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Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 Valvoline Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the Cup Series Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway Sunday. (Jared East/Getty Images)

Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 Valvoline Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the Cup Series Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway Sunday. (Jared East/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Larson relishes role of spolier at Miami

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Kyle Larson has led a lot of laps and come awfully close to hoisting a trophy at Homestead-Miami Speedway. On Sunday he finally did both, winning the Dixie Vodka 400 Cup Series Playoff race in dominant form. Larson swept both Stage wins and led 199 of the race’s 267 laps in the No.
Putnam County quarter Branan Griffin (8) drops back to pass as he tries to find an open War Eagles’ receiver. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Putnam County quarter Branan Griffin (8) drops back to pass as he tries to find an open War Eagles’ receiver. ARELLA CASH/Staff

FOOTBALL: Turnovers plague Putnam in loss to Thomson

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 27, 2022
A treacherous third quarter proved costly for No. 9 Putnam County in its visit to No. 2 Thomson on Friday night. The Bulldogs took full advantage of a trio of takeaways and turned each into points, ultimately leading to a 27-3 demise for the War Eagles in the Region 4-AA matchup.
Evan Bennett (7) had a big night in Waynesboro, scoring four of five touchdowns for the Gatewood Gators in their 38-28 win over Edmund Burke Academy. DAWN SINCLAIR/Contributed

Evan Bennett (7) had a big night in Waynesboro, scoring four of five touchdowns for the Gatewood Gators in their 38-28 win over Edmund Burke Academy. DAWN SINCLAIR/Contributed

FOOTBALL: Gators break winless drought

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 27, 2022
On the strength of four touchdowns by junior running back Evan Bennett, the Gatewood Gators broke a four-game losing streak on Oct. 21, with a 38-28 win over Edmund Burke Academy (EBA) in Waynesboro. The win bumped the Gators up to being a .500 team at 4-4 with just two regular-season games left.
Pressley with a spotted bass on Lake Lanier.

Pressley with a spotted bass on Lake Lanier.

OUTDOORS: A fluke

James K. Pressley
Thursday, October 27, 2022
A few weeks ago, my buddy, Kevin Underwood, told me to come on up to Lanier and let’s go fishing. That’s a suggestion that never falls on deaf ears with me. So, the day after the hurricane cleared the Carolinas I was there. We left out mid-morning and fished through ‘til late afternoon.
Taylor Eubanks comes in for a play at second.

Taylor Eubanks comes in for a play at second.

SOFTBALL: Tears shed at state by Putnam’s Lady Eagles

Arella Cash
Thursday, October 27, 2022
October 18th was a monumental day for Putnam County High School’s softball seniors. The Lady Eagles were at the State Class 2A-G tournament at the Academy for Classical Education (ACE) in Macon, the first round of 2022 state playoffs.
Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) tiptoes down the sideline during 2021 game against Florida. MACKENZIE MILES/UGA Athletics

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) tiptoes down the sideline during 2021 game against Florida. MACKENZIE MILES/UGA Athletics

Bulldogs turn focus to Florida

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 27, 2022
No. 1 Georgia had a bye last week ahead of its upcoming matchup with Florida. “It’s another exciting matchup with these guys in Jacksonville. I have a lot of respect for [head coach] Billy [Napier]. I’ve known him for a long time.
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World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party

Brendan
Thursday, October 27, 2022
As a former (National Championship) student at the University of Georgia, I would be remiss if I did not talk about the Bulldogs’ rivalry against the Florida Gators. First off, it’s by far the best rivalry game Georgia plays every year.
Jennifer Vaughan of Ansley Real Estate Christie’s International (center) is surrounded by the entire playing field for the Georgia Senior PGA at Reynolds Lake. CONTRIBUTED

Jennifer Vaughan of Ansley Real Estate Christie’s International (center) is surrounded by the entire playing field for the Georgia Senior PGA at Reynolds Lake. CONTRIBUTED

GOLF: Skinner, Pavoni prevail in Georgia PGA Senior tour

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
The Georgia PGA Senior Division’s Tour Championship, sponsored by Jennifer Vaughan with Ansley Real Estate Christie’s International, took place Oct. 10-11, at Reynolds Lake in Greensboro. The two-day tournament was played on the Oconee Course and Great Waters.
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