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LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

McCurley: Can Dawgs turn back the Tide?

Lance
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
No. 5 Georgia will host No. 17 Alabama in a major SEC matchup this Saturday at Sanford Stadium. This game between the Bulldogs (3-0) and the Crimson Tide (2-1) is significant for a number of reasons.
Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) leads the offense in receptions (15), receiving yards (275), and touchdowns (3). UGA ATHLETICS

Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) leads the offense in receptions (15), receiving yards (275), and touchdowns (3). UGA ATHLETICS

Dawgs prepare for talented Bama offense

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
It’s no secret that Alabama has plenty of playmakers on the offensive side of the ball, and the Crimson Tide’s skill players will challenge Georgia this Saturday in a top-20 showdown.The Bulldogs struggled to stop Tennessee’s high-powered offense in a 44-41 victory Sept.
Team Cross and Team McCleave pose for a photo before the competition began. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Team Cross and Team McCleave pose for a photo before the competition began. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Winners named from 2025 Oconee Cup

Leigh Lofgren
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
This year’s Oconee Cup between Team Cross and Team McCleave was played once again over three days in stunning weather at Great Waters on The National and Richland golf courses.
Putnam County running back Omarion Butts carried the ball seven times for 42 yards and two touchdowns last week against McNair. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Putnam County running back Omarion Butts carried the ball seven times for 42 yards and two touchdowns last week against McNair. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Putnam prepares for Social Circle squad

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
After beating McNair last Friday, Putnam County (3-2, 1-0) continues its region schedule this week at Social Circle (3-2, 1-0).The Redskins defeated Utopian Academy 52-0 last Friday in their first region game.
The Putnam County War Eagles return to action this Friday for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff against McNair. IAN TOCHER/Staff

The Putnam County War Eagles return to action this Friday for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff against McNair. IAN TOCHER/Staff

War Eagles hit reset button during bye week

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Last week, Putnam County football conducted self-scouting and prepared for future opponents during its first bye.The War Eagles also had a few days off to rest and recuperate after playing five consecutive Fridays in a row.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Developing rivalries

Loran Smith
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Georgia went from 1937 to 1968 without playing Tennessee — more than three decades — and I have often been asked, “Why?”Well, it was a challenging trip in those days, even by train.
Gatewood senior linebacker Mason Sinclair (left) helps clear a path for junior running back Landon Moreno on one of many carries he had, including two touchdown runs in a 13-10 win Friday night in Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood senior linebacker Mason Sinclair (left) helps clear a path for junior running back Landon Moreno on one of many carries he had, including two touchdown runs in a 13-10 win Friday night in Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

Gators break into win column

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The weight of four straight losses to open the season finally lifted last Friday night as Gatewood picked up its first win this year in front of a Gold-Out home crowd. The Gators beat Mount de Sales Academy 13-10 with a late score by junior Landon Moreno.
Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) scrambles out of the pocket past a Tennessee defensive back. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) scrambles out of the pocket past a Tennessee defensive back. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Stockton grows up against Tennessee

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Gunner Stockton silenced many of his doubters and proved why he deserves to be the starting quarterback at Georgia with a clutch performance in his first true road test Sept. 13 against Tennessee.
Georgia running back Josh McCray celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against Tennessee. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia running back Josh McCray celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against Tennessee. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Rocky Flop: Dawgs win thriller over Vols

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
KNOXVILLE - The top 15 matchup between Georgia and Tennessee turned into an instant classic Sept. 13, as the No. 6 Bulldogs defeated the No. 15 Volunteers 44-41 in overtime.It was a game that fans of each team won’t soon forget.
Gatewood freshman Lily Arthur has been one of the team’s best weapons at the plate this season. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood freshman Lily Arthur has been one of the team’s best weapons at the plate this season. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Lady Gators struggle after strong start

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
After a 4-1 start to the 2025 season, the Gatewood softball team has struggled. The Lady Gators sit at 6-5 overall and 0-2 in region play after Tuesday’s loss to Athens Christian.During the last week of August, Gatewood lost to Johnson County 8-5 but defeated Windsor Academy 13-4.
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