Marcus Jelks played football at Stephenson High School when the program began. Now he's returning as the head coach. 

The Football Friday's In Georgia podcast kicks off its weekly schedule with a preview of the top teams, players and coaching moves for the upcoming 2021 season. Hosts Hannah Goodin and Jon Nelson are joined by GPB play-by-play announcer Matt Stewart, who breaks down his surprise picks for the top of the 7A classification. Georgia High School Football Daily newsletter creator Todd Holcomb also joins the team to discuss some of the biggest coaching moves from the offseason.  

With the start of the season little more than a week away, here is a look at the GPB's Top 10 preseason rankings for the 2021 season. 

Several of Georgia's top high school football coaches are closing in on milestones this fall. Marist coach Alan Chadwick needs one victory to become the second coach in Georgia with 400 wins. 

On this month's edition of the Football Friday's in Georgia podcast, Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin catch up with Joey King about returning to high school coaching at Carrollton after spending time in the college ranks. They also discuss one of his most famous players, NFL number one draft pick Trevor Lawrence. 

On this month's edition of The Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin talk with new Effingham County Head Coach John Ford and they discuss the offseason football schedule. 

The Valdosta High School football team played its spring game Saturday night against Jones County. For the Wildcats players, fans and acting head coach Shelton Felton, they're just happy to get back on the field and away from the off-field issues that have plagued the team 

GPB Football Fridays in Georgia podcast hosts Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin talk with two members of the Valdosta sports media about the ongoing scandal rocking the football program. They also discuss the ramifications of some of the offseason head coaching moves across the state. 

The news off the field is, as usual, all over the place and the Coaching Carousel is still spinning with several noteworthy moves across the state.  

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.

On the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, hosts Hannah Goodin and Jon Nelson catch up with WJCL-TV sports director Frank Sulkowski.  

Hosts Hannah Goodin and Jon Nelson are joined by Jason Strickland, the head football coach of the Ware County Gators.

For this week's Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, hosts Hannah Goodin and Jon Nelson catch up with the head coach of the Crisp County Cougars, Brad Harber.

High school officials are taking steps to stay safe during the football season. 

Jon Nelson went to Cambridge High School to check in on football practice and protocols.

High school sports activities will resume in Georgia June 8th.

The Georgia High School Association has taken its first major step toward resuming athletics in the state.

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In 2018. The South Effingham Mustangs struggled to a 2-8 record. What a difference a year makes. Here in 2019, the Ponies are 6-2 and playing for a deep run into the statewide playoffs in Class 5-A.

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