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Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. now faces three felonies

Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. is now facing three felony charges and his ex-girlfriend has filed a petition for a permanent protective order from him.

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AJC VARSITY

GHSA basketball state championship updates: Rabun County wins first championship

AJC Varsity will be in Macon for the finals and will provide live updates, including scores and notable moments.

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Hawks’ next 2 games critical before season gets tougher

The Hawks will have far less room for error as their schedule winds down. Of the 16 games left in the regular season, six are against teams with a .500 record or better.

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BULLDOGS

Georgia hopes new assistants hit the ground running in spring practice

Georgia enters spring practice with two new assistants — Phil Rauscher on the O‑line and Larry Knight at outside linebacker — tasked with boosting the Bulldogs’ trenches.

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AJC VARSITY

In record-setting night, Marist’s Kate Harpring brings home second title

The top-ranked Marist War Eagles won a 58-50 victory over No. 2 Kell in the Class 4A championship game at the Macon Coliseum.

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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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AJC VARSITY

GHSA basketball state championships: Full schedule, livestream and TV info

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 GHSA basketball state championships schedule. Four games will be played daily over four days in Macon.

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Droughts broken to dynasties: Cool facts about the 112 basketball region champs

East Hall’s boys win their 31st region title, Lowndes’ girls win their 30th and Christian Heritage’s girls win their first.

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Atlanta Braves

Braves coaching staff watch batting practice during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, in North Port, Fla. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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What's going on with the Braves as opening day approaches March 27.

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MLB

Game updates: Braves top Yankees

Keep up with all the Braves news, big and small, in updates from new beat writer Chad Bishop and some of our other sports writers.

Outfielder Ben Gamel pushing to make Braves roster

The veteran outfielder is powering his way into the Braves’ roster conversation with four spring homers and a strong Grapefruit League showing in North Port.

Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart speaks during the Sugar Bowl media day at the Sheraton, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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BULLDOGS

Georgia hopes new assistants hit the ground running in spring practice

Georgia enters spring practice with two new assistants — Phil Rauscher on the O‑line and Larry Knight at outside linebacker — tasked with boosting the Bulldogs’ trenches.

BULLDOGS

What comes next for Georgia basketball after early exit from SEC tournament?

The seventh-seeded Bulldogs fell to No. 15 Ole Miss, 76-72, Thursday night in the second round of the SEC tournament.

BULLDOGS

David Pollack announces his wife is cancer-free 1 year after brain surgery

Georgia football legend David Pollack says his wife, Lindsey, is cancer‑free one year after her brain surgery, sharing the news and his gratitude in a post on X.

Atlanta Falcons

Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. is interviewed after the team's Jan. 4 win over the Saints. (Danny Karnik/AP)

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Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. now faces three felonies

Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. is now facing three felony charges and his ex-girlfriend has filed a petition for a permanent protective order from him.

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

NFC South champ Panthers improve in free agency, Falcons get worse

The Falcons lost more than they gained during free agency, while some of their NFC South rivals improved.

KEN SUGIURA

Signing Kirk Cousins wasn’t the problem as much as it was everything else

Things looked bright in half a season after Atlanta gave $100M to Kirk Cousins. Then came the Saints' hit on Cousins, and the decisions that followed are what doomed the move.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech athletics director Ryan Alpert — pictured during the football team's senior night in November — could look to hire at Tech someone he previously helped hire when he was Tennessee's deputy AD, Volunteers associate head coach Justin Gainey. (Hyosub Shin/AJC 2025)

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KEN SUGIURA

7 coaching candidates Georgia Tech could consider and why

A few potential hires have connections to the Yellow Jackets and athletic director Ryan Alpert.

YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech baseball’s offense stays hot after ACC start

The Yellow Jackets are setting all sorts of batting records while starting the year 14-2.

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Weekend Reflections: Stoudamire lost at Tech despite good in-state recruiting

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Atlanta United FC

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CELEBRATING WOMEN

‘United We Dream’: Atlanta’s WNBA, MLS team up for retail collaboration

The Atlanta Dream and Atlanta United announced the “United We Dream” apparel collection for Women’s History Month, blending both teams’ identities in three exclusive pieces.

PHOTOS: Atlanta United falls in home opener to Real Salt Lake

Atlanta United fell in the home opener to Real Salt Lake, 3-2, on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Five Stipes are now 0-3-0 to begin the MLS season.

MLS

Home opener spoiled as Atlanta United falls to Real Salt Lake

Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye (center) grabs a rebound against Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (right) during the first half in the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. The Hawks lost to the Bucks 112-110. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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NBA

Hawks’ next 2 games critical before season gets tougher

The Hawks will have far less room for error as their schedule winds down. Of the 16 games left in the regular season, six are against teams with a .500 record or better.

NBA

Hawks move to eighth in the East after downing Nets

The eight-game win streak is a season-best for the Hawks and continues the NBA’s longest active winning streak.

NBA

Dyson Daniels unlocking more tools

Hawks guard Dyson Daniels has struggled to shoot the ball this year, but his on-ball defense and ability to penetrate and facilitate on offense have been key.

