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It’s only September, but imagining a most epic Clean Old-Fashioned Hate game

There's still a lot of season left to play, but UGA and Georgia Tech football fans can dream of a November matchup between two top-10 teams.

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Running backs dominate high school football top performances in Week 5

Will Rajecki of Sequoyah rushed for 250 yards and had seven touchdowns, but he wasn't the only running back with a big game in Week 5.

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How London Humphreys knew exactly where he needed to be on clutch Georgia touchdown

Sept 15, 2025
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Important things to watch in Atlanta United’s final 5 matches

Though Atlanta United’s remaining five matches don’t mean anything because it was eliminated from playoff scenarios, they could set the course for next season’s success.

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Weekend Reflections: Falcons rookies make big impact in Minnesota

Georgia’s Gunner Stockton has breakout game in Knoxville, Buster Faulkner’s weird fourth-down calls for Georgia Tech.

Sept 15, 2025

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AJC Super 11: What to know about the 2025 selections

11 super insights into the 2025 edition of the AJC's Super 11, the 40th edition of our preseason listing of the top high school football players in Georgia.

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Top 10 Georgia high school football games of Week 5

With several strong matchups on the schedule, including the highest-rate game of Douglas County at Buford, here are the 10 best high school football games in Week 5.

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High school football rankings: Team claims top spot for 1st time since 1990

Worth County, the new No. 1 in Class A Division I, has avenged two of its losses from last season. In Class 3A, Calhoun stayed No. 1 despite a late loss to Cartersville.

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Atlanta Braves

Braves first baseman Matt Olson hit a home run for the third consecutive game, tallying three extra-base hits and driving in four runs for his second four-hit game of the season. (Colin Hubbard/AP)

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Olson, Strider lead Braves to 11-3 win over Nationals

Matt Olson went 4-for-5, blasting a three-run homer, while Spencer Strider gave up just one run over seven innings as the Braves defeated the Nationals 11-3 on Monday night.

Spencer Strider named Braves’ nominee for Roberto Clemente Award

Pitcher created VIP program for kids and families in the foster care system.

A Braves fan took a ball to the face. The team may be liable, judges say.

The Atlanta Braves and former right fielder Jorge Soler face a lawsuit by a fan hit in the eye with a ball during a World Series game at Truist Park in 2021.

Georgia Bulldogs

Texans running back Nick Chubb (center) runs for a touchdown past the Buccaneers' Antoine Winfield Jr. in the second half Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, in Houston. Chubb has 25 carries for 104 yards this season after missing much of last year with a broken foot. (Eric Gay/AP)

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Nick Chubb continues latest injury comeback; James Cook proving his value

Several former Georgia players, both young and old, make an impact during NFL Week 3, including Roquan Smith, Matthew Stafford, Quay Walker and rookie Malaki Starks.

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Georgia-Alabama football ticket prices on StubHub down since May

Ticket prices for Georgia-Alabama game have fallen since May

Georgia’s Stockton, Woodring earn SEC recognition for play against Tennessee

Georgia needed every bit of excellence from Stockton and Woodring to pull out the road win.

Atlanta Falcons

After rushing for 24 yards on 12 carries in the season-opening loss to the Buccaneers, Falcons running back Bijan Robinson ran for 143 yards on 22 carries against the Vikings on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Minneapolis. (Mike Stewart/AP)

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What the Falcons had to say after the 22-6 win over the Vikings

Atlanta players sound off on getting their first win, their new kicker’s spectacular debut, the success of their offensive line and running game and more.

Falcons’ Raheem Morris: ‘Those two young rushers set us off with a bunch of energy’

"I can’t say enough about those young guys. I can’t say enough about what they’ve done. They want to know how to play football every single day, says Coach Morris.

Falcons’ Michael Penix on Bijan Robinson: ‘He’s the best running back in this league’

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. talks about the 22-6 win over the Vikings on Sunday.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia-Georgia Tech was a wild affair in 2024, ending in eight overtimes and a 44-42 Bulldogs victory. Both teams are ranked through three games this season, and if they both win out, fans could see a Clean Old-Fashioned Hate game in November with both teams ranked in the top 10 for the first time since 1966. (Hyosub Shin/AJC 2024)

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OPINION

It’s only September, but imagining a most epic Clean Old-Fashioned Hate game

There's still a lot of season left to play, but UGA and Georgia Tech football fans can dream of a November matchup between two top-10 teams.

