Lumpkin County boys wrestling team celebrates its first place win at the Spartan Slam.

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Lumpkin wrestling teams pick up tournament wins

Eligha Roper

Thursday, January 8, 2026

The Lumpkin County wrestling teams turned in dominant performances at two separate tournaments last week, with both the girls and boys squads earning first-place team finishes.

The Lumpkin County boys’ wrestling team celebrates their win following the Morgan County Duals.

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Wrestling team dominates duals, shines at Coal Mountain Classic

Eligha Roper

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

The Lumpkin County High School boys’ wrestling team packed a lot into the past two weeks of competition, on Saturday, Dec. 27 the Indians competed in the Coal Mountain Classic, finishing fifth overall with several standout individual performances. Just days earlier, on Tuesday, Dec.

Lumpkin County softball standout Taylor Burton signs to play for Truett McConnell University.

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Burton announces commitment to TMU softball

Eligha Roper

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Lumpkin County High School athlete Taylor Burton has been chasing her dream of playing collegiate softball since she was nine years old, her journey began in T‑ball, where she first took the field as a third baseman. After that first season, her love for softball took hold.

Mason Hester attends his signing day surrounded by coaches, friends and family.

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Hester signs with Southern Union St. baseball

Eligha Roper

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

The name Hester has become synonymous with Lumpkin County sports, from local coaches to multi‑sport athletes, chances are that if you compete in the area, you know a Hester. But the community is preparing to lose one of its standouts as he sets his sights on competing at the collegiate level.

Nolan Matthews was named Region Offensive Player of the Year after putting up 2,092 total rushing yards last season.

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All-Region honors announced for football team

Eligha Roper

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

All-Region Honors were released for the recent football season last week, and the list was stacked with several Lumpkin County High School athletes. Sixteen Individual athletes earned the recognition after stringing together great seasons.

Emmie Kate Reese had a strong game against East Jackson with 15 points.

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Lumpkin basketball teams earn victories

Eligha Roper

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Lumpkin County High School basketball teams continue to string together strong performances. The boys team improved their undefeated record to 10-0 as the girls squad moved to 7-3. The boys toppled Pickens County 70-49, moving to 2-0 in Region Six AAA competition, and defeated East Jackson 70-56.

Lumpkin County wrestling seniors gather for a photo with their family and coaches following the match.

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Wrestling team faces rival White County on Senior Night

Eligha Roper

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Lumpkin County High School wrestling seniors took center stage last week, as the team hosted their annual Senior Night. The squad took time to honor the members of this year’s graduating class who have stepped into leadership roles for the team.

The Lumpkin County boys basketball team celebrates their historic start after defeating GAC.

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Boys basketball topples GAC and improves to 8-0

Eligha Roper

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Eight is the magic number for the Lumpkin County High School basketball team. Last week, the team was able to write some history of their own following a 44-37 win over Greater Atlanta Christian. The squad improved their overall standing to 8-0 and 1-0 in Region Six AAA competition.