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A trio of Putnam County guards set up in a zone, trying to stop the opposing team’s guard. ARELLA CASH/Staff

A trio of Putnam County guards set up in a zone, trying to stop the opposing team’s guard. ARELLA CASH/Staff

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PCHS coach encouraged by progress

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 30, 2022
It’s been a whirlwind of a month for the Putnam County High School boys’ basketball team. The War Eagles have had a busy schedule since the start of June, already competing in more than a dozen summer league games and various basketball camps.
War Eagles football plays 7-on-7 at Baldwin County

War Eagles football plays 7-on-7 at Baldwin County

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War Eagles football plays 7-on-7 at Baldwin County

News Staff
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Photos by ARELLA CASH/Staff Kewon Blue hauls in a touchdown catch. Brayon Farley evades the Baldwin defense for a reception. Coaches attending included, from left, Kedric Manning, Derrick Arrington and Chase Lundy. DJ Bland makes moves to gain yards by a Baldwin defender.
Annie, Nikki and Darcy with a big fish. CONTRIBUTED

Annie, Nikki and Darcy with a big fish. CONTRIBUTED

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Culture among friends makes fishing fun

James K. Pressley
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Every once in a while, you find something you just need to share. Back in the winter my son, Beau, and I went to a fishing show hosted by Jimbo on Lanier in Cumming, Ga. Of course, any day spent with friends is just great. Being able to see people like Jimbo, Capt.
Surrounded by employees new and old, Young Harris Watersports and RVs owner Lance Markham prepares to cut the ribbon. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Surrounded by employees new and old, Young Harris Watersports and RVs owner Lance Markham prepares to cut the ribbon. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Young Harris Watersports & RV opens in Putnam County

Ian Tocher
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Wielding a pair of giant, ceremonial scissors and surrounded by eager employees, company owner Lance Markham snipped through a big, green ribbon this past Friday as Young Harris Watersports & RV center celebrated officially opening for business less than a month earlier.

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Standout stats from the Cup season so far

News Staff
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
With 16 races complete, take a look at standout stats from the regular season as the Cup Series comes off its sole offweekend of the 2022 season. There are 10 races left before the playoffs begin, starting with a trip to Nashville Superspeedway Sunday.
Todd Gilliland celebrates with a burnout after winning Saturday’s Truck Series Clean Harbors 150 at Knoxville (IA) Raceway. (Getty Images)

Todd Gilliland celebrates with a burnout after winning Saturday’s Truck Series Clean Harbors 150 at Knoxville (IA) Raceway. (Getty Images)

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Todd Gilliland delivers Father’s Day present for his team owner

News Staff
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Moonlighting in the Camping World Truck Series, Todd Gilliland took control of Saturday night’s Clean Harbors 150 after the sun set on Knoxville (IA) Raceway.
NEXT: ALLY 400

NEXT: ALLY 400

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NEXT: ALLY 400

News Staff
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Nashville Superspeedway 5 p.m. ET Sunday, NBC • Nashville Superspeedway is located in Gladeville, Tenn. (although the track has a Lebanon, Tenn., postal address), about 30 miles southeast of Nashville. The track was built in 2001 and is the longest concrete oval in NASCAR.
T. Michael Stone

T. Michael Stone

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Could Ray Kinsella fly an F-18

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
I’m not a movie critic. And since my column appears on the front page of the sports section, I try to stay in my lane and confine my remarks to sports with occasional snide remarks about politicians – one bonehead in particular. But this week, I’m in quite the quandary.
Jalon Kilgore puts on a South Carolina hat, signaling to a crowd of about 40 people in attendance, and a livestream of a couple thousand that he will be a Gamecock. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Jalon Kilgore puts on a South Carolina hat, signaling to a crowd of about 40 people in attendance, and a livestream of a couple thousand that he will be a Gamecock. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Beamer Bound: Kilgore to South Carolina

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Putnam County’s Jalon Kilgore has made his college decision. The 6-foot-2, 195-pound safety committed to the University of South Carolina on Wednesday. According to the 247Sports Composite, Kilgore is ranked the No. 442 overall player and the No. 43 safety.
Rising senior DJ Bland catches a pass and tries to find a hole downfield. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Rising senior DJ Bland catches a pass and tries to find a hole downfield. ARELLA CASH/Staff

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War Eagles dive head first into summer workouts

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Eatonton, Ga. – The Putnam County High School football team started summer workouts earlier this month following the GHSA-mandated dead week. The War Eagles have been holding early morning practices in helmets and shorts from Tuesday through Thursday for the past several weeks.
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