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Former Braves pitcher Kevin Millwood signed hats, bats, and balls for several “Fisch campers” last August at the Greene County Recreation Center. Contributed

Former Braves pitcher Kevin Millwood signed hats, bats, and balls for several “Fisch campers” last August at the Greene County Recreation Center. Contributed

Catch and release at ‘Fisch Camp’ in Greene County

News Staff
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Former Major League Baseball player and Greene County resident Mike Fischlin has again partnered with Greene County Recreation to host his second annual “Fisch Camp,” a one-day junior baseball clinic.
Gatewood senior Ames Johnson tries to make a force out at first base after making a play on an infield ground ball. TREY NORRIS/Contributed

Gatewood senior Ames Johnson tries to make a force out at first base after making a play on an infield ground ball. TREY NORRIS/Contributed

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Three up, three down for Gators

Trey Norris
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Gatewood baseball went undefeated last week, beginning with a decisive 12-3 road win at Westfield. Last Thursday, the Gators followed with an impressive 3-1 win at home in Eatonton over top-ranked First Presbyterian Day. The Gators finished their week by taking down Monroe Area 12-1 in Monroe.
junior Tamaud Woodson (10) was named to the All-Region second team. TREY NORRIS/Staff

junior Tamaud Woodson (10) was named to the All-Region second team. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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War Eagles earn All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Following a successful 2024-25 season, several Putnam County boys basketball players earned All-Region honors. Four War Eagles players were selected for the All-Region team, with five others recognized on the honorable mention list.
Noah Long (65) recently committed to Cumberland University. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Noah Long (65) recently committed to Cumberland University. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Three more War Eagles commit to play at next level

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Over the weekend, three more Putnam County football players committed to play college ball. Seniors Kavar Andrews, Jason Clemons Jr., and Noah Long are headed to represent the War Eagles at the next level.
Putnam returned Emmanuel Meraz (10), last year’s leading goal scorer from last season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam returned Emmanuel Meraz (10), last year’s leading goal scorer from last season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Confidence key to success for young Putnam team

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 13, 2025
The Putnam County boys soccer team is off to a strong start to the 2024-25 season on the pitch. The War Eagles began the week with a 4-2 overall record and a 2-2 mark in region play.
CHRIS SIMMONS/Contributed

CHRIS SIMMONS/Contributed

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Eatonton drag racer is now a two-time champ

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
In big-league drag racing, winning a Duck X Productions race at South Georgia Motorsports Park (SGMP) puts a distinct feather in your cap, signifying national dominance over the best of the best in any given class. Winning twice proves the first time was no fluke — even if it comes years later.
Putnam County assistant basketball coach Nick Banks (left) consoles junior guard Tamaud Woodson (right) after the team’s 68-66 loss to East Laurens in the Elite Eight last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County assistant basketball coach Nick Banks (left) consoles junior guard Tamaud Woodson (right) after the team’s 68-66 loss to East Laurens in the Elite Eight last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles fall to East Laurens in Elite Eight

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Putnam County’s historic postseason run ended last week at home in the Class A Division I boys Elite Eight. East Laurens advanced with a 68-66 victory over the War Eagles in a tight game that went down to the wire.
LANCE MCCURLEY/File Photo

LANCE MCCURLEY/File Photo

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McCurley: Kudos to Putnam High basketball

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
I rarely write columns, but I felt like I had to this week.I’ve had the pleasure of covering Putnam County High School’s basketball teams for the past three years, and the 2024-25 season was the most fun. This year’s teams were the most enjoyable to cover because each team had a lot of success.
Putnam County’s Jamarion Robertson recently committed to play football at Clayton State University. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County’s Jamarion Robertson recently committed to play football at Clayton State University. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Robertson finds college ‘home’ at Clayton State

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Putnam County football senior Jamarion Robertson has found his college home.Robertson recently committed to Clayton State. He will play quarterback and defensive back at the next level.Robertson is happy to have the recruiting process over, and he called Clayton State “home.
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