Test - Georgia next for Alabama after Crimson Tide victory in 4 OTs

AUBURN, Ala. — Alabama is headed back to Mercedes-Benz Stadium to face Georgia aiming to repeat as SEC champions and punch its ticket to the College Football Playoff.

ExploreMichael Cunningham: Complete Bulldogs are ready for Alabama

First things first, Alabama (11-1, 7-1 SEC) will need to catch its collective breath.

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LIVE UPDATES: Georgia-TCU national championship game

Final: Georgia 33, Alabama 18

Georgia 33, Alabama 18

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‘Landslide’ PSC sweep jolts Georgia Democrats ahead of 2026 midterms

Georgia Democrats put Republicans 'on notice' ahead of 2026 midterms with Public Service Commission wins.

Atlanta traffic patterns are changing, report says. How it impacts your drive.

A recent study from Texas A&M University backs up what we're all seeing: Roads are clogged all day long, and by some metrics, traffic is busier than in 2019.

Mrs. America isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty

From beauty queen to cricket farmer to grief coach, Buford resident Paige Ewing keeps it real. She is the 2025 Mrs. America, and in January she will compete for Mrs. World.