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.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino defends high 2026 World Cup ticket prices, citing record demand and the role of revenue in global football development.

Holland's Youth Sports Complex Playground is being renovated, including a new play structure and a shade umbrella, with completion expected by December 22.

A brawl during Georgia high school football playoffs leads to player suspensions and legal disputes, disrupting the schedule and prompting community support for the Gainesville team.

Gainesville High School might take legal action against the GHSA for upholding suspensions of 35 players after a brawl, while Brunswick High accepts responsibility and sanctions.

The Hall County School District is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect who pulled a gun after a high school football game on October 30.