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Putnam County rising junior J’mari Greene (3) averaged nearly 12 points per game last season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County rising junior J’mari Greene (3) averaged nearly 12 points per game last season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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War Eagles’ basketball begins summer slate

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
When the month began, the Putnam County War Eagles’ basketball team “hit the ground running” this summer.After a few practices at home in Eatonton, the team traveled to Atlanta to attend a camp at the Georgia Tech campus, where the War Eagles played some of the best competition attending.
Georgia baseball player Charlie Condon broke the alltime program home run record earlier this season. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Georgia baseball player Charlie Condon broke the alltime program home run record earlier this season. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Condon leaves legacy with Bulldogs baseball

Skyla Morris
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
With Georgia’s 2024 baseball season over, sophomore infielder Charlie Condon has probably played his final Bulldogs game. If so, Condon left with a flourish, scoring a record-setting 37th home run of the year Monday night in the ninth inning of the Dawgs’ season-ending 8-5 playoff loss to N.C.
In addition to GIAA 2-A All-Region and All-State recognitions, Gators' slugger Ames Johnson shared co-Player of the Year honors with teammate Wilson Moore. (TREY NORRIS/Staff)

In addition to GIAA 2-A All-Region and All-State recognitions, Gators' slugger Ames Johnson shared co-Player of the Year honors with teammate Wilson Moore. (TREY NORRIS/Staff)

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Gators gather post-season praise

Trey Norris
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
After winning a second-consecutive state championship, the Gatewood Gators saw six players named to the GIAA AA District 2 All-Region team and four to the GIAA AA All-State team.
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)

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‘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

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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

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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.
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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.
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