Bo Wilson

North Hall scored all it needed to in the first quarter to stroll past Lumpkin County, 37-7, on Friday at Cottrell Stadium.

Dawson County had the game in the bag before halftime.

It was a battle for their playoff lives at Spartan Field on Friday.

East Forsyth picked up its first-ever home win at Broncos Stadium on Friday.

It was the defense that helped Jefferson roll past Cedar Shoals, 34-9, on the road Friday.

For the first time this season, we have a new weekly winner in the Friday Game Night picks.

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.