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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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Top 10 Georgia high school football games of Week 5

With several strong matchups on the schedule, including the highest-rate game of Douglas County at Buford, here are the 10 best high school football games in Week 5.

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High school football rankings: Team claims top spot for 1st time since 1990

Worth County, the new No. 1 in Class A Division I, has avenged two of its losses from last season. In Class 3A, Calhoun stayed No. 1 despite a late loss to Cartersville.

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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: Should the Falcons keep kicker Younghoe Koo?

Cast your vote: Should the Falcons keep kicker Younghoe Koo?

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Vote: Which team will win the 2025 NFC South championship?

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Jurickson Profar atoning for past, becomes key in Braves’ outlook

Profar’s debut season with the Braves has been the proverbial mixed bag, from a suspension to sensational closing weeks.

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Sale’s gem helps Braves finish off doubleheader sweep

First baseman homers for 4th straight game in 6-3 win over Nationals.

Olson’s home run tear continues, as Braves take Game 1 of doubleheader

First baseman homers for 4th straight game in 6-3 win over Nationals.

Georgia Bulldogs

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Georgia football gets one notable advantage when it comes its 2025 schedule

Georgia basketball on schedule, transfers maintain program’s ‘winning habits’

Georgia basketball coach Mike White likes the progress his team has made in the offseason, indicates transfers have made seamless transition.

Off-week well-timed for a Georgia offensive line dealing with injuries, youth

Georgia’s next game does not get any easier, as the Bulldogs welcome Alabama to Sanford Stadium on Sept. 27. The Bulldogs are only 1-6 against Alabama under Kirby Smart.

Atlanta Falcons

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Falcons add CB to practice squad

Keith Taylor was drafted by the Panthers in the fifth round of the 2021 draft. He has played with the Panthers and Chiefs.

A quick look at Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers

Coming off a big road win, the Falcons (1-1) are set to face the Panthers (0-2) at 1 p.m. Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

What the Falcons had to say after the 22-6 win over the Vikings

Atlanta players sound off on getting their first win, their new kicker’s spectacular debut, the success of their offensive line and running game and more.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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Nearly 5 million viewers take in Georgia Tech’s win over Clemson

The two large television audiences out of Tech’s first three games is positive news for the Yellow Jackets, as the ACC’s revenue distribution model is based on viewership.

Despite 3-0 start, No. 18 Georgia Tech still striving for improvement

As the debris and dust settle from Tech's 24-21 win over Clemson, there are plenty of moments beneath the rubble that could have spelled demise for the Yellow Jackets.

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It’s only September, but imagining a most epic Clean Old-Fashioned Hate game

There's still a lot of season left to play, but UGA and Georgia Tech football fans can dream of a November matchup between two top-10 teams.

Atlanta United FC

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Important things to watch in Atlanta United’s final 5 matches

Though Atlanta United’s remaining five matches don’t mean anything because it was eliminated from playoff scenarios, they could set the course for next season’s success.

Lack of consistency crushes Atlanta United this season, Deila says

Atlanta United is out of the playoff race with five games left, the earliest the team has been eliminated from MLS Cup contention in the franchise's nine-year history.

Atlanta United eliminated from playoff possibility with 5-4 loss to Columbus

Atlanta Hawks

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FanDuel Sports to air three Hawks exhibition games

The Atlanta Hawks open their exhibition season on the road against the Houston Rockets on Oct. 6, airing at 8 p.m. EST on FanDuel Sports Network.

Hawks deal former first-round pick to Nets

Kobe Bufkin struggled to find consistent playing time due to several injuries during his first two years in the league.

Former Hawks center Jason Collins undergoing treatment for brain tumor

Jason Collins — a former Atlanta Hawks player and the league’s first openly gay athlete — is being treated for a brain tumor, the NBA said.

High Schools

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Walnut Grove is 4-0 for the first time, has ‘become a team this year’

Today’s Four Questions interviewee is Walnut Grove coach Robert Andrews, whose team defeated Walton County rival Monroe Area 24-14 last week.

Northgate LB: ‘Everyone’s forced to take notice’ after upset of county rival

Today’s interviewee is Northgate linebacker Brysen Davies, who had 10 tackles, intercepted a pass and recovered a fumble for a touchdown in his team’s 35-21 win over Newnan.

Georgia leads in NFL players per capita — again

Georgia has the most NFL players per capita for the fourth year in a row.

State Report

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As Tech, UGA celebrate, a historic first for state’s Division I teams

All seven of the state's FBS and FBC teams — Georgia, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, Georgia Tech, Kennesaw State, Mercer and West Georgia — prevailed Saturday.

Kennesaw State picks up season’s first win in convincing fashion

Amari Odom accounts for two touchdowns as Kennesaw State beats Merrimack 27-13

Morehouse golf once was a national power. A new facility invests in its future.

The Morehouse golf team is being rebuilt, thanks to generous financial support from the corporate community and the vision of new coach Edgar Evans.

PHOTOS: Dream defeat Fever to open WNBA Playoffs

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Atlanta Dream players gather on the center court after winning against the Indiana Fever in a WNBA playoff game at Gateway Center Arena, 80-68, on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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Defense, kicking, plus other thoughts and observations from Falcons’ win

It wasn’t just the score, but the way the Falcons pulled off an unlikely win over Vikings.

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Kickoff time announced for No. 18 Georgia Tech’s trip to Wake Forest

The Yellow Jackets will face the Demon Deacons at noon Sept. 27 at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

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Vote: Should the Falcons keep kicker Younghoe Koo?

Vote: Which team will win the 2025 NFC South championship?

Jurickson Profar atoning for past, becomes key in Braves’ outlook

Sale’s gem helps Braves finish off doubleheader sweep

Olson’s home run tear continues, as Braves take Game 1 of doubleheader

Georgia football gets one notable advantage when it comes its 2025 schedule

Georgia basketball on schedule, transfers maintain program’s ‘winning habits’

Off-week well-timed for a Georgia offensive line dealing with injuries, youth

Falcons add CB to practice squad

A quick look at Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers

What the Falcons had to say after the 22-6 win over the Vikings

Nearly 5 million viewers take in Georgia Tech’s win over Clemson

Despite 3-0 start, No. 18 Georgia Tech still striving for improvement

It’s only September, but imagining a most epic Clean Old-Fashioned Hate game

Important things to watch in Atlanta United’s final 5 matches

Lack of consistency crushes Atlanta United this season, Deila says

Atlanta United eliminated from playoff possibility with 5-4 loss to Columbus

FanDuel Sports to air three Hawks exhibition games

Hawks deal former first-round pick to Nets

Former Hawks center Jason Collins undergoing treatment for brain tumor

Walnut Grove is 4-0 for the first time, has ‘become a team this year’

Northgate LB: ‘Everyone’s forced to take notice’ after upset of county rival

Georgia leads in NFL players per capita — again

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