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This metro Atlanta couple spearheaded a change in football helmets

Erin and Lee Hanson are the founders behind Guardian Sports, the company that makes the Guardian Caps worn by college football and NFL players.

$21B data center proposal aims to become one of Georgia’s largest

Trammell Crow Co. is planning a $21 billion technology campus for a 1,632-acre site along I-75 roughly 60 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta.

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This sight in a Georgia town’s skyline just might bring tears to your eyes

Amid rolling Georgia farmland that is home to the Vidalia onion, an architecture-meets-agriculture ornament sits atop the Toombs County courthouse.

Georgia TikTok star ‘Marquay the Goat’ dies at 24

Sources familiar with the situation said Collins had complained of head and neck pain in the days leading up to his death.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Everything you need to know about No. 4 Georgia vs. No. 23 Georgia Tech

The Yellow Jackets (9-2) are looking to break that long run of losses to UGA. And a win Friday would keep their faint CFP hopes alive.

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Weekend Predictions: Falcons, Clean Old-Fashioned Hate and Kennesaw State

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NFL

Falcons’ rookie defenders Pearce, Walker helping pass rush on record pace

James Pearce Jr. and fellow rookie Jalon Walker, who each were selected in the first round of the NFL draft this year, have come along nicely as the season has progressed.

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Gainesville high school football suspensions: What we know, what’s next

Gainesville football's highly anticipated matchup with No. 1 Langston Hughes has been postponed due to an on-going appeals process.

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YELLOW JACKETS

3 years after shooting, linebacker E.J. Lightsey thrives at Georgia Tech

“You talk about being able to overcome adversity? He’s somebody that’s come through a lot of adversity,” Tech coach Brent Key said of Lightsey.

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OWLS

Kennesaw State quarterback has team on verge of trip to conference final

A win Saturday when the Kennesaw State Owls travel to Liberty will put KSU into the Conference USA title game.

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BULLDOGS

How Georgia could host first-round CFP game, playing out scenarios

Georgia isn't looking past Georgia Tech, but fans will be interested to note the different ways the Bulldogs could end up playing another game at Sanford Stadium this season.

Countdown to Christmas

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Metro Atlanta retailers hopeful for strong holiday season after chaotic year

Some independent retailers in metro Atlanta are entering this holiday season feeling battered by what they call a chaotic year.

The most wonderful time of the year: 6 ways to ring in December

Whether you want to find a way to give back, enjoy some timely music or spend some time with the family, there’s no shortage of festivities to fill up your calendar.

With Fish gone, which Atlanta radio station has taken the Christmas mantle?

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Star 94, which takes the longtime mantle from the now-defunct Fish 104.7.

Christmas trees 101: Pros, cons and what experts recommend

Not sure whether to buy a real or fake Christmas tree? Local experts share advice on cost, care, safety and style to guide your holiday decision.

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Fulton County taxpayers could be on the hook for millions as Trump case ends

New state law allows defendants in the election interference case to recoup attorneys’ fees from DA Fani Willis’ office.

Georgia dismisses Trump election case, ending his last criminal prosecution

Fulton DA Fani Willis launched the investigation nearly five years ago saying Trump and his allies conspired to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Democrats pressure state GOP to oust adviser over social media posts

Democratic Party of Georgia Chair Charlie Bailey escalated the pressure this week, calling it “despicable” that Brad Barnes remains affiliated with the state GOP.

OPINION

Murphy: Terry England nearly died on his farm. He knows he was saved for a reason.

Former Georgia lawmaker gives thanks after recovering from a farm accident that nearly took his life.

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15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

The fun includes Callanwolde’s Winter House and Zoo Atlanta’s Illumination Nights.

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Atlanta illustrator creates Golden Age comics for a modern audience

Atlanta comic book creator Rich Tommaso, author of the recently reissued “Spy Seal: The Corten Steel Phoenix,” is inspired by the comic books of the early to mid 20th century.

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Formed in 1978, English Beat keeps the fire burning for British ska

Concert preview: Dave Wakeling brings the current iteration of the English Beat to Atlanta on Dec. 1-2. Formed in 1978, the band keeps the fire burning for British ska.

