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Georgia wide receiver London Humphreys (16) tries to stay in bounds while fighting off Kentucky defensive back JQ Hardaway (6). LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia wide receiver London Humphreys (16) tries to stay in bounds while fighting off Kentucky defensive back JQ Hardaway (6). LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Fast start for Dawgs leads to Kentucky rout

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Georgia performed well on both sides of the ball against Kentucky on Saturday, leading to a 35-14 win. The No.
Containing Auburn quarterback Jackson Arnold will go a long way toward success for the Bulldogs this coming Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Courtesy of Auburn Athletics

Containing Auburn quarterback Jackson Arnold will go a long way toward success for the Bulldogs this coming Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Courtesy of Auburn Athletics

Georgia defense needs to step up against Auburn

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 9, 2025
The Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry will be played for the 130th time this week when Auburn and Georgia meet Saturday night in Alabama.The Tigers (3-2, 0-2) have had an up-and-down season under head coach Hugh Freeze.
Putnam County senior defensive back Bill Waters (2) has been a key piece of the War Eagles defense this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior defensive back Bill Waters (2) has been a key piece of the War Eagles defense this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles look to limit mistakes against Towers

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Putnam County (4-3, 2-1) will take the field on Friday for another region game, hosting Towers (3-3, 0-2).The Warriors are coming off a 27-0 loss to Lamar County and are 34-point underdogs entering this game, per the On3.com Massey Ratings.
Filling in for injured quarterback Blake Brannen, sophomore Brady Haley (5) has been performing well, contributing a rushing touchdown against the Cavs, and shown here completing a handoff to junior running back Sean Bennett. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Filling in for injured quarterback Blake Brannen, sophomore Brady Haley (5) has been performing well, contributing a rushing touchdown against the Cavs, and shown here completing a handoff to junior running back Sean Bennett. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators dominate Cavs for first region win

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
It took less than two-and-a-half minutes for Gatewood (2-4, 1-0) to score its first touchdown Friday night against Augusta Prep (1-5, 0-1), and from that point on, the game was never in jeopardy.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Foxworthy & Richt

Loran Smith
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Jeff Foxworthy recently met with UGA librarian Toby Graham and his staff and called me to see if lunch with Mark Richt could be arranged following his session with the library staff.
Putnam County senior Bernicia Harris gets set to serve in a recent match against Cedar Shoals in Athens on Sept. 25. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Putnam County senior Bernicia Harris gets set to serve in a recent match against Cedar Shoals in Athens on Sept. 25. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Seniors lead the way for Putnam volleyball

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Putnam County’s volleyball team boasts a veteran-heavy roster, featuring nine seniors.The Lady War Eagles have seen great success this season, with the seniors leading the charge.
Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens rushes for a career-high 43-yard gain in the second quarter of last week’s game against Alabama. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens rushes for a career-high 43-yard gain in the second quarter of last week’s game against Alabama. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Bowens steps up in ‘Bama loss

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Chauncey Bowens was a bright spot for Georgia in a 24-21 loss to Alabama last Saturday night.Bowens, a redshirt freshman running back for the Bulldogs, had a breakout performance against the Crimson Tide.
Georgia defensive lineman Joseph Jonah-Ajonye (99) tries to get around Alabama offensive lineman Wilkin Formby (75) and make a tackle in the backfield. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia defensive lineman Joseph Jonah-Ajonye (99) tries to get around Alabama offensive lineman Wilkin Formby (75) and make a tackle in the backfield. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Mistakes plague Dawgs against Crimson Tide

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Georgia made too many mistakes to bounce back from, and its comeback attempt fell short in a 24-21 loss to Alabama last Saturday night at Sanford Stadium.The Bulldogs struggled early, both offensively and defensively, allowing No. 17 Crimson Tide to capitalize on their mistakes.
Social Circle running back Kayden Fears (31) fights his way through Putnam County defenders as he tries to score a touchdown. Courtesy of Brendan Koerner

Social Circle running back Kayden Fears (31) fights his way through Putnam County defenders as he tries to score a touchdown. Courtesy of Brendan Koerner

War Eagles suffer heartbreaking loss to Social Circle

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Nothing went right for Putnam County in the fourth quarter of last week’s region game against Social Circle.
Putnam County senior defensive lineman Steven Grandt (57) runs off the field with the ball after recovering a fumble in last Friday’s win over McNair. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Putnam County senior defensive lineman Steven Grandt (57) runs off the field with the ball after recovering a fumble in last Friday’s win over McNair. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

War Eagles maul McNair in region opener

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Putnam County won its second straight game last Friday with a 28-6 victory over McNair in the region opener. The War Eagles (3-2, 1-0) ran the ball effectively and forced several turnovers on defense to get the win.
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