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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.
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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.
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