Putnam County Football 2026

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.
War Eagle seniors Elijah Dunn and Blake Williams are confident this could be the season the program finally breaks through. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

War Eagle seniors Elijah Dunn and Blake Williams are confident this could be the season the program finally breaks through. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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‘Higher expectations': War Eagle seniors believe this team can break through

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 20, 2026
The Putnam County War Eagles have been knocking on the door in recent seasons, reaching the playoffs but falling in the opening round each year.Seniors Elijah Dunn and Blake Williams believe this could be the year the program finally breaks through.
Putnam County defensive end Elijah Dunn (3) rushes the passer during the team’s padded camp in Eatonton on July 16. JCVISUALS/Contributed

Putnam County defensive end Elijah Dunn (3) rushes the passer during the team’s padded camp in Eatonton on July 16. JCVISUALS/Contributed

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War Eagles wrap up camp, prepare for preseason

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Putnam County enters preseason practice with a sense of momentum after what head coach Joel Harvin described as one of the program’s most productive summers in recent years.The War Eagles began the GHSA’s heat acclimatization this week, the final step before preseason camp officially ramps up.
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