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We still can't quite believe this happened but fans loved the telly pairing

Damn, this series of Love Island is more dramatic than a Married at First Sight dinner party.

One person who is at the forefront of the drama this season, is Love Island 2018 'loyal babe' Georgia Steel.

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From Callum Jones and his iconic "proof is in the pudding...Yorkshire pudding," joke to all the cringey acceptance speeches, ahem Anton Danyluk, ahem, the PDA's made for unforgettable TV.

Speaking of unforgettable telly, who remembers when Georgia teamed up with another Islander for an episode of Antiques Road Trip?

Working alongside Wes Nelson, Georgia was a contestant on the TV show and honestly what a rollercoaster of random that was.

Usually Love Island stars take part in Celebs Go Dating or Dancing on Ice and although they appeared on those shows, Georgia and Wes also decided to head up north for some antique hunting.

The duo made their surprise appearance on the show back in 2019 alongside the show's experts Izzie Balmer and Phil Serrell.

The episode saw the reality stars battling it out for the Road Trip crown, after they were given £400 and a classic car to travel Yorkshire and find some bargains to then sell at auction. The winner would be the person who made the most profit.

And even better, all of the profits were donated to Children In Need.

Fans couldn't believe what they were seeing but the pair got rave reviews, saying they were well suited to the show.

One Twitter user wrote, "I don't usually endorse reality TV stars tbh Wes Nelson and Georgia Steel are down to earth (Lovely people) Brilliant laugh Wes and Georgia #AntiquesRoadTrip #CelebrityAntiquesRoadTrip", while another commented, "Wow. I’m speechless."

A third said, "I think you have the basis of a new show - Georgia Steel and Philip Serrell go shopping - I’d watch it!" and a fourth relied to Georgia's promotional tweet for the show, adding, "You was great hun, very funny and smashed it!"

A fifth viewer hilariously said, "Fun episode Mr Serrell had his hands full" (Georgia cannot and will not be tamed) and sixth commented, "Loved this! It's nice to see the Love Island contestants coming across well."

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WELL, this is a far cry from Georgia's current Love Island situation as she finds herself receiving backlash for being caught up in a Toby Aromolaran/Arabella Chi/Callum/Molly Smith/Tom Clare love...hexagon, would it be?

We don't even know anymore.

For more Love Island goss from the latest dumped Islanders, make sure you listen to heat's under the duvet.

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The Georgia High School Football Championships kick off Monday, Dec. 11 at 11 a.m.

Sixteen teams across the state will compete in eight classifications at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, through Dec. 13.

The games will air on GPB-TV, the GPB Sports app and GPB.org.

GPB Sports' Jon Nelson previews the exciting matchups with GPB's Morning Edition host Devon Zwald.

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Devon Zwald: This is GPB. I'm Devon Zwald. The Georgia High School Football Championships kick off [Monday]. Sixteen teams from all over the state are competing in eight classifications at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Dec. 11 to 13.

Here to tell us about it is GPB's Jon Nelson. He covers high school athletics for GPB and co-hosts the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast. Welcome.

Jon Nelson: Anytime, Devon. It's always great to talk high school football, especially when you've got trophies on the line down in the Mercedes-Benz [Stadium].

Devon Zwald: So, tell us about some of the teams that are playing this year for those trophies.

Jon Nelson: You've got a great representation. It's a really cool cross-section for me when it comes to small-town versus, you know, the Atlanta area. The last championship on Wednesday night [Dec. 13], you're going to have two schools in Milton and Walton that were 11-and-a-half miles apart. And they used to be in the same region and play each other every year. Now they're playing each other in the last game of the year. You've got Coffee County down in Douglas, Ga. Last time I heard, they are bringing everyone from Coffee County, plus one of the monster tailgates that has achieved legend status. And they are taunting us with the food in their tailgate. You've got Savannah Christian coming up here playing Cedar Grove, a perennial power, on Tuesday. Woodward Academy hasn't won a championship in almost 40 years. Thomas County Central: They're coming back from Thomasville and they're trying to chase after another title. Perry and Stockbridge, two schools that have never won a state championship: Perry's in it for the first time in, like 70 years. Rockmart: They haven't won a state championship since 1950, going up against Pierce County. Bowdon and Manchester: Bowdon is chasing after back-to-back. Manchester has a great pedigree, but they haven't won since the 1980s. Swainsboro and PAC (Prince Avenue Christian), the first championship in tackle football at 4:00 Monday afternoon, is a rematch of last year's in that same division. So it's a great cross-section.