1h ago

4 Georgia Tech football players earn ACC weekly awards

QB Haynes King, offensive lineman Keylan Rutledge, defensive back Omar Daniels and kicker Aidan Birr were all honored.

No. 18 Georgia Tech now looks ahead to Saturday game vs. Temple

If the Jackets are able to beat Temple, avenging a 24-2 loss in Philadelphia in 2019 in the process, they would give the program its first 4-0 mark since 2014.

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United forward Emmanuel Latte Lath (left) scores a goal during the Leagues Cup match against the Pumas UNAM at Inter&Co Stadium on Saturday Aug. 2, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)

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Important things to watch in Atlanta United’s final 5 matches

Though Atlanta United’s remaining five matches don’t mean anything because it was eliminated from playoff scenarios, they could set the course for next season’s success.

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Lack of consistency crushes Atlanta United this season, Deila says

Atlanta United is out of the playoff race with five games left, the earliest the team has been eliminated from MLS Cup contention in the franchise's nine-year history.

Atlanta United eliminated from playoff possibility with 5-4 loss to Columbus

Atlanta Hawks

Hawks television analyst Dominique Wilkins (left), along with play-by-play announcer Bob Rathbun, will call all three exhibition games. (David Zalubowski/AP 2021)

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FanDuel Sports to air three Hawks exhibition games

The Atlanta Hawks open their exhibition season on the road against the Houston Rockets on Oct. 6, airing at 8 p.m. EST on FanDuel Sports Network.

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Hawks deal former first-round pick to Nets

Kobe Bufkin struggled to find consistent playing time due to several injuries during his first two years in the league.

Former Hawks center Jason Collins undergoing treatment for brain tumor

Jason Collins — a former Atlanta Hawks player and the league’s first openly gay athlete — is being treated for a brain tumor, the NBA said.

High Schools

Walnut Grove defeated Walton County rival Monroe Area 24-14 last week, outscoring the Purple Hurricanes 17-0 in the second half. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Walnut Grove is 4-0 for the first time, has ‘become a team this year’

Today’s Four Questions interviewee is Walnut Grove coach Robert Andrews, whose team defeated Walton County rival Monroe Area 24-14 last week.

Northgate LB: ‘Everyone’s forced to take notice’ after upset of county rival

Today’s interviewee is Northgate linebacker Brysen Davies, who had 10 tackles, intercepted a pass and recovered a fumble for a touchdown in his team’s 35-21 win over Newnan.

Georgia leads in NFL players per capita — again

Georgia has the most NFL players per capita for the fourth year in a row.

State Report

Georgia wide receiver London Humphreys celebrates after scoring a touchdown with 2:32 left in the game against Tennessee on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. Georgia won 44-41 in overtime to extend its winning streak over the Volunteers to nine games. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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As Tech, UGA celebrate, a historic first for state’s Division I teams

All seven of the state's FBS and FBC teams — Georgia, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, Georgia Tech, Kennesaw State, Mercer and West Georgia — prevailed Saturday.

Kennesaw State picks up season’s first win in convincing fashion

Amari Odom accounts for two touchdowns as Kennesaw State beats Merrimack 27-13

Morehouse golf once was a national power. A new facility invests in its future.

The Morehouse golf team is being rebuilt, thanks to generous financial support from the corporate community and the vision of new coach Edgar Evans.

PHOTOS: Dream defeat Fever to open WNBA Playoffs
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Atlanta Dream players gather on the center court after winning against the Indiana Fever in a WNBA playoff game at Gateway Center Arena, 80-68, on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta.  (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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Georgia Tech back in the AP Top 25 after thrilling win over Clemson

The 3-0 Yellow Jackets enter the AP Top 25 at No. 18, their first national ranking since being No. 23 last September. Tech then lost its next game and fell out of the Top 25.

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