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PHOTOS: Falcons preseason home opener was a lopsided defeat
The Falcons trailed the Broncos 24-0 at halftime of their preseason opener on Friday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and got no closer in a 27-7 loss.
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Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (left) and Broncos quarterback Sam Ehlinger greet each other after their preseason game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Atlanta. The Denver Broncos won, 27-7, over the Atlanta Falcons. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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Photos: Buford defeats Gainesville in season opener
Buford football defeated Gainesville 39-19 on Aug, 22, 2026.
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PHOTOS: No. 1 Cartersville shuts out Hiram in season opener
Cartersville, which was last a preseason No. 1 when Trevor Lawrence was quarterback, shuts out Hiram, 48-0, in season opener on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.
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PHOTOS: Former UGA standout Quincy Carter leads Heritage to win over Cedar Shoals
Former UGA standout Quincy Carter, in his first year as a head coach, lead Heritage to 38-14 win over Cedar Shoals on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.
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Photos: Coffee defeats Parkview in Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium
In the second game of a Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic triple-header at Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium, Coffee defeated Parkview 49-14.
