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Addition of former Padres closer Robert Suarez strengthens Braves’ bullpen

New Brave Robert Suarez — the All-Star former closer for the Padres — and resident Braves closer Raisel Iglesias provide Atlanta with a solid 1-2 punch at the end of games.

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Braves steal coach from rival Mets to help them swipe more bases

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Two Georgia football players arrested on reckless driving charges

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Spencer Schwellenbach, Hurston Waldrep require procedures, will miss months

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Best in Georgia: 2025 AJC Varsity high school football all-state teams

Not only did the AJC Varsity name first-team all-state honorees for each GHSA classification, but it also added breakout players to watch in this year's all-state honors.

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Boys basketball rankings: Defeat of top-ranked private team boosts Therrell

The Panthers move up to No. 6 in Class 2A three weeks after being unranked with a record under .500.

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Girls basketball rankings: Defending champ getting hot at right time again

With 10 straight wins and a region crown, Hardaway reenters the Georgia girls basketball rankings as teams across the state secure region titles.

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Two Georgia football players arrested on reckless driving charges

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PHOTOS: Georgia track and field gets major facilities upgrade

A view of the building and stands at UGA's new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

(Center L-R) University of Georgia Director of Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Caryl Smith-Gilbert hugs President Jere Morehead at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for UGA’s new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Dignitaries gather for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the University of Georgia’s new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Dignitaries gather for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the University of Georgia’s new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

University of Georgia Director of Athletics Josh Brooks speaks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for UGA’s new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

University of Georgia Director of Athletics Josh Brooks speaks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for UGA’s new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

University of Georgia Director of Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Caryl Smith-Gilbert speaks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for UGA’s new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

University of Georgia President Jere Morehead speaks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for UGA’s new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

A view of the shot put arena at UGA’s new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

People tour UGA’s new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

A view of UGA’s new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

A view of UGA’s new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Visitors walk the track at UGA's new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

A view of the throwing field at UGA's new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

People walk through the indoor warmup track level at UGA's new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

A person walks through the indoor warmup track level at UGA's new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Visitors view UGA's new Spec Towns Track grounds from the top level of the facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Visitors walk the track at UGA's new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Visitors walk the track at UGA's new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

UGA-colored ribbons appear at UGA’s new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

A visitor walks UGA’s new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

A jogger uses the track at UGA’s new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

A jogger uses the track at UGA’s new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Hurdles appear at UGA’s new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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A view of the building and stands at UGA's new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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Spring Training Day 3 (Thursday)

Addition of former Padres closer Robert Suarez strengthens Braves’ bullpen

New Brave Robert Suarez — the All-Star former closer for the Padres — and resident Braves closer Raisel Iglesias provide Atlanta with a solid 1-2 punch at the end of games.

Spring Training Day 2 (Wednesday)

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Braves steal coach from rival Mets to help them swipe more bases

The Braves ended up hiring Antoan Richardson away from their NL East rivals to serve as first base coach and instruct players on base running.

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Two Georgia football players arrested on reckless driving charges

Georgia linebackers Chris Cole and Darren Ikinnagbon were both arrested and charged Wednesday with reckless driving, according to the Athens-Clarke County arrest log.

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Spencer Schwellenbach, Hurston Waldrep require procedures, will miss months

Braves pitchers Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep will each miss months after procedures to clean up their right elbows.

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Why Jonathan Kuminga could be the most intriguing Hawk to watch

Newly acquired forward Jonathan Kuminga is a low-risk, high-reward prospect as the Hawks build their young core of talent.

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North Carolina Georgia Tech Basketball

Another bad start sends Georgia Tech to eighth straight loss

The Yellow Jackets lost their eighth straight game on Wednesday, falling 94-68 to No. 14 Virginia at McCamish Pavilion.

New UGA track facility

A first look at Georgia’s new track and field facility on South Milledge

The complex has a nine-lane, 400-meter Spec Towns Track with infield areas for long jump and triple jump, as well as pole vault.

Spring Training Day 1

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Injuries and inaction with pitchers create gloomy spring for Braves

A year after starting pitching injuries were a major factor in the Braves missing the playoffs, Hurston Waldrep is set to join Spencer Schwellenbach on 60-day injured list.