Jeff Hullinger speaks with renowned artist Steve Penley. Born in Chattanooga, raised in Macon, schooled in Athens, living in Atlanta, Penley is as southern as Grizzard, Bisher, and Governor Joe Frank Harris. “The South influences everything I paint, and everything I am.” 

The games are finished, but the honors keep rolling in. Here are the top performers from the state football championships. 

IVEEN is the award-winning, one-woman band from Smyrna, Ga., who plays ethereal Celtic folk-pop. That is not a sentence you read every day, but this is not the type of music you hear every day. In this episode, you'll learn the importance of family heritage, hard work, and following your dreams.  

Peach Jam Podcast features stories and songs recorded live in our GPB studios from a variety of incredibly talented and diverse bands and artists who call the Peach State home.

Only two champions were able to defend their state football titles and two teams won it all for the first time in school history.

Milton's defense caused four turnovers and used them to beat Walton and win its second state championship. 

Coffee's defense rises to the occasion and helps bring home the school's first state football championship. 

Cedar Grove rides quarterback Elliott Colson to its fifth state title since 2016, beating Savannah Christian in the finale. 

A crucial defensive play helped Pope beat Cobb County rival Allatoona and win its first flag football championship. 

Attending an Indie Lens Pop-Up Screening is a fun, community-building experience.

Thomas County Central completes an unbeaten season and brings home its first state championship since 1997.

Perry comes up big to knock off Stockbridge and win the school's first state championship. 

Caden McGatha accounts for 375 total yards to help Pierce County outslug Rockmart in three overtimes.

Greenbrier upends defending champion Lithia Springs to win its first flag football title. 

Kyler McGrinn's big night propels Bowdon to its second straight state title over heartsick Manchester. 

Quarterback Aaron Philo became Georgia's all-time passing leader and helped Prince Avenue Christian successfully defend its state championship. 

Southeast Bulloch won its third straight state championship, with the seniors finishing their careers 62-0. 

Walton and Milton, two North Metro teams only 12 miles apart, will meet for the Class 7A championship. 

Iconic programs Thomas County Central and Woodward Academy square off for another state championship. 

Two powerful offensive attacks will be on display when Creekside and Coffee meet for the state championship. 

First-time finalists Stockbridge and Perry eager to bring home the school's first state title