Jeff Hart

The Atlanta Falcons provided the first major surprise of the NFL draft by selecting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. of Washington with the No. 8 overall pick on Thursday night.

Cherokee Bluff showed they are more than just sensational freshman Bristol Kersh.

Only two boys teams were in action around northeast Georgia in the second round of the Georgia High School Association soccer playoffs on Thursday.

For the second straight season, and the fourth time since 2017, the North Hall girls tennis team advanced to the state semifinals.

North Hall wrestling coach Mason Patton resigned on Thursday to take another job after two seasons leading the Trojans.

After northeast Georgia area teams Jefferson, Flowery Branch, Dawson County, and Towns County all swept impressively into the second round of the 2024 Georgia High School Association baseball playoffs on Tuesday, teams in Class 7A, 6A, 4A, and 2A will take their turns on Thursday.

Overall, it was a tough night for northeast Georgia area teams in Thursday's second-round action in the Georgia High School Association soccer playoffs.

The North Hall boys advanced to the Class 4A semifinals with a tough 3-2 win over LaGrange on the road on Wednesday.

NASCAR on Wednesday announced the 15 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025.

Gabby Garnett scored with 13 minutes left in the match to break a 2-2 tie, and Jefferson held on for a 3-2 win over Chattahoochee in the second round of the Class 5A state playoffs on Tuesday at Memorial Stadium.