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Falcons trade starting center Ryan Neuzil to Ravens

Michael Cunningham: Little reason to think Georgia Tech’s Key will get hires right

HBCU football Week 11 brings title games, Celebration Bowl stakes

For some HBCU teams, this week ends with a trophy presentation. For others, it offers a chance to keep the Celebration Bowl in Atlanta on the December calendar.

Falcons make a kicking change, release Nick Folk after slow start

The Falcons have made a change at kicker, replacing the embattled Nick Folk with Jake Moody.

Quarterback’s 7-touchdown night leads top performances of Week 12

Among top performances: Appling County RB/LB Jaiden Knight rushed for 167 yards and three touchdowns on 15 carries caught, two passes for 73 yards and a touchdown.

Gunner Stockton tops among SEC Heisman candidates after Ole Miss performance

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton has quietly emerged as the SEC leader in touchdown passes and passer rating, improving his Heisman Trophy odds.

Atlanta Falcons stockpile draft capital with Jessie Bates III trade

The Atlanta Falcons acquired more draft capital Monday, trading All-Pro safety Jessie Bates III to the Jaguars for a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick.

Bates trade confirms that Falcons’ season is going nowhere

The trading of Jessie Bates III shows the Falcons leadership triumvirate was willing to cut bait — cut Bates, if you will — in return for building the future.

Hawks stumble in first quarter, struggle to recover against Lakers

Georgia Tech football makes major coaching staff changes amid dismal season

Georgia Tech football has dismissed four assistant coaches, including defensive coordinator Jason Semore, after a 2-7 start in a season marked by defensive struggles.

Michael Cunningham: Trading Jessie Bates III weakens Falcons, but deal is worth it

The Falcons' trade of safety Jeeie Bates III doesn't necessarily mean they're giving up on this season.

GHSA football bracket contest 2026 — Enter the AJC Varsity Playoff Challenge

Time to enter your predictions for the 2026 Georgia high school football playoffs in the AJC Varsity Playoff Challenge.

Falcons trading Jessie Bates III makes sense, but doesn’t lessen the sting

There is no replacing Jessie Bates III. His captain title didn’t do justice to the leadership he provided.

GHSA football bracket contest 2026 — Enter the AJC Varsity Playoff Challenge

Time to enter your predictions for the 2026 Georgia high school football playoffs in the AJC Varsity Playoff Challenge.

SEC championship game to be eliminated as CFP to expand to 24 teams in 2027

The expanded field will be composed of the four Power 4 conference champions, the highest-ranked Group of 6 team and 19 at-large bids.

Atlanta Falcons reportedly trade a top defender to Jaguars for picks

Atlanta looks to get value before safety Jessie Bates III enters unrestricted free agency.

MLB general managers to meet this week in Las Vegas

General managers from all 30 MLB teams, including Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos, will begin in-person meetings Monday in Las Vegas.

Falcons non-committal on making kicker change as Folk’s struggles continue

Veteran kicker Nick Folk has fourth-worst field goal percentage among those with at least 10 tries.

Falcons ‘know we’ll be able to turn it around’ with season at risk of spiraling

Atlanta Falcons reportedly trade a top defender to Jaguars for picks

Atlanta looks to get value before safety Jessie Bates III enters unrestricted free agency.