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Tales from Cedar Shoals show early potential of Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald

Marist, GAC sweep swim championships; Midtown girl claims two more titles

East Jackson hires coach that led prior program to best season since 1992

Ernest Jones for AJC Rams Seahawks Football

Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald, Ernest Jones lead Georgia contingent in Super Bowl

GHSA modifies football championship schedule, condenses flag football games

The 2025 Georgia high school football regular season is over, prompting many schools to announce changes at head coach. Follow below to stay updated on coaching changes through the playoffs and into the offseason. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC 2025)

Georgia high school football coaching changes: Washington County finds new coach

Several high schools made coaching changes during the regular season, and several more have already announced openings.

Buford football holds ceremony to celebrate its consensus national championship

Buford High School recognized its 2025 state championship team, which was named a consensus national champion, on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.

Photos: Blessed Trinity beats Milton in double OT to claim flag football title

Photos: North Oconee wins flag football championship

The North Oconee flag football team defeated Whitewater 31-6 to win the 2025 state championship.

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Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald, Ernest Jones lead Georgia contingent in Super Bowl

10 former high school football players from the state are on active rosters or practice squads for the Seahawks and Patriots.

Tales from Cedar Shoals show early potential of Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald

Macdonald and the Seahawks will take on the Patriots in the Super Bowl on Sunday.

Marist, GAC sweep swim championships; Midtown girl claims two more titles

Marist and Greater Atlanta Christian swept Georgia’s state swim championships as Midtown’s Sarah Paisley Owen earned her fifth and sixth individual titles.

Georgia high school football coaching changes: Washington County finds new coach

Several high schools made coaching changes during the regular season, and several more have already announced openings.

East Jackson hires coach that led prior program to best season since 1992

Ashley Henderson turned around Jasper County’s program, which went 10-2 in 2025, after going 0-10 the season before his hire.

GHSA modifies football championship schedule, condenses flag football games

The Georgia High School Association flag football state championships will see a notable change in 2026.

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AJC Varsity, GHSF Daily honor 9 football coaches for program elevation

The awards were presented as part of the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association luncheon in Macon.

GHSA carousel proves defensive coaches are still valued despite NFL trend

Some of Georgia’s top defensive head coaches explain why defense still wins high school football championships.

Georgia high school girls basketball rankings: 5 new teams enter top 10s

Grayson head coach Santavious Bryant watches the on field action during the second half of play Aug. 15, 2025. Bryant was hired this offseason as head coach at Grayson. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Offseason high school football coaching changes churn at near record pace

There have been 74 openings through Jan. 31, the most this decade. If trends hold, it could hit 100 before August.