Devon Zwald: So what are the stakes for the players? Are there college scouts coming or scholarships on the line or anything like that?

Jon Nelson: Georgia is the No. 3 state in the country when it comes to high school football athletes in tackle football going to the next level and going to play in college. And so you're going to have the blue bloods of Division I — all the big names, whatever big name you want to insert — they're going to be chasing after talent that they may not already have or reinforcing the talent that they think they're getting. So there's going to be a lot of folks wearing college sweaters, you know, with logos. You're going to see a lot of logos and head coaches on the sidelines just to make sure that the players who have said they're going to their schools will continue to go to their school. Or, you'll have some coaches there trying to sit there and flip some kids. You might have some of that to come Signing Day, which is Dec. 21. So we're only, you know, 10 days away from National Signing Day. So the drama is added to that as well.

Devon Zwald: And the games have returned to Mercedes-Benz Stadium after four years. Will this venue have an impact on the mood or the atmosphere for the players?

Jon Nelson: It'll be interesting to see because, you know, it’ll be a different surface that they will have played on. It's the surface that is the artificial turf that's there. Most of them are used to playing on grass. How will they adjust? How will they respond to the big top? I think that, you know, getting through that first couple of minutes, that first hit happens. And then it's like, 'Oh, I'm actually just playing a football game.' And you don't get caught up in that. I think that will be interesting a lot for the smaller schools, especially, and for the schools that haven't been there before, and how they respond to that, to this whole environment of playing where college games are played — the SEC championship, Atlanta United, the Atlanta Falcons. How do they respond? I think for the smaller schools, it might be an interesting look see in the first couple of minutes of every game.

Devon Zwald: How are the communities and the fans around these teams getting ready for the championships?

Jon Nelson: From Polk County? One of the examples I got was from Rockmart. Rockmart's city government is closing down on Tuesday so everyone can go ahead and go down to Mercedes-Benz. Perry High School is closing early on Tuesday, to give you an example there. So you got shuttle busses leaving early. You got teams leaving the night before. Everybody's trying to get there and make sure that they can navigate the traffic. So maybe add an hour to when you think you're leaving. Leave an hour earlier just so you can navigate and get to parking.

Devon Zwald: Hmm. Good tip. Got to watch out for the traffic for sure.

Jon Nelson: No doubt.

Devon Zwald: You've been covering these teams all season, and now that we're at the finals, what are you most excited to see?

Jon Nelson: What I like to phrase it as is being able to "share the state with the rest of the state." And we get to do that at GPB across all of our platforms, where you may not know about, you know, the team in Coffee, you may not know about Savannah Christian in Savannah, you may not know about the Perry Panthers and Stockbridge chasing after a championship. You might not know about Swainsboro and an athlete like Demello Jones. He's one of the top recruits in the state. All of these towns coming into a central location and everybody at Georgia Public Broadcasting gets to share what it's like for all of these different teams. And all these different places to come into one place. And what I always like to tell folks also is the more you think we're different, the more we actually are the same. And you get to see that all in one place at the championships on GPB all week long.

Devon Zwald: GPB. Jon Nelson, thank you so much for your time.

Jon Nelson: Anytime, Devon.

Visit GPB.org/sports for schedules, videos, team information and features. Follow @GPBSports on social media for updates.

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Georgia Tech Establishes Division of Lifetime Learning, Nelson Baker Named Interim Dean

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Provost Steve McLaughlin has named Nelson Baker interim dean of Georgia Tech’s newly established Division of Lifetime Learning, effective July 1.

