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Student Voices Collective

Harrison High School: Swayman Named Vezina Finalist After Career-Best Season

In this feature, student reporter Emma Benvenuto reflects on Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman’s standout 2025–2026 season and his nomination for the Vezina Trophy, as told through season highlights, statistical milestones, and reactions from fans and fellow students. Special thanks to Broadcasting and Communications teacher and Student Voices Collective mentor, Bill Phelps.

May 6, 2026
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  • GPB Student Voices Collective
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GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays in Georgia: Hoops Edition - Georgia High School Basketball Championship Preview

The GHSA basketball championships are just around the corner, and Jon Nelson takes you inside the action heading to Macon. Legendary Hebron Christian coach Jan Azar joins us to talk about leadership, building a team culture, and chasing another state title. Plus, 13WMAZ sports reporters Cecily Stoute and Sami Kostas preview the Middle Georgia teams and the electric atmospheres fans can expect during championship week.

March 9, 2026
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  • Jon Nelson
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Hullinger's Musings

Running Down a Dream: Remembering Jeff Galloway

The 1972 Olympian, running author, former Peachtree Road Race leader, former Atlanta Track Club czar, and Atlanta entrepreneur, Jeff Galloway has died at 80.

February 27, 2026
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  • Jeff Hullinger
2026 GHSA Basketball Championships
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GPB Sports Blog

Watch the 2026 GHSA Basketball Championships on GPB

The 2026 GHSA Basketball Championships are right around the corner, and GPB will bring you coverage of all 17 matchups and four contests. Don't miss any of the action Wednesday, March 11 - Saturday, March 14.

February 26, 2026
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  • GPB Sports Staff
Members and key figures of the 1962 Simpson Road Trojans team.
Blog
Hullinger's Musings

Georgia's First African American Little League Baseball Team to be Recognized in Atlanta

Atlanta City Councilman Byron Amos will commemorate the Simpson Road Trojans, Georgia's first African American Little League Baseball team during the Jim Crow era, at a proclamation ceremony.

February 13, 2026
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  • Jeff Hullinger
OneCourt handheld device for visually impaired sports fans
Blog
Hullinger's Musings

Atlanta Hawks Vision Quest

OneCourt, based in Seattle, allows Broton to hear the play-by-play in real time, follow the ball, players and to have a sense of 2 or 3 point shots. It’s really a marvel for visually impaired sports fans.

January 30, 2026
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  • Jeff Hullinger
Carl Cleveland on the court
Blog
Hullinger's Musings

Carl Cleveland: Blue Ridge Mountain Baller

Young Harris College is known for its strong academics and famous alumni, including Georgia Governor Zell Miller, Georgia First Lady Shirley Miller, country music star Trisha Yearwood, Puppeteer Wayland Flowers, Ronnie Milsap, Oliver Hardy of Laurel and Hardy, and Waffle House founder Tom Forkner. Now, the college adds another notable name to that list: Carl Cleveland.

January 22, 2026
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  • Jeff Hullinger
'Every Day is Sunday' Ken Belson
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Hullinger's Musings

NFL’s 24/7 Power and Influence

When did the NFL become this titan of American culture? New York Times writer Ken Belson's new book, “Every Day Is Sunday," chronicles the rise of the league and three men who made it happen.

January 15, 2026
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  • Jeff Hullinger
Jon Nelson interviews Josh Niblett
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Let the Carousel Spin

We always make the point that coaching turnover, on average, is between 15-20 percent on a year-to-year basis. But, I honestly can’t remember this many dominoes falling this quickly a month after the season is over, plus the number of high-profile programs that had their names in the hat has been staggering- some of those openings are fixed while others are still open.

January 12, 2026
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  • Jon Nelson
Mercedes Benz Stadium
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GPB Sports Blog

2025 Georgia High School Football Championships All-Stars Breakdown

The Football Fridays in Georgia Podcast wraps up the GHSA state championships with an All-Stars edition featuring journalists and broadcasters from across the state. Jon Nelson and Niki Noto Palmer break down dominant performances, unforgettable finishes, and what this championship class says about Georgia high school football. From Buford’s national title case to flag football’s rise, this episode captures the full scope of championship week.

