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Wide receiver Arian Smith has had a monster season, racking up 412 yards with an average of 17.9 yards per catch and three touchdowns. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Wide receiver Arian Smith has had a monster season, racking up 412 yards with an average of 17.9 yards per catch and three touchdowns. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Beck, Smith enjoy career days in Miss State win

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Carson Beck and Arian Smith enjoyed career highs in Georgia’s 41-31 win over Mississippi State.Both played key roles on the offensive side of the ball for the No. 5 Bulldogs (5-1, 3-1 SEC).
Head coach Jeff Ratliff expressed sympathy for rival schools that suffered damage from Hurricane Helene late last month. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Head coach Jeff Ratliff expressed sympathy for rival schools that suffered damage from Hurricane Helene late last month. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators well rested after storm break

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 10, 2024
When the 2024 GIAA football season schedule came out, head coach Jeff Ratliff and his Gatewood Gators were pleased to see their prescribed bye week smack dab in the middle of a 10-game schedule.
Putnam County running back Rashod Daniel (3) runs away from a defender in a loss to Social Circle earlier this month. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County running back Rashod Daniel (3) runs away from a defender in a loss to Social Circle earlier this month. IAN TOCHER/Staff

War Eagles shut out Utopian Academy

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Putnam County arguably played its most complete game against the Utopian Academy for the Arts last week in Ellenwood. The War Eagles dominated from start to finish, defeating UAA 69-0 to improve to 3-4 overall and 2-1 in Class A Division I Region 4 competition.
Team Popp members (l-r): Jay Griffin, TK Kerstetter, Ralph Kuhnert, Bob Kalember, Tim O’Leary (Commissioner Emeritus), Dave Angner, Al Popp (Team Captain), Steve Gray, Chuck Shaheen, Jim Todoroff, Tom Lynn, John Kelly, Mike Fuller, Jim Donaldson. Not pictured are Dave Benson, Harry Cardillo, Tom Glisson, Arnie LeClair, Joe Shea, Mike Sullivan, Lou Valentic. CONTRIBUTED

Team Popp members (l-r): Jay Griffin, TK Kerstetter, Ralph Kuhnert, Bob Kalember, Tim O’Leary (Commissioner Emeritus), Dave Angner, Al Popp (Team Captain), Steve Gray, Chuck Shaheen, Jim Todoroff, Tom Lynn, John Kelly, Mike Fuller, Jim Donaldson. Not pictured are Dave Benson, Harry Cardillo, Tom Glisson, Arnie LeClair, Joe Shea, Mike Sullivan, Lou Valentic. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Challenge 2024 Invitational Golf Tournament results

News Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Since 2005, The Lake Challenge (TLC) Invitational Golf Tournament has been contested at Reynolds Lake Oconee (RLO), usually in the early Fall.
Putnam County quarterback Branan Griffin (8) drops back to pass in a loss to Social Circle. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County quarterback Branan Griffin (8) drops back to pass in a loss to Social Circle. IAN TOCHER/Staff

War Eagles to host Towers on Senior Night

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Putnam County (3-4, 2-1 Class A Division I - Region 4) will host Towers (2-3, 0-2) for Senior Night.The War Eagles intend to send their class of 2025 off this Friday with a big victory against the Titans.
Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker (11) and defensive back Dan Jackson (17) chase down Auburn quarterback Peyton Thorne. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker (11) and defensive back Dan Jackson (17) chase down Auburn quarterback Peyton Thorne. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Georgia ready to ‘cut loose’ against Mississippi State

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 10, 2024
No. 5 Georgia (4-1, 2-1 SEC) will host Mississippi State (1-4, 0-2) on Saturday for a 4:15 p.m. kickoff.The Bulldogs of Starkville have struggled this season in head coach Jeff Lebby’s first season at the helm. However, they got a bye last Saturday to rest and prepare to face the Bulldogs of Athens.
Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett (6), running back Trevor Etiennte (1) and wide receiver Colbie Young during Saturday’s win. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett (6), running back Trevor Etiennte (1) and wide receiver Colbie Young during Saturday’s win. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Trevor Etienne helps Georgia tame Tigers

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Trevor Etienne helped spark Georgia’s offense on Saturday with a win over rival Auburn.The No. 5 Bulldogs (4-1, 2-1 SEC) have struggled on that side of the ball, but Etienne racked up 124 yards of total offense and scored two touchdowns in a 31-13 victory over the Tigers (2-4, 0-3).
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Chicken Little Dawgs

Loran Smith
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Defensive pessimism and doom-saying are rampant among the Georgia fan base these days. Chicken Little was dressed in red and black at the start of the week.
Gatewood’s Colton Cheek fires during the skeet portion of the event on Saturday at Old Hudson Plantation in Sparta. CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood’s Colton Cheek fires during the skeet portion of the event on Saturday at Old Hudson Plantation in Sparta. CONTRIBUTED

Lingle leads Gatewood shooters to victory

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Gatewood’s Carson Lingle shot a rare, perfect 150 to lead the Gators’ varsity shotgun team to victory Saturday over five visiting school teams at Old Hudson Plantation.
War Eagles quarterback Branan Griffin scored with a short carry early in the fourth quarter. IAN TOCHER/Staff

War Eagles quarterback Branan Griffin scored with a short carry early in the fourth quarter. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Redskins tame War Eagles at home, hope to rebound against Utopian Academy

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Putnam County’s two-game winning streak was snapped this past week at home against Social Circle.In a game played last Saturday due to Hurricane Helene, the Redskins topped the War Eagles 29-22.Putnam head coach Joel Harvin felt his team wasn’t prepared to face a stout Social Circle squad.
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