McCurley: Let me break my silence about NOLA …

Now that we’re two weeks out, I’ll break my silence on my trip to New Orleans and thoughts on the Sugar Bowl.First of all, I love New Orleans, but I was hesitant about returning after last year’s terrorist attack. I was literally right in the middle of all of it, if you remember.

McCurley: Resuming the hate

Rivalry week in college football is here, when teams from across the country will face their biggest rivals, many of them in-state matchups.

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

Football is officially here.High school football in the Peach State begins this week with scrimmages. The Georgia Bulldogs start fall camp. There is also an NFL preseason scrimmage between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Detroit Lions.We are so back, man. This is the best time of the year.

McCurley: Atlanta’s MLB All-Star festivities

Last week, our state capital hosted Major League Baseball’s All-Star festivities, and I believe it was a big success.It would’ve been a whole lot better if the Braves didn’t suck and had more players competing, though.Regardless, the Home Run Derby was a fantastic start.

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: What a year for basketball in Lake Country

Last week, I wrote a column for our sister newspaper, The Eatonton Messenger, showcasing the impressive basketball seasons of both Putnam County High School teams, as each made a push in the postseason.

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.