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Putnam County senior quarterback Jamarion Robertson hands the ball off to sophomore running back Elijah Dunn during a scrimmage against Hawkinsville last week. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Putnam County senior quarterback Jamarion Robertson hands the ball off to sophomore running back Elijah Dunn during a scrimmage against Hawkinsville last week. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

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War Eagles host padded camp

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Putnam County’s football team hit the gridiron hard last week, hosting nearly a dozen teams for a two-day padded camp.
Putnam County's BJ Ruff during an at-bat against Worth County in the first round of the Class AA playoffs last April. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Putnam County's BJ Ruff during an at-bat against Worth County in the first round of the Class AA playoffs last April. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

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Putnam County's BJ Ruff commits to play at Emmanuel

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
BJ Ruff’s dream of playing college baseball will soon come true.The Putnam County pitcher and infielder recently committed to play baseball at Emmanuel University. He will enroll in classes next month and start the offseason as a member of the Lions.“It honestly feels great to pursue my goal.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

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Smith: Castronis turns 100

Loran Smith
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Orlean Castronis is a retired former journalist, the widow of one of the most popular players and coaches ever to wear the Red and Black, and likely the only living person to have seen Harry Mehre coach a game live between the hedges of Georgia’s Sanford Stadium.
Carson Beck (15) during Georgia's spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens April 13. (MADISON KEEL/UGA Athletics)

Carson Beck (15) during Georgia's spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens April 13. (MADISON KEEL/UGA Athletics)

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Beck ready for final season at Georgia

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck is primed for a big season in Athens, with Heisman Trophy hopes on the line. Earlier this week, Las Vegas oddsmakers named Beck one of the frontrunners to win college football’s most coveted individual award, giving the Jacksonville, Fla.
James K Pressley/File Photo

James K Pressley/File Photo

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Outdoors: Deep woods companions

James K. Pressley
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Have you ever heard or seen something long before daylight on the way to your deer stand?And I’m not talking about these sissy stands about 20 yards off the road with feeders, air conditioning, and comfy chairs to sit in.
Reynolds Lake Oconee was named one of the top-50 among women golfers in the United States. (CONTRIBUTED)

Reynolds Lake Oconee was named one of the top-50 among women golfers in the United States. (CONTRIBUTED)

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Reynolds named top-50 among women golfers

News Staff
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
On its 2024 list, Golf Digest has named Reynolds Lake Oconee (RLO) among the top 50 U.S. golf destinations for women.
South Carolina defensive back Jalon Kilgore is primed for a stellar sophomore season. Kilgore is a graduate of Putnam County High School.(CONTRIBUTED)

South Carolina defensive back Jalon Kilgore is primed for a stellar sophomore season. Kilgore is a graduate of Putnam County High School.(CONTRIBUTED)

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Jalon Kilgore poised for solid sophomore season at South Carolina

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
University of South Carolina defensive back Jalon Kilgore had a stellar freshman season. He significantly impacted the Gamecocks’ defense, totaling a team’s second-best 76 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, one interception, and six pass breakups last year.
Eight members of the Gatewood basketball team attended a camp at the University of Georgia in Athens last month. (CONTRIBUTED)

Eight members of the Gatewood basketball team attended a camp at the University of Georgia in Athens last month. (CONTRIBUTED)

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Gatewood basketball attends camp at UGA

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Gatewood basketball recently spent a few days attending a camp at the University of Georgia. Last month, Gators head coach Don Keiser, a few staff members, and eight players made the short drive to Athens.
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