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AJC Varsity rankings: Prince Ave. back on top, 2025 champ drops out in 3A

After starting the season No. 1 in Class 3A, two-time defending champion Carver of Columbus dropped out of the rankings.

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Future Georgia-Clemson football games reportedly called off

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Falcons place standout corner A.J. Terrell on injured reserve

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Atlanta United loses to Orlando City in Embolo’s home debut

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Atlanta United loses to Charlotte FC, ending rare win streak

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‘I want to win’: Breel Embolo joins Atlanta United in playoff hunt

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Hawks rookie center Henri Veesaar suffers injury, expected to miss season

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Hawks announce changes in coaching and development staff

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Two years ago, he was diagnosed with cancer. Last week, he scored 4 touchdowns.

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) rushes with the ball on his first play, just before a fumble, during the first half of an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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