Falcons name Michael Penix Jr. as starting quarterback for Week 3

Michael Penix Jr. will take the field for the first time this season during the team's Thursday Night Football game against the Green Bay Packers.

• 9H ago

Falcons' quarterback struggles continue in 34-3 loss to Panthers

The Atlanta Falcons' quarterback situation is getting worse.

• 21H ago

Brent Key challenges Georgia Tech to embrace adversity after 0-2 start

Georgia Tech coach Brent Key is embracing the challenge after starting the season 0-2.

• Sep 16

Investigation opened over possible racist behavior at Georgia football game

Atlanta Public Schools is investigating reports that members of the Maynard Jackson High School marching band were targeted with racist language at a football game against Jefferson High School.

• Sep 15

T.J. Watt's late pick-6 pushes sluggish Steelers past injury-laden Falcons 20-13

The Pittsburgh Steelers began the Mike McCarthy era with a 20-13 win over Atlanta on Sunday.

• Sep 13

Georgia football is wearing all white for the first time. Here's what to know

Georgia coach Kirby Smart says his No. 2 ranked Bulldogs will be looking for more improvement when they play Western Kentucky.

• Sep 10

Pro arena football returns to Rome as Red Cats prepare for 2027 debut

The Rome Red Cats unveiled their name, logo and ownership group Tuesday at the Forum River Center, where the team plans to begin playing in April 2027.

• Sep 9

Falcons choose Tua Tagovailoa as starting quarterback for Week 1

Tua Tagovailoa has been named the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

• Sep 7

Colorado spoils Georgia Tech's sold-out opener with touchdown in final minute

Colorado freshman quarterback Julian Lewis hit tight end Charlie Williams for a 20-yard touchdown with 42 seconds left in the fourth quarter lifting the Buffaloes to a last-minute, 14-13 win against Georgia Tech in a season opener.

• Sep 4

Nate Frazier embraces lead role in No. 3 Georgia's loaded backfield

Georgia running back Nate Frazier feels his college career is passing too quickly as he prepares for the start of his junior season.

• Sep 1

Tua booed in Miami return; Falcons beat Dolphins 17-12

Tua Tagovailoa led a touchdown drive but lost a fumble while playing the first quarter for Atlanta against his former team, and the Falcons beat the Miami Dolphins 17-12.

• Aug 28

At least 1 in 4 ex-NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE, study finds

The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.

• Aug 25

Georgia Tech eyes ACC title as Alberto Mendoza takes over for Haynes King at quarterback

Georgia Tech has high hopes for the upcoming football season under coach Brent Key.

• Aug 19

Falcons add Pro Bowler Za'Darius Smith after Pearce Jr. suspension

The Atlanta Falcons have signed defensive end Za'Darius Smith, the team said Tuesday.

• Aug 18

Falcons linebacker Jalon Walker to miss 2026 season after tearing ACL

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Jalon Walker will be out for the 2026 season after injuring his left ACL​ during training camp, the team has confirmed.

• Aug 5

Linebacker Jalon Walker injures leg during Falcons training camp

Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker and edge rusher Jalon Walker was carted off the practice field in the middle of Falcons training camp after injuring his left leg.

• Aug 4

Legendary Southwest DeKalb coach Buck Godfrey passes away

Southwest DeKalb is mourning the loss of football coach William "Buck" Godfrey, who led the team for nearly 30 years.

• Aug 3

Georgia running back Dante Dowdell recovering after ATV accident

Georgia running back Dante Dowdell was injured in a recent off-campus accident and Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart didn't offer specifics.

• Jul 22

Kirby Smart says Georgia isn't distracted by NIL, expansion or transfer portal

He's the dean of Southeastern Conference coaches who also has two national titles at on his resume, so what Georgia's Kirby Smart says about the state of college football is bound to resonate outside his own state.

• Jul 22

Falcons sign Kyle Pitts Sr. to $54M deal, making him a top-paid NFL player

The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a three-year, $54 million contract with tight end Kyle Pitts Sr., securing another foundation player through the 2028 season.

• Jun 23

Falcons ease James Pearce Jr. back into practice after Miami arrest

Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr., the team's sacks leader as a rookie in 2025, has returned to the practice facility for the start of mandatory minicamp following a tumultuous offseason.

• Jun 17

Falcons agree to four-year, $141 million extension with WR Drake London

The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a four-year, $141 million contract extension with Drake London, making him one of the NFL's highest-paid wide receivers.

• Jun 4

Falcons' QB battle: Penix vs. Tagovailoa may start sooner than expected

The Atlanta Falcons' quarterback competition between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa may be coming sooner than expected.

• May 27

Moms get free entry, mimosas at College Football Hall on Mother's Day

Families celebrated Mother's Day at the College Football Hall of Fame in downtown Atlanta with complimentary admission, flowers and mimosas for moms as the attraction aimed to create a family-friendly experience beyond football.

• May 10

Georgia leans on returning talent as other SEC teams reload through transfers

Georgia has managed to retain the most talent in the Southeastern Conference for 2026.

• Apr 17

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