University of North Georgia Athletics

Women's basketball standout Courtney Hester Dwyer made her legacy as a three-time All-American, including twice being named a first team Kodak All-American.  She was named All-Conference in each of the three seasons she represented North Georgia, including being named the league's Freshman of the Year in '00.  Hester Dwyer is a member of the 1,000-point club and still holds the school record for career scoring average (23.4 ppg).