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Georgia last faced Vanderbilt Oct. 14, 2023, in Nashville before the SEC eliminated divisions. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia last faced Vanderbilt Oct. 14, 2023, in Nashville before the SEC eliminated divisions. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Dawgs Prepare for ‘mobile’ Vanderbilt

Skyla Morris
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The Georgia Bulldogs quickly brought the heat to Sanford Stadium on Saturday afternoon with a 41-13 wipeout of the Oklahoma Sooners, their second straight 28-point margin of victory.Georgia will play at home again this week, facing the Vanderbilt Commodores.
Georgia linebacker Chris Cole returns an Oklahoma fumble 85 yards for a touchdown. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Georgia linebacker Chris Cole returns an Oklahoma fumble 85 yards for a touchdown. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Georgia’s defense turns over Sooners

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
In terms of total yardage, things shook out close to even on Saturday between Georgia and Oklahoma.
Drew Love catches a pass for a touchdown in Gatewood’s annual “Gold Out” game in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. TREY NORRIS//Staff

Drew Love catches a pass for a touchdown in Gatewood’s annual “Gold Out” game in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. TREY NORRIS//Staff

Gators on a roll with win over Trinity

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Gatewood’s slow start to the season is quickly becoming just a memory. The Gators turned in what head coach Jeff Ratliff called “their most complete performance of the season” Friday night in Eatonton, rolling through Trinity Christian 48-13 for their third-straight win.
Despite losing his helmet, Gavin Aultman continues to help running back Kumari Thomas push forward for extra yards last Friday night against Aquinas. BRANDON PARK/Staff

Despite losing his helmet, Gavin Aultman continues to help running back Kumari Thomas push forward for extra yards last Friday night against Aquinas. BRANDON PARK/Staff

War Eagles run all over Aquinas

Brandon Park
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Putnam County War Eagles’ head coach Joel Harvin must be a pretty good repairman.After the region-opening home loss to Laney Sept. 25, Harvin said his team would fix what needed to be fixed before facing Aquinas (3-2, 1-1) last Friday in the second region game of the season.Obviously, he meant it,...
Mother Nature knows best

Mother Nature knows best

Mother Nature knows best

Lee Coleman
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
REPORTWe needed lemonade to get through the high water temperatures, dropping lake levels, and our fish habitats clinging to the cool of deep water and shade to escape the pressures of the transition to fall last week.Alas, the break we needed, and Mother Nature, arrived right on queue.At the end...
Lee Coleman Columnist

Lee Coleman Columnist

Seawalls, riprap, and big kitties

M. Lee Coleman
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Don Knotts sang a song in a movie long ago, sitting on a dock, staring into a dark watery abyss, wishing he were a fish. He got his wish and saved the day.If I were a fish today, I would be conflicted, not sure where to beat the heat and awaiting the annual fall drop in water temperatures.
First Responders Appreciation Day

First Responders Appreciation Day

First Responders Appreciation Day

News Staff
Thursday, September 24, 2026
On Sept. 11, event organizers Pete Youngs (left) and Capt. Keenan Nottingham hosted a First Responders Appreciation Day at Lake Oconee. Event sponsors included PeteYoungs.com, Nottingham Guide Service, and Anchors Marina, with lunch provided by Giant Subs.
Freshman quarterback Bennett Haley (11) completes a first-quarter handoff to his brother, Brady, last Friday night in Gatewood’s 30-6 win over the visiting Riverside Military Academy Eagles.

Freshman quarterback Bennett Haley (11) completes a first-quarter handoff to his brother, Brady, last Friday night in Gatewood’s 30-6 win over the visiting Riverside Military Academy Eagles.

Gators win, enter district play on a roll

Story And Photos By Ian Tocher
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Gatewood (2-3) picked up its secondstraight victory Friday night at home in Eatonton with a dominating 30-6 win over Riverside Military Academy (2-4).
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