Local Football Players & Teams Receive High Rankings

Individual athletes nationally ranked along with Monroe Area and George Walton Academy.

Walton County School 2013-2014 Calendar Now Available

Classes in Walton County will begin on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013.

Field of Candidates for UGA President's Job Narrowed to Nine

Current President Michael Adams leaves in 2013.

Double Elimination for Monroe Teams

Monroe Area and George Walton Academy seasons come to an end after playoff losses on the road.

Purple Hurricanes, GWA Bulldogs Head to State Semifinals

George Walton Academy, Prince Ave Christian press on in Class A (private) semifinals

Monroe Area, George Walton Blow Out Opponents

Purple Hurricanes, Bulldogs crush opposition to advance in playoffs

Preview of GWA vs Walker Quarterfinal Matchup

GWA faces Walker at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Walker in the Georgia High School Football playoff quarterfinals.

Preview of Monroe Area vs South Effingham Quarterfinal Matchup

Monroe Area Faces South Effingham at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Georgia High School Football playoff quarterfinals.

Oconee Schools Seeks Federal Programs Paraprofessional

The part-time position involves working with ESOL students.

GWA and MAHS Matchups for Friday's Quarterfinals

It’s down to the final eight teams in each class of the Georgia High School Football playoffs and both Monroe teams are still in the hunt.

'Canes advance to Round 3 in Overtime Thriller

George Walton advances to Round two in the Class A private school division, plus scores from Oconee and Athens Clarke County schools

GWA Bulldogs Move On to Next Round in Playoffs

It was two for two for high school football teams from Monroe on Friday. George Walton Bulldogs took down the Fightin' Irish Aquinas Friday after losing to them earlier in the season. The win moves the Dawgs onto the next round in the playoffs.

The Dream Season Continues - Monroe Area Hurricanes Advance in Playoffs

In a 21-20 win against Grady in overtime Friday, Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes move into the next round in the Georgia High School 2012 Football Championship.

Playoff Time: Nov. 23, 2012 - MAHS Hurricanes Looking for Another Win

Playoffs start tonight for 8-A Bulldogs; 'Canes head to round two in AAAA (Monroe)

Health/PE Teacher Needed at Oconee County Elementary

The position will be available on Jan. 2, 2013.

Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes – the Dream Continues

Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes take on Grady Friday in an attempt to go all the way in this year’s dream season Championship hunt.

Saturday Scorecard: Monroe Area Moves on to Next Round

Hurricanes rally late to advance to next round.

Playoff Time - Purple Haze Covers Monroe For Game 1

GHSA regular season is over; area teams gear up for round one of playoffs. The MAHS Purple Hurricanes kick off the post season with just 1 in the loss column.

Get A Christmas Tree and Boost WGHS Baseball Program

Walnut Grove High School Baseball has a Christmas fundraiser to bring a little Christmas Cheer to your home and to the baseball program at the same time.

Friday Night Lights: Look for Purple Hurricanes, Fox 5 Team of the Week

Regular season ends tonight for most GHSA teams. Some teams looking ahead to playoffs as the rest make plans for next year.

Oconee County Schools Looking for Food Service Assistants

Applications are currently being accepted.

MAHS Champion Purple Hurricanes Chosen As Fox 5 Sports Team of the Week

With more than 50 percent of the vote, Monroe Area's Purple Hurricanes secured their place as this week's Fox 5 Sports Team of the Week

Vote for MAHS Champion Purple Hurricanes as Fox 5 Sports Team of the Week

Voting ends at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6. Vote here for Monroe Area's Purple Hurricanes to secure their place as this week's Fox 5 Sports Team of the Week.

Saturday Scorecard, Nov 2, 2012: Monroe Area Now Stands Alone at Head of League

After win against War Eagles, Purple Hurricanes now undefeated at 9-0. LCA wins round one of playoffs, and all the other scores from Walton, Barrow, Oconee and Clarke County High School Football

Viewfinder: GWA Dawgs Unleased 2012

It was a big weekend for George Walton Academy - and the fun isn't over yet.

Openings for Math Teachers at Oconee County Schools

Applications are being accepted for positions at Oconee County Middle School and North Oconee High School.

Walnut Grove to Face the Purple Hurricanes in Friday Night Action

Get your North East Georgia High School Football preview here.

Students Speak out about Amendment 1 On Charter Schools in Georgia

Two students speak out against the charter school amendment, saying, "Vote no."

GWA Dawgs Unleased 2012

It's a big weekend for George Walton Academy - don't miss their most anticipated event of the year!

Boom in Charter Schools Fueled by Foreign Investors

Wealthy foreigners can in effect buy U.S. immigration visas for themselves and their families by investing at least $500,000 in certain development projects.

Bowman to Begin at Loganville Middle Starting Monday, October 15th

WCPS is now accepting applications for the principal's position at Harmony Elementary.

University of Georgia Personnel Records Hacked

Hackers gained access to Social Securitiy numbers and names of current and past employees.

Friday Night Lights: October 11, 2012 Local GHSA Football Schedule

Walton County's teams back in action tonight after collective bye week; Regional action takes center stage as squads start looking towards playoffs

Friday Night Lights: October 5, 2012 Local GHSA Football Schedule

MAHS takes a mid-season bye, GWA will face struggling opponent, Social Circle hope to collect first win in two years against equally frustrated team tonight.

UGA's University Council Approves Domestic Partner Benefits

President Adams will have final say about the policy change.

Friday Night Lights: Sept. 28, 2012 - Looking to Hold onto Top 10 Spot

MAHS and GWA both earn top 10 rankings this week; must best tough opponents to keep them. Hurricanes on a bye next week.

UPDATE: Westminster Christian Academy Has Hired New Math Teacher

The position has been filled and applications are no longer being accepted.

Official Ribbon Cutting for Harmony Elementary School in Monroe

The School replaces the old Blaine Street Elementary, now being sold.

Friday Night Lights: Sept. 21, Purple Hurricane Warning Tonight for Lumpkin County

Monroe Area's Purple Hurricane's look to build on what has so far been an unbeaten season.

Captain of MAHS Color Guard Performs at UGA Football Game

Jessica Polson, captain of Monroe Area High School's Color Guard team, was one eight girls selected from across the state to perform with the University of Georgia's Marching Red Coat Band.