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Jermaine Nelson poses between his father Brenton Nelson and mother Latoya Smalling during his signing ceremony for Thomas University. CONTRIBUTED

Jermaine Nelson poses between his father Brenton Nelson and mother Latoya Smalling during his signing ceremony for Thomas University. CONTRIBUTED

Nelson signs T&F scholarship with Thomas University

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Putnam County senior Jermaine Nelson was born and raised in Jamaica but moved to the United States in 2017 and ended up in Eatonton. Now, just a few years later, Nelson is leaving with a high school diploma and a college scholarship to run track at South Georgia’s Thomas University.
James K Pressley/File Photo

James K Pressley/File Photo

Pressley: A new wave of lake activity

James K. Pressley
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Question: How many of you have seen the big boats throwing a big wave filled with people? Yep. I thought so. You are probably mumbling unkind things under your breath right now. Well, let me tell you something. Wake boats and wake surfing aren’t going anywhere anytime soon except up! Why?
A high-flying Walker Roberts (3) and Tanner Johnson (24) celebrate advancing to the state playoffs after ousting TREY NORRIS/Staff

A high-flying Walker Roberts (3) and Tanner Johnson (24) celebrate advancing to the state playoffs after ousting TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gators advance to third straight state title

Trey Norris
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
The Gatewood Gators rallied from a 1-0 series deficit last weekend to take their GIAA AA semi-final playoff series 2-1 over the Edmond Burke Academy (EBA) Spartans.
Putnam County’s first-team offensive and defensive lines get set for a live-action rep at Monday’s spring practice. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County’s first-team offensive and defensive lines get set for a live-action rep at Monday’s spring practice. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Harvin, War Eagles prepare for spring game

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Newly hired Putnam County football coach Joel Harvin literally hit the ground running on Feb. 17, when he and his family arrived in Eatonton. As the job transition began, the former Early County head coach began meeting with current coaches and players to get settled in at PCHS.
Pictured left to right: Ryley Taylor, Emma Evans, Levi Ward and Colby Avery. CONTRIBUTED

Pictured left to right: Ryley Taylor, Emma Evans, Levi Ward and Colby Avery. CONTRIBUTED

Soccer players commit to GMC JC

News Staff
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Georgia Military College (GMC) recently announced that four GMC Preparatory School soccer team members – Colby Avery, Levi Ward, Emma Evans and Ryley Taylor – have committed to continuing their athletic and academic careers at GMC at the junior college level.
Tom, Evan and Monica Wehman with Evan’s first striper from Lake Sinclair. CONTRIBUTED

Tom, Evan and Monica Wehman with Evan’s first striper from Lake Sinclair. CONTRIBUTED

Pressley: What does it mean to guide?

James K. Pressley
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Having recently gotten back into the guiding business I have thought a lot about what I want my clients to experience and who my clients are. This is something different from guide to guide and region to region.
The John Milledge bats came alive in games two and three against Valwood to send the Trojans back to the state finals. TREY NORRIS/Staff

The John Milledge bats came alive in games two and three against Valwood to send the Trojans back to the state finals. TREY NORRIS/Staff

JMA gets two dominant wins to advance in playoffs

Trey Norris
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
The John Milledge Academy Trojans came back from a disappointing 11-1 loss last Friday to the Valwood Valiants by winning games two and three. The Trojans were scheduled to play a doubleheader last Friday, but due to inclement weather, game two was postponed.
Wilson Moore (10) in the wind-up as he sets to deliver a pitch. DAWN SINCLAIR/Contributed

Wilson Moore (10) in the wind-up as he sets to deliver a pitch. DAWN SINCLAIR/Contributed

Gators sweep Crusaders, face Patriots next

Trey Norris
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The Gatewood Gators began their playoff run for a GIAA Class AA state championship by hosting the Trinity Christian Crusaders out of Dublin. The Gators took the two-out-of-three series with back-to-back wins last Friday. Wilson Moore started on the mound in game one for the Gators.
T. Michael Stone/Reporter

T. Michael Stone/Reporter

Stone: C’est la vie say the old folks

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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