Georgia Football Coach Kirby Smart Visits Savannah Schools

Smart makes recruiting trips to Savannah Christian and Calvary Day high schools.

Jan. 27, 2026 at 6:07pm

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Georgia Bulldogs football head coach Kirby Smart visited two high schools in Savannah, Georgia on Tuesday as part of the team's recruiting efforts. Smart toured Savannah Christian and Calvary Day, meeting with coaches and players at both schools.

Why it matters

Savannah is an important recruiting ground for the University of Georgia, which is one of the top college football programs in the Southeast. Smart's visits to local high schools demonstrate the team's commitment to identifying and recruiting top talent from the Savannah area.

The details

During his visits, Smart met with coaches and players at both Savannah Christian and Calvary Day high schools. This was not the first time Smart has visited Savannah, as he has made recruiting trips to the area in the past. One Savannah coach, who has previously worked with Smart, expressed his admiration for the Georgia head coach.

  • Coach Smart visited the Savannah schools on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

The players

Kirby Smart

The head football coach of the University of Georgia Bulldogs.

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The takeaway

Coach Smart's visits to Savannah high schools demonstrate the University of Georgia's continued focus on recruiting top talent from the Savannah area, which has produced many successful college and professional football players over the years.