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Georgia High School Football Playoffs: 5 First-Round Games Worth Watching

Preview five Georgia high school football playoff games for Nov. 13, including Walton-Westlake, Ola-LaGrange and underdogs worth watching.

Georgia · 1d

itgnext.com

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2026 Georgia High School Football Playoff Predictions: Round 1

ITG Next’s Phil Jones gives his score predictions for six of the top games being played in Round 1 of the 2026 Georgia high school football playoffs. Parkview head coach Adam Clack and his Panthers enter the Class 7A playoffs as the No. 14 seed with plenty of confidence and momentum after winning five of their final six regular-season games.

Georgia · 1d
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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A look at the top 10 Georgia high school football games for Round 1 of playoffs

For more, see previews all 123 first-round games here: 7A | 6A | 5A | 4A | 3A | 2A | A | Private Class 7A: Hillgrove at Peachtree Ridge Seeding: Hillgrove (7-3) is the No. 18 seed. Peachtree Ridge (7-3) is the No. 15 seed. Rankings: Both are unranked. Coaches: Justin DeShon (34-32 in six seasons at Hillgrove, 64-74-1 overall); Matt Helmerich (36-20 in five seasons at Peachtree Ridge, 77-43 overall) Last meeting/series: Hillgrove won 30-14 in the second round of the 2024 Class 6A playoffs in their only meeting. Playoff history: Hillgrove is making its third straight playoff appearance and is trying to reach the round of 16 for the third straight time. Peachtree Ridge is making its fifth straight playoff appearance and is trying to reach the round of 16 for the first time since 2024. Common opponents: None. Score vs. schedule: Hillgrove’s average score is 34-24 against the 25th-hardest schedule in Class 7A. Peachtree Ridge’s average score is 27-25 against the 28th-hardest schedule in Class 7A. Distance: 34 linear miles (22nd-closest among 123 first-round games) Maxwell Ratings’ projection: Peachtree Ridge 27, Hillgrove 25 Class 6A: Houston County at Kell Seeding: Houston County (5-5) is the No.

Georgia · 2d

WRDW-TV

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Flu flares in CSRA with some schools closing as virus hits early

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Flu activity is rising across the CSRA, prompting at least two schools to send students home for several days and filling local clinics as Thanksgiving approaches. South Carolina reported widespread flu activity for the week of Oct. 25-31, the latest figures available in the state report....

Georgia · 4d
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High school football playoffs set

DeKalb is sending nine high school football teams to the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) state playoffs, following a week of action that saw seven teams from the county pick up wins. Dunwoody will represent DeKalb in the 6A classification; M.L. King, Lithonia, Marist, Tucker, and Southwest DeKalb all made...

Georgia · 2d

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WGXA's The Blitz brings you football roundup for GHSA Playoffs; Middle Georgia finals

(WGXA) — The Blitz brings you Middle Georgia sports. High school football took center stage across Middle Georgia on Friday night for the GHSA playoffs. The Blitz featured the Macon County vs. Early County game as their team of the week. Here are the scores:. 6A - FULL BRACKET.

Georgia · 4h

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Boys Basketball gains momentum for season

Following a 16-12 season that ended in a first-round exit in the state playoffs, the boys basketball team hopes to build on last season’s foundation and make a deeper postseason run. The team opened its season with a match against Discovery High School on Nov. 7, winning 63-60. Head...

Georgia · 1d

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Emory professors analyze Democrats’ midterm victories, Georgia’s historic election

Following nationwide Democratic victories, Emory University professors gathered in Convocation Hall on Nov. 4 for a post-election forum to discuss election outcomes and campaign dynamics. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Washington Bureau Chief Tia Mitchell moderated the panel, which featured Associate Professor of Political Science Andra Gillespie, Ann and Michael Hankin Distinguished...

Atlanta, GA · 1d

centralgasports.com

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Maxwell computer ratings and Georgia High School Football Daily composite polls (and Central Georgia's place in each)

Georgia High School Football Daily composite rankings. Central Georgia’s top 15 composite rankings in each GHSA classification, compiled by the Georgia High School Football Daily, from AJC/GHSFD, ITG Next, GPB, ScoreAtlanta, 680 The Fan, Coach Georgia, and MaxPreps, with the top team in each class and points. CENTRAL GEORGIA’S...