High Schools

Bainbridge LB Anthony Brooks returns a punt for a touchdown after a Warner Robins punt was deflected off the backside of a player during their class 5A high school championship football game, Tuesday, Dec., 11, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta. (John Amis for the AJC)

Ranking the 100 greatest Georgia high school football finals of all-time

The best GHSA finals of all-time list was released in 2023 and has been updated with six of the 24 finals played since, ranked. on entertainment and importance.

PHOTOS: AJC's Super 11 through the years

This year was the 40th anniversary of the AJC's Super 11, an annual preseason unveiling of the state's best high school senior football players.

Maxwell 2025 season summary | Buford, TCC, Carrollton top teams in state

Gainesville moves up from No. 14 to No. 6 in the all-class Maxwell Ratings heading into the Class 5A title game against Thomas County Central, which is rated fourth.

State Report

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COLLEGE HOOPS

Freshman scores 26 to lead Kennesaw into CUSA semifinals

Trey Simpson, who was named to the Conference USA All-Freshman team this week, scored 26 points to help Kennesaw State beat Western Kentucky in a CUSA tournament game.

Jerry Mack: Players transferring for NIL money is mark of success. ‘I love it’

Kennesaw State coach Jerry Mack supports players who leave his program for better opportunities.

EAGLES

Emory needs one more victory to reach Division III quarterfinals

Emory, the No. 2 team in Division III basketball, is a win away from making its second straight Elite Eight (third in program history).

Photos: St. Pius defeats Pace Academy for 4A boys basketball state championship
4A Boys State Championship game between St. Pius X and Pace Academy
4A Boys State Championship game between St. Pius X and Pace Academy
4A Boys State Championship game between St. Pius X and Pace Academy
4A Boys State Championship game between St. Pius X and Pace Academy
4A Boys State Championship game between St. Pius X and Pace Academy
4A Boys State Championship game between St. Pius X and Pace Academy
4A Boys State Championship game between St. Pius X and Pace Academy
4A Boys State Championship game between St. Pius X and Pace Academy
4A Boys State Championship game between St. Pius X and Pace Academy
4A Boys State Championship game between St. Pius X and Pace Academy
4A Boys State Championship game between St. Pius X and Pace Academy
4A Boys State Championship game between St. Pius X and Pace Academy
4A Boys State Championship game between St. Pius X and Pace Academy
4A Boys State Championship game between St. Pius X and Pace Academy
4A Boys State Championship game between St. Pius X and Pace Academy
4A Boys State Championship game between St. Pius X and Pace Academy
4A Boys State Championship game between St. Pius X and Pace Academy
4A Boys State Championship game between St. Pius X and Pace Academy
4A Boys State Championship game between St. Pius X and Pace Academy
4A Boys State Championship game between St. Pius X and Pace Academy
4A Boys State Championship game between St. Pius X and Pace Academy
4A Boys State Championship game between St. Pius X and Pace Academy
4A Boys State Championship game between St. Pius X and Pace Academy
4A Boys State Championship game between St. Pius X and Pace Academy
4A Boys State Championship game between St. Pius X and Pace Academy
4A Boys State Championship game between St. Pius X and Pace Academy
4A Boys State Championship game between St. Pius X and Pace Academy
4A Boys State Championship game between St. Pius X and Pace Academy
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St. Pius X guard Westin Keppen celebrates his 3-point shot against Pace Academy during the GHSA Class 4A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Macon. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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AJC VARSITY

St. Pius uses crucial 3-pointer to finish undefeated and win first state title

A clutch 3-pointer lifted St. Pius past Pace Academy 54-51 for the Georgia 4A boys basketball title, completing the Golden Lions’ unbeaten season.

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AJC VARSITY

Clinch County ends 37-year title drought behind sophomore’s 25-point effort

Clinch County won its first basketball state title since 1989, defeating Portal 63-43 in the Class A Division II championship game.

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Albies says WBC was ‘one of the best moments and experiences of my life’

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies says playing for the Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic was "one of the best moments and experiences of my life."

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Jerry Mack: Players transferring for NIL money is mark of success. ‘I love it’

Kennesaw State coach Jerry Mack supports players who leave his program for better opportunities.

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BULLDOGS

David Pollack announces his wife is cancer-free 1 year after brain surgery

Georgia football legend David Pollack says his wife, Lindsey, is cancer‑free one year after her brain surgery, sharing the news and his gratitude in a post on X.

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NFL

Falcons officially release quarterback Kirk Cousins

Newly signed Tua Tagovailoa is now the backup as Michael Penix Jr. rehabs from ACL surgery with the plan for him to be ready for the season.

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Hawks beating bad teams, but hot streak can’t be easily dismissed

It’s easy to dismiss the surge as nothing more than the Hawks taking advantage of a soft spot in the schedule. But I'm not doing that.

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In battle of Augusta-area rivals, Cross Creek prevails to win 3A state title

Cross Creek beat Augusta-area rival Harlem 56-51 in Macon to win the Georgia Class 3A boys basketball title behind 25 points from senior guard Dontrell Jackson.

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AJC VARSITY

Darlington junior’s 30-point game leads Tigers to state basketball title

Darlington defeated defending state champion Holy Innocents’ in the Class 3A-A Private final on Wednesday at the Macon Coliseum.

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KEN SUGIURA

A most critical passage of Brent Key’s tenure has arrived

After massive staff and roster turnover following a 9-4 season, Georgia Tech coach Brent Key will face a tough test in trying to keep the program's momentum going.