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Weekend Predictions is off to a hot start. But will wins by the Atlanta Falcons, Georgia Tech and Georgia State keep this streak alive?

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Braves complete four-game sweep in dominating fashion

Thanks to a 3-RBI game from Marcell Ozuna, and yet another home run from Matt Olson, the Braves defeated the Nationals 9-4 on Wednesday, finishing off a four-game sweep.

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NHL expansion bids from Forsyth, Alpharetta still have a long ways to go

Despite eagerness and readiness, efforts by two groups to bring an NHL team to Atlanta do not appear to be nearing completion

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Season on the line as Dream brace for elimination game vs. Fever

A victory would secure the Dream’s first playoff series win since 2016 and a return to the semifinals for the first time since 2018.

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AJC Super 11: What to know about the 2025 selections

11 super insights into the 2025 edition of the AJC's Super 11, the 40th edition of our preseason listing of the top high school football players in Georgia.

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‘A blessing’ to the community, Carver coach on cusp of 150-win club

Myles, who took over the program in 2005, has been more than a football coach. He means a lot to his players and the community.

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Here are the top 10 Georgia high school football games to keep an eye on in Week 6.

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Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim throws to first for the groundout hit by Chicago Cubs third base Matt Shaw during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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Ha-Seong Kim becomes key player in crucial Braves offseason

After injuries derailed his season with the Rays, Kim is thriving with the Braves—just as Atlanta eyes shortstop options for 2026.

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Braves complete four-game sweep in dominating fashion

Thanks to a 3-RBI game from Marcell Ozuna, and yet another home run from Matt Olson, the Braves defeated the Nationals 9-4 on Wednesday, finishing off a four-game sweep.

Jurickson Profar atoning for past, becomes key in Braves’ outlook

Profar’s debut season with the Braves has been the proverbial mixed bag, from a suspension to sensational closing weeks.

Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart gives Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton a play during the closing minute of the second quarter against Tennessee at Neyland Stadium, Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Why Kirby Smart had no choice but to make risky call at Tennessee

Kirby Smart's decision to gamble on fourth-and-3 from his own 48 in the first quarter while trailing 21-7 was a gutsy, but necessary call.

How Georgia football fan turnout became a ‘frustration’ for all parties

Despite UGA football’s dominance under Kirby Smart, fan turnout at Sanford Stadium has become a growing concern.

On tap: A $14 million Sanford Stadium renovation UGA fans will never see

An original feature at UGA's Sanford Stadium in Athens has gone almost untouched for nearly a century. A $14 million fix under the Georgia Bulldogs field begins in 2026.

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. throws a pass during warm-ups before the home opener game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Weekend Predictions: Another winning weekend for Falcons, Georgia Tech?

Weekend Predictions is off to a hot start. But will wins by the Atlanta Falcons, Georgia Tech and Georgia State keep this streak alive?

Penix TDs, Panthers points and FGs: 3 intriguing Falcons prop bets

With the Atlanta Falcons meeting the Carolina Panthers, let’s take a look at what Vegas has to say — by picking “easy,” “interesting” and “out there” prop bets to discuss.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech fans cheer during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Attendance for Georgia Tech football on the uptick

The Yellow Jackets student body certainly has taken notice of the home-field success, showing up in droves toward the end of the ’24 season and at the beginning of this one.

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Georgia Tech to wear gray jerseys Saturday against Temple

Tech announced that the Yellow Jackets will wear gray jerseys and gray pants on Saturday when it hosts Temple. The Jackets will also wear gold helmets with gray face masks.

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3 games, 3 positive results for Blake Gideon’s Georgia Tech defense

Defense has been a large reason why the Yellow Jackets are undefeated after three games for the first in nine years.

Atlanta United FC

In 1990, the International Olympic Committee selected Atlanta as the host city for the 1996 Summer Olympics. Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young, who served as co-chair of the Atlanta Olympics committee, and his wife, Jean, were bombarded with confetti during this parade soon after the selection. (Eric Williams/AJC 1990)

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Atlanta United ad may hint at next season’s kit

The ad in the sports section of Thursday's AJC features a gold medal, green ribbon and doves, as well as an outline of Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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Important things to watch in Atlanta United’s final 5 matches

Though Atlanta United’s remaining five matches don’t mean anything because it was eliminated from playoff scenarios, they could set the course for next season’s success.

