McCurley: Can Dawgs turn back the Tide?

No. 5 Georgia will host No. 17 Alabama in a major SEC matchup this Saturday at Sanford Stadium. This game between the Bulldogs (3-0) and the Crimson Tide (2-1) is significant for a number of reasons.

McCurley: Football is here

August 1st is the beginning of football season to me.— Colin CowherdFootball is officially here.High school football in the Peach State begins this week with scrimmages. The Georgia Bulldogs start fall camp.

McCurley: The Dawgs are hot on the trail

Besides working for the Lake Oconee News and The Eatonton Messenger, I’ve been a recruiting reporter for UGASports.com, and I’m heading into my third year. Recruiting is the lifeblood of college football, and I’ve fallen in love with it over the last few years. Like this one, it’s a rewarding job.

McCurley: Just cancel the season

The Atlanta Braves suck. To be honest, the sentence above should be the entire column, but I need more words to vent.Again, the Atlanta Braves suck. Fire Brian Snitker. Fire Alex Anthopoulos.I still don’t feel better. It’s been a frustrating season, to say the least.

McCurley: In the wake of tragedy

NEW ORLEANS, La. — I don’t know where to begin, but I will try.The tragedy that struck New Orleans hit a little too close to home for me.

McCurley: Resiliency is key to success

For those of you reading this, I’m still reeling off my trip to Austin after watching Georgia whoop Texas.First of all, if you ever get a chance to visit Austin, it’s a great place. There are plenty of places to eat and drink. There are also a lot of great comedy clubs and music venues.

McCurley: High school football starts next month

Georgia’s high school football season officially begins on Aug. 16, but scrimmages start on Aug. 2, which is wild. So, the next couple of weeks will be busy, but I am excited for the ride as I enter year four of covering the sport.

Nine Putnam players earn All-Region honors

Nine Putnam County High School baseball players were named to the All-Region 4-AA list last week. Six were first-team selections, with three named to the second team.

McCurley’s Minute: Showpay Ohtani?

Last week, an interesting, but important piece of news came across social media feeds.It was about Major League Baseball’s (MLB’s) international darling, Shohei Ohtani, being involved in a gambling scandal.

McCurley’s Minute: Let the Madness begin

With the brackets set, it’s officially the best part of the year as March Madness begins later this week. I am excited for both the NCAA men’s and women’s tournaments since there are so many storylines to follow.First, I want to see if Caitlin Clark can lead her Iowa Lady Hawkeyes to an NCAA title.