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Putnam County senior quarterback Jamarion Roberton sits in the pocket, preparing to fire a pass across the field during Tuesday’s practice. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Putnam County senior quarterback Jamarion Roberton sits in the pocket, preparing to fire a pass across the field during Tuesday’s practice. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

‘Consistency is key’ as War Eagles open summer practice

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Year two of the Joel Harvin era for the Putnam County High School football program kicked off earlier this week.The War Eagles started summer football Tuesday morning, with more than 40 players attending practice.
T. Michael Stone/Staff

T. Michael Stone/Staff

Stone: The victim becomes the villainous varmint

Reporter
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
“It’s better to be dead and cool than alive and uncool.”Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man, screenplay by Don Michael PaulWriting a newspaper column is difficult for some writers, but I rarely have any problems. However, it does happen occasionally, especially during cosmic catastrophes.
Feeling Super: Dawgs defeat Georgia Tech

Feeling Super: Dawgs defeat Georgia Tech

Feeling Super: Dawgs defeat Georgia Tech

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Nothing is more poetic – and satisfying – than ending a rival’s season to advance in the postseason, and that’s exactly what Georgia baseball did Sunday night in the Athens Regional final against Georgia Tech.
Loran Smith/Columnist

Loran Smith/Columnist

Smith: Archie Manning at 75 years old

Loran Smith
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Last week, I called Archie Manning with a routine request that led to an informal conversation that typically occurs a few times each year. There is a lot of humor when we talk.There is a lot of humor when we talk. There is no profanity, no mean-spirited gossip.
Former PGA golfer and Gatewood graduate Blake Adams shares a devotion before the start of the tournament. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Former PGA golfer and Gatewood graduate Blake Adams shares a devotion before the start of the tournament. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Lake Oconee FCA holds 2nd annual golf tourney

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
The Lake Oconee Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) area chapter hosted its second-annual golf tournament on May 13 at The Oconee Course at Reynolds Lake Oconee in Greensboro.
The Gatewood Gators won their second-consecutive GIAA state championship Monday after a thrilling three-game series that ended with a 6-0 shutout victory over Edmund Burke Academy (EBA) at Tattnall Square Academy in Macon.

The Gatewood Gators won their second-consecutive GIAA state championship Monday after a thrilling three-game series that ended with a 6-0 shutout victory over Edmund Burke Academy (EBA) at Tattnall Square Academy in Macon.

Gators gut Spartans for second-straight state title

Trey Norris
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
MACON - The Gatewood Gators won their second consecutive GIAA state championship on Monday after a thrilling three-game series, which ended with a 6-0 shutout victory over Edmund Burke Academy at Tattnall Square Academy.
Lawson Wooten holds the 2024 GIAA-2A championship trophy after closing with two scoreless innings for the Gators in Macon. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Lawson Wooten holds the 2024 GIAA-2A championship trophy after closing with two scoreless innings for the Gators in Macon. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Wooten ices game for Gators to capture title

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
MACON – During game three of last season’s state championship series, Lawson Wooten was entrusted with finishing out the contest on the mound, a role that could help secure his team a title.
Gracie Bird

Gracie Bird

Lady War Eagles’ soccer racks up All-Region awards

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Several players on the Putnam County girls’ soccer team achieved a significant milestone this year, earning prestigious All-Region 4-AA honors.The Lady War Eagles had five players—Gracie Bird, Lily Frisch, Allison Stone, Elizabeth Haley, and Regina Espin—earn first-team team honors.
Putnam County’s Baylen Yarbrough runs a leg of the 4x200-meter relay race. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County’s Baylen Yarbrough runs a leg of the 4x200-meter relay race. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam track and field coach ‘proud’ of state athletes

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Putnam County’s track and field team sent 16 athletes to the Class AA state meet last week at East Jackson High School in Commerce. The War Eagles faced fierce competition, with only three securing a spot in the top eight of their respective events.
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