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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart during Georgia’s game against Florida at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (Kari Hodges/UGAAA)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart during Georgia’s game against Florida at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (Kari Hodges/UGAAA)

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Georgia shifts focus to Mizzou’s high-powered offense

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 2, 2023
T Top-ranked Georgia is set to host a much-improved Missouri squad this Saturday at Sanford Stadium. The No. 15 Tigers (7-1 SEC, 5-0) are playing well at this point in the season and they’re hoping to come into Athens and knock off the two-time defending national champion Bulldogs (8-0, 5-0).
Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) runs away from Florida defenders for a 41-yard touchdown. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) runs away from Florida defenders for a 41-yard touchdown. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Top-ranked Bulldogs run away from Gators

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 2, 2023
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After trailing Florida early this past week, No. 1 Georgia turned up the heat quickly. The Gators led 7-3 after each team’s first drive in the first quarter, but the Bulldogs responded by scoring 36 unanswered points.
Putnam County players discuss the game plan during a timeout against Thomson on Oct. 20. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Putnam County players discuss the game plan during a timeout against Thomson on Oct. 20. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

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Putnam, WaCo battle for final two region spots before playoffs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Putnam County (5-4, 4-2 Region 4-AA) will host Washington County (5-4, 4-2) this Friday for Senior Night. • Series History: Washington County leads, 13-1. • Last Meeting: Putnam County defeated Washington County 26-13 in 2022.
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Smith: Henderson and Worley

Loran Smith
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
In sports, we always flash back to a time when there was a singular moment that remains unforgettable. You always enjoy reliving those memorable plays and games – precious memories, how they linger.
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

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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

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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.
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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

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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.
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