Sports

Cherokee Bluff rose two spots to No. 3 in the latest Georgia High School Association Class 3A Playoff Rankings released Monday afternoon.

Rett Hemphill's performance helped Jefferson rally past Stephens County, 45-28, Friday at Memorial Stadium.

Rick Hendrick, the winningest owner in NASCAR history, said Tuesday, “I was just tired” of the lengthy negotiations over a new charter agreement, and that played into his decision to sign NASCAR's final offer.

Week 4 was full of blowouts around the area.

Hart County used a 21-point first half to take the lead and then held off Flowery Branch in the second half for a 35-14 win in a rare Monday game.

Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart and players spoke to the media on Monday ahead of the Kentucky game.

Georgia Tech football’s Atlantic Coast Conference matchup at Louisville on Saturday, Sept. 21, will kick off at 3:30 p.m., the ACC and its television partners announced on Monday.

Rivalry games and big matchups led the conversation about Week 4 before Friday, but close games and a few teams getting win No. 1 stole the show.

On typical Mondays, football teams are just beginning their preparation for the upcoming Friday game night. Flowery Branch and Hart County, however, will be staging a rarity for most high school teams.

A gritty second-half effort by North Hall’s defense helped the Trojans beat back East Hall 35-16 Friday at The Brickyard and extend their winning streak to 15 straight over the Vikings.