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A makeshift memorial for Devin Willock and Chandler LeCroy near where the pair crashed.

UGA says staffer killed in crash wasn’t authorized to drive vehicle

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Alexandra Parker
The Georgia Athletic Department says the staffer killed in the wreck that also killed football player Devin Willock wasn’t authorized to drive the car involved in the wreck.

Atlanta Falcons

New Orleans Saints defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen during an NFL football game against the...

Falcons hire Ryan Nielsen as defensive coordinator

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Alexandra Parker and Fred Kalil
Nielsen was the co-defensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints last season.

Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker looks on during the fourth inning of a baseball game...

Braves re-sign manager Brian Snitker through 2025 season

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Alexandra Parker
The 67-year-old has spent 46 seasons in the Braves organization.

Sports

American track star Noah Lyles.

Atlanta City Games to be held in Centennial Olympic Park May 6

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 3:48 PM EST
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By Alexandra Parker
Events will be held on a “specially engineered” 150-meter track.

Atlanta Hawks

Young’s 33 points, 11 assists lead Hawks past Thunder

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 10:59 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Trae Young had 33 points and 11 assists, helping the Atlanta Hawks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 137-132 on Wednesday night.

Atlanta Braves

Reports: Braves play-by-play broadcaster Chip Caray leaving for another team

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 11:51 AM EST
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By Madeline Montgomery
A big change could be coming for the Atlanta Braves.

Atlanta Hawks

DeRozan scores 26 in 1,000th game, Bulls beat Hawks 111-100

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 11:12 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Clint Capela had 16 points and 12 rebounds for Atlanta.

News

UGA player who died in crash to be honored at Senior Bowl

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 5:42 PM EST
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By Miles Montgomery
Officials have announced that UGA Bulldogs player Devin Willock will be honored at the upcoming Senior Bowl.

Atlanta Braves

Braves Fest at Truist Park underway on Saturday

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 8:40 AM EST
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By Miles Montgomery
The annual Braves Fest is set to be held at Truist Park and the Battery Atlanta on Saturday morning.

Sports

AFC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium sells 50,000 tickets in one day

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 4:24 PM EST
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By Alexandra Parker
The neutral site plan will only take effect if both the Bills and Chiefs advance to the AFC Championship.
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Sports

Atlanta Braves to host open auditions to be the next ‘Voice of the Braves’

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 11:04 AM EST
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By Natasha Pollard
Atlanta Braves will host open auditions Jan. 21 to search for the next “Voice of the Braves” at the Braves Fest sponsored by Delta Airlines.

Sports

Atlanta United’s star player Josef Martínez leaving the team

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 9:48 AM EST
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By Joyce Lupiani
Atlanta United has announced that it has released their star player, Josef Martínez.

Sports

Hawks sign former UNLV guard Williams to 2-way contract

Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 5:02 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Williams, 21, played for the Long Island Nets of the NBA G League this season.

Sports

Sports Illustrated to release special Bulldogs National Championship commemorative issue

Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 3:35 PM EST
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By Natasha Pollard
In recognition of the first back-to-back win in the college football playoffs era, Sports Illustrated is creating a special commemorative issue, celebrating their amazing year.

Sports

Thousands of fans brave the cold for Georgia Bulldogs’ National Championship parade

Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 10:58 AM EST
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By Miles Montgomery
Many dedicated Georgia Bulldogs fans braved the frigid temperatures early Saturday morning to wait for the championship parade in Athens.

Sports

Atlanta Dream acquire Danielle Robinson from Indiana Fever

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 3:53 PM EST
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By Alexandra Parker
The Dream sent guard Kristy Wallace to Indiana.

News

UGA QB Stetson Bennett thrills fans at restaurant

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 6:54 PM EST
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By Adam Murphy
For the first time since winning back-to-back National Championships, the mailman, Stetson Bennett, visited his favorite fast food joint in Athens on Thursday with hundreds of cheering fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the Bulldog legend.

Sports

Holiday, Lopez help Bucks hold off Hawks, 114-105

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 10:44 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
The Hawks were playing without Trae Young and Clint Capela.

Sports

Hawks sign 12-year veteran Derrick Favors to 10-day contract

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 3:57 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Atlanta (19-21) has lost 14 of its last 22 games, sliding to ninth in the Eastern Conference.

Chasing the Championship

National Championship trophy to be on display in Athens this week

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 1:13 PM EST
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By Miles Montgomery
It’s a great time to be a Georgia Bulldogs fan.

Sports

Georgia’s Bennett an underdog again in NFL’s QB draft class

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 11:06 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
After winning a second consecutive national championship at Georgia, the 25-year-old quarterback is now facing questions about his NFL draft qualifications.

Sports

Dawgs for 3?: Georgia has chance to make football history

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 11:02 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
In the long history of the AP Top 25, no team has ever been awarded three national championships in a row by poll voters.

Chasing the Championship

Georgia Bulldogs National Championship Celebration set for Jan. 14

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 12:18 PM EST
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By Jennifer Lifsey
The University of Georgia will celebrate the Bulldogs winning back-to-back National Championship titles this Saturday in a ceremony at Sanford Stadium.

Sports

Fan reactions from SoFi Stadium after Georgia wins second straight title

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 12:33 AM EST
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By Atlanta News First staff
Rain poured in and around SoFi Stadium in Inglewood after the national championship game.

Chasing the Championship

Reactions from Athens after Bulldogs win second straight national title

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 12:20 AM EST
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By Adam Murphy
The Bulldogs may have won the title in Los Angeles, but their hearts are in Athens.

Chasing the Championship

Bulldogs players react to national championship win

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 12:06 AM EST
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By Emily Gagnon
A million thoughts must be going through the Georgia Bulldogs’ minds after trouncing TCU 65-7.

