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Pictured left to right, starting with the back row: Bennett Haley, Finn Hoskins, Jackson Sanders, Colton Cheek, Huck McLaulin, Jackson Robbins, William Benner, Perry Atkinson, Cooper Craine, Carson Lingle, Harrison Harper, Crofton Smith, Chason Sheppard, Connor Mitchem, Ford Rocker, Talon Jones, Bo Wooten, Blake Brannen, Joe McMillian, and Brady Haley. CONTRIBUTED

Pictured left to right, starting with the back row: Bennett Haley, Finn Hoskins, Jackson Sanders, Colton Cheek, Huck McLaulin, Jackson Robbins, William Benner, Perry Atkinson, Cooper Craine, Carson Lingle, Harrison Harper, Crofton Smith, Chason Sheppard, Connor Mitchem, Ford Rocker, Talon Jones, Bo Wooten, Blake Brannen, Joe McMillian, and Brady Haley. CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood Middle School completes perfect season

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
In what bodes well for future varsity squads, the Gatewood Middle School football team recently completed a remarkable season, cruising to a perfect 7-0 record.
Lake Oconee Lodge Soccer Shoot contestants, families and volunteers. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Oconee Lodge Soccer Shoot contestants, families and volunteers. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Oconee Elks held annual Soccer Shoot

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
On Saturday, Oct. 28, Lake Oconee Elks Lodge 2849 held its annual Soccer Shoot at the Greene County Recreation Center for kids ages 4-15 for Greene, Putnam, Morgan, and Hancock counties.
With support from teammates Ethan Whatley (16), Mark Little (6) and Jason Clemons (80), Putnam County senior Alan Hill (21) makes a run around the Thomson defense in a game played earlier this season. CHARLES JORDAN/File photo

With support from teammates Ethan Whatley (16), Mark Little (6) and Jason Clemons (80), Putnam County senior Alan Hill (21) makes a run around the Thomson defense in a game played earlier this season. CHARLES JORDAN/File photo

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Putnam can’t weather Purple Hurricanes’ storm

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
In the first round of the playoffs, No. 2 seed Fitzgerald defeated No. 3 seed Putnam County 38-7 last Saturday, eliminating the War Eagles from the Class AA postseason for the third consecutive year.
Senior running back Kendall Milton (2) had the breakout game of his career against Ole Miss in Athens, rushing for 127 yards and two touchdowns on nine carries. ZAK ROBINSON PHOTOGRAPHY/Contributed

Senior running back Kendall Milton (2) had the breakout game of his career against Ole Miss in Athens, rushing for 127 yards and two touchdowns on nine carries. ZAK ROBINSON PHOTOGRAPHY/Contributed

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Milton, Bulldogs run away with win over No. 9 Ole Miss

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Georgia put on its best ground game performance of the season last Saturday against No. 9 Ole Miss. The No. 1 Bulldogs (10-0, 7-0 SEC) rushed for a season-high 300 yards and five touchdowns in a 52-17 win over the Rebels (8-2, 5-2). They also averaged a season-high 8.6 yards per rush as a team.
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

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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

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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

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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.
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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.
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