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A quick look at Marcus Mariota, who returns Sunday to face the Falcons

Falcons prepare to face either reigning offensive rookie of the year Jayden Daniels or Marcus Mariota, who played for Atlanta in 2022, at quarterback for the Commanders.

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Down South football has a different flavor — and it takes getting used to

From high school to college to pro games, Georgia football’s deep roots and passion remain strong across all levels.

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After 424-yard performance, state’s leader in rushing yards gets 1st offer

Recruiting has been slow for Mason Hollingsworth despite 1,247 rushing yards on season.

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Braves’ Ozzie Albies suffers fractured hamate bone in left hand

The Atlanta Braves second baseman fouled off a pitch from Nationals reliever Konnor Pilkington and showed immediate pain.

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Falcons fire wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard; T.J. Yates to assume WR duties

The Falcons are off to a slow start offensively and have not had a receiver catch a touchdown pass.

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AJC Super 11: What to know about the 2025 selections

11 super insights into the 2025 edition of the AJC's Super 11, the 40th edition of our preseason listing of the top high school football players in Georgia.

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Georgia high school football rankings: No. 1 team drops; 6 teams join top 10

Six teams entered the state rankings, including East Jackson entering the top 10 for the first time in school history, and Prince Avenue fell from No. 1 to 2 in 3A-A Private.

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Marietta honors Lemon Street legacy with signature uniforms

Marietta donned special Lemon Street uniforms on Friday night against Etowah to honor Cobb County's first Black high school, which won a state championship in 1966.

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Braves catcher Drake Baldwin drives in two runs with a single in the third inning against the Washington Nationals on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Baldwin leads National League rookies in RBIs and ranks second in homers, total bases, average, slugging and OPS. (Colin Hubbard/AP)

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Braves clobber Nationals to win ninth straight

The Atlanta Braves won their ninth consecutive game Monday, defeating the Nationals 11-5 to open the final homestand of the season.

Braves’ Ozzie Albies suffers fractured hamate bone in left hand

The Atlanta Braves second baseman fouled off a pitch from Nationals reliever Konnor Pilkington and showed immediate pain.

Braves bring back Charlie Morton for potential farewell

The Braves are giving beloved veteran starting pitcher Charlie Morton the chance to retire with the franchise.

Georgia Bulldogs

In the time since Georgia and Alabama last met in Sanford Stadium, the two programs have combined to win five national championships. Now, Georgia will face Alabama on a more regimented basis. (AJC 2015)

Why games like Georgia-Alabama won’t be once-in-a-decade events in new SEC

In the time since Georgia and Alabama last met in Sanford Stadium, the two programs have combined to win five national championships.

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Mark Richt: Georgia-Alabama is a face-off between ‘two monsters’

Former Georgia coach Mark Richt says facing Alabama a game of manhood for Kirby Smart's Bulldogs.

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SEC coaches: Thick skin needed to endure ‘ignorance’ of critics overlooking parity

SEC coaches discuss how increased parity brought about by NIL and transfers has made managing expectations and players more challenging

Atlanta Falcons

Commanders backup quarterback Marcus Mariota — picdtured warming up for a game against the Packers on Sept. 11, 2025 — led Washington to a 41-24 win Sunday over the Las Vegas Raiders. (Matt Ludtke/AP

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A quick look at Marcus Mariota, who returns Sunday to face the Falcons

Falcons prepare to face either reigning offensive rookie of the year Jayden Daniels or Marcus Mariota, who played for Atlanta in 2022, at quarterback for the Commanders.

Down South football has a different flavor — and it takes getting used to

From high school to college to pro games, Georgia football’s deep roots and passion remain strong across all levels.

Falcons fire wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard; T.J. Yates to assume WR duties

The Falcons are off to a slow start offensively and have not had a receiver catch a touchdown pass.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

“Every game’s gonna be a close game, that’s the way we look at it. Every game’s gonna be a four-quarter football game. We have to be prepared to play that way,” says Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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No. 16 Georgia Tech looking to buck trend of losing to unranked ACC foes

Off to its best start since 2014, Georgia Tech steps back into ACC play looking to start 2-0 in the conference for the first time since 2017.

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ACC to move to nine-game league schedule, require 10 P4 matchups

ACC athletic directors vote in favor of a future regular-season football schedule that will include nine conference games and a minimum of 10 games against Power 4 opponents.

Georgia Tech punter named specialist of the week in ACC

The ACC names Georgia Tech punter Marshall Nichols as the league's specialist of the week.

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United goalkeeper Jayden Hibbert during the match against Toronto FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025. (Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)

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2 Atlanta United players have different results with national teams

Two Atlanta United players who recently spent time with their national teams had the same experiences in camp but different outcomes on the pitch.

