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Michael A. Lough

Michael A. Lough has been in Macon since starting at the Macon Telegraph in August 1998, serving for 19 years as a columnist, assistant sports editor, general assignment sportswriter and page designer. In that span, he has covered World Series and Super Bowls, state championships and Little League action along with area college sports, including time as the beat writer for the Mercer men’s basketball run in 2013-14 and NCAA Tournament win over Duke. In Oct. 2017, four months after his Telegraph tenure ended, he founded The Central Georgia Sports Report, providing coverage for the region.

Michael A.'s Latest Articles

Central to part ways with football coach Jarrett Laws

The Chargers went 1-29 under Laws, though the coach feels he changed the culture at Central during his tenure.

Northeast defeats East Laurens 29-8 to secure region title

The Raiders played a bit below their potential, coach Jeremy Wiggins said, but still came away with the win and the trophy.

Even with injuries, FPD eyeing third title game

The Vikings have fought through adversity to reach the playoffs. Now they will try to return to the championship game.

Macon games have high stakes as GHSA season ends

Northeast could win a region title, while ACE and Westside each have games with playoff implications.

Mercer shatters records, pummels VMI 62-0

Mercer tallied 834 yards of offense, a school record, in the dominant victory.

Westside holds off Rutland comeback in 16-14 region win

Rutland nearly overcame a 16-0 second half hole, but the Seminoles forced a game-changing fumble late to win it.

Stratford community remembers coach Bubber Adams

The longtime coach and mentor passed away this week after decades of involvement with Macon sports.

Week 10: Northeast travels to Dodge County, Bibb County rivals meet

This week's games will be crucial for Macon teams and their playoff hopes as the end of the season draws near.

ACE volleyball loses dramatic playoff match in five sets to Haralson Co.

The Gryphons played an incredible match filled with comebacks but could not hold on in the second round of the GHSA Class A tourney.

ACE rallies in second half for 35-21 win over Southwest

The Gryphons looked like a different team after intermission as they roared back to get a sorely-needed region victory.

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