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Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: UGA Hall of Fame

Loran Smith
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The University of Georgia chapter of the National Football Foundation — the largest chapter in the country for more than 15 years — held its annual awards banquet last week, perhaps its most successful event in its 40-year history.
Putnam County freshman Aubree Butts competes in the 100-meter dash, where she finished second. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County freshman Aubree Butts competes in the 100-meter dash, where she finished second. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam girls track and field headed to sectionals

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The Putnam County girls track team is moving on to state sectionals after a solid showing at the region meet last week, where a trio of athletes stepped up in a big way to keep the War Eagles’ season alive.
Jayden Moss pitched 6.1 innings last Tuesday, striking out seven batters, and also collected three hits and two RBIs in the same game against the Broncos. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Jayden Moss pitched 6.1 innings last Tuesday, striking out seven batters, and also collected three hits and two RBIs in the same game against the Broncos. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gators pick up three late-season wins

Trey Norris
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
A trio of great pitching performances powered Gatewood to three wins recently, with just one game left on its regular-season schedule.The Gators opened with a 17-3 win over Dominion Christian in Marietta last Monday, followed by a 9-2 win at home the next day over Central Georgia Arts (CGA).
Putnam County’s Gates Lanzarone gets set to deliver a pitch during Game 2 of the team’s series against Jeff Davis. Trey Norris/Staff

Putnam County’s Gates Lanzarone gets set to deliver a pitch during Game 2 of the team’s series against Jeff Davis. Trey Norris/Staff

Jeff Davis sweeps War Eagles in opening round

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Putnam County’s baseball season came to an early end last week, as the team dropped a pair of one-run games to Jeff Davis in the first round of GHSA Class A Division I state playoffs.There wasn’t much separating the two teams all series — just a couple of plays here and there.
Surrounded by his family and with his coaches standing behind him, Putnam County’s Johnny Bishop (center) recently signed a commitment to attend and play football for Andrew College this fall. CONTRIBUTED

Surrounded by his family and with his coaches standing behind him, Putnam County’s Johnny Bishop (center) recently signed a commitment to attend and play football for Andrew College this fall. CONTRIBUTED

Bishop ready to ‘work for it’ at next level

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Johnny Bishop didn’t need long to know he’d found the right opportunity.After a recruiting process that picked up late, the Putnam County offensive lineman is headed to Andrew College in Cuthbert, near Columbus.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: The Masters final

Loran Smith
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
A four-inch putt is not so dramatic, unless it represents 4.5 million dollars cash on the barrelhead, and untold future currencies — dollars, pounds, and euros — a second Green Jacket, prominent status in the record books, and perks unlimited.
Putnam County’s Edwin Collins in the wind-up during a region game against Lamar County earlier this month. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County’s Edwin Collins in the wind-up during a region game against Lamar County earlier this month. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles embrace return to playoffs

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
A season built on offseason commitment and clear expectations has turned into something special for the Putnam County baseball team.After finishing second in the region behind Social Circle, the War Eagles (18-12) earned the No.
Putnam County’s Vidhi Raiyani returns a serve during match earlier this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County’s Vidhi Raiyani returns a serve during match earlier this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam tennis teams seek deep playoff runs

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
With the postseason finally here, the Putnam County tennis program finds itself in a position it hasn’t often occupied before — one filled with both opportunity and expectation.The boys enter the state playoffs as a No.
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