Falcons sign draft picks Middleton, Walker

The Falcons announced Friday the signing of two draft picks — cornerback William Middleton, a fifth-round pick from Furman who graduated from Marist, and defensive tackle Vance Walker, a seventh-round pick from Georgia Tech. Terms of the contracts were not released.

All other picks remain unsigned. They are defensive tackle Peria Jerry (first round), safety William Moore (second round), cornerback Chris Owens (third round), defensive end Lawrence Sidbury (fourth round), offensive tackle Garrett Reynolds (fifth round) and linebacker Spencer Adkins (sixth round).

On a historic run, Houston County to test perfect record in South Georgia

The Bears will need more than confidence to leave Thomas County Central with a win. The Yellow Jackets have never lost at home in the regular season under coach Justin Rogers.

Amid struggles, first-year coaches preach patience. ‘You can’t skip steps’

In places like Dutchtown, Irwin County and others, wins have been hard to come by for first-year coaches, while Griffin and Flowery Branch have fared well under new coaches.