Twitter reacts: Austin Dillon wins the Daytona 500

On Sunday, Austin Dillon –– in the no. 3 Chevrolet –– won the Daytona 500 on the 17-year anniversary of Dale Earnhardt’s death.

Twitter users, along with other athletes and celebrities, congratulated Dillon on the victory.

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AJC Senior Sports Editor Rod Beard carries on an Atlanta tradition started seven decades ago by AJC writer Furman Bisher, with Thanksgiving thoughts.

Led by Jemel Jones' 12 points, the New Mexico State Aggies defeated the Georgia State Panthers 77-58 on Wednesday at the Cancun Challenge

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Sources familiar with the situation said Collins had complained of head and neck pain in the days leading up to his death.

Georgia State Patrol troopers are increasing their presence across the state’s interstates and state roads during the Thanksgiving travel period.

The Yellow Jackets (9-2) are looking to break that long run of losses to UGA. And a win Friday would keep their faint CFP hopes alive.