Georgia and Metro News

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Two reasons to be thankful. An unusual organ transplant story.

One family's decisions led to one of the most unusual live organ transplants in Piedmont Hospital’s history.

Drugs, several handguns found in Alpharetta car on Thanksgiving

According to the police department, a patrol noticed a running vehicle in the parking area of a hotel in the wee hours of Thanksgiving morning, a “pretty unusual” sight given

State troopers record 30 crashes, 57 DUIs at start of Thanksgiving operation

Georgia State Patrol troopers are increasing their presence across the state’s interstates and state roads during the Thanksgiving travel period.

AJC HER+STORY

Tech gurus with Atlanta ties hit it big. What they wish they’d learned sooner.

Here are some hard-earned lessons from startup veterans who successfully sold their companies.

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In 1959, a girl found a way to get hired as a ‘newspaper boy’

Marie George Myers took over some of her older brother’s Atlanta paper routes. She recalls being the only girl on the roster of deliverers.

He’s delivered more than 2 million newspapers. Soon he’ll deliver his last.

Ride along with 72-year-old David Neeley as he nears his final delivery, coming to a hard stop early New Year’s Eve when the AJC ends its print edition.

‘Digital is real time, print is lifetime’: Farewells to the paper AJC

From the sound of the presses to framing special front pages, those who helped build the AJC share their memories.

Clapping out the paper: A farewell to ink, deadlines and the print AJC

Beginning on Jan. 1, this 157-year-old institution will become a fully digital news operation. No more paper. No more ink-stained fingers. No more paper in your driveway.

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Family, food and football: Continuing the tradition of giving thanks

AJC Senior Sports Editor Rod Beard carries on an Atlanta tradition started seven decades ago by AJC writer Furman Bisher, with Thanksgiving thoughts.

WALTER REEVES

A Thanksgiving prayer to share

This holiday season, consider arranging for someone to read this prayer before the meal.

NEDRA RHONE

On Thanksgiving, serve gratitude with a side of forgiveness

The table feels lighter when we stop carrying old feelings.

GUEST COLUMN

On Thanksgiving, remember that gratitude makes good citizens, heals divisions

Political divisions are poisoning communities across America, but the antidote to polarity is gratitude and remembering why President Lincoln established Thanksgiving Day.

CHARLES SEABROOK

A tree hugger gives thanks for nature’s goodness

Georgia’s natural beauty inspires gratitude this Thanksgiving, and reminds us to protect its wild spaces.

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Her hair was perfectly straight. Her body paid the price.

Georgia women are among the hundreds of plaintiffs who allege cancer or fibroids from hair relaxers. Beauty brands deny their products are toxic.

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A Russian banker spent millions on Atlanta properties, left with little trace

Sergey Khotimskiy invested over $37 million in Atlanta real estate. He is among the 4,000 people and entities the U.S. sanctioned after the Ukraine invasion.

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The South leads in hysterectomies — especially for Black women. Here’s why.

More doctors advocate for alternatives to uterus removal, but the procedure is still more common in Southern states.

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Politics

“This case is hereby dismissed in its entirety,” a Superior Court judge ruled in Georgia's election case against President Donald Trump. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)

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Georgia dismisses Trump election case, ending his last criminal prosecution

Fulton DA Fani Willis launched the investigation nearly five years ago saying Trump and his allies conspired to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia.

Fulton County taxpayers could be on the hook for millions as Trump case ends

Fulton County taxpayers may need to pay millions of dollars in legal defense bills for Donald Trump and others charged in the now defunct election interference case.

Georgia’s election interference case against Trump: How we got here

How Georgia's election interference case against Donald Trump fell apart.

Metro Atlanta

Georgia State students bundle up as they cross the campus greenway earlier this month. Temperatures have taken another dip starting Thanksgiving, with lows in the 30s and highs in the 40s and 50s around Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Chilly weather continuing through Thanksgiving weekend across metro Atlanta

Thanksgiving’s cold weather will linger for the foreseeable future.

