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With the help of Georgia DNR, mobility-challenged sportsmen can still experience hunting with family members and friends. CONTRIBUTED

With the help of Georgia DNR, mobility-challenged sportsmen can still experience hunting with family members and friends. CONTRIBUTED

Georgia DNR promotes adaptive hunting

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) hosted its third adaptive hunt since 2021 earlier this month on private property in Newton County. Five adaptive hunters and their hunting buddies were teamed up with a guide for the agency’s two-day Hunt and Learn experience.
Putnam County’s War Eagle wrestlers have enjoyed a strong showing this year, with three of them reaching the 100 individual wins mark. CONTRIBUTED

Putnam County’s War Eagle wrestlers have enjoyed a strong showing this year, with three of them reaching the 100 individual wins mark. CONTRIBUTED

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PCHS wrestlers pinning down milestones

Arella Cash
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Throughout the season Putnam County’s wrestling War Eagles have been able to enjoy several important milestones, including three wrestlers – Jonquail Coates, Tristan Williams, and Mark Winslette – each surpassing 100 individual wins.
Rashod Daniel carries the ball for Putnam County earlier this school season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Rashod Daniel carries the ball for Putnam County earlier this school season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

College football coaches visit Putnam County

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Several college football coaches recently stopped by Putnam County High School to check on its players. Coaches from in-state institutions Kennesaw State, Georgia Tech, Georgia State, and Albany State, as well as Liberty University in Virginia, made trips to Eatonton last week.
Jeff Nail from Lake Lanier with James Pressley (left) at the Atlanta Boat Show. CONTRIBUTED

Jeff Nail from Lake Lanier with James Pressley (left) at the Atlanta Boat Show. CONTRIBUTED

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Outdoors: Boat shows and other indoor activities

James K. Pressley
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
I had several interesting experiences this past weekend. First was the Atlanta Boat Show, put on by Discover Boating. Now, I have been to many boat shows in the past, including the Atlanta show; however, this was my first time working at a boat show.
Gators coach Don Keiser singled out “big man” Trey Wiggins (21) for his physical play and scoring touch in a 71-36 win over Westfield last Saturday night in Eatonton. Meanwhile, Gatewood’s top scorer Matt Allen (12) continued to rack up points, scoring 31 for the home team. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators coach Don Keiser singled out “big man” Trey Wiggins (21) for his physical play and scoring touch in a 71-36 win over Westfield last Saturday night in Eatonton. Meanwhile, Gatewood’s top scorer Matt Allen (12) continued to rack up points, scoring 31 for the home team. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Gators continue streak with 3-in-a-row

Ian Tocher
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Gatewood’s boys basketball team improved its record to 12-1 last week with consecutive-day wins over Thomas Jefferson Academy, Windsor Academy, and Saturday night versus Westfield School.
Landon Bonner (2) scored a team-high 35 points in the loss to Thomson last Saturday. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Landon Bonner (2) scored a team-high 35 points in the loss to Thomson last Saturday. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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War Eagles come up short against No. 1 Thomson

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Class AA’s top-ranked Thomson defeated Putnam County 87-85 last Saturday in a last-second thriller. After trailing 71-62 entering the fourth quarter, the War Eagles battled back but fell just short. They had a chance in the closing seconds, but their last-second attempt bounced off the backboard.
Putnam County freshman Journey Waller (10) scored a team-high 19 points in the loss to Thomson this past Saturday

Putnam County freshman Journey Waller (10) scored a team-high 19 points in the loss to Thomson this past Saturday

Lady War Eagles’ winning streak snapped with loss to No. 3 Thomson

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 18, 2024
No. 3 Thomson snapped Putnam County’s eight-game winning streak on Jan. 13 with a 70-62 win. The Lady Bulldogs led 43-42 after the third quarter, but their defense took over in the final period. Thomson outscored the Lady War Eagles down the stretch to help secure their 14th win of the year.
Carly Cannon (shown) accounted for 15 of the Lady Gators’ 44 points against Westfield last Saturday, with fellow senior London Darden scoring 12 and up-and-coming sophomore Natalie Sills contributing nine points

Carly Cannon (shown) accounted for 15 of the Lady Gators’ 44 points against Westfield last Saturday, with fellow senior London Darden scoring 12 and up-and-coming sophomore Natalie Sills contributing nine points

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Gatewood girls win two, then lose at home

Ian Tocher
Thursday, January 18, 2024
After securing a pair of high-flying road wins over Thomas Jefferson and Windsor Academies last Thursday and Friday, Gatewood’s Lady Gators basketball team was brought back down to earth with a very close loss at home to Westfield on Saturday. “What killed us today was free throws.
Gators’ head coach Jeff Ratliff poses with his outgoing seniors. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators’ head coach Jeff Ratliff poses with his outgoing seniors. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Gators banquet caps state runner-up season

Ian Tocher
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Looking a lot younger and smaller than they appeared on Dec. 2 last year in a tough 16-10 loss in the state championship game, members of the 2023 Gatewood football team assembled one last time on Jan. 10 for their wrap-up awards banquet.
The Lady Gators high-five after a game last week. TREY NORRIS/Staff

The Lady Gators high-five after a game last week. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Lady Gators back on winning path

Ian Tocher
Thursday, January 11, 2024
The Gatewood girls’ basketball team opened the 2024 portion of its season with a 41-35 loss at home on Jan. 3 to First Presbyterian Day (FPD), out of Macon. Despite the loss, Gatewood head coach Jordan Walters said she was proud of the way her team played against a higher-ranked opponent.
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