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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.
Putnam County senior running back Rashod Daniel (3) is expected to return to play against McNair Friday night after missing a few weeks due to an injury. FILE PHOTO

Putnam County senior running back Rashod Daniel (3) is expected to return to play against McNair Friday night after missing a few weeks due to an injury. FILE PHOTO

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Putnam County gears up to face McNair to begin region play

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Putnam County (1-3) returns to the gridiron Friday night to open up region play against McNair (2-2). This Friday’s meeting at Al Reaves Field will be the first between the War Eagles and the Mustangs.Putnam comes into the game following a bye week, which the War Eagles used to get healthy.
The defense kept Georgia in the game despite being short-handed. Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (93) recorded two tackles for loss and a sack. oenel Aguero (8) recorded three solo tackles. CONOR DILLON/UGAAA

The defense kept Georgia in the game despite being short-handed. Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (93) recorded two tackles for loss and a sack. oenel Aguero (8) recorded three solo tackles. CONOR DILLON/UGAAA

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Smart ‘proud’ of Bulldogs in Lexington

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Georgia left Kroger Field in Lexington this past Saturday with a win over Kentucky, but it wasn’t easy.The Bulldogs defeated the Wildcats 13-12 in their SEC opener and head into the bye week with a 3-0 record. However, after the close win, they’re now ranked No. 2 in the Associated Press poll.
The WJVA remembered Navy veteran Robert “Uncle Bob” Van Dine, who was part of the team who won the WJVA Fishing Tournament the past two years. CONTRIBUTED

The WJVA remembered Navy veteran Robert “Uncle Bob” Van Dine, who was part of the team who won the WJVA Fishing Tournament the past two years. CONTRIBUTED

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Sugar Creek Marina hosts WJVA fishing tourney

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The annual Wild Jaeger Veteran Adventures Fishing Tournament was held on Sept. 14 at Lake Oconee’s Sugar Creek Marina. The tournament is part of the WJVA's mission to reconnect veterans with the military brotherhood and the civilian community.
Mason Sinclair (11) recovered this fumble by the Southland player (lower left) near the Gators' end zone in the second quarter last Friday night. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

Mason Sinclair (11) recovered this fumble by the Southland player (lower left) near the Gators' end zone in the second quarter last Friday night. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

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Gators ‘find a way’ to beat Southland

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
After dropping their first two games this season, the Gatewood Gators now have a 2-2 record after a soggy 16-13 win over Southland Academy (0-4) last Friday at home in Eatonton.
Bill Waters had a breakout game for Putnam, rushing for 170 yards and four touchdowns against the Rebels. (T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff)

Bill Waters had a breakout game for Putnam, rushing for 170 yards and four touchdowns against the Rebels. (T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff)

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Waters helps rally Putnam past Rebels

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Putnam County secured its first victory last week over Haralson County, thanks to a strong effort from Bill Waters.Waters stepped in for injured senior running back Rashod Daniel and shined.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

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Smith: New press box at Sanford Stadium

Loran Smith
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
You may have heard that Georgia has a new press box.The old facility gave way to premium seat locations for donors, which has been a trend regarding the media in recent years – something that has taken place in stadium enhancements and enlargements across the country.
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