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Putnam County senior forward A’ziyah Williams (23) dribbles the ball inside the key past a Morgan County defender in last week’s win over the Dogs on Nov. 22. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam girls take different approach to 2025-26 season

Lance McCurley

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

The Putnam County girls basketball team had a successful 2024-25 season, finishing 16-10 overall and advancing to the second round of the state playoffs. This year, the War Eagles want to accomplish more.

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Onsides glory

Loran Smith

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

It’s a good thing Georgia was not engaged in a tough Southeastern Conference football encounter last weekend. It would be difficult for the coaching staff to get the team focused after the euphoria of the 35-10 spanking of Texas.

Putnam County head coach Patrick Marshall watches his team play on the court against Morgan County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam boys coach wants to see more from team

Lance McCurley

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

The Putnam County boys basketball team started the regular season with a 2-0 record.However, sixth-year head coach Patrick Marshall believes his team is still working on areas it aimed to improve during the offseason.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (right) joins Georgia head coach Kirby Smart on the field on the field after the Bulldogs defeated Georgia Tech last season. FILE PHOTO

Dawgs, Yellow Jackets to renew Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate

Lance McCurley

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

After last season’s eight-overtime game, which featured a large halftime deficit, No. 4 Georgia (10-1) and No. 15 Georgia Tech (9-2) will renew their annual rivalry, called “Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate,” this Friday in Atlanta.

Freshman running back Bo Walker (24), playing his first meaningful minutes for Georgia, made the time count with three touchdowns in a 35-3 rout of Charlotte. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Walker leads Georgia past 49ers

Lance McCurley

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Bo Walker had a breakout performance for No. 4 Georgia against Charlotte.The freshman running back scored three rushing touchdowns, achieving a hat trick to help the No. 4 Bulldogs comfortably defeat the 49ers 35-3 in the home regular-season finale Nov. 22 at Sanford Stadium.

Landon Moreno was a significant contributor to Gatewood’s seasonopening 76-44 win over John Hancock. FILE PHOTO

Gators basketball opens season with dominant win

Ian Tocher

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Led by an eighth-grader, Gatewood’s varsity basketball team opened its 2025-26 season on the road in Sparta, Nov. 17, with a dominating 76–44 win over John Hancock Academy.

Putnam County quarterback Ethan Whatley (12) hands the ball off to running back Omarion Butts (6) during a game against Morgan County on Friday, Aug. 22. LANCE McCURLEY/File photo

Thomasville grounds War Eagles with shutout in first round

Lance McCurley

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Behind a strong effort on both sides of the ball, Thomasville advanced to the second round of the state playoffs after a 38-0 blanking of Putnam County last Friday night.Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin thinks his team just didn’t execute its game plan, which is what led to the loss.

The 2025 State Champion Gatewood shotgun team was led by head coach Jacob Fried (far left), with help from Jason Cheek, Kevin Courchaine, Keith Davis, Jake Hill, Rich Lingle, Brandon Pierce, Walt Rocker, and John Wojtas. CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood shotgun wins state title – again

Ian Tocher

Thursday, November 20, 2025

The Gatewood Gators shotgun team recently solidified its place among Georgia’s elite athletic programs, capturing its 10th state championship over the last 12 years.This latest title came on Nov.

Georgia cornerback Demello Jones (15) totaled four tackles, including being credited with half a tackle for loss and a pass breakup against the Longhorns. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia defense gets ‘down and dirty’ against Longhorns

Lance McCurley

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Georgia delivered its best defensive performance of the season against Texas this past Saturday in a 35-10 win. The Longhorns struggled to get anything going offensively, as the Bulldogs’ defense was dominant.

Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (7) celebrates after hauling in a six-yard touchdown catch against Texas. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

HORNS DOWN! Dawgs’ dominate 4th-quarter in win over Texas

Lance McCurley

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Georgia put on a masterful display of domination Saturday night at home, especially in the fourth quarter of its 35-10 victory over Texas.The Bulldogs (9-1, 7-1), who led 14-10 going into the final quarter, performed better than the Longhorns when it mattered most.

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