The 2026 Georgia high school football season is underway, and Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin break down the first full slate of results, the early GHSA power rankings, and the stories already taking shape across the state. You will also hear from Heard County head coach Shane Lasseter, Toombs County head coach Buddy Martin, and new Hart County head coach Biff Parson after all three programs opened the season with wins of 50 points or more.

The 2026 Georgia high school football season is here, and we look across the state at the Week Zero matchups already creating big expectations. Sean Calhoun previews Colquitt County’s trip to Thomas County Central, while Marietta head coach Cameron Duke joins us from England to share what his players are learning before facing NFL Academy.

The 2026 Georgia high school football season is here, and the Football Fridays in Georgia All-Stars join Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin to break down the biggest stories across the state. Todd Holcomb, Jack Patterson, Sami Kostas, Phil Jones, and Matt Stewart examine the new GHSA postseason ranking formula, major reclassification changes, transfers, preseason rankings and state championship contenders.  

GHSA Executive Director Dr. Tim Scott joins Jon and Hannah to explain the new power ranking system and what it means for Georgia high school football teams competing for a playoff spot. We also discuss reclassification, transfer rules, sportsmanship, the continued growth of flag football, championship plans, and GPB’s 30th season covering high school football across Georgia.

Dalton head coach Chris Prewett joins Football Fridays in Georgia to discuss the Catamounts' rebuilding effort after a season led by one of the youngest rosters in the state. From developing quarterback Caine Woods and standout prospect Ayden Ashlock to creating a new culture and preparing for a challenging 2026 schedule, Prewett shares how Dalton is laying the foundation for sustained success in Georgia high school football.

Football Fridays in Georgia checks in with Creekside head coach Maurice Dixon after the Seminoles’ perfect 15-0 season and 2025 Class 4A state championship. Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin discuss Creekside’s record-setting offense, championship defense, national schedule, and what comes next for one of Georgia high school football’s most watched programs.

Thomas County Central head coach Justin Rogers joins the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast to reflect on the Yellow Jackets’ undefeated championship season, the challenge of replacing record-setting seniors, and the pressure that comes with sustained success. We also talk spring football, power rankings, South Georgia rivalries, the Hype Squad, and why winning never gets easier.

This episode of the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast highlights the impact of the “Make That Kid an Offer” segment and the evolving world of high school football recruiting. Southwest DeKalb head coach Marion Bell joins the show to discuss Aaron Barber’s rise from an overlooked defensive lineman to a Kentucky State signee, along with the growing role of social media, NIL, academics, and the transfer portal in recruiting student-athletes across Georgia.

Flag football is growing fast across Georgia, and North Oconee is leading the way. The Titans cap their season with a state championship and a national top-five ranking. Head coach Nicole O’Mara joins the show to talk about building a program, growing the sport, and what comes next.

In this episode, you get a breakdown of the massive Georgia high school football coaching carousel with 89 changes across the state. Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin sit down with new Rockmart head coach Rich Fendley to discuss his move, reclassification challenges, and expectations in Class AAA. We also highlight key hires, major program shifts, and what this unprecedented offseason means for the future of Georgia football.