3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (79+ words) Georgia's offense wasted little time heating up Saturday, even as temperatures climbed toward 100 degrees at Sanford Stadium. The Bulldogs opened the 2026 season in dominant fashion, rolling past Tennessee State 63-3 in front of the home crowd. Georgia started hot in multiple…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (88+ words) The Eatonton Messenger the largemouth bite collectively as a bit tough, saying some bass are hanging around with line sides, stripers, and hybrids schooling over deep water. The key, he suggested, is to look for humps and points in deep…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (94+ words) The Eatonton Messenger Despite falling 49-27 to Brentwood last Friday night in Sandersville and dropping to 0-3 on the season, Gatewood head coach Jeff Ratliff said the Gators are showing signs of progress. All three defeats came against what Ratliff considers among…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (96+ words) The Eatonton Messenger Putnam County continued its strong start to the 2026 season, rolling through Hancock Central 55-6 to improve to 2-0 Friday night in Sparta. The War Eagles controlled the game on both sides of the ball, using a balanced rushing attack…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (85+ words) Gatewood softball has found its stride at the right time. The Gators enter the week with a 7-3 overall record after winning three of their four games following a comeback victory over Athens Christian on Aug. 18. Gatewood head coach Dena Stancil…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (115+ words) The Eatonton Messenger Dawgs prepare for opener against Tennessee State The wait is finally over for Georgia. After roughly 20 practices of fall camp, the Bulldogs will finally get the opportunity to hit someone wearing a different uniform when they host…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (409+ words) After opening the season with three consecutive losses, the Putnam County softball team finally found its footing with a convincing victory over Class 4A McDonough. The War Eagles jumped on the Warhawks early and never looked back, rolling to a 20-8 run-rule…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (109+ words) The Eatonton Messenger Earlier this month, a friend forwarded an Internet recap of the day the Atlanta Braves signed Satchel Paige to a contract which enabled him to receive a Big-League pension. At the time, he needed 158 days to qualify…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (142+ words) Gatewood’s Jeff Ratliff acknowledged he will soon start his 16th season and 14th campaign as head football coach at the Eatonton-based school with a relatively young and undersized roster. Regardless, he said he believes his Gators have the speed, desire, toughness, and…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (109+ words) The Eatonton Messenger Dennis embraces leadership role as GMC Prep offense enters second ‘flexbone’ year Georgia Military Prep run-heavy, option-based senior quarterback Cason Dennis enters his second season as the Bulldogs’ starter with a year of experience in the flexbone…...