LCHS runner to continue career at Georgia College

Keli George, a standout high school athlete, announces plans to compete at the collegiate level.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Keli George, a successful high school track and cross-country runner, has announced that she will continue her athletic career at Georgia College. George has achieved notable success at the high school level and is now looking to extend that to the collegiate stage.

Why it matters

George's decision to attend Georgia College represents an opportunity for the school's athletic program to add a talented runner to their roster. It also highlights the continued pipeline of local high school athletes transitioning to the college level in the Dahlonega, Georgia region.

The details

During her time at Lumpkin County High School (LCHS), George has established herself as a standout performer in both track and cross-country. Her announcement on February 12th that she will attend Georgia College represents the next step in her athletic career.

  • On February 12, 2026, Keli George announced she will attend Georgia College.

The players

Keli George

A standout high school track and cross-country runner from Lumpkin County High School.

Georgia College

The college that Keli George has decided to attend to continue her athletic career.

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What’s next

George will look to make an immediate impact on the Georgia College track and cross-country teams when she arrives on campus in the fall of 2026.

The takeaway

Keli George's decision to attend Georgia College represents the continued success of local high school athletes transitioning to the collegiate level in the Dahlonega region, providing an opportunity for the school's athletic programs to add talented runners to their rosters.