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Big-hitting linebacker from Lee County is AJC Varsity Player of Week

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Sandy Creek’s sweep of 7A powers earns it AJC Varsity Team of the Week

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South Georgia football team forfeits win because of ineligible player

24 new coaches get first wins, several as big underdogs

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A breakdown of how all ranked GHSA football teams fared in Week 2

Where they stand: Bottoms, Jackson on immigration

Healthcare team leaves Atlanta law firm for regional competitor

Tyler Perry Studios launches division to champion new filmmakers

Maxscene creates another avenue for independent filmmakers to see projects through Georgia’s production infrastructure.

Georgia has a powerful lieutenant governor. Will it stay that way?

The Republican majority in the state Senate has twice chosen to weaken the lieutenant governor's powers. They could do so again, regardless of who wins in November.

Feeling stressed? Cuddle with animals at these 5 Georgia experiences.

From alpaca yoga to Highland cow cuddling, these animal experiences offer a feel-good way to relax, reconnect and boost your well-being.

What makes a restaurant one of Atlanta’s 50 best?

New York has more cameras. So why is Atlanta more surveilled?

Student loan defaults are soaring. Georgia has one of the nation's highest rates.

Keisha Lance Bottoms opens up about the adoption journey that shaped her family

Does Flock Safety have a transparency problem?

Why most banana pudding doesn't taste like banana

Residents raised concerns after Flock employees accessed community center cameras

Two rescued beluga whales settle into new home at Georgia Aquarium

Researcher accessed Flock cameras that had no passwords

Cedar Shoals, Tucker wins among top surprises of high school football Week 2

AJC Varsity reporter and GHSF Daily editor Chip Saye ranks the most surprising and notable games of the weekend.

Blessed Trinity coach explains why beating Milton was special

Today’s Four Questions interviewee is Blessed Trinity coach Ed Dudley, whose team, now ranked No. 2 in Class 5A, defeated Milton 22-21 last week. Milton was ranked No. 2 in Cl...

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AJC Varsity football rankings: 13 teams enter Top 10s; Bowdon retakes No. 1

13 teams entered the AJC Varsity high school football rankings this week after 23 Top 10 teams lost.

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Friday night recap: 22 top-10 teams lose; Newton, Sandy Creek post big wins

Newton and Sandy Creek defeat premium opponents for the second straight week, while Blessed Trinity and Troup win county rivalry games on Friday night.

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East Paulding defense keeps it close, late score secures win vs. ranked 7A team

Friday night’s win was East Paulding’s first victory in seven games between the schools, which are about 6 miles apart near the Cobb-Paulding line.

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Patchwork Dollywood bear reminds me of Dolly Parton’s faith, grit and talent

The purchase of a patchwork bear at Dollywood — akin to Dolly Parton's coat of many colors — evokes the hard work, patience and talent that drove the late artist so far.

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Rockdale County-Heritage football game not played because of pregame incident

The football game between Rockdale County and Heritage of Conyers was called off before kickoff Friday night because of a pregame incident.

Lawmakers to consider property tax relief for scores of Georgia communities

Warnock blasts OpenAI, Effingham for doing data center deal ‘in the dark’

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, who grew up in coastal Georgia, called for protections for residents and criticized secrecy surrounding data center deals.

Four measles cases confirmed at Georgia daycare

State health officials didn’t identify the daycare or the ages of the children infected, but said each was either unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated.

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Mother-daughter coaching duo to face off for first time: ‘Don’t go easy on me’

For the first time, Pebblebrook softball coach Janene Edusei will face her daughter, Druid Hills head coach Elana Edusei, in a doubleheader on Saturday.