Sports

Bennett, Bowers lead champion Bulldogs’ demolition of TCU

Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 11:12 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Until late in the third quarter of the title game, Bowers had more yards receiving than TCU’s offense had total yards.

Atlanta Falcons

Falcons defensive coordinator Pees, 73, announces retirement

Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 10:43 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees announced his retirement on Monday, one day after completing his second season with the team.

Georgia Bulldogs

Bulldogs pay tribute to coach Vince Dooley ahead of national championship game

Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 10:06 PM EST
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By Miles Montgomery
As the Georgia Bulldogs focus on winning the national college football championship against the TCU Horned Frogs, the team took time to pay tribute to one of their most important figures in franchise history.

Sports

UGA fans unbothered by rain in LA, tailgate ban at stadium

Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 6:53 PM EST
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By Patrick Quinn
The song may say “it never rains in southern California,” but today’s weather had other plans!

Chasing the Championship

UGA fan heads to national championship years after open heart surgery

Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 6:27 PM EST
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By Chelsea Beimfohr
“He told me bluntly that if you would’ve gotten on that plane for Pasadena, you wouldn’t have come home,” Brock said.

Sports

Hawks’ ‘Faith and Family Celebration’ Feb. 3 to feature Marvin Sapp

Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 4:34 PM EST
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By Alexandra Parker
His 2008 single “Never Would Have Made It” peaked at 82 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Atlanta Falcons

Falcons name Beadles president, longtime executive McKay CEO

Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 12:16 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Greg Beadles was named Atlanta Falcons president on Monday as part several changes in team owner Arthur Blank’s family business management team.

Georgia Bulldogs

CHASING THE CHAMPIONSHIP: What you need to know about tonight’s game between UGA, TCU

Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 10:51 AM EST
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By Atlanta News First staff
No. 1 Georgia will attempt to become the first school to win back-to-back College Football Playoff championships Monday night when it faces No. 3 TCU.

Sports

UGA fans caravan to Los Angeles for title game, see what city has to offer

Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 10:07 PM EST
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By Atlanta News First staff
Los Angeles is a sprawling city with tons to offer.

Sports

Dykes, Smart stump for changes to recruiting calendar

Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 5:54 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Smart noted the pressure will be even greater when the expanded 12-team playoff begins in 2024.

Atlanta Falcons

Falcons defeat rival Tom Brady, Buccaneers

Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 4:46 PM EST
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By Miles Montgomery
The Atlanta Falcons host quarterback Tom Brady and the NFC South division champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2022 regular-season finale on Sunday.

Sports

Bucs’ Brady breaks own NFL mark for completions in a season

Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 4:10 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Brady set the mark on a 5-yard completion to Russell Gage, the former Falcons receiver, early in the second quarter.

News

Dawgs, Frogs ready for battle as coaches prep for improbable national title matchup

Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 4:03 PM EST
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By Josh Morgan
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and TCU head coach Sonny Dykes met with the media in Los Angeles Sunday morning.

Sports

Stars matter? Georgia, TCU both excel in player development

Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 12:07 AM EST
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By The Associated Press
“Yo, man, in football stars don’t matter at all,” TCU star cornerback Tre Hodges-Tomlinson said Saturday during media day for the CFP title game.

Sports

Dawgs’ Jalen Carter aims to wreck one last game in CFP final

Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 12:04 AM EST
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By The Associated Press
The life journey of Georgia’s superstar defensive tackle is still only beginning, and the College Football Playoff championship game on Monday is the next landmark on his path.

Sports

Georgia coach Smart’s father unable to attend CFP title game

Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 12:01 AM EST
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By The Associated Press
Sonny Smart has been a regular at his son’s games since Kirby became head coach at his alma mater in 2016.

Sports

CFP Notebook: Hamlin’s collapse resonates with TCU, Georgia

Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 11:57 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Georgia defensive line coach Tray Scott hopes one of the takeaways from Hamlin’s incident will be increased first aid training and preparation.

Chasing the Championship

Dawgs fans come from around the country to Los Angeles for championship game

Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 11:36 PM EST
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By Allen Devlin
Atlanta News First found plenty of Dawgs fans strolling the beach and taking in the fan experience before the Dawgs take the field Monday night.

Sports

Georgia Bulldogs defense ready for TCU offense in national title game

Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 8:42 PM EST
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By Emily Gagnon
National championship media day gives both media and fans the opportunity to hear from players who might not otherwise take the spotlight.

Sports

Bulldogs TE Darnell Washington gives update after Peach Bowl injury

Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 7:04 PM EST
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By Emily Gagnon
Washington didn’t have a boot or crutches during media day, typically a good sign for an ankle injury.

Chasing the Championship

Hawks lend Dawgs their support before playing Lakers in Los Angeles

Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 3:18 PM EST
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By Patrick Quinn
The former Oklahoma Sooner said he’s been a Dawg fan since coming to Atlanta to begin his NBA career.

Chasing the Championship

UGA super fan produces ‘Kirby’s Junkyard Dawgs’ song

Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 8:55 PM EST
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By Adam Murphy
It’s the dawn of a new era at UGA. At 14-0 with a chance to win back-to-back National Championships, diehard dawg fan William Perry had an idea.

Chasing the Championship

Get Smart: Kirby’s carves his own path to dynasty at Georgia

Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 10:59 AM EST
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By The Associated Press
Kirby Smart landed his first coaching job because the price was right. Simple as that.

Chasing the Championship

CHASING THE CHAMPIONSHIP: Georgia Bulldogs land in Los Angeles

Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 9:47 AM EST
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By Atlanta News First staff
The Georgia Bulldogs and TCU Horned Frogs are meeting on Monday in a battle for the college football national championship at SoFi Stadium just outside Los Angeles, California.
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