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T. Michael Stone, Reporter

T. Michael Stone, Reporter

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STONE: Abracadabra! Alakazam! And voila, magic!

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
“A book is made from a tree. It is an assemblage of flat, flexible parts (still called “leaves”) imprinted with dark-pigmented squiggles. One glance at it and you hear the voice of another person, perhaps someone dead for thousands of years.
Dylan Sinclair (18) tries to break free from a couple of defenders. CONTRIBUTED/Dawn Sinclair

Dylan Sinclair (18) tries to break free from a couple of defenders. CONTRIBUTED/Dawn Sinclair

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SEMIFINALS BOUND: Gatewood wins, advances to playoff semi-finals

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
No.5-ranked Gatewood traveled to Augusta on Nov. 18, for its opening playoff game against No. 4 Augusta Prep Day (APD). The Gators returned to Eatonton with a 38-27 victory and a semi-finals date with top-ranked Central Fellowship Christian Academy (CFCA), Friday night in Macon.
Members of the PCHS Cheer team hold up the Region 4-AA trophy.

Members of the PCHS Cheer team hold up the Region 4-AA trophy.

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CHEER: Lady Eagles finish season

Arella Cash
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Putnam County High School’s cheer season came to an end on Nov. 11, following the 2022 Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Competition Cheerleading State Championships at the Macon Centreplex.
Big Blue takes the prize at fishing tournament

Big Blue takes the prize at fishing tournament

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OUTDOORS: Big Blue takes the prize at fishing tournament

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
The Middle Georgia Catfish Anglers tournament trail ended its 2022 season this past weekend and the biggest catch seemed to be a surprise to the angler, even though he’s caught his share of monster catfish over the years. Jeff Fuss and Kenny Scott took First Place/ Big Fish/Pig Pot in the Nov.
McIntosh runs wild on a career day in Lexington

McIntosh runs wild on a career day in Lexington

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McIntosh runs wild on a career day in Lexington

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
No. 1 Georgia turned to running back Kenny McIntosh to carry the load Saturday. The senior had a career game as the Bulldogs defeated Kentucky 16-6 to wrap up SEC play. McIntosh rushed for a careerhigh 143 yards on 19 attempts with Georgia’s only TD in the win.
War Eagles scrimmage before season opener

War Eagles scrimmage before season opener

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BASKETBALL: War Eagles scrimmage before season opener

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
The Putnam County boys’ basketball team got to scrimmage Baldwin High last week in Milledgeville before the season opener against Northside (Columbus) on Tuesday. The Braves, who ranked No. 4 in Class AAAA defeated the War Eagles, 62-55.
Jalon Kilgore (23), Kemarion Griffin (30), Mark Little (13) and Tamarion Peters (27) act as captains for Putnam County and meet at midfield with players from Thomson. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Jalon Kilgore (23), Kemarion Griffin (30), Mark Little (13) and Tamarion Peters (27) act as captains for Putnam County and meet at midfield with players from Thomson. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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FOOTBALL: War Eagles come up short in state playoffs

Brendan Koerner
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
No. 1 Fitzgerald ended Putnam County’s season last Friday in the Class AA state playoffs. The Purple Hurricane defeated the War Eagles 28-20 in the second-round matchup. No. 2-seed Putnam County (9-3) played well against No.
LOYA goes golfing

LOYA goes golfing

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LOYA goes golfing

News Staff
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Thanks to major sponsors Global Valuations, Athens BMW and Chick-fil-A, Lake Oconee Youth Alliance (LOYA) held its inaugural fundraising golf tournament Oct. 24, at Reynolds Landing Golf Course, where 72 golfers teed off on a beautiful autumn afternoon along the shores of Lake Oconee.
Holiday hunting

Holiday hunting

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Holiday hunting

James K. Pressley
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Well, we are in the midst of the holiday season once again! Is it just me or is the time between these holidays getting dramatically shorter? Feels like it. Of course, it also feels like yesterday gas was $0.
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