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Georgia quarterback Carson Beck tied a program record by tossing five touchdowns against Tennessee Tech. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck tied a program record by tossing five touchdowns against Tennessee Tech. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

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Beck ties program TD record in win over Tennessee Tech

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Carson Beck tied a program record by throwing five touchdown passes in a 48-3 victory at home on Saturday over Tennessee Tech. It was a career game for Beck as he became the eighth Bulldog quarterback to pass for five scores in a game.
Georgia inside linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) during Georgia’s game against Kentucky on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia inside linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) during Georgia’s game against Kentucky on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

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Bulldogs to face familiar faces in Kentucky

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Top-ranked Georgia (2-0) will see a few familiar faces this week in Lexington when it faces Kentucky (1-1, 0-1 SEC).Former Bulldog quarterback Brock Vandagriff and inside linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson play for the Wildcats, who are struggling early this year.
The War Eagles huddle during a timeout in a game earlier this season against Greene County. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

The War Eagles huddle during a timeout in a game earlier this season against Greene County. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

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War Eagles come up short against Laney

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Putnam County (0-3) tried to mount a fourth-quarter comeback last Friday against Laney (2-1) but came up short.The War Eagles trailed by two scores entering the final period, except they didn’t give up.
Gatwood's Hunter Johnson (22) and quarterback Ames Johnson (10, no relation) combined for a pair of touchdowns Friday night in a 40-0 rout of the visiting Lions from Loganville Christian Academy. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

Gatwood's Hunter Johnson (22) and quarterback Ames Johnson (10, no relation) combined for a pair of touchdowns Friday night in a 40-0 rout of the visiting Lions from Loganville Christian Academy. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

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Gators feast on Lions in 40-0 win at home

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Following disappointing losses in the season’s first two games, the Gatewood Gators (1-2) stormed back with a dominating 40-0 performance at home in Eatonton Friday night against the Loganville Christian Academy Lions.“I’m going to hand it to my guys now.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

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Smith: Hall of Fame hopes for Patton

Columnist
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Sometimes, it can be challenging to evaluate an athlete’s makeup and determine what’s most significant to his or her success.
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck races past defenders for a first down. (LANCE McCURLEY/Staff)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck races past defenders for a first down. (LANCE McCURLEY/Staff)

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Georgia offense explodes on Clemson in second half

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
It was a tale of two halves for top-ranked Georgia against No. 14 Clemson in its 34-3 win last Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.The Bulldogs couldn’t find the end zone in the first half, leading the Tigers 6-0 at the end of the second quarter.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with his players following a 34-3 win over Clemson. (LANCE McCURLEY/Staff)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with his players following a 34-3 win over Clemson. (LANCE McCURLEY/Staff)

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Top-ranked Bulldogs to face Tennessee Tech

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Georgia (1-0) will play Tennessee Tech (0-1) in its home opener this Saturday at Sanford Stadium.Last week, the top-ranked Bulldogs defeated then-No. 14 Clemson 34-3 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Putnam County running back Rashod Daniel (3) is brought down by a group of Morgan County defenders in a game earlier this season. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Putnam County running back Rashod Daniel (3) is brought down by a group of Morgan County defenders in a game earlier this season. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

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War Eagles hope to get first W against Haralson

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Putnam County (0-3) hopes to get its first win of the season this Friday against Haralson County (1-2).This Friday’s 7:30 pm. kickoff at Al Reaves Field will be the first meeting between both teams.The Rebels of Tallapoosa are coming off a 25-3 loss to nearby Greene County.
Gatewood ‘Swamp Stomp’ registration open

Gatewood ‘Swamp Stomp’ registration open

Gatewood ‘Swamp Stomp’ registration open

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Few events bring together as many Eatonton folks as the annual 5K for Kaye Swamp Stomp, scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 22 this year, beginning at Gatewood Schools before winding its way through downtown Eatonton and back.The deadline to pre-register for $20 and be guaranteed an event t-shirtis Sept.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

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Smith: Dawgs take on Tigers

Columnist
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Georgia and Clemson met for the first time on the Gridiron in 1897 in Athens, and the Bulldogs won 24-0. The two teams have met intermittently through the years, with the Bulldogs holding a 43-18-4 lead.
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