With Warner Robins absorbing its first loss, Cartersville takes over the top spot in the Class 5A rankings 

Here are some of the top high school football performances that took place around Georgia from Week 9.

Jefferson's Malaki Starks is one of the top prospects in the state and has decided to stay home and play for the Georgia Bulldogs. He talks about his decision with GPB's Hannah Goodin. 

The Region 4-7A lead will be on the line in this week’s Football Fridays in Georgia broadcast when No. 9 Brookwood travels to No. 10 Grayson.

Hard hats and helmets dominate the landscape at Pebblebrook High School, where construction is taking place. A new gymnasium is on the way and the football team is right on schedule with an unbeaten season. 

On this week's Football Fridays In Georgia podcast, GPB Sports' Hannah Goodin and Jon Nelson are joined by Lowndes' Head Coach Jamey DuBose. The Coach talks about playing in one of the toughest regions, not only in the state but the entire Southeast. He also dishes out the scoop on the team's daily breakfast routine that just may be one of the secrets to their success. 

Two years ago the Ringgold Tigers went 0-10. Now the youngsters who endured that season make up the heart of this year's 7-0 team that has the playoffs on their mind. 

Results in two of the most powerful regions has caused havoc with the rankings in Class 5A. But none of the state's No. 1 ranked teams have changed for Week 9. 

Here are some of the top high school football performances that took place around Georgia from Week 8.

Wide receiver Kojo Antwi gave his mother a special birthday present when he used to occasion announce his commitment to play football at Ohio State University. What did the Cambridge like about the Buckeyes? He explains it all in this chat with GPB's Hannah Goodin. 

The Hughes football team knocked off rival Westlake last week. Now they've got their sights set on bigger goals. 

On this week's Football Fridays in Georgia podcast GPB Sports Hannah Goodin and Jon Nelson catch up with Rabun County Head Coach Jaybo Shaw who talks about the deep, family connection between his family and that of star quarterback Gunner Stockton. He also discusses the challenges of finding non-region opponents for his traditional powerhouse squad. 

Pataula Charter, a small school in a small community in southwest Georgia, is trying to pick up the emotional pieces after the death of their football coach. 

There were few upsets last week, so there were no seismic shifts in the GPB Rankings.

Here are some of the top high school football performances that took place around Georgia from Week 7.

Carver's Elijah Pritchett chose Alabama over his hometown team Georgia, Florida State and Southern Cal. Learn more about his decision and his relationship with coach Nick Saban in this interview with GPB's Hannah Goodin. 

GPB Sports is looking for Georgia high school football players who are having a great season and career but who may need a little help getting noticed by recruiters.

The Douglas County Tigers are unbeaten and continue to draw inspiration from the memory of fallen teammate Tyler Fairley. His untimely death has unified the team and provided an emotional spark for a 5-0 start. 

On this week's Football Fridays In Georgia podcast, GPB Sports' Hannah Goodin and Jon Nelson talk with Charlton County Head Coach Russ Murray about his team's big Swamp War win over Clinch County and their perfect start as they head into the heart of their "Region of Doom" schedule. Jon also helps break down the latest on the contentious GHSA re-classification process plus a recap of the biggest matchups from week six.

Now that their 19-game losing streak is history, the Lumpkin County football team is ready to move toward the next step in its development.