Lack of consistency crushes Atlanta United this season, Deila says

Atlanta United is out of the playoff race with five games left, the earliest the team has been eliminated from MLS Cup contention in the franchise's nine-year history.

Atlanta Hawks

Hawks television analyst Dominique Wilkins (left), along with play-by-play announcer Bob Rathbun, will call all three exhibition games. (David Zalubowski/AP 2021)

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FanDuel Sports to air three Hawks exhibition games

The Atlanta Hawks open their exhibition season on the road against the Houston Rockets on Oct. 6, airing at 8 p.m. EST on FanDuel Sports Network.

Hawks deal former first-round pick to Nets

Kobe Bufkin struggled to find consistent playing time due to several injuries during his first two years in the league.

Former Hawks center Jason Collins undergoing treatment for brain tumor

Jason Collins — a former Atlanta Hawks player and the league’s first openly gay athlete — is being treated for a brain tumor, the NBA said.

High Schools

Hebron Christian Academy players run onto the field before their game against North Atlanta High School in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at West Forsyth High School in Cumming, on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

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Top 10 Georgia high school football Week 6 games have big region implications

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Maxwell playoff projections heading into Week 6: 3 teams emerge as favorites

While the Maxwell Ratings reflect team strength, the simulation highlights the impact of the season’s structure as defined by games, region alignments and playoff brackets.

State Report

JeRico Washington Jr., here against Merrickmack on Sept. 13, 2025, was a preseason All-Conference USA selection. (Courtesy of Dave Williamson/Kennesaw State Athletics)

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Like father, like son: Kennesaw State’s Washington on same path as his dad

The redshirt sophomore defensive back is already on the fast track to pull in all-star honors.

As Tech, UGA celebrate, a historic first for state’s Division I teams

All seven of the state's FBS and FBC teams — Georgia, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, Georgia Tech, Kennesaw State, Mercer and West Georgia — prevailed Saturday.

Kennesaw State picks up season’s first win in convincing fashion

Amari Odom accounts for two touchdowns as Kennesaw State beats Merrimack 27-13

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Atlanta Dream players gather on the center court after winning against the Indiana Fever in a WNBA playoff game at Gateway Center Arena, 80-68, on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta.  (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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Sale’s gem helps Braves finish off doubleheader sweep

First baseman homers for 4th straight game in 6-3 win over Nationals.

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Georgia State ‘stung’ Vandy in 2024. Can the Panthers limit QB Pavia this time?

Georgia State travels to Nashville to take on the No. 20 Vanderbilt Commodores Saturday.

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Olson’s home run tear continues, as Braves take Game 1 of doubleheader

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It’s only September, but imagining a most epic Clean Old-Fashioned Hate game

There's still a lot of season left to play, but UGA and Georgia Tech football fans can dream of a November matchup between two top-10 teams.

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Running backs dominate high school football top performances in Week 5

Will Rajecki of Sequoyah rushed for 250 yards and had seven touchdowns, but he wasn't the only running back with a big game in Week 5.

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How London Humphreys knew exactly where he needed to be on clutch Georgia touchdown

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Important things to watch in Atlanta United’s final 5 matches

Though Atlanta United’s remaining five matches don’t mean anything because it was eliminated from playoff scenarios, they could set the course for next season’s success.

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Weekend Reflections: Falcons rookies make big impact in Minnesota

Georgia’s Gunner Stockton has breakout game in Knoxville, Buster Faulkner’s weird fourth-down calls for Georgia Tech.

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Olson, Strider lead Braves to win over Nationals

Matt Olson went 4-for-5, blasting a three-run homer, while Spencer Strider gave up just one run over seven innings as the Braves defeated the Nationals 11-3 on Monday night.