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A wakeboarder on Lake Sinclair over the holiday weekend. CONTRIBUTED

A wakeboarder on Lake Sinclair over the holiday weekend. CONTRIBUTED

Outdoors: Manners matter

James K. Pressley
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Recently, the Georgia Legislature and DNR got together, and I am sure thought this through clearly, concisely, and with great patience. However, it is probably like most things, a swing, and a miss. What am I talking about? The new 200-foot law for wake boats. House Bill 121 states: 1.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart during Georgia’s annual G-Day scrimmage on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, April 15, 2023. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart during Georgia’s annual G-Day scrimmage on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, April 15, 2023. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

University of Georgia demands AJC retract article about sexual assault within the program

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The University of Georgia responded on Tuesday to an article written by Atlanta-Journal Constitution investigative journalist Alan Judd, whose report detailed how the Bulldogs’ football program allegedly handled sexual assault accusations against its student-athletes.
Ned Yost (3) poses with his family after his career as manager of the Kansas City Royals. Facebook/Ned Yost

Ned Yost (3) poses with his family after his career as manager of the Kansas City Royals. Facebook/Ned Yost

Smith: Former MLB coach Ned Yost enjoying content life

Loran Smith
Thursday, July 6, 2023
The contentment in Ned Yost’s life today could not be more striking and fulfilling as he farms, hunts, fishes, puts up for the winter, and cooks and cleans on a 500-acre spread.
Kaydence Hodges covers first base while a Lincoln player starts toward second. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Kaydence Hodges covers first base while a Lincoln player starts toward second. ARELLA CASH/Staff

FCA softball tournament has a higher purpose

Arella Cash
Thursday, July 6, 2023
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) hosted its all-day Daughter of the King softball tournament on June 29, at Putnam County’s Poole Recreation Center.
Quarterback Jamarion Robertson drops back for a pass at Morgan County's passing camp last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Quarterback Jamarion Robertson drops back for a pass at Morgan County's passing camp last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Competition builds for War Eagles in summer

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Putnam County football recently wrapped up the month of June with a camp at rival Morgan County. The War Eagles are now on a short break due to the GHSA-mandated dead week but will start back up July 13, when they host GMC Prep and Brentwood Academy for a 7-on-7 camp.
Beau and Henry Cowen with a 12-pound striper that hit topwater this past Monday morning on Lake Lanier. CONTRIBUTED

Beau and Henry Cowen with a 12-pound striper that hit topwater this past Monday morning on Lake Lanier. CONTRIBUTED

Outdoors: Fishing for the silver kings

James K. Pressley
Thursday, July 6, 2023
We’ve talked a lot the last couple of months about fishing in Lake Country: stripers, hybrids, bass, and even spotted bass up at Lanier. We really do live in a great spot if you love to fish. Think about it.
Loran Smith/Columnist

Loran Smith/Columnist

Smith: Harmon Wages honest about his roller coaster life

Loran Smith
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Harmon Wages was a football player and a very good one, often underrated, but always with a flair for the dramatic, turning heads and causing headlines to sometimes drip with hyperbole. Even when there was a faux pas, it seemed to make him more popular with the Atlanta Falcons’ fan base.
Senior Lily Frisch is expected to be a primary force on the PCHS wrestling team this season.

Senior Lily Frisch is expected to be a primary force on the PCHS wrestling team this season.

PCHS wrestling grapples with approaching new season

Arella Cash
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Through fall 2022 to spring 2023, Putnam County High School rising seniors Lily Frisch, Tristan Lower, Jonquail Coates, and Wyatt Stanley made it to the state tournament for wrestling and now are completely focused on making it even further this year.
The Gators that attended the camp at UGA are, from left, Adam Harvey, Blake Callaway, Matt Allen, Don Keiser, Landon Moreno, Jake Rich, Kaden Keiser, and JT Gregory. CONTRIBUTED

The Gators that attended the camp at UGA are, from left, Adam Harvey, Blake Callaway, Matt Allen, Don Keiser, Landon Moreno, Jake Rich, Kaden Keiser, and JT Gregory. CONTRIBUTED

Gators’ basketball visits Athens, attends UGA camp

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Several members of the Gatewood boys’ basketball team recently experienced something special. Earlier this month, seven Gators’ varsity hoops players and head coach Don Keiser made the hour-long trip north on U.S. 441 to attend a basketball camp at the University of Georgia in Athens.
Freshman JV player Brysen Pearson prepares to serve the ball. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Freshman JV player Brysen Pearson prepares to serve the ball. ARELLA CASH/Staff

PCHS volleyball preps for fall season

Arella Cash
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
The Putnam County High School volleyball program has already started preparing for its new season this fall. After the tryout process, the program began to work this summer on the physical conditioning of the players.
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