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Gatewood hosts Pee Wee Basketball Camp

Gatewood hosts Pee Wee Basketball Camp

Gatewood hosts Pee Wee Basketball Camp

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Gatewood School hosted its second annual Pee Wee Basketball Camp May 31 through June 2. Coach Jordan Camp and Coach Don Keiser facilitated the camp for the youngsters in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. There were approximately 35 campers in attendance.
Grant Baylor got his first win of the season in Greene County at the Cherokee National Enduro. CONTRIBUTED

Grant Baylor got his first win of the season in Greene County at the Cherokee National Enduro. CONTRIBUTED

Grant Baylor wins Cherokee National Enduro in Greensboro

Shan Moore
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
REV Motorsports GasGas’ Grant Baylor took his first win of the season at this weekend’s Cherokee National Enduro, round four of the Kenda AMA National Enduro Series in Greensboro, beating his brother, AmPro Yamaha’s Steward Baylor, by 18 seconds after six tests and 75 miles of racing.
Rice instead of cash

Rice instead of cash

Rice instead of cash

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Why worry about the first pitch? If it’s no good, you’re ahead of him. If he gets over a good pitch, you can be sure he’ll come back with it and you’re laying for it. Sam Rice I apologize for not contributing a few words to last week’s edition.
Finest barrel racing east of the Mississippi is in Putnam County

Finest barrel racing east of the Mississippi is in Putnam County

Finest barrel racing east of the Mississippi is in Putnam County

Bailey Clark
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
The 30th Annual Putnam County Classic hosted by the Manley family was in full effect this summer. The event took place from June 3-6 at the Manley Arena in Putnam County. This event has been taking place since the tornado of 1992.
Dairy Festival 5K brings runners from all over Georgia

Dairy Festival 5K brings runners from all over Georgia

Dairy Festival 5K brings runners from all over Georgia

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
The Dairy Festival begins bright and early each year with a race kicking off the day’s events. Formerly a 10K race called the Torture Trail hosted by Farmers and Merchants Bank, this year’s race was hosted by the Eatonton Pilot Club. It is now known as the Dairy Festival 5K Road Race.
Elks host Junior Golf Clinic

Elks host Junior Golf Clinic

Elks host Junior Golf Clinic

News Staff
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
The Eatonton Elks Lodge 2549 Junior Golf Clinic started May 31, teaching 6-12 yearolds how to drive, chip and putt along with etiquette. The Junior Golf Clinic will be held again June 13 from 9 a.m. to noon at Uncle Remus Golf Course. For more information, contact Tim Moore at 770-597-1518.
Dawgs softball adds Mosley and Fincher to All-American teams

Dawgs softball adds Mosley and Fincher to All-American teams

Dawgs softball adds Mosley and Fincher to All-American teams

Bailey Clark
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The University of Georgia Softball Team (43-18) had two athletes snag All-American status in Sarah Mosley and Lacey Fincher. The Ellijay, Georgia native Mosley added yet another accolade to her already impressive junior campaign.
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XFINITY RECAP

News Staff
Friday, June 3, 2022
• Saturday’s ALSCO UNIFORMS 300 Charlotte Motor Speedway WINNER: JOSH BERRY When Josh Berry crossed the finish line at Charlotte Motor Speedway — giving JR Motorsports its first Xfinity Series win at its home track — secondplace Ty Gibbs was just reaching the 200-foot-long Speedway TV screen...
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TRUCKS RECAP

News Staff
Friday, June 3, 2022
• Friday’s NORTH CAROLINA EDUCATION LOTTERY 200, Charlotte WINNER: ROSS CHASTAIN When fate dealt Carson Hocevar another heartache Friday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Niece Motorsport teammate Ross Chastain took full advantage—with a serendipitous push from Grant Enfinger.
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