Sideline Report: Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Here are a few things to know on Wednesday:

1. Pastner aware of gifts to players

Georgia Tech coach Josh Pastner reportedly knew of gifts given to players that the school found to be NCAA violations. More on myAJC.com.

2. Inciarte wins second Gold Glove

Ender Inciarte won his second-straight Gold Glove after another solid season in center field for the Atlanta Braves.

3. Bulldogs remain No. 1 seed in CFP Rankings

The Georgia Bulldogs remained the top seeded team in the second-straight College Football Playoff Ranking released on Tuesday night.

4. Falcons prepare for the Cowboys

D. Orlando Ledbetter provides coverage of the Atlanta Falcons practice headed into Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

5. What Kirby Smart had to say about Auburn

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports what Georgia coach Kirby Smart had to say about this weekend's big matchup against Auburn.

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Lane Kiffin flexes new muscle on Oklahoma’s Brent Venables, ignites rivalry

The Ole Miss coach unloaded on the well-respected Sooners coach after Venables said he “felt like we were the better team” after the Rebels beat Oklahoma 34-26 on Saturday.

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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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MARTA and Beltline rail two big transportation items on mayor’s agenda

While reaffirming his commitment to building light rail along the Beltline, Mayor Dickens says the first segment should go where transportation needs are greatest: SW Atlanta.

Georgia women face geographic gaps in prenatal care

Fewer than half of Georgia's counties have a full-time OB-GYN, according to data analyzed by the AJC, and many women lack the time and money to make regular prenatal visits.

Ex-Stonecrest mayor accused of lying about prison time to run for City Council

Jason Lary, who spent more than two years in prison after he admitted pocketing COVID relief money, allegedly claimed he was not a convicted felon in pre-election paperwork.