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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, left, speaks with Alabama head coach Nick Saban before the 2018 Southeastern Conference championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Smart seeks to vanquish Alabama beast he helped build

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A look back at the storied rivalry between Georgia and Alabama, two SEC powerhouses that first met on the gridiron 126 years ago.

Bradley: Georgia should beat Alabama, but we’ve said that before

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The Bulldogs will need to train the full weight of its defense against Alabama Saturday, as here in the 2018 SEC Championship Game.

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112021 Athens: Georgia running back James Cook breaks off a 40-yard run against Charleston Southern during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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Players and coaches hug after a GHSA high school football game between the Collins Hill Eagles and the Grayson Rams at Collins Hill High in Suwanee, GA., on Friday, December 3, 2021. (Photo/ Jenn Finch)

High school football: 16 teams reach state finals 8h ago

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, center, tries to drive past Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Hawks blow 10-point fourth-quarter lead in loss to Sixers

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The Georgia Tech volleyball team celebrates winning match point of its first-round NCAA Tournament win over The Citadel December 3, 2021 at O'Keefe Gymnasium. (Danny Karnik/Georgia Tech Athletics)

Georgia Tech sweeps The Citadel for first-round NCAA volleyball win

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Thiago Almada of Argentina's Velez Sarsfield (left) and Gustavo Henrique of Brazil's Flamengo battle for the ball during a Copa Libertadores soccer match Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Antonio Lacerda/AP)

Atlanta United reportedly signs Thiago Almada

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Georgia Tech guard Michael Devoe (0) dribbles past Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)

Georgia Tech faces North Carolina in coach Hubert Davis’ ACC debut

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Kennesaw State running back Iaan Cousin (3) of Mount Zion High in Carroll County goes airborne over the Davidson Wildcat defense in the fourth quarter during a first-round FCS playoff game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021 at Fifth Third Bank Stadium. Cousin is one of more than 70 Georgia players on Kennesaw Mountain's roster. Kennesaw Mountain started football in 2015. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Georgia football players on college rosters jump 44% in 10 years to 4,600

Braves players celebrate after their 7-0 win against the Houston Astros to win game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Braves Report podcast: The lockout is here

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Players in Major League Baseball raced to wrap up business before Tuesday's deadline to tender contracts as baseball's collective bargaining agreement expired late Wednesday, resulting in an unprecedented spending spree. On the last day of signings, clubs committed to a one-day record $1.4 billion in salaries. The following are the most notable contracts signed ahead of the lockout. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

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Players in Major League Baseball raced to wrap up business before Tuesday's deadline to tender contracts as baseball's collective bargaining agreement expired late Wednesday, resulting in an unprecedented spending spree. On the last day of signings, clubs committed to a one-day record $1.4 billion in salaries. The following are the most notable contracts signed ahead of the lockout. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

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Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, left, speaks with Alabama head coach Nick Saban before the 2018 Southeastern Conference championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Georgia’s Kirby Smart seeks to vanquish the Alabama beast he helped create

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Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) holds his leg after a big run against Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Alabama, Georgia bring injury concerns into SEC title game

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A look back at the storied rivalry between Georgia and Alabama, two SEC powerhouses that first met on the gridiron 126 years ago.

Georgia should beat Alabama, but we’ve said that before

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A look back at the storied rivalry between Georgia and Alabama, two SEC powerhouses that first met on the gridiron 126 years ago.