Following an organizational alignment in late 2022, the new division comprises three core units — the Center for 21st Century Universities (C21U), the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC), and Georgia Tech Professional Education (GTPE) — and is part of the Institute’s ongoing Lifetime Learning initiative.

The Lifetime Learning initiative is one of 20 strategic initiatives designed to advance the goals and objectives of the Institute’s strategic plan. Baker, who has served as dean of GTPE since 2012, has been serving as the Lifetime Learning initiative co-chair.

“The world around us is changing rapidly, and we know we need to change with it to continue to fulfill our educational mission,” said McLaughlin. “This appointment is an important step to facilitate the big thinking, collaboration and consensus, and operational planning necessary to create a new College. I’d like to thank Dean Baker for his vision and leadership of the initiative thus far and for his continued leadership during this transition.”

Most recently, members of the initiative working groups completed Phase 1 and delivered a report that outlines recommendations, including a proposed new College, to President Ángel Cabrera and the Institute Executive Leadership Team. The working report was a collaborative effort across all three working groups, including significant contributions from C21U, CEISMC, and GTPE.

The groups recommend that Georgia Tech, through the lens of its technological expertise, build educational opportunities from “K to grey” that are accessible, affordable, transformational, and achievable at all stages of life and career. After further collaboration with the University System of Georgia (USG) and other key stakeholders, the final report will be approved and released at a later date.

Phase 2 starts now and will take place over the next several months. Phase 2 activities will involve deeper engagement opportunities, more formal governance conversations with faculty leadership and the USG, additional listening sessions with the broader campus community, and detailed implementation planning. As interim dean, Baker will lead the process of creating the new unit, including establishing its leadership team. When the final College is approved and named, there will be a national search for a permanent dean.

“I am deeply excited to be a part of this transformational work, providing new opportunities for research, education, and service to people at all stages of life,” said Baker. “I look forward to learning from and working with the many colleagues in C21U, CEISMC, GTPE, and across Georgia Tech, building upon what has been accomplished to date and to help shape the future of this new endeavor.”

Ongoing updates on the Division of Lifetime Learning, including engagement activities, milestones, and a timeline can be found at https://provost.gatech.edu/lifetime-learning-initiative.

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High School Football Standout Carter Nelson, Discusses His College Recruitment, Skill Development, and Transition to Collegiate-Level Football.

As one of the most promising high school Tight End recruits in the country, Carter Nelson has been receiving significant attention from top college programs. We recently had the opportunity to chat with Carter about his current recruitment status, thoughts on specific schools, and his plans for the future.

When asked about his current recruitment status, Carter shared that he has four official visits lined up. "I have visits scheduled to Georgia, Notre Dame, Penn State, and Nebraska," he said. These visits will provide him with the opportunity to explore each campus, meet with coaches and players, and ultimately help him make a well-informed decision about where he will continue his football career.

Thoughts on the University of Georgia and Coach Todd Hartley

Nelson had high praise for the University of Georgia and their tight ends coach, Todd Hartley. "UGA has had so much success, and they work hard for what they get. The energy they play with is great," he explained. "Coach Hartley is the best of the best. He knows how to communicate and have fun with his players but also knows how to get down to business."

Addressing the Competition at UGA

Some critics may question Carter Nelson potentially committing to UGA, given the current depth at tight end and two other committed players. However, this doesn't seem to faze him stating: "They have the best tight ends in the country, and that's because they know how to use their tight ends. The fact that they already have two commits doesn't affect my decision at all," he said.

Improving His Game

As he prepares for his senior year, Nelson has identified some areas of his game that he wants to improve. "I've never had to block, so I want to work on that to be prepared for college," he revealed. Focusing on this skill will undoubtedly make him a more versatile and valuable player at the collegiate level.

Transitioning from 8v8 Football to College Football

Carter currently plays 8v8 football, and he recognizes that there will be adjustments to make when transitioning to the college level. "The biggest change is going to be with the terminology of everything," he said. Despite the changes, Nelson is excited to take on new challenges and adapt to the college game.

As Carter's recruitment journey continues, we look forward to seeing which program he ultimately commits to and how his senior season unfolds.