 

2025 Georgia High School Football Championships All-Stars Breakdown

December 19, 2025
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  • Niki Noto Palmer and
  • Jon Nelson
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Student Voices Collective

Hammond Creek Middle School: Teen Mental Health In Sports — Students Talk About How Sports Impact Their Mental Health

Hammond Creek Middle School student Harper Weeks speaks with teen athletes about how sports affect their mental health, from performance pressure to coping strategies that help them stay balanced. Special thanks to Broadcasting and Communications teacher and Student Voices Collective mentor, Jennifer Barmore.

December 11, 2025
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  • GPB Student Voices Collective
West Laurens
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GPB Sports Blog

Milestones: Two teams savor semifinals for first time

There are plenty of familiar faces among the football teams that have advanced to this week’s Final Four, but two teams who are still in contention are breaking new ground. 

November 30, 2025
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  • GPB Sports Staff
FFIG Podcast
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GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays in Georgia: The All-Stars’ Map to the 2025 Playoffs

We bring you a fast, friendly tour of the 2025 Georgia high school football playoffs with the GPB All-Stars. GHSF Daily's Todd Holcomb, 13WMAZ’s Cecily Stoute and Sami Kostas, ITG Next’s Phil Jones, and GPB’s Matt Stewart break down Valdosta’s region title, Hoschton’s marquee Colquitt County–Mill Creek matchup, dark horses, and first-round games worth the drive. You get where to go, who to watch, and why the new power-ranking era matters.

November 4, 2025
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  • Jon Nelson
Make That Kid An Offer
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GPB Sports Blog

Make That Kid an Offer Nominees: Week of October 27

As the 2025 Georgia high school football season concludes, GPB's mission to highlight overlooked players continues. Check out this week's nominees.

October 30, 2025
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  • GPB Sports Staff
Make That Kid An Offer
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GPB Sports Blog

Make That Kid an Offer Nominees: Week of October 20

There are just two weeks left in the regular season but GPB's search for under-recruited Georgia high school football players continues with Make That Kid an Offer. Check out this week's nominees.

October 23, 2025
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  • GPB Sports Staff
Dale Murphy, Sports Illustrated Cover
Blog
Hullinger's Musings

Fans Jonesing for a Dale Murphy Hall of Fame Induction

An Atlanta-based public relations firm has launched a campaign this week to get former Braves outfielder Dale Murphy elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

October 17, 2025
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  • Jeff Hullinger
Make That Kid An Offer
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GPB Sports Blog

Make That Kid an Offer Nominees: Week of October 13

GPB's mission to highlight overlooked Georgia high school football players continues with just three weeks left in the regular season. Check out this week's Make That Kid an Offer nominees.

October 16, 2025
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  • GPB Sports Staff
Make That Kid An Offer
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GPB Sports Blog

Make That Kid an Offer Nominees: Week of October 6

Make That Kid an Offer is back with another round of nominees. Read more about this week's players. 

October 8, 2025
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  • GPB Sports Staff
Make That Kid An Offer
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GPB Sports Blog

Make That Kid An Offer Nominees: Week of September 29

Each week during the Georgia high school football season GPB spotlights overlooked players across the state.

Check out this week's list of nominees.

October 2, 2025
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  • GPB Sports Staff
 Football Fridays in Georgia
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GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays In Georgia: Nail Biting Victories and Building A New Sports Program

On this edition of the Football Fridays in Georgia Podcast: We’ll talk Benedectine head coach Danny Britt, who led his Cadets to a victory against Ware over the weekend.  Jared Hughes, flag football coach at Rome, will tell us what it’s like to create a new sports program from scratch. Finally, Collins Hill head coach Drew Swick talks about his plans to lead a tough defense against Buford this weekend. Plus: flag football season starts today!

September 30, 2025
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  • Jon Nelson and
  • Hannah Goodin

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