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Running back Daijun Edwards (30) is congratulated by teammates after one of his rushing touchdowns. H e had two on the night. ZAK ROBINSON PHOTOGRAPHY/Contributed

Running back Daijun Edwards (30) is congratulated by teammates after one of his rushing touchdowns. H e had two on the night. ZAK ROBINSON PHOTOGRAPHY/Contributed

UGA seeks to maintain momentum at Tennessee

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Fresh off a dominant win last Saturday over Ole Miss, Georgia (10-0, 7-0 SEC) now prepares to face a third-straight ranked opponent, but this time it will be on the road at Tennessee (7-3, 3-3). The No. 21 Volunteers struggled last week, losing 36-7 to No.
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Outdoors; Todd Goade, the angler of the year

James K. Pressley
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Since beginning my career as a writer (which I still find funny) I have had the opportunity to get to meet and spend time with a lot of cool people. From guides, manufacturers, TV personalities, etc. I have enjoyed every minute of it.
Georgia duck season opens Saturday

Georgia duck season opens Saturday

Georgia duck season opens Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Waterfowl hunters are ready to head to their favorite wetland location for the Georgia duck hunting season when it opens statewide on Nov. 18, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). Duck season dates are Nov. 18-26 and Dec. 9 to Jan. 28.
Putnam County running back Rashod Daniel (3) blocks for teammate Kaleb Crawford (9) as he runs in open field. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County running back Rashod Daniel (3) blocks for teammate Kaleb Crawford (9) as he runs in open field. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles win close contest with Washington County

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Putnam County held off a late scare from Washington County, coming out on top 49-47 on Friday. With the win over the Golden Hawks (6-4, 3-4 Region 4-AA), who finished No. 4 entering the state playoffs this week, the War Eagles (6-4, 4-3) secured the No. 3 seed in the region standings.
Gatewood head coach Jeff Ratliff (right) was all smiles after his Gators won back the “Whoopin’ Stick,” held by star player Evan Bennett, who had on a cast covering most of his right forearm in a return to play after missing several games due to an injury suffered earlier this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood head coach Jeff Ratliff (right) was all smiles after his Gators won back the “Whoopin’ Stick,” held by star player Evan Bennett, who had on a cast covering most of his right forearm in a return to play after missing several games due to an injury suffered earlier this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood secures region title with ‘Whoopin’ Stick’ win

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
A dominating 42-14 win over region rival Brentwood returned the “Whoopin’ Stick” to Gatewood’s possession on Nov. 3 at Sammons Field in Eatonton. The victory also secured the number-one seed for the Gators in playoffs this year.
Loran Smith/Columnist

Loran Smith/Columnist

Smith: Gen. Robert Neyland

Loran Smith
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
When Georgia opened the season in 1959 between the hedges against Alabama, one of the press box luminaries in attendance was Tennessee’s General Robert Neyland. That caused quite a stir. In the first quarter, Bill Godfrey burst through the line of scrimmage and dashed 40 yards for a touchdown.
Georgia defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse (78) returns an interception in the fourth quarter during Georgia’s game against Missouri on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium Nov. 4 in Athens. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Georgia defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse (78) returns an interception in the fourth quarter during Georgia’s game against Missouri on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium Nov. 4 in Athens. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Bulldogs tame Tigers with late theatrics, take control of SEC East

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Top-ranked Georgia (9-0, 6-0 SEC) survived a late scare by No. 12 Missouri (7-2, 3-2) this past Saturday. The Bulldogs made plays when they needed to come out on top over the Tigers, 30-21.
Daijun Edwards (30) rushed for 77 yards on 16 attempts last week in Georgia’s win over Missouri. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Daijun Edwards (30) rushed for 77 yards on 16 attempts last week in Georgia’s win over Missouri. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Georgia, Ole Miss set to face off in top-10 matchup

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
No. 1 Georgia (9-0, 6-0 SEC) is set to host No. 12 Ole Miss (8-1, 6-1) this Saturday in Athens. The Bulldogs are currently one of the hottest teams in the nation, riding a 26-game winning streak. So, the Rebels will try to pull off an upset as they’re fighting for a spot in the four-team playoff.
The Lady War Eagles pose for a picture Nov. 4 before the start of the Class AA cross-country race in Carrollton. CONTRIBUTED

The Lady War Eagles pose for a picture Nov. 4 before the start of the Class AA cross-country race in Carrollton. CONTRIBUTED

Historic run for Lady War Eagles cross country

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The Putnam County girls cross-country team recently wrapped up its best season in program history. The Lady War Eagles captured the first region championship in school history on Oct. 26. They did so by taking down defending Region 4-AA champion Laney, with six runners finishing in the top 10.
Putnam County head Joel Harvin has taken the War Eagles to the playoffs in his first season at the helm. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County head Joel Harvin has taken the War Eagles to the playoffs in his first season at the helm. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam to face familiar foe in first round

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Putnam County will face a familiar foe in Fitzgerald during the first round of the Class AA state playoffs.
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