Bo Wilson

Georgia's motto is “Attack the Day," the Atlanta Falcons' is “Rise Up," and the Lumpkin County girls basketball team has adopted “The Great 8.”

When Lakeview and Riverside tipoff Friday night, it's more than just a game. The two boys teams will battle each other for the top spot in Region 8-A and a possible first-round bye in the Class A state playoffs.

Georgia Tech was back at full strength. The Yellow Jackets are also back on the winning track.

Basketball scoreboard for Jan. 22

When the final horn sounded, the shot fell through the net to give Dawson County (19-4, 8-2) a 58-56 Region 7-3A win over North Hall (10-14, 5-6) Tuesday night.

Flowery Branch, Cherokee Bluff, Rabun, Buford, LCA, Lakeview and Chestatee all win Tuesday night.

As if the road closures surrounding Mercedes-Benz Stadium were not convincing signs that the countdown to Super Bowl 53 has started in Atlanta, one look inside the facility drives the point home.

All-Star outfielder Nick Markakis took a significant pay cut to remain with the Atlanta Braves, even coming off one of the best seasons of his career. Markakis and the Braves agreed Tuesday to a deal that is worth a guaranteed $6 million and includes a club option for 2020.

Winning is nothing new to the Flowery Branch Lady Falcons. Over the last four seasons, the Lady Falcons are 98-19, including four straight trips to the state playoffs. They lost to Buford last year in the Class 5A state title game.

Whether you pull for the New Orleans Saints or another NFL team, the call was blown.