Last lap for Luke, Melissa McGarity

Mother-son duo in final season as cross country coach, runner

Melissa and Luke McGarity stand in front of Luke’s cross country banner at OCHS stadium after a recent cross country practice. Melissa has been Luke’s coach throughout his high school career. (Maggie Ruland/The Oglethorpe Echo)

When Oglethorpe County High School senior Luke McGarity started running, his goal was simple: be faster than his mom. One day after school, Luke tied his laces and ...

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