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‘A blessing’ to the community, Carver coach on cusp of 150-win club

Myles, who took over the program in 2005, has been more than a football coach. He means a lot to his players and the community.

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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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Fever defeat Dream in Game 2 to even series

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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.

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

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AJC Super 11: What to know about the 2025 selections

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 Braves

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar hits an RBI single to score outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. during the third inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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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.

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

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart gives Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton a play during the closing minute of the second quarter against Tennessee at Neyland Stadium, Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Why Kirby Smart had no choice but to make risky call at Tennessee

Kirby Smart's decision to gamble on fourth-and-3 from his own 48 in the first quarter while trailing 21-7 was a gutsy, but necessary call.

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How Georgia football fan turnout became a ‘frustration’ for all parties

Despite UGA football’s dominance under Kirby Smart, fan turnout at Sanford Stadium has become a growing concern.

On tap: A $14 million Sanford Stadium renovation UGA fans will never see

An original feature at UGA's Sanford Stadium in Athens has gone almost untouched for nearly a century. A $14 million fix under the Georgia Bulldogs field begins in 2026.

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. (27) sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Minneapolis. (Bruce Kluckhohn/AP))

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Falcons’ Raheem Morris elated with breakthrough performances from rookies

Falcons coach Raheem Morris hopes his rookies continue to make plays as they did against the Vikings. The Falcons are set to play the Panthers at 1 p.m. Sunday.

Falcons’ A.J. Terrell is ‘week to week’ with hamstring injury

The Falcons cornerback, who suffered a hamstring injury late in the second quarter against the Vikings on Sunday night, will be held out of practice Wednesday, maybe longer.

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.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech defensive back Omar Daniels flexes his muscles during the first half of Saturday's against Clemson. (Colin Hubbard/AP)

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3 games, 3 positive results for Blake Gideon’s Georgia Tech defense

Defense has been a large reason why the Yellow Jackets are undefeated after three games for the first in nine years.

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.

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United forward Emmanuel Latte Lath (left) scores a goal during the Leagues Cup match against the Pumas UNAM at Inter&Co Stadium on Saturday Aug. 2, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)

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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

Hawks television analyst Dominique Wilkins (left), along with play-by-play announcer Bob Rathbun, will call all three exhibition games. (David Zalubowski/AP 2021)

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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

Mercedes-Benz Stadium hosts the high school football state championship games each December. (Jason Getz/AJC 2023)

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Maxwell playoff projections heading into Week 6: 3 teams emerge as favorites

While the Maxwell Ratings reflect team strength, the simulation highlights the impact of the season’s structure as defined by games, region alignments and playoff brackets.

South Georgia football coach resigns after 0-5 start

Wayne County’s John Mohring resigned Tuesday afternoon, becoming the third GHSA football coach to step down since the season began.

4 Georgia high school football teams averaging at least 50 points per game

Thomas County Central, New Manchester, Creekside and Temple all are averaging 50 or more points.

State Report

JeRico Washington Jr., here against Merrickmack on Sept. 13, 2025, was a preseason All-Conference USA selection. (Courtesy of Dave Williamson/Kennesaw State Athletics)

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Like father, like son: Kennesaw State’s Washington on same path as his dad

The redshirt sophomore defensive back is already on the fast track to pull in all-star honors.

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

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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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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.

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Weekend Reflections: Falcons rookies make big impact in Minnesota

Georgia’s Gunner Stockton has breakout game in Knoxville, Buster Faulkner’s weird fourth-down calls for Georgia Tech.

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Olson, Strider lead Braves to win over Nationals

Matt Olson went 4-for-5, blasting a three-run homer, while Spencer Strider gave up just one run over seven innings as the Braves defeated the Nationals 11-3 on Monday night.

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Georgia leads in NFL players per capita — again

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

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5 things we learned from Falcons’ win over Vikings

Atlanta's running backs and pass rushers get going against Minnesota on Sunday night, plus more notes from the Falcons' win Sunday night.

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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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Dream finally win a playoff game — now, it’s on to winning series

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Falcons’ report card: Four rookies on defense came through with big plays

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Ha-Seong Kim among Braves making lasting impressions, as end of season draws near