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Putnam will travel to northwest Georgia on Friday to face Temple, a senior-led team with aspirations to win a state championship this year. IAN TOCHER/STAFF

Putnam will travel to northwest Georgia on Friday to face Temple, a senior-led team with aspirations to win a state championship this year. IAN TOCHER/STAFF

War Eagles take on Temple to open playoffs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 14, 2024
After a long regular season, No. 23 seeded Putnam County (5-5) recently learned it will play No. 10 Temple (8-2) in the first round of the 32-team playoffs.Putnam will travel to northwest Georgia on Friday to face Temple, a senior-led team that hopes to win the state championship this year.
Putnam County senior guard Jaylin Harper (5) will play a key role as the team’s leader this year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior guard Jaylin Harper (5) will play a key role as the team’s leader this year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Putnam boys’ basketball ready for redemption

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 7, 2024
The Putnam County War Eagles will begin their 2024-25 regular season next week at Jones County.They ended last season on a disappointing note by missing the playoffs for the first time under coach LaPatrick Marshall.
Gatewood senior Hunter Johnson (22) celebrates his second touchdown of the opening quarter Friday night with sophomore teammate Drew Love in what turned out to be a 48-6 win over the visiting Thomas Jefferson Jaguars. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood senior Hunter Johnson (22) celebrates his second touchdown of the opening quarter Friday night with sophomore teammate Drew Love in what turned out to be a 48-6 win over the visiting Thomas Jefferson Jaguars. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Gators win 48-8 to wrap up regular season

Ian Tocher
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Gatewood celebrated Senior Night by wrapping up its 2024 regular season with a dominating 48-8 victory over the visiting Jaguars of Thomas Jefferson Academy out of Louisville. It marked the most points scored by Gatewood so far this season.
Lance Collins shows off two of the bass that helped him finish on top in the United in Pink Tournament. CONTRIBUTED

Lance Collins shows off two of the bass that helped him finish on top in the United in Pink Tournament. CONTRIBUTED

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Georgia Bass Trail hosts United in Pink tourney

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Mike Tarrar and the folks at Georgia Bass Trail hosted the 5th annual United in Pink Bass Fishing Tournament on Oct. 26, based at Dennis Station on Lake Sinclair. More than 90 boats entered, and the top five teams shared $5,000 in prize money.
Georgia linebacker CJ Allen (3) intercepted a pass late in the fourth quarter against Florida, setting up Dwight Phillips’ first career touchdown, which put the Bulldogs up two scores. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia linebacker CJ Allen (3) intercepted a pass late in the fourth quarter against Florida, setting up Dwight Phillips’ first career touchdown, which put the Bulldogs up two scores. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Georgia survives scare against Gators

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Georgia left Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville with a 34-20 win over rival Florida, but it didn’t come easy. Midway through the fourth quarter, the game was tied 20-20 before the No. 2 Bulldogs finally pulled away.
Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams (13) was a force to be reckoned with, helping the Bulldog defense to hold Florida to 115 yards rushing this past Saturday. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams (13) was a force to be reckoned with, helping the Bulldog defense to hold Florida to 115 yards rushing this past Saturday. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

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Bulldogs face elite Ole Miss offense

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 7, 2024
No. 2 Georgia (7-1, 5-1) will face another test at No. 16 Ole Miss (7-3, 3-2) this Saturday in Oxford. The Rebels are on a two-game win streak, and their offense is humming after scoring 63 points last week against Arkansas.
The newest golf course at Reynolds Lake Oconee was designed by acclaimed designer Tom Fazio. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

The newest golf course at Reynolds Lake Oconee was designed by acclaimed designer Tom Fazio. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

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Reynolds opens Richland, seventh golf course

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, November 7, 2024
The new Richland Golf Course is now open at Reynolds Lake Oconee, continuing the renowned private lakefront community’s tradition of world-class golf.Richland’s acclaimed designer, Tom Fazio, spent the day at Reynolds on Thursday, Oct.
Senior quarterback Ames Johnson had a solid outing for Gatewood last Friday when the Gators visited Brentwood Academy in Sandersville. IAN TOCHER/File Photo

Senior quarterback Ames Johnson had a solid outing for Gatewood last Friday when the Gators visited Brentwood Academy in Sandersville. IAN TOCHER/File Photo

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Gators learn lessons through loss to Brentwood

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Gatewood head coach Jeff Ratliff knew facing three successive weeks versus top-ranked Briarwood, Edmund Burke, and Brentwood would be tough on his Gators following an imposed three-week layoff created last month by Hurricane Helene’s nearly statewide mayhem.
A heroic effort by Putnam County running back Rashod Daniel made the difference in the War Eagles’ 21-14 win last week over Jasper County. LANCE McCURLEY/File photo

A heroic effort by Putnam County running back Rashod Daniel made the difference in the War Eagles’ 21-14 win last week over Jasper County. LANCE McCURLEY/File photo

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Putnam powers past Jasper with TD in final seconds

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Putnam County has relied on running back Rashod Daniel all season and did so again this past Friday.Facing a 4th-and-2 situation late in the fourth quarter against rival Jasper County, Daniel picked up a pivotal first down and then some.
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