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Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett (6) makes an over-the-shoulder catch over a defender. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett (6) makes an over-the-shoulder catch over a defender. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Led by Lovett, ‘Dogs offense thrives on field

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 18, 2024
During halftime of Saturday’s G-Day football scrimmage in Athens, Brock Bowers, who pulled off countless highlight-reel plays the past few years for the Bulldogs’ offense, was formally presented with his second Mackey Award.
Ferdinand Farley (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)

Ferdinand Farley (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)

Gatewood introduces new girls’ basketball coach

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Gatewood recently announced its new girls’ head basketball coach in the promotion of assistant coach Ferdinand Farley Jr.Farley replaces Jordan Walters, who recently stepped down after serving as head coach for the past six seasons.
Gatewood’s Lawson Wooten finished off the RSC Eagles with seven strikeouts while allowing no runs and no walks in the final three innings. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood’s Lawson Wooten finished off the RSC Eagles with seven strikeouts while allowing no runs and no walks in the final three innings. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gators ground Eagles – twice

Trey Norris
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The Gatewood Gators extended their current winning streak to 10 games with a pair of non-region road wins last week over Rock Springs Christian (11-5, 3-0) in Milner and Stratford Academy (10-9, 0-4) in Macon. Gatewood (11-2, 5-0) benefitted from two strong innings from its pitching staff.
Daniel, a rising senior at Putnam County, currently has offers from Ole Miss, Appalachian State, Army, and Troy. (Photo/LANCE MCCURLEY)

Daniel, a rising senior at Putnam County, currently has offers from Ole Miss, Appalachian State, Army, and Troy. (Photo/LANCE MCCURLEY)

Daniel invited to high-profile football camps

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Putnam County running back and linebacker Rashod Daniel has received high praise for his skills on the gridiron.Daniel was invited to the Under Armour Atlanta football camp in February and competed against some of the best prospects in the nation. Daniel will also attend a Rivals.
Loran Smith/Columnist

Loran Smith/Columnist

Smitjh: Reminiscing and dreaming

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
One of my pastimes is reminiscing, which seems to be gathering steam as I count my birthdays.The time for reflection most often comes about at the start of baseball season. It causes me to flashback to my days on the farm when there was no television, only scratchy static on an old Philco radio.
Freshman Jordan Thomas (92) is a Georgia defensive lineman to watch in Saturday’s scrimmage. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Freshman Jordan Thomas (92) is a Georgia defensive lineman to watch in Saturday’s scrimmage. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Storylines to follow for Georgia’s G-Day scrimmage

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Georgia wrapped up spring practices this week ahead of Saturday’s annual G-Day scrimmage at Sanford Stadium. The Bulldogs will split up into two teams – Red and Black – for their final scrimmage of the spring.
Blake Callaway attempts to jump over the bar during the high jump event at a meet earlier this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Blake Callaway attempts to jump over the bar during the high jump event at a meet earlier this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Gatewood T&F prepares for region meet

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Gatewood track-and-field recently wrapped up a successful regular season and is preparing for the region meet.The boys’ team won its last home meet on April 3, while the Gatewood girls’ squad placed third overall.
Lake Oconee Striper Club member Chad Womack proudly displays the 25-pound striper he caught recently during Capt. Doug Nelms’ Derby. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Oconee Striper Club member Chad Womack proudly displays the 25-pound striper he caught recently during Capt. Doug Nelms’ Derby. CONTRIBUTED

Outdoors: Straight up fishing on Lake Sinclair

James K. Pressley
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
On the weekend of March 23-24, Sinclair Marina in Milledgeville hosted the Toyota Series and Falcon Bass Boat-sponsored pro, Brian Latimer, his Straight Up Fishing (SUF) school, and his SUF Classic tournament. It was a well-attended event with a lot of fun and good food.
Loran Smith/Columnist

Loran Smith/Columnist

Smith: Nat Dye

Loran Smith
Thursday, April 4, 2024
BLYTHE - Dating back to colonial times, this rural community of 744 hardworking folks has been anchored amid farming and agribusiness interests along with hunting and fishing pursuits.It is 10 miles southwest of Ft.
Gracie Bird (15) pushes the ball up the field against Butler last Wednesday. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gracie Bird (15) pushes the ball up the field against Butler last Wednesday. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Putnam girls soccer captures region title, rides winning streak

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Putnam County girls’ soccer continued its winning ways last week by finishing up its region slate with a pair of wins over Josey and Butler.The Lady War Eagles won by forfeit over Josey, but mercy-ruled Butler 10-0 on March 27.
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