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Putnam County appeared in disarray almost all night last Friday as the visiting Thomson Bulldogs racked up a 50-point advantage in winning 56-6 at Al Reaves Field in Eatonton. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Putnam County appeared in disarray almost all night last Friday as the visiting Thomson Bulldogs racked up a 50-point advantage in winning 56-6 at Al Reaves Field in Eatonton. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Top-ranked Thomson grounds War Eagles

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Thomson proved Friday night why it remains No. 1 in Class AA after winning the state title last year. The Bulldogs (7-1, 5-0, Region 4-AA) demonstrated their superiority over Putnam County, leaving Al Reaves Field in Eatonton with a 56-6 victory and the top spot in region standings.
Tyler Middleton (center) made the effort for Gatewood Friday night, but the visiting Spartans came up with the ball after a lategame fumble by Gators quarterback Ames Johnson. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Tyler Middleton (center) made the effort for Gatewood Friday night, but the visiting Spartans came up with the ball after a lategame fumble by Gators quarterback Ames Johnson. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood falls 20-14 in tight battle

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
A late touchdown in the final quarter preserved a perfect 8-0 record for the visiting Edmund Burke Academy (EBA) Spartans Friday night, as they beat the hometown Gatewood Gators 20-14 in a long, hard-fought match. The Gators fell to 6-2 with just two regular-season contests left on the schedule.
Georgia defensive lineman Zion Logue (96) during Georgia’s game against Florida Oct. 28, 2022. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Georgia defensive lineman Zion Logue (96) during Georgia’s game against Florida Oct. 28, 2022. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Bulldogs set to face Florida in Jacksonville

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Coming off a bye week, No. 1 Georgia (7-0, 4-0 SEC) is set to face Florida this Saturday in Jacksonville. The Gators (5-2, 3-1) struggled earlier this season, but are on a two-game winning streak, with their most recent victory a come-from-behind 41-39 win over South Carolina two weeks ago.
James K Pressley/File Photo

James K Pressley/File Photo

Outdoors: Fall fishing

James K. Pressley
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
If I have said it once I have said it a thousand times, I love fall. I mean truly. I love this time of year. Well, not quite yet… I love the fall we get when highs are in the 50s and low 60s and nights are in the 30s.
The coaches and student-athletes of Gatewood’s middle school shotgun team pose with the winning hardware Oct. 13, after securing their fourth-consecutive state championship at the GIAA Middle School Shotgun Invitational in Savannah. CONTRIBUTED

The coaches and student-athletes of Gatewood’s middle school shotgun team pose with the winning hardware Oct. 13, after securing their fourth-consecutive state championship at the GIAA Middle School Shotgun Invitational in Savannah. CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood Middle School wins 4th-straight state shotgun championship

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Gatewood’s middle school shotgun shooting team traveled to Forest City Gun Club in Savannah on Oct. 13, to compete in the GIAA Middle School Shotgun Invitational, where it won the state championship for the fourth consecutive year.
Putnam County will be relying on the talents of senior wide receiver Kaleb Crawford (9), among others, to help get them back in the win column this Friday when they visit Laney High School in Augusta. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Putnam County will be relying on the talents of senior wide receiver Kaleb Crawford (9), among others, to help get them back in the win column this Friday when they visit Laney High School in Augusta. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

War Eagles gear up to face Laney Wildcats

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Putnam County (5-3, 4-1 Region 4-AA) travels to Augusta to play Laney (5-2-1, 4-1) this Friday. • Series History: Putnam County leads, 3-2. • Last. Meeting: Putnam County defeated Laney 27-26 in 2022. After a disappointing region loss to Class AA’s No.
Lake Oconee Elks Soccer Shoot Chairman Bob Pluta delivers last-minute instructions to competitors at a previous Soccer Shoot event. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Oconee Elks Soccer Shoot Chairman Bob Pluta delivers last-minute instructions to competitors at a previous Soccer Shoot event. CONTRIBUTED

Local Elks hosting soccer contest

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Lake Oconee Elks Lodge No. 2849 invites all kids ages 4-15 in Greene, Hancock, Morgan, and Putnam counties to visit the Greene County Recreation Center (2741 Old Union Point Rd., Greensboro) this Saturday from 9-11 a.m. (registration begins 8 a.m.
In a game earlier this season, the Gatewood Gators take the field at Sammons Field in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/File photo

In a game earlier this season, the Gatewood Gators take the field at Sammons Field in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/File photo

Gators trounce Fullington Academy, 34-6

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 19, 2023
The Gatewood Gators took care of business Friday night, posting a convincing 34-6 victory over the visiting Fullington Academy Trojans from Pinehurst.
Thomson running back Jordan Lane (7) tries to break away from a Putnam defender in the Bulldogs’ 27-3 win over the War Eagles last season. LANCE McCURLEY/File photo

Thomson running back Jordan Lane (7) tries to break away from a Putnam defender in the Bulldogs’ 27-3 win over the War Eagles last season. LANCE McCURLEY/File photo

War Eagles to face defending state champion Thomson Bulldogs on Friday

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Putnam County will host defending Class AA state champion Thomson this Friday at Al Reaves Field. • Series History: Thomson leads the all-time series, 1-0. • Last Meeting: Thomson defeated Putnam County 27-3 in 2022. Both Putnam County (5-2, 4-0 Region 4-AA) and No.
Loran Smith/Columnist

Loran Smith/Columnist

Smith: Arnold Harrison

Loran Smith
Thursday, October 19, 2023
At a prosperous automobile dealership, it seems like everyone is always in motion. Nothing is idling except for a smooth-running engine that has just been finely tuned to make a satisfied customer even more satisfied.
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