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Jackson Dodd earned All-Region first-team honors. FILE PHOTO

Jackson Dodd earned All-Region first-team honors. FILE PHOTO

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Six War Eagles earn All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The Putnam County baseball team wrapped up its first season with new head coach Stephen Phillips in April.The War Eagles went 11-20 overall in Phillips’ first year, but made a trip to the state playoffs, where they lost to rival Washington County in the first round.
Matt Allen, Gatewood’s all-time leading scorer, recently transferred to Newton High School in Covington, where he lives. FILE PHOTO

Matt Allen, Gatewood’s all-time leading scorer, recently transferred to Newton High School in Covington, where he lives. FILE PHOTO

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Gators’ roster sees offseason turnover

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The Gatewood boys basketball team recently experienced some roster turnover in the offseason.The Gators lost Ames Johnson, JT Gregory, Jake Rich, and Kaiden Keiser to graduation in May.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

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Smith: Bill Griffin

Loran Smith
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The U. S. Open is not supposed to be something easy to win; inherent in its challenge are adversity and stress. If you want an easy track, stay away from Oakmont and ply your time at some muni course in some obscure, no-name town.
Putnam County’s Kadyn Dennis will return in 2025-26 as a senior. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County’s Kadyn Dennis will return in 2025-26 as a senior. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Lady War Eagles learning in summer workouts

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
The Putnam County girls basketball team had a successful 2024-25 campaign.The Lady War Eagles concluded last season with an overall record of 16-10, a second-place finish in Region 4 Class A Division I, and advanced to the Sweet 16 round of the state playoffs for the first time in five years.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

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Smith: Manuel Diaz

Loran Smith
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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

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Four Gators earn All-State honors

Trey Norris
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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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GHSA tightens transfer rules

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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

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War Eagles participate in OL/DL camp at Rock Eagle

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 12, 2025
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

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War Eagles still looking to fill spots for golf tourney

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 12, 2025
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.
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