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AJC VARSITY

Lithonia football surged in 2025. Now, they are loaded and hungry for more.

The Bulldogs were 10-3 last season, tied for the second-most wins in school history and the most since the 1982 team went 10-2.

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AJC Varsity Class 3A preseason all-state: Two-way players shine

Ahead of the 2026 football season, AJC Varsity is announcing our preseason all-state teams. Today, we announce Class 3A.

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MLB

Elder throws a gem as Braves’ winning streak reaches seven

The Braves' winning streak reaches seven as they down the Marlines 4-1.

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NFL

‘Huge loss’: Falcons react to Jalon Walker’s season-ending knee injury

Michael Penix Jr. plans to give advice for Jalon Walker on recovering from knee surgery, while Jake Matthews says he expects Walker to contribute in off-field ways.

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MLB

Braves continue being cautious with reliever Robert Suárez

The Atlanta Braves continue to work cautiously with reliever Robert Suárez, who has been on the injured list since June 23 with forearm tightness.

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AJC Varsity

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AJC Super 11: Who has been named to the 2026 class?

The 42nd AJC Super 11 team will be revealed this week, starting on Tuesday night.

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AJC VARSITY

This football hotbed leads Georgia’s 159 counties in prospects per capita

One little South Georgia county is No. 1 in an all-classification category — the most major college prospects this century per capita.

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AJC VARSITY

Marist, Buford finish as top teams in inaugural AJC Varsity all-sports standings

The AJC Varsity all-sports rankings are modeled after similar competitions used by college divisions and other high school associations but with a twist.

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Atlanta TV sports listings

A look at the TV listings for major sporting events for Atlanta today and this week.

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Vote: What’s your grade for Kevin Stefanski as Falcons coach?

Make your voice heard in the AJC’s poll.

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Vote: Which potential Falcons free agent is most important to re-sign?

The Falcons have 15 players that could become unrestricted free agents in March. Vote on which potential free agent is most important for the team to re-sign.

Atlanta Sports

Elder throws a gem as Braves’ winning streak reaches seven

The Braves' winning streak reaches seven as they down the Marlines 4-1.

MLB

Braves continue being cautious with reliever Robert Suárez

The Atlanta Braves continue to work cautiously with reliever Robert Suárez, who has been on the injured list since June 23 with forearm tightness.

KEN SUGIURA

Is it possible Braves’ Alex Anthopoulos made right decision at trade deadline?

Time will tell if Alex Anthopoulos made the right decision not to trade for a No. 2 starter at the expense of rookie Didier Fuentes or some top prospects.

Georgia Bulldogs

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Here’s what stood out about Georgia football as fall camp gets underway

While the roster was one of the big questions on UGA’s first day back on the practice field, those were not the only comments made by Kirby Smart that caught our attention.

BULLDOGS

Kirby Smart says it’s time to ‘test toughness’ as Georgia opens fall camp

Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart is ready to challenge his team in fall camp with the Bulldogs facing high expectations once again.

BULLDOGS

Kirby Smart gives curious answer when asked if Georgia could make an addition to its roster

Here's everything Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart said Wednesday as the Bulldogs open fall camp ahead of the 2026 season.

Atlanta Falcons

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NFL

‘Huge loss’: Falcons react to Jalon Walker’s season-ending knee injury

Michael Penix Jr. plans to give advice for Jalon Walker on recovering from knee surgery, while Jake Matthews says he expects Walker to contribute in off-field ways.

NFL

Congrats, Bijan: Falcons RB received texts from McConaughey, Arthur Smith

“A lot of really cool people texted,” Atlanta’s Bijan Robinson told reporters Wednesday, speaking for the first time since his extension.

NFL

What we learned from the Falcons’ seventh training camp practice

Atlanta Falcons QBs (including Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr.) were efficient in the team's seventh training camp practice, but three turnovers gave the defense an edge.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech hoping new DC Jason Semore improves takeaway issues

Georgia Tech defensive coordinator Jason Semore says his players are learning "the scheme in a way that allows us to be comfortable and confident and go attack the ball.”

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

It’s on Godsey to create Georgia Tech’s new identity after Haynes King

New Yellow Jackets offensive coordinator George Godsey says the offense will be diverse with Alberto Mendoza taking over at quarterback for a Tech legend.

