Washington County's Edwards, Braves' Snitker highlight Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2027
By Michael A. Lough
The Sports Report
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A legend of Washington County football and another Atlanta Brave highlight the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2027.
Former Golden Hawk and Georgia receiver Terrence Edwards and World Series champ Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker will be joined by eight others at the weekend of ceremonies Feb. 19-20, 2027.
Baseball standout Todd Greene (Georgia Southern, MLB), girls basketball coaching legend Angie Hembree (Collins Hill and Norcross), retired Georgia Tech men’s golf coach Bruce Heppler, former Brookwood football coach Dave Hunter, Atlanta Falcons stalwart Mike Kenn, Georgia tennis whiz Allen Miller, former Georgia and New England defensive lineman Richard Seymour, and longtime Atlanta Brave player and coach Terry Pendleton close out the class.
Here are the bios provided from the Hall, with editing:
Terrence Edwards
A star quarterback at Washington County High School, Edwards played wide receiver at Georgia from 1999-02, leading the Bulldogs in receiving all four seasons. He set school records with 204 career receptions, 3,093 receiving yards, and 30 touchdown catches, and remains the only Bulldog with a 1,000-yard receiving season. Edwards earned first-team All-SEC honors as a senior and went on to sign with the Atlanta Falcons before embarking on a stellar Canadian Football League career, earning all-star honors and induction into the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Hall of Fame.
Todd Greene
A four-year starter at Evans High where he won 52 games straight and led his teams to back-to-back GHSA Class AAAA state championships, Greene chose Georgia Southern over the Atlanta Braves and went on to achieve greatness as a college player, starting with a freshman Division I homerun record that stood for 23 years. Greene was a 4-time All-American, the third all-time college homerun leader, and he was named to the USA Pan-American Games team in 1991 before moving to the majors. Over his 11-year big-league career, Greene played for six teams, including the Angels, Yankees, and Rangers, batting .252 with 71 home runs.
Angie Hembree
A member of Georgia State’s standout 1980-81 basketball team, Hembree has been named GHSA 5A/6A Coach of the Year six times, while leading her teams at Collins and Norcross to six state titles. She surpassed 500 career wins and coached future stars like Maya Moore and Diamond DeShields. Hembree also spent time as an assistant coach at the University of Miami and as a court coach for USA Basketball's U-16 team in 2015. In 2002, she was named the Atlanta Tip-Off Club Metro Atlanta Coach of the Year, and in 2011, she was awarded an Atlanta Dream Suntrust Bank Inspiring Women Award. She was inducted into the Gwinnett County Sports Hall of Fame in 2019. She retired in the summer of 2023.
Bruce Heppler
Heppler led the Georgia Tech men's golf program for 31 seasons, from 1995 until his retirement after the 2025-26 season, building it into one of college golf's most consistent powers. His Yellow Jackets reached the NCAA Championship 22 times, including four national runner-up finishes, and won 14 ACC titles. Heppler was named ACC Coach of the Year 10 times and won the Golf Coaches Association of America's National Coach of the Year award in 2002. He coached players including Matt Kuchar, Bryce Molder, Troy Matteson, and Christo Lamprecht.
Dave Hunter
Hunter built one of Gwinnett County's most successful high school football programs at Brookwood. In 15 seasons as head coach, he compiled a 149-35 record and delivered the county's first state title in 1996, the same year he was named NFL National High School Coach of the Year. He also was head coach at Peachtree, finishing with 177 wins in 19 years en route to inductions into the Georgia Coaches Hall of Fame and Georgia Athletic Directors Hall of Fame.
Mike Kenn
Kenn spent his entire 17-year NFL career with the Atlanta Falcons, from 1978 to 1994, after the team drafted him 13th overall out of Michigan. A left tackle known for his agility and pass-protection skills, Kenn started all 251 games he played, still a franchise record. He earned five straight Pro Bowl selections from 1980 to 1984 and was named first-team All-Pro three times, in 1980, 1983, and 1991. He's a member of the Falcons Ring of Honor.
Allen Miller
Allen "Ace" Miller starred for the Georgia tennis team in the early 1980s, being named an All-American all four years. In 1983, he and partner Ola Malmqvist won the NCAA doubles championship, the first in program history. Two years later, Miller helped lead the Bulldogs to their first NCAA team title, defeating UCLA 5-1. He is a member of Georgia's Circle of Honor and the ITA Men's Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame.
Terry Pendleton
Pendleton signed with the Atlanta Braves as a free agent before the 1991 season and immediately sparked one of baseball's great turnarounds, leading the team from last place to the N.L. pennant. That year, Pendleton won the NL batting title and was named league MVP, edging Barry Bonds. He earned an All-Star selection and a Gold Glove with Atlanta in 1992, helping the Braves return to the World Series. Pendleton later served as the team's hitting and bench coach from 2002 to 2017 and is a member of the Braves Hall of Fame.
Richard Seymour
Seymour was a standout defensive lineman for Georgia from 1997 to 2000, earning first-team All-American honors as a senior. Drafted sixth overall by the New England Patriots in 2001, Seymour anchored the Patriots' defense for eight seasons, winning three Super Bowl titles. He was selected to seven career Pro Bowls and named first-team All-Pro three times. He recorded 498 career tackles and 57.5 sacks. After finishing his career with the Oakland Raiders, Seymour was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2022.
Brian Snitker
In his 50 years with the Atlanta Braves, Snitker has served in several capacities, most notably as the club’s manager from 2016-2025, leading them to the playoffs seven times, with six consecutive NL East titles, and the 2021 World Series win over the Houston Astros. He garnered an 811-618 career record and was inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame in April, 2026. He now serves in a senior advisory position within the organization.