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Georgia linebacker Chris Cole (18) recovered a Massachusetts fumble for a scoop and score. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Georgia linebacker Chris Cole (18) recovered a Massachusetts fumble for a scoop and score. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Georgia, Georgia Tech renew Clean Old-Fashioned Hate

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Georgia and Georgia Tech will renew its Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate rivalry this Friday at Sanford Stadium in Athens.Last year, the Bulldogs edged out a 31-23 victory over the Yellow Jackets to complete a perfect 12-0 regular season.
Putnam County’s Jmari Greene has helped the team to a 4-0 start to the season. He scored 21 points in the War Eagles’ win over Jones County on Nov. 12. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County’s Jmari Greene has helped the team to a 4-0 start to the season. He scored 21 points in the War Eagles’ win over Jones County on Nov. 12. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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War Eagles soar to successful start

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 21, 2024
The Putnam County boys’ basketball team is off to a successful 4-0 start to the 2024-25 season.The War Eagles began the regular season on Nov. 12 at Jones County and won 64-49. They’ve since defeated Groves, Monroe (Albany), and the Utopian Academy of the Arts.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

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Smith: Dawgs and Vols

Loran Smith
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Coach Kirby Smart showed up at Sanford Stadium Saturday, excited and buoyant with a positive frame of mine, but that is nothing new. He told his team that they should enjoy themselves, play hard, play smart, and enjoy the moment.
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) races toward the end zone to score a touchdown. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) races toward the end zone to score a touchdown. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

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Beck leads Georgia past Vols

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck silenced many of his doubters against Tennessee in a 31-17 win at home in Athens.Beck had thrown 12 interceptions in the six previous games entering Saturday but performed well versus the No. 7 Vols.
Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin (right) talks to a referee about a call in a game against Greene County earlier this season. FILE PHOTO

Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin (right) talks to a referee about a call in a game against Greene County earlier this season. FILE PHOTO

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Temple terminates War Eagles in first round

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Putnam County’s season ended last week at Temple in the opening round of Class A Division I playoffs. The Tigers used a solid second-half effort to win 40-27 and advance. However, they made mistakes, including turning the ball over early, and the War Eagles took advantage of them.
Seven Gatewood shooters made the All-State list, including Lawrey Benner, Carson Courchaine, Blake Daniel, Bryson Elwer, Carson Fried, Carson Lingle, and Wyatt Wojtas. CONTRIBUTED

Seven Gatewood shooters made the All-State list, including Lawrey Benner, Carson Courchaine, Blake Daniel, Bryson Elwer, Carson Fried, Carson Lingle, and Wyatt Wojtas. CONTRIBUTED

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Gatewood wins 9th state shotgun title

Staff Reports
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Led by Carson Lingle and Bryson Elwer, who finished first and second overall, the Gatewood Varsity Shotgun Team secured its ninth GIAA AA state championship in the past 11 years this past weekend at the Forest City Gun Club in Savannah.
This diving play early in the second half by Hunter Johnson (22) marked the start of an impressive comeback for the Gators, who punched their ticket to Damascus for a semi-final playoff showdown this Friday against Southland Academy. IAN TOCHER/Staff

This diving play early in the second half by Hunter Johnson (22) marked the start of an impressive comeback for the Gators, who punched their ticket to Damascus for a semi-final playoff showdown this Friday against Southland Academy. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Come-from-behind win keeps Gators' playoff hopes alive

Ian Tocher
Thursday, November 14, 2024
It was a tale of two halves on a foggy Friday night in Eatonton last week when Gatewood roared back from a 17-point deficit at halftime to win 34-23 over the visiting Trinity Christian Crusaders out of Dublin.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

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Smith: Bobby Garrard

Loran Smith
Thursday, November 14, 2024
After winning three Southeastern Conference championships and making six bowl trips—including the Rose Bowl and two visits to the Orange Bowl—the coming of the fifties was not a sound era for the Georgia Bulldogs.
The Bulldogs will face Tennessee with Mykel Williams (13) and C.J. Allen (33, now 3). The two are set to make an impact. Smael Monden (2) is hopeful to return to the starting lineup. UGA ATHLETICS

The Bulldogs will face Tennessee with Mykel Williams (13) and C.J. Allen (33, now 3). The two are set to make an impact. Smael Monden (2) is hopeful to return to the starting lineup. UGA ATHLETICS

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Bulldogs hope to rebound against Vols

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 14, 2024
After losing to Ole Miss, Georgia hopes to rebound against Tennessee (8-1, 5-1) this Saturday at home in Sanford Stadium.The Volunteers come to Athens on a four-game winning streak, hoping to advance to the SEC Championship and then the College Football Playoff.
Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) scored the Bulldogs’ lone touchdown early in the game. TONY WALSH/UGAAA

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) scored the Bulldogs’ lone touchdown early in the game. TONY WALSH/UGAAA

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Rebels upset, dominate Georgia

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Ole Miss handed Georgia its second regular-season loss this year with a 28-10 victory on Saturday in Oxford. In a historic upset, the Rebels (8-2, 4-2) bogarted the Bulldogs (7-2, 5-2) in every facet of the game.“Yeah, first off, a lot of credit goes to Ole Miss. A great atmosphere.
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