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2026 Georgia HS football seeding model has coaches calling for bigger regions

Georgia high school football’s new playoff seeding formula is changing how games matter — and prompting coaches to call for bigger, more balanced regions.

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Of 20 possible titles, they’ve claimed 18 — and still have ‘something to prove’

The Eagles have won the state championship in all but two seasons since the GHSA began sanctioning the sport in 2005.

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Final girls basketball rankings: 4 first-time state champions finish No. 1

In the final girls basketball rankings after the state championships, four first-time winners finish No. 1.

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Final boys basketball rankings: 3 first-time champions finish No. 1

St. Pius, Rabun County and Darlington won titles for the first time. Class 6A champion Wheeler won its 11th.

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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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Atlanta TV sports listings

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The class of 2026 exhibits at the Hall of Fame, including former Atlanta Braves star Andruw Jones, are located on the museum’s second floor in Cooperstown, New York. (Milo Stewart Jr./National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)

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Which Andruw Jones artifacts are on display at the Baseball Hall of Fame?

The Baseball Hall of Fame inductee exhibit for Atlanta Braves legend Andruw Jones includes a home run ball from the 1996 World Series and a helmet from the 2005 All-Star Game.

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‘It’s pretty unbelievable’: Braves rookie JR Ritchie back home to face Mariners

Atlanta Braves rookie pitcher JR Ritchie will make his third major league start against his hometown team, the Seattle Mariners. He's from nearby Bainbridge Island.

MLB

Strider has rocky start to 2026 season

Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider walked five and lasted 3⅓ innings in his 2026 debut, but Atlanta still swept the Rockies.

Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia’s Daniel Jackson bats during the second inning against Georgia Tech in a NCAA baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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BULLDOGS

A sleeper? More like a history-maker. Daniel Jackson aims to be ‘undeniable’

Daniel Jackson has already made both Georgia and SEC history as the first catcher to ever record 20 stolen bases and 20 home runs in a season.

INDOOR FOOTBALL

Athens is getting a pro indoor football team, co-owned by UGA great

The Classic Center and Akins Ford Arena announced this week that David Pollack, Jerome Bettis and Brian Jordan will co-own the first Indoor Football League team in Georgia.

NCAA changes could curb transfers as ‘five-for-five’ gains steam

The NCAA has adjusted a bylaw that would enable schools to negotiate terms with players that would prevent them from entering the transfer portal.

Atlanta Falcons

“This can’t be real,” Anterio Thompson told Kevin Stefanski when the coach called to say Thompson had been drafted by the Falcons. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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NFL

Meet the Falcons draftee who was ‘giving up on football’ 6 years ago

Atlanta Falcons rookie Anterio Thompson went from quitting football in high school to hearing his name called in the 2026 NFL draft.

NFL

How does the Falcons’ roster look after the draft?

What do the Falcons still need now that the dust has settled on the 2026 NFL draft? Here’s a glance at every unit and where it stands now.

NFL

Falcons add to front office with Bryce Johnston hire

Bryce Johnston, who spent the past 10 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, has joined the Atlanta Falcons as senior vice president of football administration.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Kell running back Moonie Gipson carries the ball for a touchdown against Cambridge during the first half Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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AJC VARSITY

4-star Atlanta-area running back commits to Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech lands a commitment from Kell running back and 4-star recruit Quinterrius "Moonie" Gipson.

YELLOW JACKETS

Brent Key stokes Georgia Tech NFL buzz: A look at program’s highest earners

Georgia Tech players have produced some historic NFL contracts, a review of the highest-paid Yellow Jackets reveals.

YELLOW JACKETS

Keylan Rutledge first-round contract will set Georgia Tech modern-era record

First-round pick Rutledge is expected to sign the richest modern-era rookie contract in Georgia Tech history after going 26th overall to Houston.

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United forward Saba Lobjanidze (left) celebrates with midfielder Cooper Sanchez (right) after beating CF Montreal on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Atlanta. Lobjanidze scored two goals in the game. (Erik S. Lesser/AP)

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MLS

Atlanta United tops Montreal, secures back-to-back wins

Saba Lobjanidze scored twice as Atlanta United won back-to-back games for the first time since May 2025.

MLS

Martino: ‘I would be fired’ after 1-7-1 start if not for history with Atlanta United

Atlanta United head coach Gerardo Martino acknowledged he'd probably be fired if not for his history with the team. The Five Stripes are 1-7-1 and have totaled seven goals.

MLS

Atlanta United losing streak reaches four

Atlanta United dropped its fourth straight game in a 2-1 loss to the New England Revolution on Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Atlanta Hawks

Hawks guard CJ McCollum (left) and forward Jalen Johnson celebrate the Game 3 win over the Knicks in the first round of the playoffs April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. The Hawks lost the series in six games. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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NBA

Hawks have decisions on their roster. Who stays and who doesn’t?

Jalen Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker are among the players expected to remain with Atlanta.

NBA

Hawks ‘gotta be smart ‘about how they build their team

The Hawks' turnaround after the All-Star break was largely due to a magical mix of veterans and a talented young core, and they will keep that going as they continue to build.

NBA

Hawks eye the future with increased fervor following playoff collapse

The Hawks finished with their second-best regular-season record in the last 10 years but need to keep getting better, GM Onsi Saleh said Friday.

High Schools

Milton girls lacrosse players huddle before the start of the second half of their GHSA Division 2 girls state lacrosse playoff game against Oconee County on Friday, May 1, 2026, in Milton. Milton won 21-0. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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PHOTOS: Milton girls lacrosse trying for another state championship

The Milton girls lacrosse team will be trying for its 19th state championship this month.

State Report

Retief Goosen holds the trophy for winning the Mitsubishi Electric Classic on April 26, 2026, at TPC Sugarloaf. (Courtesy of Kate Awtrey-King)

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GOLF

Retief Goosen changes putting grip, wins Mitsubishi Electric Classic

Retief Goosen reverted to a previous grip during his practice round. That adjustment helped him win the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at TPC Sugarloaf.

GOLF

Zach Johnson hangs onto lead at wild Mitsubishi Electric Classic

The former Masters and British Open champion holds a 3-point lead over two-time U.S. Open champ Retief Goosen.

Masters champion Zach Johnson grabs first-round Mitsubishi Electric lead

Zach Johnson, who won the 2007 Masters, leads the senior tour's Mitsubishi Electric Classic at TPC Sugarloaf after the first round.

PHOTOS: Milton girls lacrosse trying for another state championship
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
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Milton girls lacrosse players huddle before the start of the second half of their GHSA Division 2 girls state lacrosse playoff game against Oconee County on Friday, May 1, 2026, in Milton. Milton won 21-0. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Atlanta United tops Montreal, secures back-to-back wins

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Braves erase 6-0 deficit with eight unanswered to beat Rockies

Down 6-0 early, the Atlanta Braves stormed back with eight unanswered runs, beating the Colorado Rockies on a Michael Harris II home run in the ninth.

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Walt Weiss returns to Colorado, this time as Braves manager

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A sleeper? More like a history-maker. Daniel Jackson aims to be ‘undeniable’

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INDOOR FOOTBALL

Athens is getting a pro indoor football team, co-owned by UGA great

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Braves’ Austin Riley says his slump is ‘frustrating as hell right now’

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Braves making case as most well-rounded team in MLB

The Atlanta Braves once again feel like a force, one set up to thrive this year and beyond. And this looks like their most well-rounded club in some time.