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Report: Georgia 5-star QB commit Jared Curtis flips to Vanderbilt

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Hawks fall short to Pistons after late-game heroics from Johnson, NAW

Atlanta put up a valiant effort on the second night of back-to-back games, with Jalen Johnson finishing the night with 29 points and Nickeil Alexander-Walker scoring 26.

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GHSA relents, allows Gainesville to play Friday at near full strength

Gainesville pointed out an inconsistent ruling between its case and one involving Macon schools in a game played Aug. 22.

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Garth Lagerwey won’t return to Atlanta United

Club’s president took two leaves of absence for a cancer-related issue.

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Rush Propst would take ‘a serious look’ at offer to return to South Georgia

Propst is coaching Coosa Christian in an Alabama state championship this week.

Dec 1, 2025

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AJC Super 11: What to know about the 2025 selections

11 super insights into the 2025 edition of the AJC's Super 11, the 40th edition of our preseason listing of the top high school football players in Georgia.

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GHSA reinstates 4 of 39 suspended Gainesville football players

The four players whose suspensions were lifted include two star defensive players committed to Alabama, AJC Super 11 selection Xavier Griffin and Jamarion Matthews.

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Gainesville to consider legal action after GHSA ruling on players’ suspensions

‘We don’t think it’s the right thing to do, to give up on our kids,’ school’s athletic director says.

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Atlanta TV sports listings

A look at the TV listings for major sporting events for Atlanta today and this week.

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VOTE: Did the Braves make the right hire in choosing Walt Weiss?

The Atlanta Braves have promoted bench coach Walt Weiss to succeed Brian Snitker as the team’s manager. What do you think of the hire?

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VOTE: How many games will the Hawks win this season?

After an aggressive offseason by the Hawks, how do you feel Atlanta will fare once the regular season begins against the Raptors on Oct. 22.

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Atlanta Braves

St. Louis Cardinals' Sonny Gray pitches to a San Francisco Giants batter during the first inning of a baseball game, Sept. 24, 2025, in San Francisco. (Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP, file)

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Potential Braves trade target Sonny Gray dealt to Red Sox

The St. Louis Cardinals traded veteran starting pitcher Sonny Gray to the Red Sox on Tuesday, lessening the Braves’ potential rotation options by one.

Braves re-sign reliever Joel Payamps

Braves make several signings ahead of Friday nontender deadline

Players who aren’t tendered contracts become free agents.

Georgia Bulldogs

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Report: Georgia’s 5-star QB commit Jared Curtis flips to Vanderbilt

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What comes next for Georgia assistants as coaching carousel continues to spin

Bulldogs returned all 10 assistants from the 2024 team, but will they be able to do that next season?

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Jared Curtis isn’t the only Georgia football storyline to watch on signing day

What will National Signing Day look like? It is starting to materialize significant storylines.

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Jamal Agnew muffs the ball against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Adam Hunger/AP)

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5 things we learned from the Falcons’ loss to the Jets

Atlanta must try to regroup with five games to play.

When will Falcons great Warrick Dunn get the call from Canton?

There’s only one thing missing on Warrick Dunn’s long and spectacular football resume.

Falcons wrap: Here’s all the coverage from the Week 13 loss to the Jets

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Cambridge wide receiver Cameron Parodi (right) make a tackle on Kell tight end Nathan Agyemang on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Kell High School in Marietta. High school seniors can sign scholarship papers with college programs starting Wednesday and running through Friday. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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A flurry of activity expected for Georgia Tech during this week’s signing period

High school seniors can sign scholarship papers with college programs starting Wednesday. And Georgia Tech reportedly is in the mix for a handful of prospects.

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Sprayberry safety flips from Georgia to Georgia Tech

Kealan Jones, a three-star prospect, announced via Instagram on Monday that he is now committed to Georgia Tech. Jones had been committed to Georgia since April.

Georgia Tech guard Keylan Rutledge wins Brian Piccolo Award from ACC

The Piccolo award is given annually to the most courageous football player in the ACC. Rutledge made a standout comeback following a very serious car accident in 2023.

Atlanta United FC

Trionda, a giant replica of the official ball for the FIFA Wold Cup 2026 is displayed in Zurich, Switzerland, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. (Claudio Thoma/Keystone via AP)

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How the draw will work for the 2026 World Cup

After the draw Friday, the schedule should come out within the next 24 hours, which is when Atlanta will learn which teams will play group-stage matches at Mercedes-Benz.

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Garth Lagerwey won’t return to Atlanta United

Club’s president took two leaves of absence for a cancer-related issue.

