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Pressley’s groom’s cake. CONTRIBUTED

Pressley’s groom’s cake. CONTRIBUTED

Outdoors: Seasons of life

James K. Pressley
Thursday, September 28, 2023
More than 25 years ago I married a cute, little brunette from South Alabama. I’m not sure to this day why she said yes, but it’s definitely the best sales job I ever did. In any case, weddings were a lot different back then, in the days before social media and digital photography.
Kaleb Crawford (9) chases a ball carrier in a game earlier this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Kaleb Crawford (9) chases a ball carrier in a game earlier this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Game Preview: War Eagles face tough test against Westside

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Putnam County (3-2, 1-0 Region 4-AA) will face its toughest test of the season so far against Westside (Augusta) this Friday. • Series History: Putnam County leads the series, 4-1. • Last Meeting: Putnam County defeated Westside 28-0 in 2022.
Putnam County junior Rashod Daniel (3) closes in on a Jasper County ball carrier in a win on Sept. 8. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County junior Rashod Daniel (3) closes in on a Jasper County ball carrier in a win on Sept. 8. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Trio of War Eagles power Putnam past Butler

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Putnam County recorded its second-straight win Friday, defeating Butler in its Region 4-AA opener. War Eagles’ running backs Rashod Daniel and Kaleb Crawford combined to rush for 211 yards and three scores as the War Eagles defeated Butler 35-12 in their Region 4-AA opener last Friday.
With Jackson Hewatt (3) providing cover, Evan Bennett (7) makes his way across the goal line for Gatewood's first touchdown last Friday night in a 17-8 win over Briarwood. IAN TOCHER/STAFF

With Jackson Hewatt (3) providing cover, Evan Bennett (7) makes his way across the goal line for Gatewood's first touchdown last Friday night in a 17-8 win over Briarwood. IAN TOCHER/STAFF

Gatewood beats Briarwood, remains undefeated

Story And Photos By Ian Tocher
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Gatewood boosted its unbeaten record to 4-0 last Friday with a 17-8 win at home on Sammons Field against Briarwood Academy.
Loran Smith/Columnist

Loran Smith/Columnist

Smith: Braves outing

Loran Smith
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Even when the Braves come up short, an outing at Truist Park can still be a resonating affair, especially when the weather is good, and the team is headed to the playoffs.
Georgia offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (77) holds up Cash Jones (32) after he scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Bulldogs win over South Carolina last week. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Georgia offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (77) holds up Cash Jones (32) after he scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Bulldogs win over South Carolina last week. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Bulldogs set to face Blazers on Saturday

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 21, 2023
No. 1 Georgia (3-0) is set to face UAB (1-2) Saturday in Athens for its fourth straight home game. The Bulldogs and Blazers have met three previous times, with the most recent being in 2021 in Athens.
Georgia sophomore edge rusher Mykel Williams (13) brings down South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Georgia sophomore edge rusher Mykel Williams (13) brings down South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Bulldogs battle back to beat Gamecocks

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Top-ranked Georgia battled back after trailing at the half to defeat South Carolina 24-14 this past Saturday. The Gamecocks came out swinging and quarterback Spencer Rattler proved why he’s among the best quarterbacks in the conference.
Josey quarterback Altravion Simpkins lines up the Eagles' offense against Putnam County in last year's game at Al Reaves Field in Eatonton. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Josey quarterback Altravion Simpkins lines up the Eagles' offense against Putnam County in last year's game at Al Reaves Field in Eatonton. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Game Preview: War Eagles hope to win three in a row at Josey

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Putnam County (2-2) will take on Josey (1-3) Friday in Augusta for its second-straight region game. • Series History: Putnam County leads, 6-0. • Last Meeting: Putnam County defeated Josey 40-0 in 2022. The Josey Eagles have had it rough as of late following their season-opening win on Aug.
James K Pressley/File Photo

James K Pressley/File Photo

Outdoors: On being Southern

James K. Pressley
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Does anyone remember the old Motel 6 commercials with Tom Bodett? His famous tagline was, “We’ll leave the light on for ya!” Now he was a Yankee, but a country Yankee, apparently. That’s one of the sayings I remember my grandparents and the older people of my childhood saying often.
Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) during a game against South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (Photo by Tony Walsh)

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) during a game against South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (Photo by Tony Walsh)

No. 1 ranked Bulldogs open SEC play with South Carolina Gamecocks

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Top-ranked Georgia (2-0) opens up its SEC slate as it hosts division rival South Carolina (1-1) on Saturday. The Bulldogs are looking forward to extending their home winning streak of 20 games against the Gamecocks, who are coming off a 41-21 victory over Furman this past Saturday.
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