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Metro Atlanta retailers hopeful for strong holiday season after chaotic year

Some independent retailers in metro Atlanta are entering this holiday season feeling battered by what they call a chaotic year.

The most wonderful time of the year: 6 ways to ring in December

Whether you want to find a way to give back, enjoy some timely music or spend some time with the family, there’s no shortage of festivities to fill up your calendar.

Georgia

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$21B data center proposal aims to become one of Georgia’s largest

Trammell Crow Co. is planning a $21 billion technology campus for a 1,632-acre site along I-75 roughly 60 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta.

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This sight in a Georgia town’s skyline just might bring tears to your eyes

Amid rolling Georgia farmland that is home to the Vidalia onion, an architecture-meets-agriculture ornament sits atop the Toombs County courthouse.

Drugs, several handguns found in Alpharetta car on Thanksgiving

According to the police department, a patrol noticed a running vehicle in the parking area of a hotel in the wee hours of Thanksgiving morning, a “pretty unusual” sight given

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OPINION

Readers write

A Conyers reader ponders tax cuts, an Atlanta reader writes about a proposed ceasefire and a Roswell reader discusses Zohran Mamdani.

OPINION

Mike Luckovich: Place monitors near Epstein files

OPINION

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Falcons

Falcons linebackers James Pearce Jr. (from left) and Jalon Walker, shown here speaking with defensive line coach Nate Ollie, will play a key role when the Falcons face the New York Jets at 1 p.m. Sunday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Falcons’ rookie defenders Pearce, Walker helping pass rush on record pace

James Pearce Jr. and fellow rookie Jalon Walker, who each were selected in the first round of the NFL draft this year, have come along nicely as the season has progressed.

Falcons’ offensive change was to attack Saints, not get out of the ‘pistol’

The Falcons (4-7) may have another plan of attack when they face the Jets (2-9) at 1 p.m. Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Dirty Birds Dispatch: A word from the ‘fans’

Plus, Falcons try to ground Jets after humbling Saints.

Bulldogs

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Oscar Delp never ran from hard, making himself and Georgia all the better

For Delp and Georgia, want outweighed need. Which is why Delp stayed at Georgia, no matter how hard things got.

How Georgia could host first-round CFP game, playing out scenarios

Georgia isn't looking past Georgia Tech, but fans will be interested to note the different ways the Bulldogs could end up playing another game at Sanford Stadium this season.

Lane Kiffin drama spills into CFP rankings discussion, scenario

Georgia resume gets closer look as Bulldogs hope to hold off Texas Tech.

Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key runs onto the field with his players before the final regular-season home game against Pittsburgh at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Future Yellow Jackets: A weekly look at Georgia Tech football commitments

Each week, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution looks at how Georgia Tech football commitments are faring during their respective senior seasons.

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3 years after shooting, linebacker E.J. Lightsey thrives at Georgia Tech

“You talk about being able to overcome adversity? He’s somebody that’s come through a lot of adversity,” Tech coach Brent Key said of Lightsey.

Everything you need to know about No. 4 Georgia vs. No. 23 Georgia Tech

The Yellow Jackets (9-2) are looking to break that long run of losses to UGA. And a win Friday would keep their faint CFP hopes alive.

Hawks

Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu is guarded by Washington Wizards forward Cam Whitmore during the first half of a Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Tuesday. (John McDonnell/AP)

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Good, bad and ugly: Hawks lose focus during Wizards’ 3-point shooting barrage

Tuesday’s loss marks one of the Hawks’ worst since their season-opening defeat to the Raptors in October.

‘We got fried tonight’: Wizards down Hawks with hot shooting

The Atlanta Hawks never recovered from a first-quarter barrage, handing the Washington Wizards a 132-113 win and just their second victory of the season.

Like other NBA teams, Hawks will learn the importance of Trae Young

With the Hawks’ role players stepping up in Young’s absence, the team has begun to answer one of the big questions of the season.

Braves

St. Louis Cardinals' Sonny Gray pitches to a San Francisco Giants batter during the first inning of a baseball game, Sept. 24, 2025, in San Francisco. (Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP, file)

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Potential Braves trade target Sonny Gray dealt to Red Sox

The St. Louis Cardinals traded veteran starting pitcher Sonny Gray to the Red Sox on Tuesday, lessening the Braves’ potential rotation options by one.

