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Seven prospects to watch for Falcons in Saturday’s NFL combine drills

Quarterbacks, receivers and running backs will grace the turf inside Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday. The Falcons have needs at all three.

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First AJC Peachtree winner still running strong, just not at front

AJC REMEMBRANCE

A running zealot, Atlantan Jeff Galloway leaves an immeasurable impact

AJC Varsity

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.

Region 5AA Championship : Holy Innocents vs. KIPP Atlanta

Droughts broken to dynasties: Cool facts about the 112 basketball region champs

East Hall’s boys win their 31st region title, Lowndes’ girls win their 30th and Christian Heritage’s girls win their first.

Rare region championship between two No. 1 teams yields playoff seeding anomaly

Region 5-2A’s championship featured two No. 1-ranked teams: Holy Innocents’ and KIPP Atlanta Collegiate. However, they will play for different state championships.

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Despite allowing two homers, Chris Sale pleased with second start of spring

Braves’ Spencer Strider to start Saturday vs. Orioles

Georgia Bulldogs

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Colbie Young knows time running out on opportunity to meet NFL potential

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Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech losing streak reaches nine in a row

Another bad start sends Georgia Tech to eighth straight loss

Georgia Tech dominated at home by Virginia

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Aflac will be NWSL Atlanta’s first jersey sponsor

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Atlanta United falls to FC Cincinnati after two late goals in season opener

Events planned for Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center

Atlanta Hawks

Hawks’ Corey Kispert finds his footing with career night against old team

Kispert flames former team to lift Hawks to consecutive blowout wins over Wizards

Hawks partner with Atlanta entertainment establishment for game versus Magic

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Emory’s record-setting duo still has national goals to reach

Georgia State football adds Alabama, Clemson as future opponents

Tyler Reddick, Michael Jordan claim second straight win at Autotrader 400

Photos: Cedar Grove defeats Cairo in first round of state tournament

Cedar Grove shooting guard Dakota Freeman drives in for a layup over Cairo’s defense during the second half on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at Cedar Grove High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Cairo guard Joshua Jones passes during the second half on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at Cedar Grove High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Cedar Grove point guard Tayson Blount (right) is guarded by Cairo guard Clifford "CJ" Hammonds on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at Cedar Grove High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Cedar Grove point guard Kevin Rogers dunks over Cairo’s defense on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at Cedar Grove High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Cedar Grove guard Kevin Rogers brings the ball down court against Cairo on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at Cedar Grove High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Cairo guard Kelsey Mitchell (right) drives to the basket under pressure from Cedar Grove guard Kevin Rogers on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at Cedar Grove High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Cairo guard Kelsey Mitchell (center) looks for the rebound against Cedar Grove during the second half on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at Cedar Grove High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Cedar Grove forward Dontavius Stringfield (right) passes the ball after rebounding against Cairo on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at Cedar Grove High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Cairo guard Antoine Shivers (center) defends during the second half on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at Cedar Grove High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Cairo guard Clifford "CJ" Hammonds signals to his teammates on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at Cedar Grove High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Cedar Grove guard Kevin Rogers (left) attempts a layup over Cairo guard Kelsey Mitchell on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at Cedar Grove High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Cedar Grove’s Emanuel Green (left) and Dontavius Stringfield celebrate a Saints’ basket against Cairo on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at Cedar Grove High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Cedar Grove point guard Terry Coleman dribbles during the second half on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at Cedar Grove High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Cedar Grove’s Emanuel Green dunks over Cairo’s defense on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at Cedar Grove High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Cedar Grove head coach Camden Terry calls out a play to his team on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at Cedar Grove High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Cairo head coach JJ Cooper walks the sidelines during the second half on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at Cedar Grove High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Cedar Grove’s Emanuel Green makes a jump shot over Cairo’s defense on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at Cedar Grove High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Cairo guard Kelsey Mitchell dribbles the ball on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at Cedar Grove High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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Cedar Grove shooting guard Dakota Freeman drives in for a layup over Cairo’s defense during the second half on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at Cedar Grove High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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