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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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OPINION

When adopted in 2026, GHSA’s ranking system will create its own problems

The new rankings system the GHSA will use in 2026 will heavily weight opponent records regardless of classification.

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UGA-Florida game, Halloween cause referee shortage, uptick in Thursday games

Referee shortages are higher than usual this weekend because of holiday.

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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: Did the Braves make the right hire in choosing Walt Weiss?

The Atlanta Braves have promoted bench coach Walt Weiss to succeed Brian Snitker as the team’s manager. What do you think of the hire?

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VOTE: How many games will the Hawks win this season?

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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3 school lunch recipes that will have your kids saying ‘more, please!’
Between school drop-offs, after-school activities, homework, and more, the busyness of the school year has already...
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Daytona Beach: the Festival Capital of Florida
You may know Daytona Beach for the 23-mile stretch of sand, scenic trails and eclectic shopping. But did you know it’s...
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Getting to undetectable: Why HIV resistance and adherence matter
Over the past four decades, advances in scientific research and medications for HIV have transformed the disease from a...
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Atlanta Braves

New Braves manager Walt Weiss, all smiles before his introductory news conference.

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Braves Report: Ready to break the bank?

Braves decline club options on Pierce Johnson, Tyler Kinley

The Braves declined the club options on relievers Pierce Johnson and Tyler Kinley, meaning that three of their top relievers will be free agents.

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As business booms for cost-cutting Braves, McGuirk aims for ‘top-5’ payroll

Off the field, the Atlanta Braves were a hit, with third-quarter revenue up 7% from 2024. That's little solace for fans who see ticket prices rising while the payroll isn't.

Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia guard Jeremiah Wilkinson (5) during Georgia’s game against Morehead State at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025.

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Jeremiah Wilkinson thriving in Georgia basketball’s offense

Jeremiah Wilkinson tallied a team-leading 22 points in Georgia basketball's 120-81 victory over Morehead State.

New poll sets up Georgia for Top 10 matchup against Texas

Georgia stayed at No. 5 in the latest AP Top 25 poll released on Sunday, while this week's opponent Texas climbed to No. 10, setting up a top 10 matchup.

No. 5 Georgia goes against type and actually wins easily

With the exception of Mississippi State's first drive, Georgia dominated from start to finish in a 41-21 win, snapping its streak of nail-biting wins.

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Berlin, Germany. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

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Falcons’ report card: Michael Penix Jr. needs to figure out third downs

Falcons are finished after blowing chance to save season

Falcons’ Kaden Elliss on Taylor’s long run: ‘Guys stopped playing, myself included’

Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss said the defense 'stopped playing' during Jonathan Taylor's 83-yard touchdown run in the overtime loss to the Colts.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

After a bye weekend, Haynes King (center) and 8-1 Georgia Tech look to get back to their winning ways at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Boston College. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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After bye week, Georgia Tech moves up two spots in AP poll

The No. 14 Yellow Jackets are the highest-ranked of five ACC teams in the AP Top 25 poll.

Brent Key doubles down on commitment to Tech: ‘I’m not letting this (job) go.’

Georgia Tech coach Brent Key reiterated on Friday that he wants to stay at Georgia Tech and continue to build the program into a contender for championships.

Future Yellow Jackets: A weekly look at Georgia Tech football commitments

Each week, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution looks at how Georgia Tech football commitments are faring during their respective senior seasons.

Atlanta United FC

Falcons and Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank speaks during a press conference unveiling the U.S. Soccer National Training Center at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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Atlanta NWSL franchise owned by Arthur Blank may be introduced on Tuesday

What makes Gerardo Martino special as a manager?

Gerardo Martino was named the Five Stripes’ manager Thursday, with a contract through the 2027 MLS season. He is returning seven years after leading the club to the MLS Cup.

MLS

Welcome back: Atlanta United hires Gerardo Martino as manager

'Tata,' as he's known, took over Atlanta United as an expansion team in 2016 and led the Five Stripes to the MLS Cup two seasons later before resigning for personal reasons.

