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The plan to provide synthetic grass at Yahoola Creek Park may have shifted as County officials are now looking to fully turf the clover leaf baseball fields instead of the multipurpose soccer field.

The plan to provide synthetic grass at Yahoola Creek Park may have shifted as County officials are now looking to fully turf the clover leaf baseball fields instead of the multipurpose soccer field.

Turf project shifts from soccer fields to baseball

Keith Murden
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
A new "change of scope" application has reportedly been filed with the state to redirect a pair of large grant awards for turf upgrades to Yahoola Creek Park ballfields.
Maddie Lee gets a breakaway score for Lumpkin County High School.

Maddie Lee gets a breakaway score for Lumpkin County High School.

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Basketball teams battle White Co. and GAC

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
The Lumpkin County High School basketball teams battled through a busy week of competition last week. Their first set of games on Thursday, January 16, saw the Indians venture to White County to take on the Warriors. The boys squad picked up a 53-45 win over White County, while the girls fell 63-30.
The Lumpkin County girls wrestling team celebrates their victory after their meet against Burke County.

The Lumpkin County girls wrestling team celebrates their victory after their meet against Burke County.

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Girls wrestling looks strong ahead of State Duals

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
The Lumpkin County Varsity girls wrestling team saw their return to the mats last week after a three week hiatus due to tournament and team cancelations. This week’s meet was almost undone due to an untimely cancelation by Gilmer.
The Lumpkin County High School wrestling team breaks things down ahead of its finals match against Dawson.

The Lumpkin County High School wrestling team breaks things down ahead of its finals match against Dawson.

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Wrestling team wins second-straight Region Duals Championship

Eligha Roper
Thursday, January 16, 2025
The word “successful” is defined as the accomplishment of an aim or purpose. There’s no better word to describe the Lumpkin County High School wrestling team after they battled their way to their second straight Regional Duals Championship in White County on Thursday, January 9.
Lumpkin County’s TJ Gaddis drives down the court during last week’s game against Chestatee.

Lumpkin County’s TJ Gaddis drives down the court during last week’s game against Chestatee.

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Boys basketball topples North Hall and Chestatee

Eligha Roper
Thursday, January 16, 2025
It was a great week for the Lumpkin County High School basketball team as they picked up two regional victories over Chestatee and North Hall. The squad’s first game of the week pitted them against Chestatee where they were able to come away with an impressive 72-36 win.
Lumpkin County’s Geovany Hernandez squares off with an opponent.

Lumpkin County’s Geovany Hernandez squares off with an opponent.

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Lumpkin wrestlers victorious at West Hall meet

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
The start of a new year comes with the realization of it being championship season for all things wrestling. This time of year welcomes in the crunch time that is Area Duals. Area’s are when wrestlers start battling for the opportunity to compete and advance at Sectionals and then State.
Head Coach Tess Wright talks things over with her Lumpkin County girls team.

Head Coach Tess Wright talks things over with her Lumpkin County girls team.

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Girls basketball team starts 2025 with win over Johnson

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
For many, the start of a new year can represent new beginnings, and there’s no better way to start things off than with a positive win. That was the case for the Lady Indians Varsity basketball team as they ventured to Johnson to clash with the Knights.
Lumpkin freshman Kolson Howell led the team in scoring against Johnson.

Lumpkin freshman Kolson Howell led the team in scoring against Johnson.

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Boys basketball team topples Johnson Knights

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
The Lumpkin County High School boys’ basketball team picked up a regional victory over Johnson on Friday, January 3, to start off the new year on a high note. The Tribe routed the Knights by a staggering score of 70-31.
Lumpkin County wrestler Greta Garbuzovas prepares to take on an opponent during one of her recent matchups.

Lumpkin County wrestler Greta Garbuzovas prepares to take on an opponent during one of her recent matchups.

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Women’s wrestling competitors have earned their stripes

Eligha Roper
Monday, December 30, 2024
Social media can be both a gift and a curse, as you may know. People can use it to their advantage to keep in touch with family members, stay updated on things happening in the news, and acquire information on any topic imaginable. But what does the internet have to do with women’s wrestling?
Lumpkin County’s Emmie Kate Reece gets past a Dawson County defender in the two team’s recent matchup.

Lumpkin County’s Emmie Kate Reece gets past a Dawson County defender in the two team’s recent matchup.

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Breaking down Region 6-AAA basketball standings

Eligha Roper
Monday, December 30, 2024
The high school basketball season is in full swing, and the competition is heating up.  Each Region 6-AAA team has had the chance to test their skills in a few regional games, and the results are shaping up to be fiercely competitive.