Why Alabama’s Reuben Foster has tattoo of another SEC team

Linebacker Reuben Foster spent four seasons at Alabama with an Auburn tattoo, but the former 5-star recruit has an explanation.

Recruited by both Alabama and Auburn, Foster struggled in deciding between the two SEC West schools, but ultimately had the tattoo done a few months before deciding on Alabama on National Signing Day in 2013.

Foster’s tattoo has since been changed to honor his cousin and former Auburn fullback Ladarious Phillips who was killed in 2012.

Foster is considered a top NFL Draft prospect despite his argument with a hospital employee during his medical examination at the NFL Combine that sent him home without competing.

One of the top pass rushers in college football? He plays for Mercer

Coming off a year in which he was Southern Conference Freshman of the Year, Mercer's Andrew Zock is following it up by being among the FCS leaders in sacks, tackles for loss.

The Win Column: Being OK with ‘the Braves way’

East Lake pro earns $50K prize for winning The Drew golf tournament

Dan Merriman topped a 72-player field to win The Drew golf tournament at East Lake and earn a check for $50,000

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Atlanta among airports where FAA will cut flights due to shutdown

The U.S. Department of Transportation will cut flights by 10% across 40 of the nation’s busiest airports on Friday to alleviate pressure on air traffic controllers.

Metro Atlanta’s water smells, tastes weird again. Blame fall and Lake Lanier.

It’s safe to drink, but a seasonal change in Lake Lanier each fall means most of the metro’s water tastes like dirt and mold.

15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

Our list of 15 family-friendly doings in metro Atlanta for Nov. 7-9 includes Veterans Day events.