Todd Holcomb

Todd Holcomb covers high school sports across the state. He rejoined The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in 2025 and has worked with the AJC in varying capacities since 1985. He is a co-founder and editor of Georgia High School Football Daily.

Latest from Todd Holcomb

Most recent championships for GHSA schools with a state title

Only 136 of the GHSA’s 413 football-playing schools have won state championships. Here are those schools with the year of their most recent titles.

Thomas County Central tabbed as Offensive Line of the Week for Week 1

The AJC Varsity/GHSF Daily Offensive Line of the Week is Thomas County Central’s unit of Leon Duncan, Jakarri Peterson, Daniel Overman, Eli Majors, Corey King and Jesse Tew.

Lines of distinction: These 7 units shined in Week 1

Each week, AJC Varsity and GHSF Daily will honor the top offensive lines of the week. These are the picks for Week 1.

Heard County QB Ethan Tisdale is Player of the Week for Week 1

Ethan Tisdale, who is committed to Memphis, rushed for 205 yards and two scores, passed for four touchdowns and committed no turnovers.

Quarterbacks lead the way for AJC Varsity top performances from Week 1

Here are the top performances from Week 1 of the Georgia high school football season.

How the new top 10 teams in each classification fared in Week 1

13 new teams entered the rankings across Georgia's eight classes, and 12 others remained ranked despite losses in Week 1.

Newton coach explains how study of one African animal helped his team win in OT

Today’s Four Questions interviewee is Newton coach Josh Skelton, whose team defeated then-No. 4 Douglas County, 34-27, in overtime Saturday.

Georgia State’s Center Parc Stadium hosts three GHSA football games during the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic

34 GHSA coaches that got their first wins last week

The coaches at Calhoun County, North Springs and Cook earned their first wins as big underdogs.

AJC Varsity rankings: Several teams enter Top 10s, new No. 1 team in 3A

Toombs County ascends to the top spot in 3A. Newton and Cook enter the 7A and 2A rankings, respectively, after beating highly ranked teams in overtime.

Friday night football wrap-up: 3 reigning champs lose on first full night of games

Sandy Creek, Thomas County Central and Toombs County delivered statement wins on Friday as three defending state champions opened the season with losses.