Bill Waters

Putnam County senior Bill Waters won the high jump at the GHSA Class A Division I state track meet May 12 at UGA’s Spec Towns Track. CONTRIBUTED

Putnam County senior Bill Waters won the high jump at the GHSA Class A Division I state track meet May 12 at UGA’s Spec Towns Track. CONTRIBUTED

STATE CHAMPION! Waters wins state with personal best performance

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
ATHENS — Bill Waters Jr. saved his best for last.Competing at the GHSA Class A Division I boys state track meet, May 12 at the University of Georgia’s Spec Towns Track in Athens, Putnam County senior Bill Waters capped a steady three-year climb to the top by winning the high jump with a...
Putnam County senior Bill Waters attempts a jump in the high jump at last week’s region track meet in Social Circle. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior Bill Waters attempts a jump in the high jump at last week’s region track meet in Social Circle. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

‘ICE MAN': Putnam County's Bill Waters eyes state title in final season

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The nickname came from his father, but the legacy is becoming his own.Around Putnam County, Bill Waters isn’t just known as a standout athlete — he’s “Ice Man,” a calm, composed competitor chasing one final goal that has steadily come into focus over the last three seasons: a state championship in...
Linebacker Branan Griffin (8) brings down Oconee County quarterback Brody Hannah (2). LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Linebacker Branan Griffin (8) brings down Oconee County quarterback Brody Hannah (2). LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Five War Eagles compete in FCA All-Star game

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Putnam County had five players compete Dec. 20 at Clarke Central in the Athens Area FCA All-Star football game.The War Eagles had offensive lineman Johnny Bishop, linebackers Branan Griffin and Christian Farley, defensive lineman Steven Grandt, and defensive back Bill Waters playing for the FCA...
Putnam County senior defensive back Bill Waters (2) has been a key piece of the War Eagles defense this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior defensive back Bill Waters (2) has been a key piece of the War Eagles defense this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles look to limit mistakes against Towers

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Putnam County (4-3, 2-1) will take the field on Friday for another region game, hosting Towers (3-3, 0-2).The Warriors are coming off a 27-0 loss to Lamar County and are 34-point underdogs entering this game, per the On3.com Massey Ratings.Putnam County didn’t face much of a challenge against...
Putnam County junior Bill Waters sets placed third in the high jump at the Class A Division I state meet. CONTRIBUTED

Putnam County junior Bill Waters sets placed third in the high jump at the Class A Division I state meet. CONTRIBUTED

Waters sets bar high at state meet

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Putnam County junior Bill Waters had a strong showing in the high jump event at the Class 1A Division I track-and-field state meet at Barron Stadium in Rome.Waters placed third with a jump of 6-feet, 4-inches behind Heard County’s Josiah Bonner and Dodge County’s Kyler Johnson.Waters was excited...
Bill Waters had a breakout game for Putnam, rushing for 170 yards and four touchdowns against the Rebels. (T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff)

Bill Waters had a breakout game for Putnam, rushing for 170 yards and four touchdowns against the Rebels. (T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff)

Waters helps rally Putnam past Rebels

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Putnam County secured its first victory last week over Haralson County, thanks to a strong effort from Bill Waters.Waters stepped in for injured senior running back Rashod Daniel and shined.
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