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Junior Kaden Keiser (13) has enjoyed a good start to his season with the Gators, as has sophomore and team-leading scorer Matt Allen (right)

Junior Kaden Keiser (13) has enjoyed a good start to his season with the Gators, as has sophomore and team-leading scorer Matt Allen (right)

Gators begin season with 4-0 start

Trey Norris
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The Gatewood boys’ basketball team had another good week, winning a pair of games over Windsor Academy and Georgia Military Prep. The Gators improved their record to 4-0 and remain among the top teams in the GIAA. The Gators’ first victory came Dec.
Lady War Eagles’ freshman Journey Waller (10) goes up for a contest layup against Greene County.

Lady War Eagles’ freshman Journey Waller (10) goes up for a contest layup against Greene County.

Lady War Eagles ride five-game winning streak

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The Putnam County girls’ basketball team (5-1) is off to one of its hottest starts in the last few years. After losing their first game to Newton on Nov.
James K. Pressley/Columnist

James K. Pressley/Columnist

Outdoors: Procrastination and progression

James K. Pressley
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Lately, this column has been the product of procrastination more than planning, forethought, and execution. I don’t know what it is. Maybe it’s the new job and the new location. I’m the sales manager at Clarks Hill Marina now and the amount of work and responsibility is an adjustment.
Putnam County's Lily Armistead (left) picked up her weight class win at the South Metro Invitational in Atlanta, while Lily Frisch (right) was second in her weight class.

Putnam County's Lily Armistead (left) picked up her weight class win at the South Metro Invitational in Atlanta, while Lily Frisch (right) was second in her weight class.

PCHS War Eagles wrestling is on a roll

Arella Cash
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
To say the high school wrestling season is complex is an understatement.
Still sporting a soft cast on his right forearm, UNC commit Evan Bennett had a solid game, but was unable to add to the Gatewood scoring total Friday night at Mercer University in Macon. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Still sporting a soft cast on his right forearm, UNC commit Evan Bennett had a solid game, but was unable to add to the Gatewood scoring total Friday night at Mercer University in Macon. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators’ season ends with state-final loss

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Chalk it up to championship game jitters or just plain bad luck, but a series of fumbles, interceptions, and turnovers cost Gatewood the 2023 Class 2A championship Friday night at Mercer University in Macon.
Putnam senior Landon Bonner is the team’s leading scorer this season through four games, averaging 26.5 points per contest. ARELLA CASH/File photo

Putnam senior Landon Bonner is the team’s leading scorer this season through four games, averaging 26.5 points per contest. ARELLA CASH/File photo

War Eagles soaring with wins over Jasper, Greene

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Putnam County boys’ basketball added two more wins against Jasper County and Greene County last week. The War Eagles enter this week at 4-0 with two more chances for wins this upcoming weekend. They’ll host two home games, starting Friday against Greene County and Saturday with Morgan County.
Jalon Kilgore (2) during a game in 2021. FILE PHOTO

Jalon Kilgore (2) during a game in 2021. FILE PHOTO

Former Putnam QB Kilgore transferring from Tennessee Tech

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Former Putnam County quarterback Gerald Kilgore announced last week that he is seeking a transfer from Tennessee Tech, where he originally signed in 2021 out of high school. Kilgore broke the news on Nov. 30 on his personal X (Twitter) account.
James K Pressley/File Photo

James K Pressley/File Photo

Outdoors: Holiday season is here

James K. Pressley
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Well, we are in the midst of the holiday season once again! Is it just me or is the time between these holidays getting dramatically shorter? I mean wasn’t everyone just at my house for Thanksgiving? Feels like it. Of course, it also feels like yesterday gas was $0.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart during Georgia’s game against Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.(Kari Hodges/UGAAA)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart during Georgia’s game against Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.(Kari Hodges/UGAAA)

Smart insists Dawgs ‘excited’ about Orange Bowl

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
After being left out of the College Football Playoff, No. 6 Georgia is headed to the Orange Bowl to play No. 5 Florida State, which was snubbed after going undefeated and winning the ACC Title.
Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith (11) got into the action during the SEC Championship game against Alabama on a 51-yard reception. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith (11) got into the action during the SEC Championship game against Alabama on a 51-yard reception. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Milroe steers Alabama to SEC title win over Georgia

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe helped the No. 1 Crimson Tide knock off No. 1 Georgia 27-24 in the SEC Championship game, snapping the Bulldogs’ 29-game winning streak Saturday. While his stat line wasn’t great, Milroe shined in the biggest moments, leading Alabama to the win.
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