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James K. Pressley/Photo

James K. Pressley/Photo

OUTDOORS: A good time to fish on Lake Sinclair

James K. Pressley
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Lake Sinclair is fishing amazingly well right now! I mean if you guys aren’t fishing Sinclair for stripers, hybrids, and whites you are seriously missing out. Drop the bass stuff and pick up a spoon or a mini-Mack and get to it, folks!
Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) after Georgia’s win in the 2022 SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Photo by Tony Walsh)

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) after Georgia’s win in the 2022 SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Photo by Tony Walsh)

2022 SEC CHAMPIONS: Bennett tames Tigers in SEC title game

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett delivered when it mattered most against LSU. The super senior tossed a season-high four passing TDs in a 50-30 win over the Tigers that also secured the 2022 SEC Championship and maintained the Bulldogs’ undefeated status for the year.
T. Michael Stone, Reporter

T. Michael Stone, Reporter

SMITH: The intersection of Memory Lane and Recollection Road

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, December 8, 2022
You, who are on the road Must have a code that you can live by And so, become yourself Because the past is just a goodbye – Graham Nash The traffic light at the intersection of Memory Lane and Recollection Road is red, so I’ll crank out a column while we wait.
Georgia tight end Darnell Washington (0), Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13), Georgia wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5) during the 2022 SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Photo by Kayla Renie)

Georgia tight end Darnell Washington (0), Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13), Georgia wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5) during the 2022 SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Photo by Kayla Renie)

Back in the Benz: Georgia vs. Ohio State in Peach Bowl

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, December 8, 2022
The 2022 college football season can best be described as unpredictable. Historical powerhouses like Clemson and Alabama lost multiple regular-season games, so both are out of the College Football Playoffs.
Lily Frisch starts her match against a Lamar County opponent. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Lily Frisch starts her match against a Lamar County opponent. ARELLA CASH/Staff

WRESTLING: War Eagles start season strong

Arella Cash
Thursday, December 8, 2022
The Putnam County High School wrestling team traveled on Nov. 29, to face former region foe, Lamar County, in Barnesville. The Trojans of Lamar are five-time region champions and defeated Putnam 72-9 last year in the region finals.
The Putnam County U11 Bandits wrapped up their fall travel baseball season with a big tournament championship win Nov. 19, in Winder. CONTRIBUTED

The Putnam County U11 Bandits wrapped up their fall travel baseball season with a big tournament championship win Nov. 19, in Winder. CONTRIBUTED

BASEBALL: Tourney champions

Staff Reports
Thursday, December 8, 2022
The Putnam County U11 Bandits wrapped up their fall travel baseball season with a big tournament championship win Nov. 19, in Winder. Members of the team included (front, l-r) Leighton Benner, Robbie Miller, Bryce Larimore and JT Anthony.
Kaden Keiser (13) holds the ball at the top of the key looking for a teammate to pass to. CONTRIBUTED

Kaden Keiser (13) holds the ball at the top of the key looking for a teammate to pass to. CONTRIBUTED

BASKETBALL: Hot start for Gators under Keiser

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 8, 2022
The Gatewood boys’ basketball team is playing well for head coach Don Keiser so far this season. The Gators are currently 3-1 and have only four more games before the end of the year. They will then face a tough stretch following the winter break.
The strong play of Gatewood’s Evan Bennett (7) this season drew the attention of University of North Carolina recruiters, resulting in a full scholarship offer for the 6-foot-3, 205-pound junior. IAN TOCHER/Staff

The strong play of Gatewood’s Evan Bennett (7) this season drew the attention of University of North Carolina recruiters, resulting in a full scholarship offer for the 6-foot-3, 205-pound junior. IAN TOCHER/Staff

FOOTBALL: Bennett receives scholarship offer from UNC

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 8, 2022
In November, Gatewood football’s Evan Bennett received some great news via Twitter. It was a direct message from a football coach at the University of North Carolina inviting the junior running back and his family to visit Chapel Hill and attend a game on campus.
Putnam County head coach Shaun Pope talks to his players after a Region 4-AAA win over Josey earlier this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County head coach Shaun Pope talks to his players after a Region 4-AAA win over Josey earlier this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

'It's just time': Pope announces his retirement from coaching

Lance McCurley
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Putnam County head football coach Shaun Pope announced his retirement from coaching on Monday.  He informed the Eatonton Messenger of his plans only a few hours after letting his players and staff know the news.
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