City officials throughout Georgia are bragging about the success of their football teams. Rockmart is even shutting down for the whole day so workers can attend the state championship game in Atlanta.

On this episode of the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, Jon Nelson is joined by the Football Fridays in Georgia All-Stars to preview the 2023 GHSA Championships. Learn about an incredible South Georgia tailgating experience, the balance of talent across the state, and words of wisdom from GPB's very own Jake the Snake. 

There are new faces among the 16 state finalists, but still plenty of veterans in contention. 

There are plenty of new faces among the football teams who have qualified for the state championships. Only two winners from last year return to defend their titles. 

Creekside linemen Caleb Holmes and Michai Boireau have been a big part of the Seminoles' success. 

Camden County looks to keep its Cinderella streak going with a visit to Walton in the Class 7A semifinals on Football Fridays in Georgia. 

The Woodward Academy football team's ability to bounce back from adversity has helped spark a run to the semifinal round this season.

Fitzgerald and Rockmart have survived challenges to earn a place in the Class 2A semifinals. 

In this episode of the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin break down the "quarterfinal chaos" from last week, they talk 300+ mile road trips with Camden County's head coach, and find out how Creekside's team stays focused.  Plus, what happened to the four nationally ranked teams in 7A?

Girls around the state have put up some gaudy numbers in flag football this fall.’

Brooks County coach Maurice Freeman became the 31st coach in Georgia history to reach the 250-win milestone. 

This week’s edition of Football Fridays in Georgia features a Class 7A semifinal battle between Region 5 champion Walton and Camden County,

Bradwell Institute offensive tackle Elyjah Thurmon is the highest-rated undeclared talent in Georgia. Where will he end up?

Colquitt County and Milton meet this week for the first time since they played for the 2018 Class 7A championship. 

The Stockbridge football team has won 10 straight games and is back in the state quarterfinals. And no one with the program is surprised. 

Telfair County needs one victory to reach the state semifinals for the first time in school history, while Cass keeps riding that No. 4-seed playoff magic. 

Blessed Trinity, Lithia Springs and Southeast Bulloch ready to pursue another flag football trophy. 

Starr's Mill earned the program's 200th victory and advanced to the third round of the playoffs. 

Zion Ragins, the speedy receiver from Jones County, has committed to play at the University of Oklahoma. 

No. 2 Colquitt County and No. 8 Milton meet in a rematch of the 2018 Class 7A championship game on this week's Football Friday's in Georgia.