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The Putnam County girls' volleyball team began their season against Lake Oconee Academy earlier this week. ARELLA CASH/Staff

The Putnam County girls' volleyball team began their season against Lake Oconee Academy earlier this week. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Lady War Eagles begin 2023 season

Arella Cash
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Each of Putnam County High School’s varsity teams participated in some intense workouts over the summer, including the PCHS volleyball program, which will open its season on Aug. 8 at home.
Lance McCurley/File Photo

Lance McCurley/File Photo

McCurley: Getting through sports sadness

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Being an avid sports fan, when your favorite team loses, there always comes a sense of sadness or disappointment. That’s just part of the fun, and while the pain might sting, it comes with the territory.
A Gatewood softball slaps a single into right field during a scrimmage game this summer. CONTRIBUTED

A Gatewood softball slaps a single into right field during a scrimmage game this summer. CONTRIBUTED

Lady Gators start regular volleyball season

Brendan Koerner
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The players on the Gatewood varsity softball team all share the love for the diamond and are excited for another season. The Lady Gators head into the regular season as a young group made up of mostly freshmen and sophomores.
The Georgia hunting guide available for 2023-24 is now available.

The Georgia hunting guide available for 2023-24 is now available.

Georgia hunting guide available for 2023-24

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
It’s summertime now, but hunting season will be here soon. To get ready, the new 2023-2024 Georgia Hunting Seasons and Regulations Guide is now available online, on the Go Outdoors GA app, and in print, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division recently announced.
Lance McCurley/File Photo

Lance McCurley/File Photo

McCurley: ‘Damn Good Dawg’ defined

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Last weekend, former Georgia running back Sony Michel (2014-2017) announced his retirement from the NFL after just five seasons—but he steps away from football with a pair of Super Bowl rings adorning his sizable fingers.
Senior Lady War Eagle Lily Frisch gets to set to ride a ball to first base for an out. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Senior Lady War Eagle Lily Frisch gets to set to ride a ball to first base for an out. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Putnam County softball prepares for new season

Arella Cash
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
The girls of the Putnam County High School softball team endured a couple of tough outings in preseason scrimmage action, but their coach remained upbeat about the upcoming schedule. Putnam County went to bat for the first time this season on July 10, in a scrimmage at Warner Robins High School.
Former Putnam County running back Tamarion Peters represents the War Eagles as a team captain last season before the start of their home matchup against Oconee County, LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Former Putnam County running back Tamarion Peters represents the War Eagles as a team captain last season before the start of their home matchup against Oconee County, LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Peters primed for freshman season at GMC

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Earlier this year, Putnam County’s Tamarion Peters signed to play football at Georgia Military College. The former War Eagles’ running back is now enrolled at GMC in Milledgeville. Peters is also preparing for his upcoming freshman campaign as the Bulldogs recently started fall camp.
Beasley (left) coaches up a Putnam County player during blocking drills at practice this past spring. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Beasley (left) coaches up a Putnam County player during blocking drills at practice this past spring. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Faith and family fuel War Eagles’ Beasley

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Putnam County football assistant coach Beau Beasley is a busy individual. When he’s not coaching, he is teaching weight training at Putnam County Middle School, administering to the youth at his church, or being a devoted father and husband.
A pair of War Eagle defenders stop a GMC Prep wide receiver in covering during a recent camp. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

A pair of War Eagle defenders stop a GMC Prep wide receiver in covering during a recent camp. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles begin acclimation period

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 27, 2023
After attending many practices and camps, Putnam County football recently ended its summer workout schedule and is now participating in the Georgia High School Association (GHSA)-mandated acclimation week. Per the official GHSA website (ghsa.
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