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Georgia sophomore edge rusher Mykel Williams (13) brings down South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Georgia sophomore edge rusher Mykel Williams (13) brings down South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

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Bulldogs battle back to beat Gamecocks

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Top-ranked Georgia battled back after trailing at the half to defeat South Carolina 24-14 this past Saturday. The Gamecocks came out swinging and quarterback Spencer Rattler proved why he’s among the best quarterbacks in the conference.
Josey quarterback Altravion Simpkins lines up the Eagles' offense against Putnam County in last year's game at Al Reaves Field in Eatonton. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Josey quarterback Altravion Simpkins lines up the Eagles' offense against Putnam County in last year's game at Al Reaves Field in Eatonton. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Game Preview: War Eagles hope to win three in a row at Josey

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Putnam County (2-2) will take on Josey (1-3) Friday in Augusta for its second-straight region game. • Series History: Putnam County leads, 6-0. • Last Meeting: Putnam County defeated Josey 40-0 in 2022. The Josey Eagles have had it rough as of late following their season-opening win on Aug.
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James K Pressley/File Photo

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Outdoors: On being Southern

James K. Pressley
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Does anyone remember the old Motel 6 commercials with Tom Bodett? His famous tagline was, “We’ll leave the light on for ya!” Now he was a Yankee, but a country Yankee, apparently. That’s one of the sayings I remember my grandparents and the older people of my childhood saying often.
Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) during a game against South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (Photo by Tony Walsh)

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) during a game against South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (Photo by Tony Walsh)

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No. 1 ranked Bulldogs open SEC play with South Carolina Gamecocks

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Top-ranked Georgia (2-0) opens up its SEC slate as it hosts division rival South Carolina (1-1) on Saturday. The Bulldogs are looking forward to extending their home winning streak of 20 games against the Gamecocks, who are coming off a 41-21 victory over Furman this past Saturday.
Mekhi Mews (87) breaks away from Ball State defenders during a 69-yard punt return, which sparked the Bulldogs to score 45 unanswered points. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Mekhi Mews (87) breaks away from Ball State defenders during a 69-yard punt return, which sparked the Bulldogs to score 45 unanswered points. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

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Mews sparks Georgia win over Ball State

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 14, 2023
After a scoreless first quarter, top-ranked Georgia got the spark it needed Saturday afternoon when wide receiver Mekhi Mews returned a Ball State punt 69 yards to the end zone. The Bulldogs never looked back.
The War Eagles run out onto the field before their game against Jasper County on Friday. IAN TOCHER/Staff

The War Eagles run out onto the field before their game against Jasper County on Friday. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Game Preview: Putnam County at Butler

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Putnam County (1-2) begins region play Friday in Augusta at Butler (1-1) for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. • Series History: Putnam County leads, 3-0 • Last Meeting: Putnam County defeated Butler 44-0 in 2022. Both Putnam County and Butler head into Friday’s Region 4-AA opener coming off wins last week.
Kilgore is tied for the team’s most tackles with 18 through two games. COURTESY OF UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA ATHLETICS

Kilgore is tied for the team’s most tackles with 18 through two games. COURTESY OF UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA ATHLETICS

Kilgore returns to play in front of family and friends

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Former Putnam County football player Jalon Kilgore returns to his home state this Saturday as the South Carolina Gamecocks travel to Athens to face the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs. Kilgore has made an instant impact on the Gamecocks’ defense.
Kaleb Crawford (9) runs past Jasper County defenders in Friday’s 24-17 win. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Kaleb Crawford (9) runs past Jasper County defenders in Friday’s 24-17 win. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Crawford leads War Eagles to victory

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Putnam County’s Kaleb Crawford put the team on his back Friday, leading the War Eagles to victory. The senior rushed for a career-high 209 yards and a pair of touchdowns as Putnam County (1-2) got its first win of the season, beating Jasper County (2-2) 24-17 on Friday night.
Gatewood kicker Jayden Daniel (4) was singled out for his consistency in contributing to the Gators’ 20-13 win last Friday over Southland Academy in Americus. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood kicker Jayden Daniel (4) was singled out for his consistency in contributing to the Gators’ 20-13 win last Friday over Southland Academy in Americus. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Gatewood gets it done in Americus

Ian Tocher
Thursday, September 14, 2023
“We did what we needed to.” That was the assessment of head coach Jeff Ratliff on the performance of his Gatewood Gators last Friday after a 20-13 victory over Southland Academy in Americus.
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Smith: Seasons change, fans don’t

Loran Smith
Thursday, September 14, 2023
If it weren’t for fans, there would be no television or college football mania. Fan support is the first step in building a program attractive to television networks, whose influence is as dominant as Herschel Walker was on the toss sweep.
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