Atlanta Hawks

Hawks player Ken Norman (right) picks up Lenny Wilkens after the coach's record-breaking 939th career win in 1995. (AJC file photo)

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Hawks, NBA mourn passing of Lenny Wilkens, Hall of Fame player and coach

Hovering Hawks: Here are five burning questions through first 10 games

The Hawks have one of the youngest rosters in the league, and injuries to established starters have meant their younger players have had to develop quickly.

Mo problems: Gueye helps short-handed Hawks play together in win over Lakers

The Hawks were down some of their top players, but Mouhamed Gueye and Dyson Daniels were more than enough in a 122-102 win over the Lakers.

High Schools

The Maxwell Ratings have been updated for Week 11 of the Georgia high school football season. (Jason Getz/AJC 2024)

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Maxwell regular season summary: Class 6A crowded at the top

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 11.

Maxwell projections: Sandy Creek slim favorite over Troup in pivotal 3A game

Week 12 projections for Georgia high school football according to the current Maxwell ratings and actual scoring patterns.

Maxwell playoff projections: North Murray has longest title odds of undefeated teams

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 coach Jerry Mack helped the Owls achieve bowl eligibility for the first time in program history on the strength of a stout and experienced offensive line. (Dave Williamson/Kennesaw State Athletics)

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KSU’s win streak fueled by strength of O-line. ‘It all starts up front.’

Kennesaw State has reached bowl eligibility for the first time in program history on the strength of an experienced and stout offensive line.

Emory basketball made history last year. How they will ‘chase excellence’ now

The Eagles who play at the non-scholarship NCAA Division III have been to the national tournament in 11 of the past 12 seasons, including a stretch of 10 consecutive seasons.

One of the top pass rushers in college football? He plays for Mercer

Coming off a year in which he was Southern Conference Freshman of the Year, Mercer's Andrew Zock is following it up by being among the FCS leaders in sacks, tackles for loss.

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. throws the ball during the NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Atlanta Falcons in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

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GAME RECAP

Berlin heartbreak: Colts top Falcons, 31-25, in OT with Taylor’s big game

It’s off to Berlin for Falcons beat writer D. Orlando Ledbetter for Sunday’s matchup against the Indianapolis Colts.

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Hawks start fast, but fall short against Raptors

The Hawks led by as any as 11 points with 5:44 to go in the third quarter, but the Raptors heated up and took home a 109-97 win.

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KEN SUGIURA

When adopted in 2026, GHSA’s ranking system will create its own problems

The new rankings system the GHSA will use in 2026 will heavily weight opponent records regardless of classification.

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What makes Gerardo Martino special as a manager?

Gerardo Martino was named the Five Stripes’ manager Thursday, with a contract through the 2027 MLS season. He is returning seven years after leading the club to the MLS Cup.

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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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Georgia gains momentum ahead of Texas showdown, dominates Mississippi State

Georgia dominated its SEC game at Mississippi State on Saturday 41-21, gaining valuable momentum as it looks forward to next Saturday's showdown with Texas.

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Falcons’ German super fan elated to ‘host’ a home game

When the Falcons play the Colts at historic Olympic Stadium on Sunday, Alexandros Swoch will not have to make an international road trip to see his favorite team.

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‘Everybody’s behind her’: Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon sets new standard

Carlie Irsay-Gordon, co-owner and CEO of the Colts, wears a headset on game days and attends team meetings — a rare approach that’s earned her deep respect in Indiana.

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OPINION

Weekend Predictions: Falcons, Georgia hit road, only one returns with win

Weekend Predictions makes its picks for Falcons-Colts in Berlin, Georgia at Mississippi State and other games of note in college football and the NFL this weekend.

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Maxwell ratings creator says GHSA model ‘lacks rigor,’ proposes alternative

Georgia High School Football Historians Association founder Loren Maxwell believes a math model is a better way to pick and seed teams but considers the PSR to be inadequate.