Photos: A look back at the storied rivalry between Georgia and Alabama

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Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) makes a catch in front of Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White (45) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

Stat corner: Kyle Pitts on pace for thousand-yard season

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U.S. President Joe Biden holds up a Buccaneers jersey while standing next to head coach Bruce Arians and quarterback Tom Brady as he welcomes the 2021 NFL Super Bowl champions Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House on July 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images/TNS)

Bucs’ Bruce Arians on the Falcons: ‘They’ve grown so much’

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Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) lines up during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Atlanta. The Detroit Lions won 23-22. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Falcons injury report: Deion Jones, Sheffield set to return

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Jacksonville Jaguars running back Carlos Hyde (24) tries to get past Atlanta Falcons linebacker Mykal Walker, left, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Falcons’ Mykal Walker filled in nicely for Deion Jones

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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

The Georgia Tech volleyball team celebrates winning match point of its first-round NCAA Tournament win over The Citadel December 3, 2021 at O'Keefe Gymnasium. (Danny Karnik/Georgia Tech Athletics)

Georgia Tech sweeps The Citadel for first-round NCAA volleyball win

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Georgia Tech guard Michael Devoe (0) dribbles past Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)

Georgia Tech faces North Carolina in coach Hubert Davis’ ACC debut

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Georgia Tech softball player Cameron Stanford celebrates graduation in May 2021 at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Stanford was a three-time All-ACC outfielder and a two-time member of the All-ACC academic team and earned her degree in mechanical engineering. (Danny Karnik/Georgia Tech Athletics)

Georgia Tech athletes’ graduation rate hits record high

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The Georgia Tech volleyball team celebrates during its home win over North Carolina Oct. 29, 2021 at O'Keefe Gymnasium. (Danny Karnik/Georgia Tech Athletics)

Georgia Tech chasing greatness in NCAA volleyball tournament

Atlanta United FC

Thiago Almada of Argentina's Velez Sarsfield (left) and Gustavo Henrique of Brazil's Flamengo battle for the ball during a Copa Libertadores soccer match Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Antonio Lacerda/AP)

Atlanta United reportedly signs Thiago Almada

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July 4, 2021 - Atlanta, Ga: Columbus Crew midfielder Alexandru Matan (20) and Atlanta United defender Brooks Lennon (11) fight for possession of the ball during the first half at Mercedes Benz Stadium Saturday, July 24, 2021 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Two Atlanta United players called up by U.S. men’s national team

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Atlanta United striker Josef Martinez scored his 100th goal in all competitions for the club in Wednesday's 1-0 win against Miami at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Atlanta United’s Bocanegra gives Josef Martinez vote of confidence

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Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson #12 celebrates after scoring during the match against Cincinnati FC at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Sunday November 7, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)

Atlanta United’s Miles Robinson named MLS Best XI for 2021

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, center, tries to drive past Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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Atlanta Hawks head coach Nate McMillan watching the game during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)

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Atlanta Hawks coach Nate McMillan watches during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)

Nate McMillan earns 700th career win

Atlanta Hawks' Danilo Gallinari (8) moves around Indiana Pacers' Caris LeVert (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

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High school football

Langston Hughes 47, Dacula 28

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Cedar Grove 27, Appling County 6

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Milton 52, Walton 17

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Collins Hill quarterback Sam Horn (21) carries the ball during a GHSA high school football game between the Collins Hill Eagles and the Grayson Rams at Collins Hill High in Suwanee, GA., on Friday, December 3, 2021. (Photo/ Jenn Finch)

Collins Hill 31, Grayson 0

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Georgia State guard Shamarious Gilmore became a five-time all-Sun Belt honoree when he was chosen to the first team for the 2021 team. (Ben Ennis photo)

Georgia State’s Gilmore becomes five-time All-Sun Belt choice

Auburn cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett (18) tries to get past Georgia State linebacker Jamil Muhammad (9) on a kick return during the first half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Ex-QB Jamil Muhammad making a difference for Georgia State defense

Richmond forward Souleymane Koureissi (2) shoots as Georgia State forward Kaleb Scott (30) defends during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, in Richmond, Va. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)

More COVID-19 woes: Georgia State cancels Tennessee State game

Artist renderings show the former Infinite Energy Arena rebranded as Gas South Arena, following the acquisition of Infinite Energy by Gas South. The arena is the home of the Georgia Swarm lacrosse team.

Visa issue, which threatened start of Georgia Swarm season, is resolved

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