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The Putnam County Junior Varsity volleyball team is showing improvement, despite dropping early games against Jones County, its coaches said.

The Putnam County Junior Varsity volleyball team is showing improvement, despite dropping early games against Jones County, its coaches said.

Putnam volleyball gets underway

News Staff
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Photos and Story by Arella Cash Eatonton Messenger Both the girls’ Varsity and Jr. Varsity volleyball teams got their 2022 seasons underway Aug. 9, at Putnam County High School, where both also fell twice to Jones County in a pair of hard-fought matches.
Assistant Coach Charles Winslette

Assistant Coach Charles Winslette

350th career win coming for PCHS coach

Messenger Staff
Thursday, August 18, 2022
The next time the Putnam County War Eagles win a football game, assistant coach Charles Winslette will also be celebrating the 350th victory of a hall-offame career on the highschool sidelines.
Lance McCurley Reporter

Lance McCurley Reporter

Local softball, volleyball teams begin seasons

News Staff
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Last week I wrote about football, so now I will write about local softball and volleyball programs beginning their respective seasons. Football is obviously king; however, there are some great softball and volleyball programs in Lake Country.
Seth Boyer makes a big-time hit against on Greene County running back Malik West.

Seth Boyer makes a big-time hit against on Greene County running back Malik West.

War Eagles

News Staff
Thursday, August 18, 2022
PHOTOS BY ARELLA CASH/Staff
Beau and Ryan with a spotted bass.

Beau and Ryan with a spotted bass.

A lead core adventure

News Staff
Thursday, August 18, 2022
I’ll let you in on the secret of a highly soughtafter life of an outdoor writer… I’m kind of lazy. I don’t write like I should, and I rarely stick to any form of schedule. I know I should, I know my writing would get better if I did.
Gatewood math teacher Jeff Ratliff also serves as head coach of the football Gators.

Gatewood math teacher Jeff Ratliff also serves as head coach of the football Gators.

Gatewood Gators coach cautiously optimistic

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
  With just four returning players from last year’s number-one squad, Gatewood Gators head coach Jeff Ratliff sees promise mixed in with a little uncertainty as he looks out at his 2022 team.
Senior safety Christopher Smith is among a small group of returning starters after several defensive players were drafted. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Senior safety Christopher Smith is among a small group of returning starters after several defensive players were drafted. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

‘Locking in and locking out’:

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Georgia hit the practice fields last week and started fall camp. The Bulldogs suited up in full pads and started hitting on Thursday, Aug. 4 in Athens.
T. Michael Stone

T. Michael Stone

The old and the restless

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
You learn something when you listen to old people. They ain’t all fools. You don’t get to be old being no fool. Richard Pryor At 98-years young, Art Schallock is the world’s oldest former Major League Baseball player. George Elder (perfect name for it) – who pitched for the 1949 St.
Lance McCurley

Lance McCurley

Football season is finally here

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
It’s been a long summer of attending 7-on-7 and padded camps, but now, as of this Friday, high school football in the state of Georgia is officially back. There were some scrimmages last week, but I’ve had Friday, Aug. 12, circled on my calendar for a while.
James K. Pressley

James K. Pressley

Personality of a deer rifle

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
In this age of advanced technology it seems we have but one throwback to the days of old left. The deer rifle. Now in every hunting camp, parking lot filled with pickup trucks and mud-stained BDUs, and every church parking lot in the South and Midwest after Sunday services, this topic is debated.
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