Georgia is leading the country in girls flag football growth. And the movement is far from finished. The Atlanta Falcons and the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation announced that 27 new Georgia high schools will add girls flag football programs in 2026 — the latest sign of a sport that has grown faster than nearly anyone anticipated since the GHSA sanctioned it in 2020. The numbers tell the story: more than 300 schools fielded programs last season, and for the first time, the 2026 state championships will have their own dedicated day at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The 27 new schools joining in 2026: Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy Bradwell Institute Cairo Chattahoochee County Cherokee Bluff Community Christian Academy* Creekside Christian Academy* Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit* CrossPointe Christian Academy* Dominion Christian Schools* East Laurens Flowery Branch Franklin County Griffin Christian School* Liberty County Lumpkin County Mountain Area Christian Academy* North Georgia Christian A...