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Pressley: Summertime in the Peach State

James K. Pressley
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Well, it was slow starting, we had a cool spring, a lot of rain, and a lot of wind but it is now summertime. I’m a little sunburnt already. I’m tired from late nights on the lakes and I’m a little sore from wakes. So yes, it’s summer.
A Putnam hurdler competes at the region track meet. ARELLA CASH/Staff

A Putnam hurdler competes at the region track meet. ARELLA CASH/Staff

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Putnam T&F finishes 2023 season

Arella Cash
Thursday, June 1, 2023
In April, the Putnam County girls and boys track teams competed in the Region 4-AA meet at Glenn Hills, where they both placed second.
The Putnam A’s pose for a photo after winning the 11-and-12-year-old league championship. CONTRIBUTED

The Putnam A’s pose for a photo after winning the 11-and-12-year-old league championship. CONTRIBUTED

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Putnam A’s earn rec baseball championship

Arella Cash
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Putnam County Recreation hosts numerous sports for all ages, with youth baseball among its most popular. Most recently, the 11- and 12-year-olds of the Putnam A’s were crowned local champions on May 23 under the guidance of coaches Matt Miller and Stephen Scouten.
Loran Smith/Columnist

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Smith: The multi-faceted Fred Barber

Loran Smith
Thursday, June 1, 2023
This is a flashback to the times of Fred Barber, Georgia’s classic fullback of yesteryear, one who could have originated the time-honored football term: “Hardnosed.” A native of Bainbridge, Barber grew up with equal helpings of emotional capital for the outdoors and Friday Night Lights.
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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.
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