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What they’re saying about the Braves hiring Walt Weiss as their new manager

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VOTE: Did the Braves make the right hire in choosing Walt Weiss?

The Atlanta Braves have promoted bench coach Walt Weiss to succeed Brian Snitker as the team’s manager. What do you think of the hire?

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Why Georgia basketball’s win over Bellarmine was special for Bulldogs

Georgia basketball beat Bellarmine 104-59 in its opener, giving coach Mike White his 300th career win and showcasing a deep, balanced Bulldogs roster.

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Georgia Tech needs overtime to beat Maryland Eastern Shore

The Yellow Jackets struggled but pulled out a 56-52 win over Maryland Eastern Shore on Monday in front of 3,551 fans.

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GHSA places schools in new classes for 2026-27

The GHSA has placed its 454 member schools into seven classifications for the 2026-27 school year. Schools have a week to appeal.

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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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UGA-Florida game, Halloween cause referee shortage, uptick in Thursday games

Referee shortages are higher than usual this weekend because of holiday.

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Winless in 2024. Historic in 2025. How Oglethorpe County built a turnaround.

Oglethorpe County showed improvement early in 2025, but it was still on pace for another losing season. Then the Patriots pulled one of the top upsets of the year.

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Atlanta TV sports listings

A look at the TV listings for major sporting events for Atlanta today and this week.

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VOTE: Did the Braves make the right hire in choosing Walt Weiss?

The Atlanta Braves have promoted bench coach Walt Weiss to succeed Brian Snitker as the team’s manager. What do you think of the hire?

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VOTE: How many games will the Hawks win this season?

After an aggressive offseason by the Hawks, how do you feel Atlanta will fare once the regular season begins against the Raptors on Oct. 22.

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3 school lunch recipes that will have your kids saying ‘more, please!’
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Daytona Beach: the Festival Capital of Florida
You may know Daytona Beach for the 23-mile stretch of sand, scenic trails and eclectic shopping. But did you know it’s...
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Getting to undetectable: Why HIV resistance and adherence matter
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Atlanta Braves

Hi-ho, hi-ho, it's off to work for Braves bench coach Walt Weiss, and a few tools of the trade. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

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What they’re saying about the Braves hiring Walt Weiss as their new manager

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Braves’ Drake Baldwin named finalist for National League Rookie of the Year

While the 2025 Atlanta Braves season was disappointing, Baldwin was routinely a bright spot.

What to know about new Braves manager Walt Weiss

Weiss follows Bobby Cox, Fredi Gonzalez and Brian Snitker as Atlanta's fourth manager in the past 35 years.

Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Mike White achieved his 300th career win with Georgia's 104-59 defeat of Bellarmine. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Why Georgia basketball’s win over Bellarmine was special for Bulldogs

Georgia basketball beat Bellarmine 104-59 in its opener, giving coach Mike White his 300th career win and showcasing a deep, balanced Bulldogs roster.

Kirby Smart not caught up on Mississippi State cowbells: ‘Noise is noise.’

Georgia coach Kirby Smart has played and coached at Mississippi State and knows how noisy the stadium there gets, but he says 'noise is noise' where the cowbells are concerned

Kirby Smart gives news on injured Georgia defenders

Georgia lost three key defenders in the team’s 24-20 win over Florida on Saturday. Coach Kirby Smart provided an update on the trio when speaking to reporters Monday.

Atlanta Falcons

In the Falcons' exhibition game in August against the Lions, placekicker Lenny Krieg (right) made one of two field goals — with the successful kick a 57-yarder — and kicked an extra point at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The German has been on Atlanta's practice squad this season as part of the NFL's International Player Pathways program. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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Falcons practice squad kicker looking forward to his Berlin homecoming

Germany native Lenny Krieg is an International Player Pathways program player for Atlanta, which takes on Indianapolis in Berlin on Sunday.

Falcons injury report: Lindstrom, Bergeron both hope to play against Colts

Atlanta's All-Pro right guard Chris Lindstrom and left guard Matthew Bergeron both suffered injuries and did not finish the game against the Patriots on Sunday.

5 things we learned from the Falcons’ loss to Patriots

The Falcons lost 24-23 to the Patriots after a botched final drive. Here are five key takeaways from the game, including third-down struggles and injuries.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Freshman Mouhamed Sylla had 15 rebounds and 14 points in his debut, becoming the first Tech freshman with 15 rebounds in his first career game. (Danny Karnik/Georgia Tech Athletics)

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Georgia Tech needs overtime to beat Maryland Eastern Shore

The Yellow Jackets struggled but pulled out a 56-52 win over Maryland Eastern Shore on Monday in front of 3,551 fans.

