The Hawks beat Orlando 124-112 Monday at State Farm Arena for their 10th straight win — and the NBA’s cancellation of a planned “Magic City” promotion only cranked up fan interest.

FIFA officials are meeting in Atlanta and reassessing security and contingency plans as the U.S.–Iran conflict raises questions about Iran's World Cup participation.

USA Rugby’s new rule narrows the Women’s Division to those assigned female at birth and creates an Open Division. Atlanta clubs and women’s‑rugby outlets are mobilizing in response.

Longtime Georgia Tech coach Danny Hall will be enshrined Saturday with the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

A popcorn machine caught fire during a college basketball game between Oklahoma and Georgia, causing a disruption but was quickly extinguished by the sprinkler system.

Former NFL star Jamal Lewis received a presidential pardon, alongside other ex-football players, notably for his involvement in a drug deal years after his NFL draft.

Clayton County introduces the Girls Flag Football 7-on-7 Spring Tournament to promote girls' athletics, starting March 14 at the Lovejoy Soccer Complex.

Rink closures and conversions have tightened ice time across metro Atlanta, pushing skaters into predawn and late-night practice windows. Coaches and clubs are juggling schedules to keep programs running.

Clayton County's new convocation center at Southlake Mall opened with the GHSA state wrestling finals, a repurposed‑mall project meant to bring events, training and jobs to Morrow.

Tuskegee University basketball coach Benjy Taylor was detained after a game. He's hired a civil rights lawyer for a possible lawsuit over the incident.

Two Georgia lottery players won big with a $4 million scratch-off and a $521,751 Fantasy 5 jackpot, with winners' identity privacy protected by law. Proceeds support state education programs.

Josh Niblett, Gainesville High School's football coach, leaves for college coaching after a successful tenure, including court challenges and championship pursuits.

Three Georgia residents won $1 million each in the Georgia Lottery's special second-chance drawing, starting off 2026 as millionaires while remaining anonymous.