Braves re-sign reliever Joel Payamps

Braves make several signings ahead of Friday nontender deadline

Players who aren’t tendered contracts become free agents.

United

Lionel Messi (left), the forward for Argentina, attempted to shoot against Canada’s goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau (in yellow) during the second half of the Copa America match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, June 20, 2024. The shot went out of bounds. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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FIFA sets World Cup bracket rules

The tournament schedule, when cities will find out which teams will play in specific stadiums, will be announced Dec. 6. Atlanta will host several matches, plus a semifinal.

Inside look: Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center is a palace

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution received an exclusive tour of the $200 million headquarters for the United States Soccer Federation.

Atlanta United’s 2026 schedule has home opener on March 7

Opener is Feb. 21 at Cincinnati, in new manager Gerardo Martino’s season debut.

High Schools

Douglass will need a strong performance from its defensive front this Friday when it faces Sandy Creek, Class 3A’s top-ranked teams. (Jack Leo/AJC)

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Douglass knocked out a defending champion. Can it beat No. 1 Sandy Creek?

Pritchett is coaching a red-hot program that just earned its first quarterfinals appearance since he took over five years ago.

Grayson picks up third No. 1 national ranking ahead of showdown with Carrollton

Grayson became the No. 1-ranked team in the High School Football America poll three weeks ago and ascended to No. 1 in the USA Today rankings last week.

Gainesville high school football suspensions: What we know, what’s next

Gainesville football's highly anticipated matchup with No. 1 Langston Hughes has been postponed due to an on-going appeals process.

More Sports

General view as the Atlanta Hawks host the San Antonio at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, in Atlanta. The Spurs won 126-125. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Atlanta TV sports listings

A look at the TV listings for major sporting events for Atlanta today and this week.

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Douglass knocked out a defending champion. Can it beat No. 1 Sandy Creek?

Pritchett is coaching a red-hot program that just earned its first quarterfinals appearance since he took over five years ago.

Gainesville high school football suspensions: What we know, what’s next

Gainesville football's highly anticipated matchup with No. 1 Langston Hughes has been postponed due to an on-going appeals process.

Food & Dining

Several items on the dinner menu pull double-duty at brunch, the meal Peckish in Pullman Yards truly does best. (Courtesy of Atlanta Creative Media)

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

Peckish showcases ascendant chef’s talent in Kirkwood neighborhood

Peckish, a bootstrapped little restaurant in Pullman Yards where seemingly every table wobbles, is home to an incandescent talent in chef Tamara Hewitt.

Hot chocolate crawls, holiday parties headline December food events

December is full of holiday festivities and delicious events across metro Atlanta, including a hot chocolate crawl, an ugly sweater party and holiday karaoke.

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Make mine merry! Expert cocktail recipes for your holiday party.

Learn to make a variety of drinks perfect for holiday hosting, from complex sippers and sparkling toasts to nonalcoholic drinks that let everyone feel included.

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FROM UATL

‘It’s UATL’ podcast: Mandii B talks authenticity and sex positivity

Popular social media personality Mandii B talks about her launch into podcasting in the latest episode of the “It’s UATL” podcast.

FROM UATL

How young Black men are making the quarter-zip cool

Thanks to TikTok, what started as a playful video mocking knits zipped to the chin with a fresh matcha latte in hand, has quickly taken on the shape of a cultural movement.

FROM UATL

How acrobat Terrance Robinson became part of Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Luzia’

McDonough resident Terrance Robinson performs as an acrobat and hoop diver in Cirque du Soleil’s "Luzia" at Atlantic Station.

Things to Do

Dine inside an igloo outside of Epicurean Atlanta's restaurant Reverence. (Courtesy of Epicurean Atlanta)

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Hot chocolate crawls, holiday parties headline December food events

December is full of holiday festivities and delicious events across metro Atlanta, including a hot chocolate crawl, an ugly sweater party and holiday karaoke.

