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A night of triumphant turnarounds for Heritage and Quincy Carter

The Patriots became just the 16th team in GHSA history to win a region one season after going 1-9 or 0-10 the previous season.

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AJC Varsity

AJC VARSITY

AJC Varsity rankings: 3 teams enter Top 10 for 1st time this season

Dougherty, Model and Schley County are in the Top 10 of AJC Varsity’s football rankings for the first time this season.

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Versatile Benedictine standout now leads GHSA in receiving yards

Here are the GHSA and GIAA rushing, passing and receiving leaders heading into Week 9 of the football season.

MAXWELL RATINGS

Maxwell summary: Thomas County Central among most dominant in GHSA history

Throughout the 2026 Georgia high school football season, Maxwell Ratings will rank the 463 teams of the GHSA, GIAA and GAPPS.

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Dream get ‘swagger back’ to earn WNBA championship shot

Victory at State Farm Arena sets up winner-take-all game in San Francisco.

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Weekend Predictions: Georgia can’t overlook rejuvenated Florida

The Falcons made me look foolish for siding against them last weekend. Georgia Tech made me look goofy for siding with them.

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‘Uncomfortable conversations’ for Dream before WNBA Finals elimination game

The Dream face elimination in the best-of-seven series after the Valkyries came back from two consecutive losses to win two games in a row.

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A night of triumphant turnarounds for Heritage and Quincy Carter

The Patriots became just the 16th team in GHSA history to win a region one season after going 1-9 or 0-10 the previous season.

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At Jolene Jolene, Dream fans celebrate their team and something larger

A sports bar for women in Atlanta is drawing crowds, as are the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA Finals.

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The larger meaning of WNBA’s scheduling dilemma for Dream-Valkyries in Finals

The circumstances for Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Dream and the Golden State Valkyries won’t be what anyone wants.

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

Atlanta Braves

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Braves’ Matt Olson wins Fielding Bible Award

Georgia Bulldogs

Former Georgia Tech QB Aaron Philo to start for Florida vs. Georgia, per ESPN

BULLDOGS

Everything to know about the Georgia-Florida game and its major implications

Philo set Georgia state records. Yet he may miss his chance against UGA again.

Atlanta Falcons

Falcons plan for James Pearce Jr. to play vs. Bengals in Madrid

NFL

Falcons rule out Brian Robinson Jr., tab 8 questionable at Buccaneers

NFL

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Georgia Tech

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Everything to know ahead of Georgia Tech football at Pitt

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Injuries hit Georgia Tech starters again ahead of Pitt

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Atlanta United FC

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Atlanta United looks to avoid franchise-worst home record

MLS

Atlanta United’s home struggles continue in loss to Chicago Fire

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Atlanta Hawks

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Onyeka Okongwu comes up big as Hawks snap early-season skid

Kingston Flemings breaks out but Hawks lose to Heat

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4 Hawks stats through four games

High Schools

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Former Carrollton QB Julian Lewis taken to hospital after medical emergency

State Report

BULLDOGS

Ex-Bulldog standout Larkin headlines new Georgia Golf Hall of Fame inductees

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PHOTOS: Famous faces from the WNBA Finals Game 6 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta

R&B singer and Atlanta native Usher attends Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Comedian Wanda Sykes congratulates Atlanta Dream player Rhyne Howard after their win against the Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

The cast of Netflix show “A Different World” poses for a photo following Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Rapper Lil Boosie attends Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Media personality Rashan Ali attends Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Members of Atlanta rap group Crime Mob perform during Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Grammy-winning artist T-Pain performs during halftime at Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

“A Different World” star Maleah Joi Moon attends Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Celebrities attend Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Rappers Webbie (left) and Lil Boosie sit courtside at Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Atlanta rapper Young Dro prepares to perform during Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Atlanta rapper Young Dro performs during Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Rapper Diamond performs with her group Crime Mob during Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Atlanta Dream emcee Bria Janelle talks to the crowd during Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

“A Different World” actresses Maleah Joe Moon (left), Kennedi Reece (center) and Alijah Kai share a laugh on the court while attending Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

DJ Jazzy T deejays during pregame of Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Atlanta rappers Diamond (left) and Princess of rap group Crime Mob pose for a photo with artist T-Pain during Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Atlanta rap group Crime Mob poses for photos following their performance at Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Monokia Nance celebrates during Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Heiress King, daughter of Atlanta rapper T.I., makes a face at rapper Young Dro following his performance at Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Rapper Lil Boosie dances alongside Atlanta Dream emcee Bria Janelle at Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

“A Different World” actresses Maleah Joi Moon (left) and Kennedi Reece sit courtside at Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Atlanta hip-hop historian Larry "Nuface" Compton takes photos during Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Rappers Webbie (left) and Lil Boosie (right) sit courtside at Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Rapper Gunna (left) sits courtside next to Atlanta R&B singer Usher during Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens celebrates following Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Comedian Wanda Sykes poses for a photo with Atlanta mayor Andre Dickens following Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Atlana Dream forward Angel Reese warms up before Game 6 of the WNBA Finals against the Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Heiress King, daughter of Atlanta rapper T.I., performs the national anthem at Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens (center) cheers for players during Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens cheers for players during Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Morehouse College House of Funk Marching Band performs during a timeout at Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

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R&B singer and Atlanta native Usher attends Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC) (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

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