Here are five things to know on Thursday:
1. Six 5-star athletes sign with Georgia
Six 5-star athletes signed national letters of intent Wednesday with the University of Georgia. More on Georgia's newest football players can be found on the AJC.com.
2. Defense highlights Tech’s signing class
Georgia Tech's 2018 signing class features 17 signees who signed national letters of intent on Wednesday. One Tech commit flipped to a Big 10 school.
3. Georgia State, Kennesaw State land several out-of-state athletes
Details on who Georgia State and Kennesaw State landed in their signing classes can be read on the AJC.com.
4. Hawks lose to Pacers
The Atlanta Hawks lost Wednesday's game to the Indiana Pacers 105-95. Michael Cunningham writes his observations from the loss.
5. Sean Payton admits he made choke sign at Falcons
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton admitted he lost his cool and made the choke sign at Falcons running back Devonta Freeman the last time to two teams faced off.
