Tech’s newest hall of fame inductees honored

Georgia Tech presented its six newest inductees to its sports hall of fame at halftime of Saturday’s game against Duke at Bobby Dodd Stadium. They were football greats James Butler and Luke Manget, Tech’s all-time leading shot blocker Alvin Jones, NCAA track champion Michael Johnson, former ACC volleyball player of the year Lynnette Moster and two-time Johnny Bench Award finalist Bryan Prince. They were inducted at a dinner Friday night.

On Heroes Day, the school also honored members of the military, veterans and first responders.

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Usher sues business partners over failed Buckhead restaurant plan

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Braves’ original ‘Freeze’ is retired. But you probably still can’t catch him.

As the Atlanta Braves prepare to find their next sprinting mascot, Nigel Talton is enjoying his new career coaching high school athletes at McEachern High.