Georgia · 2d

GPB News (Georgia Public Broadcasting)

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Teams to bring their best flips, jumps and cheers to Georgia's cheerleading state championships

The Georgia High School Association Cheerleading State Championships are Friday and Saturday at the Macon Centreplex. 128 teams across eight divisions are bringing their most impressive flips, jumps and cheers. Here to give us the rundown of what to expect is Simone Smith, the GHSA competitive cheerleading judges' liaison and...

Georgia · 18h

Now Georgia

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Microsoft outage disrupts government, school email across Georgia

Microsoft outage disrupts government, school email across Georgia GAINESVILLE, Ga. — A widespread Microsoft outage is disrupting government offices, schools and universities across Georgia, leaving some employees and residents unable to access email and other essential communication services. The disruptions began Thursday afternoon, Nov. 12, and continued into Fr…

Georgia · 20h

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Palmetto Citizens Foundation Awards $50,000 in Teacher Grants

The Palmetto Citizens Foundation has awarded $50,000 to 57 teachers across 12 school districts and charter systems in South Carolina and Georgia through its inaugural Teacher Grant Program. The program received more than 1,350 applications from educators seeking support for classroom supplies, educational resources and innovative learning experiences. Individual grant...

South Carolina · 1d

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Georgia launches 'Write' initiative to boost writing instruction in schools

The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) announced Tuesday the launch of Georgia Writes, a statewide professional learning initiative aimed at strengthening writing instruction in classrooms throughout the state. “Over the last several years, Georgia has made significant investments in strengthening literacy instruction because we know strong readers become stronger learners...

Georgia · 1d

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Josey High demolition marks turning point in school’s legacy

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The walls of T.W. Josey High School are starting to come down, marking the next big step in a controversial but closely watched transformation of the historic campus. Demolition crews have moved in less than six months after alumni filled the halls for a “final walk”...

Richmond County, GA · 1d

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Aiken County basketball teams look ahead to new season at media day

AIKEN COUNTY, SC. (WRDW/WAGT) - With basketball season approaching, North Augusta High School hosted Aiken County Basketball Media Day, bringing together seven schools to look ahead to the 2026-27 campaign. Boys basketball. North Augusta enters the season after winning the first boys basketball state championship in program history and finishing...

Aiken, SC · 2d

The Augusta Chronicle

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Steak knife found in student’s bag at Glenn Hills High School

A student was detained at Glenn Hills High School in Augusta on Tuesday after a steak knife was discovered during the school’s weapons detection screening process, according to a letter sent to school families. Glenn Hills Principal Valeria Smith said the knife was found in the student’s bag during morning arrival. The item was immediately secured, and school administrators and Richmond County School System police responded. More: Fundraiser grows for deputy wounded in Aiken County shooting The student was detained and will face criminal charges related to the incident, according to the letter. The student also faces disciplinary action under the school system’s Code of Student Conduct and Discipline. School officials said classes continued without disruption and that no students or staff members were in danger. Safety concerns can be reported to the school office or through the Richmond County School System Tip Line at 706-828-1077. This story was created with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information-gathering, review, editing, and publishing process. Learn more . This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Steak knife found in student’s bag at Glenn Hills High School

Augusta, GA · 3d

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AAAA Feature: North Augusta looks to get over hump and win AAAA state title

Shrine Bowler Simeon Jones Jr., Touchstone picks Joshua Simpkins, Javon Ryans lead defense. North Augusta – The North Augusta High School football team has been flirting with getting to the AAAA state championship games the past two seasons. The Yellow Jackets played host to South Florence in the 2024...

North Augusta, SC · 3d

WRDW-TV

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Butler beats Laney 70-38 to improve to 2-0

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Butler Bulldogs continued their strong start to the high school basketball season with a 70-38 victory over the visiting Laney Wildcats. Senior De’Cori Fleming scored 23 points to help Butler improve to 2-0, following an 11-point win over Lakeside in its opener. Laney was playing its first game of the season.

Augusta, GA · 3d

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Move to AAAA , late coaching change, inexperience makes for difficult season for Fox Creek

Head coach David Sammons believes Predators will take a step forward next season. North Augusta – When David Sammons took over as the football head coach at Fox Creek High School in June, he knew there was going to be some very tough sledding this season. And he was right.

North Augusta, SC · 1d

WJBF

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Four North Augusta student-athletes sign in early signing period

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC (WJBF)- It’s still early in the school year, but some student-athletes already know where they’re heading next year, signing pen to paper to play sports at the college level. North Augusta High School held their first signing day of the fall. Four student-athletes signed to play at the next level: Ayla Holmes […]

North Augusta, SC · 2d