Bo Wilson

Only five weeks remain in the regular season, and as those five weeks wind down, so do the chances of making the playoffs.

Alabama and Georgia have made it abundantly clear they’re the cream of the Southeastern Conference yet again this season. When looking at the rest of the league, think Elvis Presley and the Jordanaires.

Week 8 may not bring massive showdowns across the area, but it does feature some key region games.

The Atlanta Falcons have placed cornerback Isaiah Oliver and punter Cameron Nizialek on injured reserve. Atlanta promoted punter Dustin Colquitt and defensive lineman, Mike Pennel, from the practice squad to the 53-man roster.

Cooper Scott's breakout performance helped lead Lumpkin County past Gilmer, 32-30, last week.

Week 7 saw some big offensive numbers across the area.

The Georgia High School Association's Executive Committee upped the out-of-zone multiplier from 2.0 to 3.0 during the annual state meeting on Monday morning.

It was an offensive night across Northeast Georgia...

Will Peltz's 18-yard field goal completed North Forsyth's comeback to beat seventh-ranked West Forsyth, 30-27, in a crucial Region 6-7A game in Raider Vally on Friday night.

The visiting team normally has the advantage in White County-North Hall rivalry -- not this year.