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A fine young man and a fine striper on board Kevin Wahl's Wild Side Charters from last weekend. CONTRIBUTED

A fine young man and a fine striper on board Kevin Wahl's Wild Side Charters from last weekend. CONTRIBUTED

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Outdoors: Summertime fishing is here

James K. Pressley
Thursday, July 20, 2023
I realize we have been discussing wake boating, manners, food, and many other things lately but no fishing reports and no fishing content relating to Lake Country. Well, let’s fix that today! Fishing is still excellent in the lake country!
Former Gatewood Gators All-State player Weston Wallace enjoys a moment with the national championship trophy after helping UGA secure its second-straight title-winning season. (Photo/UGA Athletics)

Former Gatewood Gators All-State player Weston Wallace enjoys a moment with the national championship trophy after helping UGA secure its second-straight title-winning season. (Photo/UGA Athletics)

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Wallace values time on UGA scout team

Trey Norris
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Eatonton native and Gatewood Schools alumnus Weston Wallace spent the last three years at the University of Georgia as a member of its back-to-back, defending national championship-winning football team.
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Smith: The tradition and excitement of Wimbledon

Loran Smith
Thursday, July 13, 2023
With the Wimbledon finals coming up this weekend, I will be watching not just for the tennis, but also the grounds, the faces in the crowds, the television coverage of off-the-beaten-path profiles, and the behind-the-scenes vignettes that reflect the attachment and lore of the championship.
A wakeboarder on Lake Sinclair over the holiday weekend. CONTRIBUTED

A wakeboarder on Lake Sinclair over the holiday weekend. CONTRIBUTED

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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)

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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

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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

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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.
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