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Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) runs over Alabama defensive back Keon Sabb (3) on his way to the end zone, giving the Bulldogs a 34-33 lead. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) runs over Alabama defensive back Keon Sabb (3) on his way to the end zone, giving the Bulldogs a 34-33 lead. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Dawgs’ comeback falls just short in Tuscaloosa

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 3, 2024
TUSCALOOSA – With less than a minute left in Saturday’s top-10 matchup against Alabama, Georgia’s Carson Beck tossed an interception in the end zone, sealing a 41-34 win for the Crimson Tide.The Bulldogs quarterback wasn’t sharp at times against Alabama, turning the ball over four times in the loss.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart (far right) and members of his coaching signal their players to attempt a two-point conversion following a touchdown. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart (far right) and members of his coaching signal their players to attempt a two-point conversion following a touchdown. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Bulldogs putting Bama loss in rearview, prepare for Auburn

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 3, 2024
After losing to Alabama, Georgia looks to rebound as it faces rival Auburn this week at home.The Bulldogs, now ranked No. 5 nationally, enter the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry with a 3-1 overall record and 1-1 mark in the SEC. The Tigers are 2-3 overall and 0-2 in conference play.
Tom Clements Jr., foreground, reacts to tournament onlookers as he plays The Oconee Cup tournament during the “Alternate Shot” format on the Oconee Course. (LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)

Tom Clements Jr., foreground, reacts to tournament onlookers as he plays The Oconee Cup tournament during the “Alternate Shot” format on the Oconee Course. (LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)

Annual Oconee Cup is friendly rivalry

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Thirty-two men recently came together at Reynolds Lake Oconee to uphold a long-held Reynolds tradition: the Oconee Cup golf tournament.The tournament was founded in 1995 by the late Tom Clement, one of the founding members of Reynolds Plantation/Lake Oconee.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Flea-flicker leads to unlikely victory

Loran Smith
Thursday, September 26, 2024
The criteria for the greatest plays are not something that can be drawn up on a chalkboard. They depend on several factors and circumstances that the best screenplay writers could not script.However, you could hardly improve on what played out in the Georgia-Alabama game between the hedges on Sept.
Putnam County quarterback Branan Griffin (8) celebrates with a teammate after scoring a touchdown in Friday’s 45-37 region win over McNair. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County quarterback Branan Griffin (8) celebrates with a teammate after scoring a touchdown in Friday’s 45-37 region win over McNair. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles survive second-half scare against McNair

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Putnam County earned its second consecutive win this past Friday, defeating McNair 45-37 in its region opener. The War Eagles (2-3, 1-0, Class A Div. I, Reg.
Despite heading to Augusta Prep Day this Friday with the better record so far this season, Gatewood head coach Jeff Ratliff has cautioned his players and supporters not to take the Cavaliers lightly. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Despite heading to Augusta Prep Day this Friday with the better record so far this season, Gatewood head coach Jeff Ratliff has cautioned his players and supporters not to take the Cavaliers lightly. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators coach expects improved play from Augusta Prep Day

Ian Tocher
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Following a scheduled bye week, the Gatewood Gators return to action this Friday at 7 p.m. when they visit Augusta Prep Day for their sixth of 10 regular-season games.
Several Putnam County defenders, including Braxston Mays (4) and Kaleb Lawrence, bring down a McNair ball carrier in last Friday’s win. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Several Putnam County defenders, including Braxston Mays (4) and Kaleb Lawrence, bring down a McNair ball carrier in last Friday’s win. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam faces tough test against Social Circle

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 26, 2024
After surviving a scare against McNair, Putnam County will face another tough test at home this week against Social Circle.
Georgia defensive lineman Warren Brinson (97) recorded a sack on Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4), a tackle for loss and three tackles in the 2023 SEC Championship game in Atlanta. TONY WALSH/UGAAA

Georgia defensive lineman Warren Brinson (97) recorded a sack on Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4), a tackle for loss and three tackles in the 2023 SEC Championship game in Atlanta. TONY WALSH/UGAAA

Georgia preps to face ‘Bama – and Milroe – again

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 26, 2024
No. 2 Georgia (3-0, 1-0 SEC) will face No. 4 Alabama (3-0) this Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa.Last season, the Crimson Tide and dual-threat quarterback Jalen Milroe spoiled the Bulldogs’ plans at making the College Football Playoff with a 27-24 win in the 2023 SEC Championship game.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Kentucky lapse

Loran Smith
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Other than claiming the championship prize, the greatest circumstance in team sports is having an off day, playing poorly, and winning.From Georgia's perspective, the Bulldogs escaped defeat in Lexington on Saturday night by a very narrow margin.
Gatewood senior Hunter Johnson (22) had a career night at Mount de Sales last Friday, rushing for 325 yards and scoring five touchdowns in a 46-20 win for the Gators. Meanwhile, quarterback Ames Johnson (10) had 12 carries for 96 yards and threw a touchdown pass to junior wide receiver Ben Brannen. FILE PHOTO

Gatewood senior Hunter Johnson (22) had a career night at Mount de Sales last Friday, rushing for 325 yards and scoring five touchdowns in a 46-20 win for the Gators. Meanwhile, quarterback Ames Johnson (10) had 12 carries for 96 yards and threw a touchdown pass to junior wide receiver Ben Brannen. FILE PHOTO

Gators beat Cavs 46-20; prepare for second-half push

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
After dropping the first two games this season, Gatewood heads into a mid-season bye week with a winning 3-2 record after defeating Mount de Sales 46-20 last Friday night.The Gators' head coach was content with the win but wished the team was undefeated at this point of the season.
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