Here's a sampling of what's being said on social media following the death of former Georgia Tech quarterback and coach Pepper Rodgers:
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Georgia Tech approves athletic budget for 2026 fiscal year
Georgia Tech's athletic department's budget increased to $159 million, a $22 million increase over 2025. Much of that is dedicated to revenue sharing with athletes.
Georgia Tech president Ángel Cabrera updates school’s AD search
Time is of the essence for Tech as it looks to replace former athletic director J Batt, who left this month to take the same position at Michigan State.
Georgia Tech basketball to face DePaul in Emerald Coast Classic
Georgia Tech basketball will be part of a four-team field for the November Emeral Coast Classic in Florida.
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Thousands turn out in metro Atlanta; DeKalb immigration protest escalates
The events are taking place on the same day as a military parade in Washington celebrating the Army’s 250th anniversary, which coincides with Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.
Route changes for metro Atlanta Xpress commuter buses start Monday
The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority, which operates Xpress, has said the changes are necessary because of ridership declines since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ronald Acuña Jr. is quickly assembling All-Star case for Braves
In the last 30 days, Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is third in batting average, ninth in home runs, first in on-base percentage and second in slugging and OPS