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Gators head coach Jeff Ratliff said he loves his players, the game of football, and the challenges it brings with each new season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Tenured Gators coach loves the game

Ian Tocher

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

For Gatewood head football coach Jeff Ratliff, the start of a new season still brings the same excitement, even after more than three decades on the sidelines.

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Smith: Dawgs’ days of summer

Loran Smith

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

It is difficult to carry on a conversation this time of year without the topic turning to football. Excitement will build steadily over the next four weeks, though the final days of preseason camp often bring a cloud of fatigue and impatience.

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) drops back to pass from the pocket during a game against Ole Miss last season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Stockton backs Bobo, details pre-season growth

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Entering his second year as Georgia’s starting quarterback, Gunner Stockton made it clear at SEC Media Days that he has complete confidence in offensive coordinator Mike Bobo. He also said he’s energized by the team’s offseason progress and his own development heading into the 2026 season.

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Smith: Open Final

Loran Smith

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

When a new face rises to prominence in the sports world, fans and media alike become fascinated with the "inside" story, searching for the hidden details that reveal who the person really is.Ryan Fox, now New Zealand's newest sporting hero, is about as unassuming as they come.

Bristol Harris is expected to be one of Putnam County’s top leaders in the circle this season. KIM CASH/ Contributed

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Putnam softball prepped for season opener

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

With opening day less than a week away, the Putnam County softball team appears confident months of hard work and practice will pay off.

The Gatewood softball team gathers for a prayer before a scrimmage earlier this summer. CONTRIBUTED

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‘Scrappy’ Gators ready for 2026 season

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

With a successful summer behind them and opening day just around the corner, Gatewood’s softball team believes it has laid the foundation for a competitive 2026 season.The Gators open the year Aug.

Brysen Pearson is one of just a handful of seniors returning for Putnam County in 2026. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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PCHS volleyball looks to build on 2026 progress

Lance McCurley

Thursday, July 23, 2026

After making noticeable strides during head coach Rakeena Griffin’s first two seasons at the helm, the Putnam County volleyball team hopes to continue building momentum this fall.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart during Georgia’s annual G-Day spring game on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

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Smart takes podium at SEC Media Days

Lance McCurley

Thursday, July 23, 2026

As college football continues to evolve through NIL, the transfer portal, and constant changes to the sport’s structure, Kirby Smart believes the formula for winning remains remarkably simple.

Last year’s Lady War Eagles finished second in region competition, with several runners returning in 2026. CONTRIBUTED

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Putnam XC enters season with new coach, high expectations

Lance McCurley

Thursday, July 23, 2026

There will be a new coach leading the Putnam County cross-country program this season, but the War Eagles have some familiar faces returning to help lead the way.Andy Rewis takes over as the program’s head coach after serving as an assistant last season.

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Smith: Summers past

Loran Smith

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Every time I hear the acronym NIL—that dastardly trio of letters—I can't help but flash back to another era and reflect on how much college athletics has changed.

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