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The most wonderful time of the year: 6 ways to ring in December

Whether you want to find a way to give back, enjoy some timely music or spend some time with the family, there’s no shortage of festivities to fill up your calendar.

In 1959, a girl found a way to get hired as a ‘newspaper boy’

Marie George Myers took over some of her older brother’s Atlanta paper routes. She recalls being the only girl on the roster of deliverers.

Lifestyle

Clinton Rice and Michael Mock — and French bulldog Rose — in the antiques-filled living room of their Serenbe home. (Tomas Espinoza for the AJC)

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Escaping the frenzy of city life for an elegant, antiques-filled home

A pair of Buckhead bankers make a break for it in bucolic Serenbe.

Why you should never wash your turkey

Rinsing a raw turkey before placing it in the oven can do more harm than good.

WALTER REEVES

A Thanksgiving prayer to share

This holiday season, consider arranging for someone to read this prayer before the meal.

Entertainment

Dressed for the occasion, Taylor Scott (left) and Kevin Avery (right) herald the arrival of Christmas on Nov. 26, 2025, on Star 94.1 with producer Alyssa Ditomasso (second to left) and their boss Emily Boldon. (Rodney Ho/AJC)

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With Fish gone, which Atlanta radio station has taken the Christmas mantle?

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Star 94, which takes the longtime mantle from the now-defunct Fish 104.7.

Atlanta’s Elaine Hendrix embraced being ‘fearless’ on ‘Dancing With the Stars’

The "Parent Trap" actress, trying to be the oldest winner ever on "Dancing With the Stars," was still proud of finishing fifth after finding her inner dancer again.

Ken Burns dives deep in ‘The American Revolution,’ laments federal cuts

Ken Burns is back with his latest opus "The American Revolution," coming out at a fraught time not just for PBS but the political system at large.

Travel

A metalwork onion adorns the top of the Toombs County Government Center in Lyons. The ornament is a nod to the renowned Vidalia onions that grow in this region of eastern Georgia. (Joe Kovac Jr./AJC)

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DISPATCH

This sight in a Georgia town’s skyline just might bring tears to your eyes

Amid rolling Georgia farmland that is home to the Vidalia onion, an architecture-meets-agriculture ornament sits atop the Toombs County courthouse.

Pirate museum a new addition to Savannah’s maritime attractions

Savannah Pirates and Treasure Museum is the newest attraction in a city filled with history to experience in its museums, dining and even accommodations.

5 unique Southeastern museums to scratch your culture itch

Dedicated to a singular subject offers deep dives on an artist, a sports figure, a pop culture icon and more.

Wellness

Crew members prepare and pack online orders at Tradition Trees’ Chamblee lot in Atlanta, Dec. 4, 2024. The company is known for offering freshly cut, well-hydrated trees throughout the season. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Christmas trees 101: Pros, cons and what experts recommend

Not sure whether to buy a real or fake Christmas tree? Local experts share advice on cost, care, safety and style to guide your holiday decision.

AJC HER+STORY

After experiencing grief, Georgia therapist launches nonprofit to offer support

Jamie Kirk, a licensed psychotherapist, created a new nonprofit dedicated to expanding mental health resources and reducing stigma across Atlanta.

INSPIRE ATLANTA

BlazeSports recognized with Rings of Gold Award for its youth programs

Kids in wheelchairs play basketball, tennis and other sports at Atlanta facility.

Special Features

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PHOTOS: Georgia Tech defeated by Pittsburgh in Yellow Jackets' home finale

Needing a win to clinch a spot in the ACC Championship Game, Georgia Tech flopped in a big way Saturday, losing 44-28 to the Pittsburgh Panthers.

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PHOTOS: Georgia defeats Charlotte in home finale

The Georgia Bulldogs closed out their home season with a convincing 35-3 win over Charlotte at Sanford Stadium Saturday afternoon.

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PHOTOS: Fans greet Dawgs before game with Charlotte

Georgia players arrive at Sanford Stadium for their Saturday, Nov. 22, game with Charlotte. The Bulldogs go into the game as a seven- touchdown favorite.