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Almirón, Gregersen, Berrocal sparkle as bright spots for Atlanta United

Miguel Almirón's move to the left side opens up the game for Atlanta United midfielders and pairing Stian Gregersen with Juan Berrocal for the first time strengthens defense.

Atlanta United draws, again, this time with San Diego

Atlanta United adds another draw to its MLS-leading total, this time with San Diego in a 1-1 finish. Atlanta United extended its home league winless streak to six.

Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young, who rarely provides extended defenses of himself, felt the need to address the podcaster's comments on social media platforms. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Hawks’ Trae Young reacts to Patrick Beverley’s podcast remarks

Former NBA guard and podcaster says Young's former Atlanta teammates 'don't think he's a good leader.'

FanDuel Sports to air three Hawks exhibition games

The Atlanta Hawks open their exhibition season on the road against the Houston Rockets on Oct. 6, airing at 8 p.m. EST on FanDuel Sports Network.

Hawks deal former first-round pick to Nets

Kobe Bufkin struggled to find consistent playing time due to several injuries during his first two years in the league.

High Schools

2025 AJC Super 11 Cambridge wide receiver Craig Dandridge, verbally committed to Georgia, has 28 receptions for 566 yards and seven touchdowns so far this season. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Super 11 update: They’re matching the hype

This year’s Super 11 is killing it. And their teams are a combined 45-11.

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After 424-yard performance, state’s leader in rushing yards gets 1st offer

Recruiting has been slow for Mason Hollingsworth despite 1,247 rushing yards on season.

Coach says 5-0 East Jackson is ‘the right time and right place to be’

East Jackson football coach Cameron Pettus credits resilience for team’s undefeated start as it enters the AJC/GHSF Daily rankings for the first time.

State Report

Wake Forest defensive back Nick Andersen (left) and linebacker Dylan Hazen take down Kennesaw State running back Coleman Bennett in the first half of an NCAA football game on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at in Winston-Salem, N.C. (Walt Unks/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)

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Kennesaw State jumps on Arkansas State early, hangs on for 28-21 win

Amari Odom ran for one touchdown and threw for another, both in the first quarter, and Kennesaw State went on to defeat Arkansas State 28-21

Like father, like son: Kennesaw State’s Washington on same path as his dad

The redshirt sophomore defensive back is already on the fast track to pull in all-star honors.

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As Tech, UGA celebrate, a historic first for state’s Division I teams

All seven of the state's FBS and FBC teams — Georgia, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, Georgia Tech, Kennesaw State, Mercer and West Georgia — prevailed Saturday.

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Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King scores a touchdown during the first half at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Penix flops in ‘humbling’ Falcons shutout loss at Panthers

Falcons' quarterback Michael Penix Jr. had the worst performance of his young career against the Panthers in a 30-0 loss, completing 18 of 36 passes with two interceptions.

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A profitable day for Georgia Tech, which played with fire and still won

No. 18 Tech defeated Temple on Saturday to improve to 4-0 for the first time since 2014 and to protect its aspirations for a historic season.

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Georgia Tech climbs to No. 16 in AP Top 25

Georgia Tech moves up two spots to No. 16 in the AP Top 25, which was released on Sunday. It's Georgia Tech's highest ranking since starting the 2015 season ranked No. 16.

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Georgia high school football rankings: No. 1 team drops; 6 teams join top 10

Six teams entered the state rankings, including East Jackson entering the top 10 for the first time in school history, and Prince Avenue fell from No. 1 to 2 in 3A-A Private.

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Panthers pound Falcons in early NFC South match

The Falcons were blown out 30-0, shut out for the first time since 2021 by the previously-winless Carolina Panthers in an NFC South matchup.

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Listless 2nd quarter in 21-point win gives Georgia Tech something to work on

The Yellow Jackets are 'wanting more' for themselves this season with an ACC road game at Wake Forest ahead.

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No. 18 Georgia Tech takes care of Temple, 4-0 for first time since 2014

No. 18 Georgia Tech reached 4-0 for the first time since 2014 with a 45-24 win over Temple, overcoming a disastrous second quarter with a hot start and strong finish.

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Falcons’ run defense on the hot seat Sunday vs. Carolina

With two starting offensive linemen out, the Panthers will try to lean on their rushing attack.

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Late rally helps Braves win seventh in a row

Nacho Alvarez Jr. hit the first two homers of his MLB career, then added a game-tying single in the ninth inning and the Atlanta Braves won their seventh straight game with a ...

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Naz Hillmon makes Dream history with Sixth Player of the Year honor

Naz Hillmon's career year helped the Dream win a franchise-record 30 games and earned her the franchise's first WNBA Sixth Player of the Year award.