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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

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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

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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.
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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.
Georgia running back Kendall Milton (2) dives for extra yards as a pair of Vanderbilt defenders try and bring him down. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Georgia running back Kendall Milton (2) dives for extra yards as a pair of Vanderbilt defenders try and bring him down. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

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No. 1 Bulldogs run away from Vanderbilt, improve to 7-0

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 19, 2023
It wasn’t pretty, but a win is a win as top-ranked Georgia defeated Vanderbilt 37-20 to improve to 7-0. The Commodores were 32-point underdogs entering Saturday and gave the heavily favored Bulldogs a run for their money, trailing by 10 points late in the game, but couldn’t pull off the upset.
Georgia defensive lineman Tramel Walthour (90) and inside linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) tackle Vanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals (8) during Saturday’s TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics game in Nashville.

Georgia defensive lineman Tramel Walthour (90) and inside linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) tackle Vanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals (8) during Saturday’s TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics game in Nashville.

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Bulldogs enter bye week banged up but making no excuses

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Top-ranked Georgia (7-0, 4-0 SEC) enters its bye week at a great time in the season, with hopes of improving as a team and getting some injured players back before facing rival Florida on Oct. 27.
There’s a right way – and a wrong way – to plan and host an oyster roast, columnist James Pressley insists. CONTRIBUTED

There’s a right way – and a wrong way – to plan and host an oyster roast, columnist James Pressley insists. CONTRIBUTED

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Outdoors: Oyster etiquette

James K. Pressley
Thursday, October 19, 2023
My outdoor life extends beyond just hunting and fishing. It brings itself full circle with a love of entertaining and cooking. Winter is my favorite time of the year here in Lake Country. The mosquitos (or as my Cajun friends call them maringoins) are mostly gone, and the gnats are dead.
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) chats with ESPN sideline reporter Molly McGrath after the Bulldogs' 51-13 win over Kentucky. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) chats with ESPN sideline reporter Molly McGrath after the Bulldogs' 51-13 win over Kentucky. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Beck has career night as Georgia’s offense flourishes in win over No. 20 Wildcats

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Not much went wrong for Carson Beck in No. 1 Georgia’s 51-13 win over No. 20 Kentucky on Saturday. Beck set career highs in passing yards, completions, and touchdowns. The Jacksonville, Fl., native completed 28-of-35 passes for 389 yards, four passing scores and one interception in the win.
War Eagle sophomore Omarion Butts (22) rushed for two touchdowns in Friday’s win over Glenn Hills. IAN TOCHER/Staff

War Eagle sophomore Omarion Butts (22) rushed for two touchdowns in Friday’s win over Glenn Hills. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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War Eagles rout Glenn Hills, head into bye week

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 12, 2023
In its Homecoming game last Friday, Putnam County (5-2, 4-0 Region 4-AA) routed Glenn Hills (1-7, 0-5) to extend the War Eagles’ current winning streak to five. Putnam took care of business on both sides of the ball, easily defeating the Spartans, 47-12.
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Smith: Music City

Loran Smith
Thursday, October 12, 2023
With all the conference realignment that has taken place, you hear about all the travel costs and headaches to come with expansion, which will have, in the Big Ten, UCLA and Southern Cal playing in New Brunswick, N.J., and State College, Pa.
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