As of Tuesday morning, the Georgia High School Association is revising its rules on student-athlete transfers, particularly those who transfer more than twice after the 9th-grade year. At the latest GHSA Board of Trustees meeting, updates were made to Bylaw 1.60, which governs school service areas, student transfers, migrant students, and migratory waivers. What's also [...]

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This week at the Georgia Legislature, lawmakers tackled a range of education-related issues, from transgender students in athletics and school choice to classroom technology policies. Female, Male, Coed Spaces Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), introduced by Senator Greg Dolezal of Cumming, aims to ensure fair and safe participation in middle school, high school, and college [...]

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The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) has adjusted the football playoff schedule due to significant damage caused by Hurricane Helene in parts of the state. The regular season, initially set to end on November 1st, will now conclude on November 8th, allowing schools impacted by the hurricane to make up missed games. The opening round [...]

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The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Board of Trustees has unanimously approved an amendment to its Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policy, aiming to clarify guidelines and protect student-athlete eligibility. The decision came during a board meeting on July 18 at the GHSA office in Thomaston, Georgia, where 14 trustees and two legislative guests convened [...]

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The Georgia High School Association’s board of trustees met on Jan. 12, 2023. The day's agenda included a discussion of the football state championship, changes to Lifetime Pass requirements, and scheduling for the spring 2023 semester.  Here’s a look at what the board approved this week and what’s to expect this spring: Scheduling The State [...]

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ATLANTA- Starting in 2023, boys' tackle and girls' flag football fans will no longer have to brave the elements to enjoy the state championship games. Instead, the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) announced today, in partnership with Mercedes-Benz Stadium (MBS) and the Â鶹ӰԺ Falcons, today announced a three-year deal after much anticipation that brings the [...]

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The NFL has named Booker T. Washington High School Coach Derrick Avery as the recipient of the 2020 NFL Don Shula High School Coach of the Year, the league announced today.  The honor is given to the high school football coach that best represents character, integrity, leadership, dedication to the community, commitment to player protection, [...]

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