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Ken Sugiura is a sports columnist at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Formerly the Georgia Tech beat reporter, Sugiura started at the AJC in 1998 and has covered a variety of beats, mostly within sports.
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Four overtimes, one redemption: South Carolina State claims HBCU national championship
South Carolina State rallied from 21 down against Prairie View A&M to win 40-38 in four overtimes, taking home the HBCU national championship.
Georgia State gets OK for baseball facility project at iconic sports site
Construction on the project, which is estimated to cost $15 million to $16 million, is scheduled to be complete by fall 2026.
Mercer announces familiar name as new football coach
Team’s former defensive coordinator will take the reins from Mike Jacobs.
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After a difficult 2025, here’s what could be ahead for UPS
The Sandy Springs-based company's stock has taken a beating recently. Leaders say part of that is because they’re playing the long game.
Two Georgia universities joining new, controversial accreditor
Columbus State and Georgia Southern are among the 10 schools joining a new accreditation agency, the Commission for Public Higher Education.
From Marietta to millions, ‘The Elf on the Shelf’ turns 20
A Marietta family 20 years ago created a brand-new tradition with Elf on the Shelf, a Christmas miracle in a day and age where nostalgia rules the airwaves and gift shops.