Atlanta is included in 2031 Women’s World Cup bid

The bid book includes information on more than 35 cities, estimating 4.5 million fans and more than $4 billion in projected revenue.

Atlanta Hawks

Hawks guard Vit Krejci (left) shoots against Pistons guard Cade Cunningham during the first half on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, in Detroit. (Ryan Sun/AP)

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Good, bad, ugly: Hawks show fight vs. Pistons, but rebounding woes hurt

Though their efforts will be marked in the loss column, the Hawks say they hang their hats on their fight and will learn from Monday night’s missteps.

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Want a free Outkast collectible? Get to Wednesday’s Atlanta Hawks game early.

The Atlanta Hawks will host an Outkast-themed night during Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers at State Farm Arena.

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Hawks fall short to Pistons after late-game heroics from Johnson, NAW

Atlanta put up a valiant effort on the second night of back-to-back games, with Jalen Johnson finishing the night with 29 points and Nickeil Alexander-Walker scoring 26.

High Schools

The Maxwell Ratings have been updated ahead of the playoff quarterfinals of the Georgia high school football season. (Jason Getz/AJC 2024)

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Carrollton claims top rating after convincing rout of Grayson| Maxwell summary after Quarterfinals

As quarterfinals of GHSA approach, the Maxwell summary slates Carrollton as the top team.

Maxwell quarterfinal predictions: Carrollton to narrowly slip past Grayson

GHSA quarterfinal playoff projections for Georgia high school football, according to the current Maxwell ratings and actual scoring patterns.

Maxwell GHSA playoff projections heading into the Quarterfinals

While the Maxwell Ratings reflect team strength, the simulation highlights the impact of the season’s structure as defined by games, region alignments and playoff brackets.

State Report

Kennesaw State beat Liberty in double overtime in its regular-season finale, 48-42. Amari Odom had five touchdowns (for passing, one rushing). The Owls will take on Jacksonville State next Friday in the Conference USA title game. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Kennesaw State closes regular season with a win for the ages

Kennesaw State beat Liberty 48-42 in double overtime in their regular-season finale. The Owls will face Jacksonville State in the CUSA title game next Friday.

Kennesaw State quarterback has team on verge of trip to conference final

A win Saturday when the Kennesaw State Owls travel to Liberty will put KSU into the Conference USA title game.

Berry takes loftier goals into NCAA Division III football playoffs

Berry College is on a quest for a national in the NCAA Division III playoffs. The Vikings open the playoffs at noon Saturday when they host LaGrange.

Photos: Carrollton beats Grayson 34-14 in playoff quarterfinals
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Grayson linebacker Tyler Atkinson stands on the field during the second half of a Class 6A quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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Atlanta TV sports listings

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40-point special: Jalen Johnson leads Hawks to double OT win over 76ers

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Georgia cornerback Daniel Harris announces plans to enter transfer portal before SEC championship game

Georgia cornerback Daniel Harris announces he will enter the transfer portal before the SEC title game. Harris started at the beginning of the season.

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Jets send Falcons reeling in defeat on walk-off field goal

Jets kicker Nick Folk hit a 56-yard field goal as time expired to hand the Falcons a 27-24 defeat, dropping them to 4-8 on the season.

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Georgia Tech ends regular season ranked No. 24 by AP

Georgia Tech drops a spot to No. 24 in the final AP Top 25 poll after its regular season concluded with a loss to Georgia.

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Take 5: Five quick takeaways from the Falcons’ loss to the Jets

The Falcons' offense and defense both had good moments, but special teams disasters and an inability to finish drives were their undoing in a 27-24 loss to the Jets.

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Vikings-Seahawks game includes piece of Georgia high school football history

Minnesota quarterback Max Brosmer and Seattle head coach Mike Macdonald will meet Sunday, but both of their roads to the NFL started at the same metro Atlanta high school.

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2025 SEC championship game: Kickoff time, TV channel, participants, ticket info

The 2025 SEC Championship Game is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 6. Below you can find information on game time, TV channel and particpants for the game.

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GHSA to discuss postponing Roswell-Thomas County Central playoff semifinal

The GHSA will discuss whether Roswell and Thomas County Central's semifinal will be postponed as they are still waiting on resolution with Gainesville's suspended players.

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‘Our guys just wanted it more’: Carrollton knocks No. 1 Grayson out of playoffs

Carrollton (13-0) avenged a 38-24 loss to Grayson in the 2024 state championship game and ended the Rams’ school-record 26-game winning streak on Friday night.