Joel Harvin

Putnam County junior running back Kumari Thomas (2) shrugs off a Greene County defender as he crosses the goal line for his second touchdown of the game. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County junior running back Kumari Thomas (2) shrugs off a Greene County defender as he crosses the goal line for his second touchdown of the game. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Thomas, War Eagles run past Greene County in season opener

Lance McCurley
Monday, August 24, 2026
With senior running back Elijah Dunn sidelined by an ankle injury, Putnam County needed someone to step up in the backfield Friday night.Junior Kumari Thomas answered the call.
Putnam County running back Kumari Thomas tries to break a tackle during the team’s intrasquad scrimmage on May 15. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County running back Kumari Thomas tries to break a tackle during the team’s intrasquad scrimmage on May 15. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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War Eagles embrace challenging 2026 schedule

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Following a productive June, Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin believes his team is better prepared to face a demanding 2026 schedule.
Putnam County senior Branan Griffin earned the Coaches Award after playing through an ACL injury this past season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior Branan Griffin earned the Coaches Award after playing through an ACL injury this past season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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War Eagles rack up All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 11, 2025
It was recently announced that several players on the Putnam County football team received All-Region honors.The War Eagles had one player earn an individual award, 12 players named to the All-Region team, and four players garnering honorable mentions.
Putnam County assistant coach Charlie Winslette sits in the visiting coaches box at Morgan County High School in Madison, on Aug. 22. Winslette has been coaching high school football for 52 years. Abbey Cutrer/AJC

Putnam County assistant coach Charlie Winslette sits in the visiting coaches box at Morgan County High School in Madison, on Aug. 22. Winslette has been coaching high school football for 52 years. Abbey Cutrer/AJC

52 years of Friday nights: How ‘Papa Win’ has earned ‘legendary status'

Jack Leo
Thursday, September 18, 2025
This story is reprinted with permission from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. For more on the news and events in metro-Atlanta and Georgia, visit AJC.com.MADISON — Two Putnam County football coaches watch through a rain-peppered window in the visiting coaches’ box.
Putnam County senior running back Omarion Butts (6) runs past a Greene County defender on his way to the end zone. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior running back Omarion Butts (6) runs past a Greene County defender on his way to the end zone. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Putnam pounds Greene with ground game

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Putnam County relied on a strong running game to defeat Greene County 42-15 in the season opener on Aug. 15.The War Eagles (1-0) had two running backs – senior Omarion Butts and sophomore Kumari – who made the biggest impact.
Morgan County and Putnam County will face off this Friday in Madison at Bill Corry Stadium for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. LANCE McCURLEY/File photo

Morgan County and Putnam County will face off this Friday in Madison at Bill Corry Stadium for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. LANCE McCURLEY/File photo

Dogs favored over War Eagles in rivalry game

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Putnam County (1-0) and Morgan County (1-0) will renew their rivalry Friday night at Bill Corry Stadium in Madison. Last season, the Dogs defeated the War Eagles 42-28 in a shootout. Morgan is favored to win 48-16 this year, according to the Massey Ratings prediction by On3.com.
A Putnam County defensive lineman (72) goes up against an offensive lineman from Winder-Barrow during a padded camp held in Eatonton on July 17. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

A Putnam County defensive lineman (72) goes up against an offensive lineman from Winder-Barrow during a padded camp held in Eatonton on July 17. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Putnam County prepares to scrimmage West Laurens

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Putnam County football is ready to get started. The War Eagles will suit up this Friday to host West Laurens for a 7:30 p.m.scrimmage at Al Reaves Field.
Morgan County helmet (Contributed)

Morgan County helmet (Contributed)

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Morgan, Putnam ready to resume rivalry on gridiron

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Putnam County and Morgan County will meet on the gridiron for the first time since 2021 this Friday in Eatonton. The ‘Dogs lead the all-time series 31-18-1, but the War Eagles have won the last two games by a combined 42-2 score.Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin is happy the rivalry is back.
Greene County and Putnam County will officially renew their rivalry on the gridiron this Friday for the first time in five years. (FILE PHOTO)

Greene County and Putnam County will officially renew their rivalry on the gridiron this Friday for the first time in five years. (FILE PHOTO)

Tigers, War Eagles renew rivalry

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 15, 2024
This Friday, the Greene County-Putnam County football rivalry will be renewed for the first time in five years.The teams scrimmaged each other the past two seasons, but the result will count this Friday.
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