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Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Manuel Diaz

The upcoming induction of three Bulldog icons into the “Circle of Honor” in late August will be especial in that in the prime years of their Georgia careers, they were the best of their time: Herschel Walker was the best running back in the country; Jeff Wallace was the best women’s coach; and...
Walker Roberts

Walker Roberts

Four Gators earn All-State honors

After capturing their third consecutive state championship title, the Gatewood Gators baseball team had four players named to the GIAA Class AA All-State team, including Hunter Johnson, Lawson Moore, Jayden Moss, and Walker Roberts.
Byron Kenney with his award-winning fish. CONTRIBUTED

Byron Kenney with his award-winning fish. CONTRIBUTED

Monticello angler wins Lake Sinclair bass tourney

Last Saturday, Monticello’s Byron Kenney caught a five-bass limit weighing 17 pounds, 10 ounces, to win the Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) presented by T-H Marine on Lake Sinclair presented by Suzuki Marine. The tournament was the fourth event of the season for the BFL Bulldog Division.
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Image provided by Google

GHSA tightens transfer rules

According to a report released by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution last week, the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) is revising its bylaws concerning transfers.
The Putnam County football team had six players participate in the Battle of the Rock camp over the weekend. CONTRIBUTED

The Putnam County football team had six players participate in the Battle of the Rock camp over the weekend. CONTRIBUTED

War Eagles participate in OL/DL camp at Rock Eagle

Over the weekend, the Putnam County football team had six players attend the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association’s Battle of the Rock competition, which featured offensive and defensive linemen from across the state.
The golf tournament will take place at Harbor Club in Greensboro on Saturday, June 14, and begin at 12:30 p.m. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

The golf tournament will take place at Harbor Club in Greensboro on Saturday, June 14, and begin at 12:30 p.m. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles still looking to fill spots for golf tourney

The Putnam County football team is still seeking to fill a few spots for its golf tournament at Harbor Club on Saturday.The War Eagles hope to have 10 to 12 golfers from the area compete in their biggest fundraiser of the year.
LANCE MCCURLEY/File Photo

LANCE MCCURLEY/File Photo

McCurley: Just cancel the season

The Atlanta Braves suck. To be honest, the sentence above should be the entire column, but I need more words to vent.Again, the Atlanta Braves suck. Fire Brian Snitker. Fire Alex Anthopoulos.I still don’t feel better. It’s been a frustrating season, to say the least.
The Lake Oconee Wild Things hosted their second home series for the season against the Atlanta Astros over the weekend.

The Lake Oconee Wild Things hosted their second home series for the season against the Atlanta Astros over the weekend.

Wild Things split with Astros

The Lake Oconee Wild Things hosted their second home series of the season, facing off against the Atlanta Astros. The matchup took place last weekend, and the teams played two tight games, resulting in a split series.
The Gatewood Gators pose for a photo after defeating Southwest Georgia Academy to win the GIAA Class 2A state championship. CONTRIBUTED

The Gatewood Gators pose for a photo after defeating Southwest Georgia Academy to win the GIAA Class 2A state championship. CONTRIBUTED

THREE-PEAT! Gatewood brings home third-straight state title

The Gatewood baseball team has done it again.The Gators secured their third consecutive GIAA Class AA state championship last week, defeating the Southwest Georgia Academy Warriors at Synovus Park in Columbus.