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QB Jack Strand, CB Malcolm DeWalt IV make Falcons’ initial 53-man roster

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Toombs County ascends to the top spot in 3A. Newton and Cook enter the 7A and 2A rankings, respectively, after beating highly ranked teams in overtime.

Cairo Syrupmakers running back Bryian Duncan participates in different drills during practice Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (A. Wallace for the AJC)

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AJC Varsity is announcing its preseason all-state teams ahead of the 2026 football season. Take a look at all 8 classes.

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The 42nd AJC Super 11 team will be revealed this week, starting on Tuesday night.

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Olson walks off Rockies with 10th-inning hit, giving Braves 7th straight win

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Michael Harris II’s double lifts Braves past Rockies for 6th straight win

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Acuña, Harris lead Braves to win over Rockies

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Kirby Smart shrugs off decision by LSU to add NFL players

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UGA president Jere Morehead has long pushed for the SEC to play by its own rules

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Falcons announce initial 53-man roster: 3 takeaways as team carries 4 QBs

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QB Jack Strand, CB Malcolm DeWalt IV make Falcons’ initial 53-man roster

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Atlanta United loses to Charlotte FC, ending rare win streak

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‘I want to win’: Breel Embolo joins Atlanta United in playoff hunt

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Atlanta tops Sporting KC to win third straight

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Former Hawks forward Kuminga reportedly agrees to 2-year deal with Minnesota

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Hawks assistant GM Kyle Korver stepping away from franchise

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Scheffler claims FedEx Cup, passes Tiger Woods in PGA Tour career earnings

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PHOTOS: Tour of Championship enters Round 2

Scottie Scheffler hits his second shot out of a bunker on the 16th fairway during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Collin Morikawa reacts after his shot out of a bunker on the 18th green during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Chris Gotterup hits out of bunker at the 18th green during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Ryan Gerard hits out of the bunker at the 18th green during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Scottie Scheffler fist-bumps his caddie on the 18th green after his round during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Ludvig Aberg hits his second shot on the 18th fairway during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Akshay Bhatia hits his second shot on the 16th fairway during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Chris Gotterup greets his caddie on the 18th green after his round during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Spectators wait to cross the 18th crosswalk as the clubhouse is shown in the background during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Scottie Scheffler reacts after making his putt on the first hole during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Ryan Fox hits his second shot on the first fairway during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Rory McIlroy reacts after hitting his second shot on the first fairway during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Patrick Cantlay hits his second shot on the first fairway during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Spectators watch the group with Rory McIlroy approach their balls on the first fairway during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Scottie Scheffler hits his second shot out of a bunker on the 16th fairway during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Falcons announce initial 53-man roster: 3 takeaways as team carries 4 QBs

Olson walks off Rockies with 10th-inning hit, giving Braves 7th straight win

QB Jack Strand, CB Malcolm DeWalt IV make Falcons’ initial 53-man roster

Georgia football well-represented on NFL rosters following cut down day

Scheffler claims FedEx Cup, passes Tiger Woods in PGA Tour career earnings

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UGA president Jere Morehead has long pushed for the SEC to play by its own rules

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Falcons announce initial 53-man roster: 3 takeaways as team carries 4 QBs

Olson walks off Rockies with 10th-inning hit, giving Braves 7th straight win

QB Jack Strand, CB Malcolm DeWalt IV make Falcons’ initial 53-man roster

Georgia football well-represented on NFL rosters following cut down day

Scheffler claims FedEx Cup, passes Tiger Woods in PGA Tour career earnings

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