Putnam County

Transit dominates county commission meeting

Rufus Adair
Thursday, October 13, 2022
With the budget and millage rate settled for the new fiscal year starting Oct. 1, the Putnam County Board of Commissioners spent its first monthly meeting last Friday settling back into the business of governing.
GWM ‘Meet the Author’ with mystery writer Don Lloyd

GWM ‘Meet the Author’ with mystery writer Don Lloyd

GWM ‘Meet the Author’ with mystery writer Don Lloyd

Don Lloyd
Thursday, October 13, 2022
“Matt Kane lay face down in the muddy field, barely clinging to life … for some reason, he simply never considered the possibility that he might be the subject of a professional hit.
Gatewood’s Evan Bennett (7) leaps forward to successfully block a point-after-touchdown attempt by Briarwood kicker Trey Cotton. (Ball is directly behind the shoulders of Jackson Hewatt (3). DAWN SINCLAIR

Gatewood’s Evan Bennett (7) leaps forward to successfully block a point-after-touchdown attempt by Briarwood kicker Trey Cotton. (Ball is directly behind the shoulders of Jackson Hewatt (3). DAWN SINCLAIR

FOOTBALL: Gators’ missed opportunities benefit Bucs

Ian Tocher
Thursday, September 22, 2022
The Gatewood Gators visited Briarwood Academy Friday night in Warrenton, where they fell 22-13 to the hometown Buccaneers.
T. Michael Stone Reporter

T. Michael Stone Reporter

STONE: Moe, Larry, the cheese! Moe, Larry, the cheese!

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Long is the way and hard, that out of Hell leads up to the light. Double, double toil and trouble: Fire burn, and cauldron bubble. – Shakespeare, Macbeth Warning: The following column may contain pop culture references you have to Google.
Putnam County running back Tamarion Peters (27) tries to find a hole through Oconee County’s defense. Peters also had a big impact against Jasper County. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Putnam County running back Tamarion Peters (27) tries to find a hole through Oconee County’s defense. Peters also had a big impact against Jasper County. ARELLA CASH/Staff

FOOTBALL: War Eagles pound Bulldogs in region opener

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Putnam County opened 2022 region play with a massive home victory over Butler this past Friday. The War Eagles (3-1, 1-0 Region 4-AA) pounded the Bulldogs 44-0 at Al Reaves Field. “We cleaned up some things, but honestly, we’ve still got to get better.
Lawson Wooten (15) goes up to make the catch for Gatewood that extended their lead late in the first half. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Lawson Wooten (15) goes up to make the catch for Gatewood that extended their lead late in the first half. IAN TOCHER/Staff

FOOTBALL: Gators stomp Crusaders in 2022 season opener

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Gatewood Schools got its 2022 football season off to a great start Friday night, winning 50-29 in a non-conference game over the visiting Trinity Christian Crusaders from Dublin. Still, Gators head coach Jeff Ratliff was left looking for more.
Winslette reaches career milestone

Winslette reaches career milestone

FOOTBALL: Winslette reaches career milestone

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Charles Winslette is already a Putnam County football legend, but his career reached new heights last Friday. Winslette won the 350th game of his career (combined as a head and assistant coach), as the Putnam War Eagles bested the Baldwin Braves, 23-14 in their 2022 season opener.
The Putnam girls placed three runners in the top 20. CONTRIBUTED

The Putnam girls placed three runners in the top 20. CONTRIBUTED

XC: PCHS cross country girls impress in season opener

Arella Cash
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
The Putnam County High School cross country team participated in its first official meet of the season on Aug. 25 in Augusta. Two members of the PCHS girls’ team placed in the top 10.
Lily Frisch gets some time behind the plate against the Lainey team.

Lily Frisch gets some time behind the plate against the Lainey team.

Patience key for Lady Eagles in softball win

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
An important part of softball is the battle at the plate to get a big hit, and the player to get on base or move a runner. But Aug. 23, when the Putnam County Lady Eagles went to bat against Lainey County High, the game turned into a display of patience and restraint in order to ultimately succeed.
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