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KEN SUGIURA

Falcons may not be tanking, but trades could have that effect anyway

And in the long run, that would benefit a franchise that needs to strengthen its roster.

Justin Wise has signed with UGA. But first, he’s eyeing a third state title.

BULLDOGS

How Georgia could clinch a spot in the SEC championship game this weekend

BULLDOGS

College Football Playoff rankings now have Georgia as the No. 1 team

NFL

NFC South rundown: Falcons still ‘very much in the thick’ of division race

AJC Varsity

GHSA football playoff brackets 2026 for all 8 classifications

The 2026 Georgia high school football playoff brackets for all eight classifications.

AJC VARSITY

2026 GHSA football brackets announcement schedule, printable bracket

AJC Varsity has provided an blank bracket option for readers that can be downloaded. The brackets will be updated once the GHSA releases finalized seeding.

AJC VARSITY

AJC Varsity rankings: No new teams enter Top 10 for first time since 2012

Seven games were played between Top 10 teams, leading to some movement in the rankings.

The Latest from Michael Cunningham

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

There’s little reason to believe Georgia Tech’s Key will get staff hires right

Georgia Tech coach Brent Key says he messed up by hiring defensive coordinator Jason Semore and two other first-year assistants last offseason. ...

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Trading Jessie Bates III weakens Falcons, but deal is worth it

The Falcons' trade of safety Jessie Bates III doesn't necessarily mean they're giving up on this season.

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Weekend Reflections: Last-place Falcons headed for another losing season

Also: Georgia Tech hits low that even former coach Geoff Collins never reached, Georgia is heavy favorite to win CFP.

The Latest from Ken Sugiura

KEN SUGIURA

Falcons may not be tanking, but trades could have that effect anyway

And in the long run, that would benefit a franchise that needs to strengthen its roster.

KEN SUGIURA

Bates trade confirms that Falcons’ season is going nowhere

The trading of Jessie Bates III shows the Falcons leadership triumvirate was willing to cut bait — cut Bates, if you will — in return for building the future.

KEN SUGIURA

Falcons christen a new country to lose in

In desperate need of a win, the Falcons wanted to show the world who they are against the Bengals in Madrid on Sunday. Unfortunately, they did.

Atlanta Braves

MLB

Walt Weiss finishes second in NL manager of the year vote

MLB

Anthopoulos provides updates on Strider, Schwellenbach for 2027 season

MLB

Anthopoulos says there have been ‘zero conversations’ about trading star Ronald Acuña Jr.

Georgia Bulldogs

Justin Wise has signed with UGA. But first, he’s eyeing a third state title.

BULLDOGS

How Georgia could clinch a spot in the SEC championship game this weekend

BULLDOGS

CFP chairman reveals why Georgia is No. 1 in rankings

Atlanta Falcons

NFL

Falcons know perception is they’re ‘plumbing the season.’ They still believe.

NFL

NFC South rundown: Falcons still ‘very much in the thick’ of division race

NFL

Falcons trade starting center Ryan Neuzil to Ravens

Georgia Tech

YELLOW JACKETS

After summer struggles, Tylis Jordan emerges as a key piece for Georgia Tech

YELLOW JACKETS

Brent Key says more Georgia Tech football staff changes could be coming

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

There’s little reason to believe Georgia Tech’s Key will get staff hires right

Atlanta United FC

MLS

Atlanta United ‘unacceptable’ offense tests Almirón-Miranchuk connection

MLS

What went wrong with Atlanta United in the 2026 season?

MLS

Atlanta United wins home finale to spoil Toronto’s playoff dreams

Atlanta Hawks

NBA

Hawks stumble in first quarter, struggle to recover against Lakers

NBA

Reflections on the Hawks’ first 11 games of the season

NBA

Hawks overcome early game struggles to down Nets

High Schools

A look at the top 10 Georgia high school football games for Round 1 of playoffs

Seven No. 1-ranked teams lead their classes in fewest points allowed

Justin Wise has signed with UGA. But first, he’s eyeing a third state title.

State Report

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Bowl eligibility at stake as Georgia State, Georgia Southern rivalry resumes

BULLDOGS

Ex-Bulldog standout Larkin headlines new Georgia Golf Hall of Fame inductees

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Weekend Reflections: Texas is No. 1, but Georgia looks best among contenders

PHOTOS: Georgia blows out Ole Miss

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Ole Miss running back Shekai Mills-Knight (33) is tackled by Georgia linebacker Raylen Wilson (5, left) and Georgia linebacker Chris Cole (9) during the second half of their SEC football game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, in Oxford, Ms. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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KEN SUGIURA

Falcons may not be tanking, but trades could have that effect anyway

Justin Wise has signed with UGA. But first, he’s eyeing a third state title.

BULLDOGS

How Georgia could clinch a spot in the SEC championship game this weekend

BULLDOGS

College Football Playoff rankings now have Georgia as the No. 1 team

NFL

NFC South rundown: Falcons still ‘very much in the thick’ of division race

MLB

Walt Weiss finishes second in NL manager of the year vote

MLB

Anthopoulos provides updates on Strider, Schwellenbach for 2027 season

Bill Stewart out as Rome football coach after one season

YELLOW JACKETS

After summer struggles, Tylis Jordan emerges as a key piece for Georgia Tech

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

There’s little reason to believe Georgia Tech’s Key will get staff hires right