Georgia Tech ‘took disciplinary measures’ after highly touted freshman’s arrest

Georgia Tech freshman Joshua Petty, a lineman on the Yellow Jackets football team, pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors: possession of a drug-related object and speeding.

Georgia Tech has chance to get healthy, get right before final stretch

Where should fans expect to see the Yellow Jackets in the initial CFP rankings debuting Tuesday, and what’s Georgia Tech's path to making the ACC title game?

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United outgoing manager Gerardo "Tata" Martino is applauded after hammering the Golden Spike during the MLS championship rally Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer/AJC)

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Gerardo Martino a finalist to return as Atlanta United manager

Atlanta United is in the final stage of interviewing managerial candidates.

Insight into some interesting quotes from Atlanta United’s Chris Henderson

The Five Stripes’ sporting director discussed managerial search and team’s worst finish.

Atlanta United’s failures this season considered a collective effort

Sporting Director Chris Henderson described The Five Stripes’ recent 28-point season as the worst of his 30 years as a player or executive in MLS.

Atlanta Hawks

A Hawks logo painted on the tunnel wall leading out to the court on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/AJC)

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Former Hawks senior executive charged after allegedly embezzling nearly $4 million

The Hawks’ former senior vice president of financial planning and analysis allegedly spent years stealing money from the organization.

Good, bad, ugly: Hawks continue falling behind

Here is the good, the bad and the ugly from the Hawks’ loss to the Cavaliers on Sunday at Rocket Arena.

Hawks struggle to score in first test without Trae Young

The Hawks struggled to score in their first game without star guard Trae Young and fell 117-109 to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

High Schools

The Maxwell Ratings have been updated for Week 11 of the Georgia high school football season. (Jason Getz/AJC 2024)

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Maxwell regular season summary: Class 6A crowded at the top

Classes 4A, 3A, 2A and A Division I saw second-rated teams make the leap to the top spot in the Maxwell Ratings for Georgia high school football after Week 11.

Maxwell projections: Sandy Creek slim favorite over Troup in pivotal 3A game

Week 12 projections for Georgia high school football according to the current Maxwell ratings and actual scoring patterns.

Maxwell playoff projections: North Murray has longest title odds of undefeated teams

While the Maxwell Ratings reflect team strength, the simulation highlights the impact of the season’s structure as defined by games, region alignments and playoff brackets.

State Report

Dan Merriman (left) accepts the $50,000 check and trophy for winning The Drew, Nov. 3, 2026, at East Lake Golf Club. (Stan Awtrey)

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East Lake pro earns $50K prize for winning The Drew golf tournament

Dan Merriman topped a 72-player field to win The Drew golf tournament at East Lake and earn a check for $50,000

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Kennesaw State basketball cruises in season opener with 105-30 win

Kennesaw State cruised past Paine College 105-30 in its season opener. Next up, the Owls will head on the road to play Florida A&M on Saturday.

Georgia State basketball loses season opener to Eastern Michigan

Jelani Hamilton led Georgia State with 13 points, but the Panthers lost their season opener 71-49 against Eastern Michigan on Monday night in Ypsilanti.

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Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) and other players celebrate with fans after Georgia beat Florida during an NCAA football game, Saturday, November 1, 2025, Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia won 24-20 over Florida. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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Monday Morning: Braves offseason begins, shifts to manager decision

Dodgers bench coach Danny Lehmann commonly perceived as preferred choice.

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Gerardo Martino a finalist to return as Atlanta United manager

Atlanta United is in the final stage of interviewing managerial candidates.

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Georgia Tech has chance to get healthy, get right before final stretch

Where should fans expect to see the Yellow Jackets in the initial CFP rankings debuting Tuesday, and what’s Georgia Tech's path to making the ACC title game?

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Game time, TV announced for Georgia football game against Texas

UGA’s game against Texas figures to have massive stakes when it comes to the College Football Playoff.

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Georgia Tech at Boston College gets afternoon kickoff

After this weekend's bye, the Yellow Jackets are scheduled to play next in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, on Nov. 15 on ACC Network.

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How the new top-10 teams fared in final weekend of GHSA football regular season

See how Georgia’s top 10 GHSA football teams performed in Week 12 and who they’ll face in the first round of the playoffs starting Nov. 14.

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Falcons show better form in near upset of Patriots, but so what?

The Falcons played much better against the Patriots in a near-upset win, but almost doesn't count when you're 3-5.

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Braves’ Matt Olson wins National League Gold Glove award

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‘Response is everything’: Georgia Tech on bye looking to rebound from first loss

Quarterback Haynes King said "Reponse is everything" as the Yellow Jackets head into their final three regular-season games after seeing their undefeated season end Saturday.

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Projecting the College Football Playoff field: Top 10 upsets add intrigue

Projections for the 12-team College Football Playoff field begin in earnest with the first set of rankings being released Tuesday night.