Listen: Chipper Jones’ own words on assault rifles

Braves Hall of Famer Chipper Jones has a real problem with the AR-15, the weapon used in at least 10 mass shootings. Jones believes the AR-15 and all similar assault weapons should be banned from public sale to civilians.

AJC columnist Jeff Schultz and WSB-TV sports director Zach Klein discuss comments made by Jones, an avid outdoorsman and hunter, denouncing assault rifles in their "We Never Played the Game" podcast. Listen to Chipper discuss his upbringing and why he's pro guns and anti AR-15s. (Then subscribe, rate and review:)

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Kennesaw State rolls to third straight win over rival Georgia State

Kennesaw State won its third game in a row, this time against in-state rival Georgia State, 92-69. It was the Owls' third straight win.

The last mile to Atlanta: The two-team race for the Celebration Bowl

A final showdown stands between Jackson State, Prairie View A&M and the biggest spotlight in HBCU football.

Culinary request restarts the basketball rivalry between Georgia State and Kennesaw State

On Saturday at 3 p.m. in VyStar Arena, Kennesaw State will host Georgia State, the third meeting in the last three years between the two in a recently-renewed rivalry.

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Kennesaw State rolls to third straight win over rival Georgia State

The last mile to Atlanta: The two-team race for the Celebration Bowl

Culinary request restarts the basketball rivalry between Georgia State and Kennesaw State

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A tiny nation qualified for its first World Cup. Cape Verde has fans here

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Georgia’s special ed program promised help. Families say it delivered them harm.

Georgia subdues a nemesis in rolling past Crimson Tide for SEC championship

Georgia notched its best win of the season at the perfect time, finally vanquishing Alabama in Atlanta and taking home the SEC Championship for the second straight year.