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Carver-Columbus makes late plays to repeat as Class 2A champion

ATLANTA — Carver-Columbus delivered decisive plays in the fourth quarter to win its second straight Class 2A state championship, defeating Hapeville Charter 24-7 on...

Game of the Week: Gainesville vs Thomas County Central

The Red Elephants cast aside any preconceived notions and all the drama that has ensued. Gainesville is back in the Benz, marking their second...

Indians win third straight; Lady Indians nearly toppled #2-ranked Walhalla

The Indians ran their win streak up to three in a row with a 62-51 home win on Tuesday against out-of-state opponents, Walhalla. TFS...

Bulldogs ranked In AP Poll

ATHENS, Ga. — The Georgia Bulldogs are ranked No. 25 in this week's Associated Press poll, which was released on Monday. Among the teams...

Carver-Columbus returns to state finals seeking repeat 2A title

ATLANTA — Defending state champion Carver-Columbus will have a chance to repeat tonight when the Panthers face No. 7 Hapeville Charter in the GHSA...

Jefferson, Gainesville set for state championship games Wednesday in Atlanta

ATLANTA — Two area high school football programs will take the field Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium with state championships on the line, as Jefferson...

Falcons cornerback Mike Hughes is out but top wide receiver Drake London may return...

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons cornerback Mike Hughes will miss Sunday's game at Arizona with an ankle sprain. Hughes sustained the injury in...

Infielder Ha-Seong Kim returns to Braves on $20 million, 1-year contract

ATLANTA (AP) — Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is returning to the Atlanta Braves, agreeing Monday to a $20 million, one-year contract that addressed a major...

College Spotlight: Jefferson’s Dalen Gales hits major milestone

Scoring 1,000 points in a career is quite the accomplishment. It’s rare, but yet somehow still seems underrated. It requires longevity in avoiding injury,...

Dyson Daniels and Onyeka Okongwu lead the Hawks past the 76ers, 120-117

ATLANTA (AP) — Dyson Daniels had 27 points and 10 rebounds, Onyeka Okongwu added 20 points and 15 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks held...

Tallulah Falls boys, girls sweep Towns County on the road

HIAWASSEE, Ga. — The Tallulah Falls School varsity boys and girls basketball teams both earned road wins Saturday at Towns County, with the Indians...

Fernando Mendoza wins the Heisman Trophy as college football’s top player

NEW YORK (AP) — Fernando Mendoza, the mercurial quarterback of No. 1 Indiana, won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, becoming the first Hoosier...