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Putnam County senior guard Jmari Greene recently surpassed 1,000 career points in a win over Jasper County on Dec. 9. CONTRIBUTED

Putnam County senior guard Jmari Greene recently surpassed 1,000 career points in a win over Jasper County on Dec. 9. CONTRIBUTED

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Putnam's Greene reaches career milestone

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Putnam County’s Jmari Greene recently surpassed a significant milestone in his high school basketball career. The senior War Eagle scored his 1,000th point Dec. 9 in a 76-49 home win over Jasper County.Greene entered the game against the Hurricanes just seven points shy of reaching quadruple digits.
Sophomore Harrison Harper has contributed a few points for the Gators in most games so far this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Sophomore Harrison Harper has contributed a few points for the Gators in most games so far this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Gatewood basketball struggles continue

Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Following a few years of leading one of the teams to beat, Gatewood basketball head coach Don Keiser is facing a new normal this season. After eight games, the Gators have a 2-6 record, with both wins coming against the same team.
Gatewood’s Lady Gators softball team gathered for a postseason banquet and awards presentation Dec. 8 at the school near downtown Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood’s Lady Gators softball team gathered for a postseason banquet and awards presentation Dec. 8 at the school near downtown Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

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Gatewood celebrates 2025 softball season

Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 18, 2025
The Gatewood softball team wrapped up its 2025 season with a banquet at the school on Dec. 8, celebrating a year of hard work and grit that delivered a 14-10 overall record.The Lady Gators made it to the Class 2A postseason, finishing their season in the Elite Eight in Columbus.
Gatewood’s 2025 senior class of football players collected most of the team’s post-season awards, including Ben Brannen (second from left), who was named the team’s Most Valuable Player and the Offensive Player of the Year. CANDI MORENO/Contributed

Gatewood’s 2025 senior class of football players collected most of the team’s post-season awards, including Ben Brannen (second from left), who was named the team’s Most Valuable Player and the Offensive Player of the Year. CANDI MORENO/Contributed

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Gators awards banquet wraps up football season

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The Gatewood Gators’ football season officially came to a close last Wednesday evening with the annual postseason banquet at the Eatonton-based school. The event offered a mix of pride and perspective, as head coach Jeff Ratliff reflected on his team’s 2025 campaign and handed out year-end awards.
Putnam County senior Branan Griffin earned the Coaches Award after playing through an ACL injury this past season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior Branan Griffin earned the Coaches Award after playing through an ACL injury this past season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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War Eagles rack up All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
It was recently announced that several players on the Putnam County football team received All-Region honors.The War Eagles had one player earn an individual award, 12 players named to the All-Region team, and four players garnering honorable mentions.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

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Smith: Eight over Tech

Loran Smith
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Hail Mary passes don’t work very often, but when they do, it is jubilation for the throwers and catchers. However, success most often lies with the defenders, and that was the case last weekend at the Mercedes Dome in Atlanta.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart holds up the 2025 SEC Championship trophy after the Bulldogs knocked off Alabama 28-7 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Dec. 6. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart holds up the 2025 SEC Championship trophy after the Bulldogs knocked off Alabama 28-7 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Dec. 6. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Dawgs roll Tide in Atlanta

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Georgia dominated Alabama from start to finish on Dec. 6 in the SEC Championship game. The No. 3 Bulldogs (12-1) avenged an earlier regular-season loss to No. 9 Alabama (10-3) with a 28-7 victory at Mercedes-Benz Stadium this past Saturday to secure their second consecutive conference title.
ESPN reporter Laura Rutledge (left) interviews Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (right) following the SEC Championship game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

ESPN reporter Laura Rutledge (left) interviews Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (right) following the SEC Championship game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Dawgs return to New Orleans for Sugar Bowl

Skyla Morris
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
With their SEC Championship win last Saturday over the Alabama Crimson Tide, the Georgia Bulldogs claimed their spot as the No. 3 seed in the 2025 College Football Playoffs.The back-to-back conference champions will return to New Orleans for the New Year’s Day Allstate Sugar Bowl.
Bennett Haley, an eighthgrade student at Gatewood, has shined for the Gators this season, leading the team in scoring for nearly every game played so far. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Bennett Haley, an eighthgrade student at Gatewood, has shined for the Gators this season, leading the team in scoring for nearly every game played so far. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Gators coach aims at improvement this season

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Gatewood Gators head basketball coach Don Keiser has quickly learned this season that nothing comes easy. Injuries, a young roster, and a relentless schedule have tested his team’s depth — but not its fight.
A pair of Putnam County defenders double-team an Arabia Mountain guard as she tries to advance the ball up the court. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

A pair of Putnam County defenders double-team an Arabia Mountain guard as she tries to advance the ball up the court. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Lady War Eagles dominate on defense

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Putnam County plays an intense, suffocating style of basketball that has already led to several wins this season.The Lady War Eagles favor applying a man-to-man press on their opponents.
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