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When the Falcons named former quarterback Matt Ryan the president of football, they joined a recent trend of hiring former players to take on various front office roles.

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Atlanta Braves pitcher Raisel Iglesias (26) pitches in the final inning of an MLB game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

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Best in Georgia: 2025 AJC Varsity high school football all-state teams

Not only did the AJC Varsity name first-team all-state honorees for each GHSA classification, but it also added breakout players to watch in this year's all-state honors.

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Gainesville vacates 5A runner-up finish, a first in GHSA football history

Gainesville on Monday acknowledged using an ineligible player after the GHSA officially notified the school of the alleged violation earlier in the day.

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A look at all 4,744 former Georgia HS football players on a 2025 college roster

Georgia high schools produced 4,744 college players this year, with 121 on College Football Playoff quarterfinal rosters.

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Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves pitcher Raisel Iglesias (26) pitches in the final inning of an MLB game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

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Braves re-sign reliever Tyler Kinley to one-year deal

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What Braves’ cancellation of FanDuel SN TV contract means for fans

Georgia Bulldogs

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Another blown lead looks familiar for Georgia basketball

Garrison Hearst joins 32 other Ga. high school players in college football HOF

Georgia football knows who it has to replace following NFL draft deadline

Atlanta Falcons

New Falcons president of football Matt Ryan

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Georgia Tech

Linebacker coach Jason Semore watches a drill during the first day of spring practice for Georgia Tech football at Alexander Rose Bowl Field in Atlanta, GA., on Thursday, February 24, 2022. (Jenn Finch for the AJC)

Turnovers the name of the game for new Georgia Tech defensive coordinator

Georgia Tech picks up third tight end out of the transfer portal

South Florida cornerback transferring to Georgia Tech

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Spain supporters lead requests for World Cup tickets

Gerardo Martino confident Atlanta United’s attack, defense will improve

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Atlanta Hawks

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Hawks fall apart in the fourth in loss to Trail Blazers

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High Schools

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PHOTOS: Matt Ryan introduced as Falcons President of Football
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New Atlanta Falcons president of football Matt Ryan speaks to members of the press during a news conference to introduce Ryan as the Falcons' president of football, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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