This special All-Star episode of the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast previews the high school football season just five weeks out. Jon and Hannah are joined by top journalists from across the state to break down major coaching changes, rising programs, and key regional storylines. The episode also explores broader issues like GHSA reclassification and what it means for teams statewide.

 

This special All-Star edition of the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast previews the fast-approaching high school football season, now just five weeks away. An impressive lineup of guests joins hosts Jon and Hannah: Todd Holcomb from Georgia High School Football Daily, Jack Patterson from WRBL-TV, Cecily Stoute from WMAZ, Phil Jones from ITG Next, and GPB's own Matt Stewart.

Topics include major coaching changes, such as the departures of longtime leaders Keith Maloof of Norcross and Jerry Romberg of Westminster, as well as a coaching "do-si-do" involving Appling, Fitzgerald, and Stephens County. Jack Patterson shares insight from Columbus, where defending state champion Carver is adjusting to the departure of head coach Pierre Coffey and the arrival of former NFL star Jarvis Jones. Cecily Stout gives a Macon-area update, focusing on Boone Williams’ move to Northside and renewed championship hopes in Warner Robins. Phil Jones rounds things out with a look at South Georgia, spotlighting changes in Irwin County and quarterback battles at powerhouse programs like Lowndes and Colquitt County.

In addition to team and coaching updates, the conversation touches on broader issues shaping Georgia high school football, including GHSA reclassification debates. While a competitive balance model was on the table, the GHSA appears poised to stick with its current structure, controversial private school division and all.

This episode offers a sharp, informed, and entertaining look at the season ahead, packed with rivalries, rising stars, and the kind of drama only high school football can deliver.

This special All-Star episode of the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast previews the high school football season just five weeks out. Jon and Hannah are joined by top journalists from across the state to break down major coaching changes, rising programs, and key regional storylines. The episode also explores broader issues like GHSA reclassification and what it means for teams statewide.