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Marist, Buford finish as top teams in inaugural AJC Varsity all-sports standings

The AJC Varsity all-sports rankings are modeled after similar competitions used by college divisions and other high school associations but with a twist.

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Clarke Central’s David Perno, former UGA baseball coach, reveals cancer diagnosis

Perno led the Bulldogs to three College World Series, including the program’s most recent in 2008.

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Public school leads GHSA in state championships for first time in 48 years

The last time a public school won the most titles of any GHSA school, with no ties, came in 1978, when Lakeside of DeKalb County won three of the 49 held.

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Elder, Braves bashed by Brewers in series finale

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Ozzie Albies’ walk-off homer lifts Braves to win

Georgia Bulldogs

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Stetson Bennett’s NFL job on the line, competing with Alabama’s Ty Simpson

BULLDOGS

Georgia baseball transfer portal tracker 2026: A pair of outfielders enter the portal

State’s top undecided prospect headlines the weekend’s UGA official visitors

Atlanta Falcons

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What we learned from Falcons OTAs and minicamp

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Where Falcons QB battle stands: ‘We’re not giving out any jobs in June’

Georgia Tech

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Georgia Tech lands two 4-star commits from Douglas County in back-to-back days

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Legendary Georgia Tech coach Danny Hall will enter College Baseball Hall of Fame

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Former Georgia Tech athletic director J Batt hired by Kentucky

Atlanta United FC

Latino Community Fund

With ICE presence, some Atlanta-area communities won’t engage in World Cup

Morocco loses star winger Ezzalzouli and Aguerd to injuries for World Cup

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What are the chances the U.S. men’s national team plays a World Cup match in Atlanta?

Atlanta Hawks

NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
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Hawks, CJ McCollum agree to terms for extension, source says

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AJC mock NBA draft: Who will the Hawks select?

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Hawks could find a steal with the 23rd pick in the NBA draft

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Georgia Tech lands two 4-star commits from Douglas County in back-to-back days

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Cobb Schools to pay half of McEachern’s $16 million stadium rebuild

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Georgia Amateur golf
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Rogers runs away with eight-shot win at 105th Georgia Amateur

GOLF

Masters lottery registration: 2027 ticket window open for limited time

Titans top Marist to repeat as GHSA Class 4A girls soccer champs

PHOTOS: Atlanta Dream defeat the Indiana Fever at State Farm Arena
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Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (third from right) celebrates with teammates after beating the Indiana Fever 113- 96 in a WNBA game Saturday, June 20, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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