The 22-year-old declined the opportunity to share his side of the story Friday night, instead opting to focus on the joys of being drafted.

Several high schools made coaching changes during the regular season, and several more have already announced openings.

The Falcons traded down with the Raiders in the fourth round to get a sixth-round pick and then drafted Oklahoma linebacker Kendal Daniels at No. 134 overall.

With an overwhelming performance from sophomore Gabriella Perez, the Titans took the Class 4A-A title Friday night at Buford and ended North Oconee’s six-year reign.

The Falcons’ first pick of the draft was Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell at No. 48 overall in the second round. He is the younger brother of Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell.

The Atlanta Braves have won the first four games against the Phillies in a season for the first time since 2007, as the Braves win 5-3 Friday night.

The University of Georgia playmaker was the team’s second selection Friday night during the NFL draft, joining second-round pick and Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell.

Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker won the NBA's Most Improved Player Award, the league announced on Friday. He increased his scoring average from last year by 11.4 points.

Follow the AJC's 2026 NFL Draft coverage to see which Georgia players are picked. In the last five NFL drafts, no school has had more players selected than Georgia (55).

The Hawks overhauled their roster in February, adding Jonathan Kuminga and CJ McCollum. That decision is paying off as they lead the Knicks 2-1 in the first-round series.