Things are getting serious. Here are five fabulous second-round playoff games that match a pair of state-ranked teams. 

A close loss to a powerful opponent proved to be a pivotal turning point for the Cherokee flag football team.

Lowndes Vikings and Buford Wolves, two of the state’s iconic football programs, will meet in this week’s edition of GPB’s Football Fridays in Georgia.

A healthy, hungry Valdosta squad visits Walton in high-qualify playoff opener.

Next week, Ken Burns takes on his first non-American subject, exploring the life and work of the 15th-century polymath Leonardo da Vinci.

Buena Vista, Georgia is located about 2 1/2 hours from Midtown Atlanta, a long way from the interstate, with a population of 1,585. It's also the home of many extraordinary individuals.

Lovejoy's dramatic fourth-quarter win over Morrow propelled the Wildcats back into the state playoffs.

Let's visit the historic town of Madison, Georgia, and meet Weyman Hunt, the sixth-generation owner and CEO of Godfrey's Feed. Established in the 1870s, Godfrey's Feed has been a cornerstone of agricultural innovation in Georgia, adapting through generations to support local farmers with high-quality livestock feed. Learn the fascinating evolution of this family-run business that blends historical practices with advanced technology to serve the needs of farmers across the Southeast. 

The regular season may have come to an end but GPB Sports' quest to highlight overlooked Georgia high school football players continues.

Here are our nominees for the week of November 11, 2024.

Chestatee willingness to hit the weight room has helped the War Eagles reach the playoffs for the first time since 2016.

The Football Fridays in Georgia Podcast All-Stars join Jon Nelson to preview the 2024 playoffs. Join Todd Holcomb of the Georgia High School Football Daily, Jack Patterson of WRBL - Columbus, Marvin James of 13WMAZ in Macon, Phil Jones of ITG Next, and the voice of Football Fridays in Georgia, Matt Stewart as they share their views on the 2024 GHSA playoff picture. 

On this episode of Salvation South Deluxe: Chuck Reece explores the evolution of Southern fiction through conversations with acclaimed authors David Joy, Tayari Jones, Michael Farris Smith, Chris Offutt, and S.A. Cosby. From Appalachian hollows to Atlanta's streets, these authors craft thrilling narratives that challenge stereotypes and confront issues of race, class, and justice. 

The final GPB Sports regular-season rankings have been tabulated and they look very similar to what they were when the season began in August.

Happy Veterans Day! How does teacher military experience feed classroom community? Find out in this special rerun episode with Josh Adee of Columbia County Alternative School.

A new Post Season Rating formula determines seeding for Classes 3A, 2A and A Division I, as well as the new Private School division. 

The Milton girls aspire to add a flag football trophy to the school's athletic success.

Here are five of the most intriguing first-round playoff matchups in the top three divisions.

Playoff coverage begins this week on GPB's Football Fridays in Georgia with a contest between Valdosta and Walton.  

Next week, a veteran finds healing through acts of service, American Experience tells the story of a North Carolina coup and race massacre and more.

Carver meets Hapeville Charter meet to determine the Region 5-2A championship.