With a roster now built around him, it's time for Young to prove that he can be The Man for a title-contending team.

In places like Dutchtown, Irwin County and others, wins have been hard to come by for first-year coaches, while Griffin and Flowery Branch have fared well under new coaches.

Former Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud, who was released Tuesday, signed with the New York Giants practice squad Wednesday, according to a league source.

The Bears will need more than confidence to leave Thomas County Central with a win. The Yellow Jackets have never lost at home in the regular season under coach Justin Rogers.

Jake Jeffries, a Roswell High senior who has Down syndrome, has helped the football team since 2020, most recently as part of the athletic training staff.

With several roster additions and a wide-open East, the Hawks have a good shot at a postseason run.

The Atlanta United president had returned to work in a limited role from a medical leave in June that was related to a cancer diagnosis.

A most intriguing season awaits.

Bob Reinhart, who died Monday at 87, coached Decatur High School basketball to three state titles and took Georgia State to its first NCAA basketball tournament appearance.