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Weekend Reflections: Falcons should feed Bijan like 49ers feed McCaffrey

Plus: Georgia’s defense slips, Georgia Tech leads ACC, Billy Napier is out at Florida.

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In one of the state’s toughest coaching jobs, he is the model of dedication

Glascock County coach Chris Kelley is in his 24th season leading the Panthers and has made a career in one of Georgia’s toughest high school football coaching jobs.

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Georgia Tech enters top 10 of AP poll, surges to No. 7

The 7-0 Yellow Jackets have their highest regular-season ranking since also being No. 7 in November 2009.

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After miserable season, Atlanta United fires manager Ronny Deila

Atlanta United finishes 5-16-13, the second-worst mark in MLS this season, as the team's offense and defense greatly underperformed under its first-year manager.

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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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An impressive night for Hapeville’s Chris Booker, Georgia’s No. 1 OL prospect

Alabama commit put on a performance for those who pay mind to the offensive line.

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Gainesville aiming to upset Milton, take next step to ‘national brand’

Gainesville's Red Elephants visit national No. 13-ranked Milton Friday night. Beating the Eagles could be the next step toward making Gainesville a "national brand."

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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: Who would you hire as the next Braves manager?

Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos will begin his search for Brian Snitker’s successor. Who would like to see take his place in the Braves’ dugout?

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After an aggressive offseason by the Hawks, how do you feel Atlanta will fare once the regular season begins against the Raptors on Oct. 22.

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Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson is a finalist for a Gold Glove award. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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Two Braves players named Gold Glove finalists

Outfielder Michael Harris II is a surprising omission from the finalists for top defensive award.

Retired Braves manager Brian Snitker applauded at Falcons’ prime-time game

Former Atlanta Braves' manager Brian Snitker prompted applause from Falcons' fans when shown on the video board during Monday Night Football.

Braves ‘hope’ to have Ha-Seong Kim back in 2026

The Braves picked up Ha-Seong Kim off waivers late in the season and if he accepts a $16 million player option, he'd fill a significant off-season need 2026.

Georgia Bulldogs

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway (2) is back under center for the Gators, and with an extra week to prepare and a new interim head coach, the Cocktail Party brings risk for Georgia. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Remaining Georgia opponent threat levels, from high to low

Texas and Florida appear to be the most dangerous games left on Georgia schedule, but Mississippi State and Georgia Tech can not be overlooked.

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Georgia jumps into Top 5 in AP poll after beating Ole Miss

The Bulldogs move up four spots in the Top 25 heading into an off week before the annual showdown with Florida on Nov. 1 in Jacksonville.

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Gunner Stockton saves Georgia after Carson Beck flops for Miami

Gunner Stockton was Georgia's Plan B entering the season, but Plan A threw four interceptions on Friday night in a loss while Stockton shone in a huge win.

Atlanta Falcons

San Francisco 49ers safety Ji'Ayir Brown tackles Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson in the second half of Sunday's game. Robinson was held to less than 100 yards in the game. (Kelley L Cox/AP)

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Bijan Robinson held to under 100 scrimmage yards for first time this season

Robinson's 49ers counterpart, Christian McCaffrey, amassed 201 scrimmage yards in defeating the Falcons.

Weekend Reflections: Falcons should feed Bijan like 49ers feed McCaffrey

Plus: Georgia’s defense slips, Georgia Tech leads ACC, Billy Napier is out at Florida.

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Falcons and mediocrity are in a monogamous relationship

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech's Haynes King (right) carries the ball past Duke's Wesley Williams durring the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Durham, N.C. King threw for 205 yards and rushed fo 120 in the Yellow Jackets' 27-18 win. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

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Georgia Tech’s Haynes King named ACC quarterback of the week

Yellow Jackets cornerback Jy Gilmore had 11 tackles, including 1.5 for a loss, a half-sack and two pass breakups vs. Duke to earn the ACC's defensive back of the week award.

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Georgia Tech’s Brent Key and Syracuse’s Fran Brown will meet again

Syracuse coach took offense to Key’s choice of words ahead of 2024 matchup.

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Announcement of kickoff time for Georgia Tech-North Carolina State delayed

Yellow Jackets travel to Raleigh on Nov. 1.

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Atlanta United FC

U.S. head soccer coach Jurgen Klinsmann watches his players warm up prior to start of an international friendly soccer match against Peru, Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at RFK Stadium in Washington. (Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP)

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A fun list of Atlanta United managerial candidates

Atlanta United would prefer to move quickly so that the next manager can review the roster and work with the front office on making key decisions.

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Gerardo Martino interested in Atlanta United’s manager job

Gerardo Martino was Atlanta United’s manager for its first two seasons and led it to MLS Cup in 2018.

After miserable season, Atlanta United fires manager Ronny Deila

Atlanta United finishes 5-16-13, the second-worst mark in MLS this season, as the team's offense and defense greatly underperformed under its first-year manager.

Atlanta Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks converted Keaton Wallace's two-way deal into a standard contract on Saturday and signed wing Caleb Houstan to a two-way deal. Wallace appeared in 31 games last year with five starts and had a triple-double last season. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Hawks convert two-way player, sign wing to open two-way spot

The Atlanta Hawks converted Keaton Wallace's two-way contract into a standard deal while signing wing Caleb Houstan to the open two-way spot on Saturday.

Hawks’ Risacher, Porzingis shine in exhibition finale against Rockets

Zaccharie Risacher and Kristaps Porzingis led the Hawks in their exhibition finale against the Rockets before Atlanta opens the season Wednesday against the Raptors.

Hawks could give starters a run in final exhibition game

The team has a Thursday game at home against the Rockets before their season opener in one week.

High Schools

The Maxwell Ratings have been updated for Week 10 of the Georgia high school football season, and Creekside, Sandy Creek, Carver-Atlanta and Worth County moved from No. 2 to No. 1 in their respective classes. (Jason Getz/AJC 2024)

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Maxwell summary after Week 10: McEachern downs Hillgrove to move into 6A top 5

Classes 4A, 3A, 2A and A Division I saw second-rated teams make the leap to the top spot in the Maxwell Ratings for Georgia high school football after Week 9.

Maxwell football projections: LaGrange slight favorite over Troup in key 3A battle

Week 10 projections for Georgia high school football according to the current Maxwell ratings and actual scoring patterns.

Maxwell playoff projections: 4A Creekside heaviest favorite in all classes

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

Kennesaw State QB Amari Odom celebrates with teammates after a touchdown, Sept. 20, 2025, against Arkansas State. (Dave Williamson/Kennesaw State Athletics)

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For Kennesaw State, a bowl trip might hinge on wins in road games

KSU has proved it can win football games. Now the Owls must prove they can beat a conference opponent on the road.

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Big fourth quarter sparks Georgia Southern to win over Georgia State

Georgia State ready to play rival, but who’ll play quarterback?

Georgia Southern has won the last two games against Georgia State, which has yet to announce who will start at quarterback in the Georgia Grown Bowl.

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Brad Guzan applauds the supporters after the game Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Brad Guzan retires from professional soccer, hanging up his gloves after a career that has lasted over two decades. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)