Alabama House votes to end yoga ban in schools, but don’t say 'namaste'
Yoga done in school would be limited to poses and stretches. The bill says the use of chanting, mantras and teaching the greeting "namaste" would be forbidden.
Yoga done in school would be limited to poses and stretches. The bill says the use of chanting, mantras and teaching the greeting "namaste" would be forbidden.
Ban on transgender girls in girls’ sports sought in Georgia
Advocates of a ban on a transgender girls playing girls’ sports in Georgia have turned to the state Senate, having gained little traction for their proposal in the House.
Advocates of a ban on a transgender girls playing girls’ sports in Georgia have turned to the state Senate, having gained little traction for their proposal in the House.
Longtime Stephenson High School coach Ron Gartrell resigns
Longtime Stephenson High School head coach Ron Gartrell has decided to resign as the head coach of the Jaguars.
Longtime Stephenson High School head coach Ron Gartrell has decided to resign as the head coach of the Jaguars.
Family sues Georgia school officials over teen’s heat death
The family of a high school basketball player who died after practicing outdoor in nearly 100-degree heat in Georgia is suing several school officials for wrongful death.
The family of a high school basketball player who died after practicing outdoor in nearly 100-degree heat in Georgia is suing several school officials for wrongful death.
Police arrest suspect in connection to death of Johns Creek HS student
Police in Johns Creek arrested a man and charged him with concealing death of another and contributing to the delinquency of a minor in connection to the death of a Johns Creek HS student.
Police in Johns Creek arrested a man and charged him with concealing death of another and contributing to the delinquency of a minor in connection to the death of a Johns Creek HS student.
Bill to let home-schoolers in public school sports advances
The group that oversees high school athletics and activities in Georgia is endorsing a plan allowing home-schooled athletes play on their local public school team.
The group that oversees high school athletics and activities in Georgia is endorsing a plan allowing home-schooled athletes play on their local public school team.
Changes likely in bill to ban trans girls from boys’ sports
A proposal that would ban transgender girls and women in Georgia from playing on school and college sports teams is headed for changes after a committee hearing in which opponents attacked it as illegal under federal law and needlessly cruel.
A proposal that would ban transgender girls and women in Georgia from playing on school and college sports teams is headed for changes after a committee hearing in which opponents attacked it as illegal under federal law and needlessly cruel.
Alabama high school basketball player's thunderous dunk brings down entire hoop in scary scene
An Alabama high school basketball game was postponed Friday night after some chaos involving the hoop.
An Alabama high school basketball game was postponed Friday night after some chaos involving the hoop.
Marist named High 5 Sports Team of the Year
In a year where every team persevered through uncertainty, only one could be named the High 5 Sports Team of the Year. Metro Atlanta was home to GHSA state champions in 7A (Grayson), 6A (Buford), 4A (Marist), and 2A (Callaway) and Class -Private (Prince Avenue). What pushed Marist over the top were their numbers.
In a year where every team persevered through uncertainty, only one could be named the High 5 Sports Team of the Year. Metro Atlanta was home to GHSA state champions in 7A (Grayson), 6A (Buford), 4A (Marist), and 2A (Callaway) and Class -Private (Prince Avenue). What pushed Marist over the top were their numbers.
Longtime St. Pius football coach Paul Standard leaving after 20 seasons
St. Pius X football coach Paul Standard will be leaving the Atlanta school after 20 seasons as head coach. Standard confirmed with FOX 5 on Thursday that he will taking over as the new head coach of Gilmer County High School.
St. Pius X football coach Paul Standard will be leaving the Atlanta school after 20 seasons as head coach. Standard confirmed with FOX 5 on Thursday that he will taking over as the new head coach of Gilmer County High School.
Creekside High School football player tests positive for coronavirus, 7 others quarantined
A Creekside High School football player has tested positive for the coronavirus, and seven other people associated with the team have been quarantined.
A Creekside High School football player has tested positive for the coronavirus, and seven other people associated with the team have been quarantined.
Teen who nearly died from football-related injury honored by Gwinnett County school
Wesleyan School is celebrating more than just its first home football game of the year. On Friday, the team honored one of its students who nearly died from a football-related injury.
Wesleyan School is celebrating more than just its first home football game of the year. On Friday, the team honored one of its students who nearly died from a football-related injury.
Milton High School suspend sports practices until September due to COVID-19
Milton High School has temporarily shut down their football and cheerleader programs after five students test positive for the coronavirus.
Milton High School has temporarily shut down their football and cheerleader programs after five students test positive for the coronavirus.
Student-athletes in Rockdale County protest delays in fall sports
Students in Rockdale County said they want their voiced to be heard after the district postponed fall sports to next semester. A group of players and parents came to protest that decision on Monday afternoon.
Students in Rockdale County said they want their voiced to be heard after the district postponed fall sports to next semester. A group of players and parents came to protest that decision on Monday afternoon.
Parents say they were blindsided by DeKalb County Schools decision to push back fall sports
Fall sports are being pushed back across several metro Atlanta counties. The latest announcement came on Friday from the DeKalb County School District. Several parents said they found out about the announcement from a Facebook post. They said they feel the district has not been transparent.
Fall sports are being pushed back across several metro Atlanta counties. The latest announcement came on Friday from the DeKalb County School District. Several parents said they found out about the announcement from a Facebook post. They said they feel the district has not been transparent.
DeKalb County Schools delays all 2020 fall athletics
DeKalb County School District announced Friday that all athletic activity for the 2020 fall season will be delayed until the end of September due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
DeKalb County School District announced Friday that all athletic activity for the 2020 fall season will be delayed until the end of September due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
DeKalb School hold athletics town hall
DeKalb County Schools held a virtual town hall meeting Tuesday called ‘Athletics and the impact of COVID 19.”
DeKalb County Schools held a virtual town hall meeting Tuesday called ‘Athletics and the impact of COVID 19.”
South Gwinnett football shuts down after positive COVID-19 test
South Gwinnett athletic director Jeff Taylor confirmed to FOX 5 Sports that the school has shut down all football activities until July 27th due to a positive COVID-19 test from one of its players.
South Gwinnett athletic director Jeff Taylor confirmed to FOX 5 Sports that the school has shut down all football activities until July 27th due to a positive COVID-19 test from one of its players.
Teams seeking safety equipment for football during coronavirus
Football coaches are looking for potential safety solutions for playing football during the coronavirus pandemic and Schutt Sports thinks they have found one with their new 'Splash Shield.'
Football coaches are looking for potential safety solutions for playing football during the coronavirus pandemic and Schutt Sports thinks they have found one with their new 'Splash Shield.'
A real live baseball game!
It wasn’t until I unfolded my chair, sat down and heard the first pop of the bat that I realized - I was watching a real, live sporting event!
It wasn’t until I unfolded my chair, sat down and heard the first pop of the bat that I realized - I was watching a real, live sporting event!