High School Sports
Photos: High school football kicks off
Teams around the state were in action on August 23 and 24, 2019.
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Colquitt County's Montavious Ponder (23) celebrates after he scored a touchdown in the first half during the Corky Kell Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, August 24, 2019. Colquitt County won 17- 6 over the North Gwinnett. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
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Photos: Gainesville defeats Rome in 5A semifinal
The Gainesville Red Elephants clinched a state championship berth with a win over Rome.
Credit: AP
PHOTOS: Falcons defeat Buccaneers at the buzzer
The Falcons defeated the Buccaneers on Thursday on a 43-yard field goal on the final play of the game.
Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez/AJC
PHOTOS: Capitol lights up for Christmas holidays
Gov. Brian Kemp, family and others gather to light the capitol Christmas tree on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. The ceremony featured Spelman Glee Club.
Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez
PHOTOS: Falcons fall again Sunday, this time to Seahawks
The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, 37-9, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The loss clinched an eighth straight losing season for the Falcons.



