YELLOW JACKETS

What Tech offensive coordinator George Godsey said after Day 2 of fall camp

Georgia Tech offensive coordinator George Godsey addressed Alberto Mendoza's progress at quarterback, bringing in DeAndre Hopkins to help coach wide receivers and more.

Atlanta United FC

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MLS

Atlanta United surrender late lead, fall to Philadelphia Union

MLS

‘Everybody’s frustrated’: Atlanta United seeks first win since World Cup break

Atlanta United, who have lost twice and tied once in three matches since the World Cup break, have fallen to last place in the MLS' Eastern Conference.

MLS

Where Atlanta United stands after World Cup

Atlanta's soccer team began post-World Cup play with a 1-0 loss to No. 1 Nashville SC.

Atlanta Hawks

NBA

Hawks announce date for sixth annual Million Meal Pack

Dominique Wilkins, Dyson Daniels and Jalen Johnson are among the Hawks who have helped at the event, which has packed more than 5.1 million meals for Atlantans in need.

KEN SUGIURA

Why LeBron James to the 76ers isn’t a bad thing for the Hawks

LeBron James joining the 76ers could prove beneficial to the Hawks by increasing competition in the East.

NBA

Where do the Hawks fit in new-look Eastern Conference?

The Atlanta Hawks improved their roster this offseason, but LeBron James joining the 76ers adds another contender in the Eastern Conference.

High Schools

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PHOTOS: Loganville take first game of Class 5A baseball championships

Loganville takes first game, but rain plays havoc with Class 5A schedule. Senior Jake Boland pitches a complete game, withstanding over an hour delay in the sixth inning.

State Report

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OWLS

Kennesaw State excited about talent infusion for Jerry Mack’s second season

Kennesaw State football, led by coach Jerry Mack, has been more selective in bringing in players after the Owls won the Conference USA title in his first season with the team.

PGA

East Lake out as permanent host for Tour Championship after 2027

The PGA Tour announced its season-ending playoffs, starting in 2028, will have a different structure, feature some form of match play and will rotate sites.

GOLF

Rogers runs away with eight-shot win at 105th Georgia Amateur

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Heather and Steve pose in their first picture together on a porch in Heather's hometown of Madison. (Courtesy of Steve Leo)

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PANTHERS

Georgia State encouraged by energy on first day of preseason camp

Georgia State football begins preseason camp with high energy as coach Dell McGee builds around newcomers, a returning quarterback and a revamped defense.

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BULLDOGS

Kirby Smart on Jalon Walker’s ACL injury: ‘He’ll come back twice as good’

Former Georgia football star Jalon Walker, now with the Atlanta Falcons, will “come back twice as good” from a season-ending ACL injury, Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart says.

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BULLDOGS

Kirby Smart gives curious answer when asked if Georgia could make an addition to its roster

Here's everything Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart said Wednesday as the Bulldogs open fall camp ahead of the 2026 season.

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BULLDOGS

Georgia expects all-white uniforms will bring ‘extra juice’ to Sanford Stadium

The Georgia Bulldogs football team will wear all-white, alternative uniforms in Week 2 of the 2026 season against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

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MLB

Braves run win streak to six

Home runs by Austin Riley and Ozzie Albies lead Atlanta Braves to 4-2 victory over Marlins.

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NFL

Tua Tagovailoa making ‘really good’ progress, hopes to be cleared soon

Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa says he hopes to be a full participant in training camp Wednesday after being limited with a back injury.

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BULLDOGS

Boom or bust? Carson Beck to start NFL preseason opener for Cardinals.

The quarterback says his time playing for both Kirby Smart at Georgia and Mario Cristobal at Miami prepared him for the rigors of NFL training camp.

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MLB

Lane Thomas, Knoxville native and Chipper Jones fan, thrilled to be part of Braves

Veteran outfielder Lane Thomas, who grew up in Tennessee as a Chipper Jones fan, was traded to the Braves on Saturday.

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NFL

Everything we learned from Falcons sixth training camp practice

The mood shifted abruptly at the end of the Falcons' sixth practice when second-year linebacker Jalon Walker had to be carted off with an injury.

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ATLANTA OLYMPICS

30 years ago today, my Australian dad met my American mom at the 1996 Olympics

Heather from Madison, was working at a booth in Atlanta. Steve was visiting from Australia. If not for the '96 Olympics, their paths would never likely have crossed.