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It’s a good thing that the Atlanta Falcons hired Ian Cunningham as general manager. Now, they have a senior football person with both relevant experience and a winning resume.

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Best in Georgia: 2025 AJC Varsity high school football all-state teams

Not only did the AJC Varsity name first-team all-state honorees for each GHSA classification, but it also added breakout players to watch in this year's all-state honors.

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4-time state champ Bowdon coach to take Rockmart job

Richard Fendley, the coach of Bowdon’s four consecutive football state championship teams, is leaving to become Rockmart’s head coach, pending board approval Tuesday.

Rome hires coach that led North Gwinnett to its only football state title

Bill Stewart, the football coach who led North Gwinnett to a 2017 state championship before joining Georgia Tech’s staff, was announced Thursday morning as Rome’s coach.

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Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) interacts with Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) during a break. Both players did not start tonight’s game against the Houston Rockets on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Atlanta.(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder yells instructions during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) watches Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder as he sits on the bench against the Houston Rockets during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. Johnson did not make the roster for tonight’s game.(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Vit Krejci (27) is congratulated by teammates after a play during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Corey Kispert (24) gets block by Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) interacts with Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) during a break. Both players did not start tonight’s game against the Houston Rockets on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Atlanta.(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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In KSU’s first home game since point-shaving charges, the remarkable happens

Josh Brooks unsure if Georgia will play spring game as calendar changes loom

Best in Georgia: 2025 AJC Varsity high school football all-state teams

4-time state champ Bowdon coach to take Rockmart job

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