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Former Putnam County football player Gerald Kilgore is transferring from Tennessee Tech to play alongside his brother, Jalon, next season at South Carolina. CONTRIBUTED

Former Putnam County football player Gerald Kilgore is transferring from Tennessee Tech to play alongside his brother, Jalon, next season at South Carolina. CONTRIBUTED

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Former Putnam football player commits to South Carolina, reunites with brother

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Former Putnam County football player Gerald Kilgore has found his next college home at South Carolina. The 6-foot-1, 202-pound defensive back will enroll at South Carolina next semester with three years of eligibility remaining after redshirting and playing just one season at Tennessee Tech.
Waller (left) walks off the field during a timeout with a teammate from Cedar Shoals High School of Athens during the FCA All-Star game. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Waller (left) walks off the field during a timeout with a teammate from Cedar Shoals High School of Athens during the FCA All-Star game. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Waller competes in All-Star game, talks recruitment

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Putnam County football senior Tyson Waller recently competed in the Athens-Area Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) All-Star game at Clarke Central High School at Billy Henderson Stadium. Waller got the chance to play in the game after being nominated by one of his high school coaches.
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T. Michael Stone/Reporter

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Stone: I got the beach ball bowl blues

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Dear Dawg Nation, I know you’re disappointed. But a trip to the Orange Bowl isn’t such a bad thing. Average temperatures in Miami this time of year range from a high of 76 degrees to a low of 65 degrees at night. So, get yourself a beach ball.
“Putnam County’s Jaylin Harper (5) goes up for a layup as Greene County’s RJ Monford (24) tries to block the shot. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

“Putnam County’s Jaylin Harper (5) goes up for a layup as Greene County’s RJ Monford (24) tries to block the shot. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

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War Eagles knock off rivals Greene, Morgan

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The Putnam County boys’ basketball team remains undefeated after knocking off rivals Greene County (80–76) and Morgan County (70-55) this past weekend, giving the War Eagles a 6-0 record.
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)

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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.

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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.
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James K. Pressley/Columnist

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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.

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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

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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

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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.
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