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Politics

In the wake of President Donald Trump's domestic policy bill, one potential target for cuts are free and reduced-price school meals, a program that benefits two-thirds of Georgia’s K-12 students. (Natrice Miller/AJC 2022)

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Metro Atlanta

The SNAP program provided benefits to about 13% of Georgia’s population, 1.4 million people, during the 2024 fiscal year. (Associated Press)

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Georgia

Chip Carter, a son of the late President and Mrs. Jimmy Carter, with longtime family caregiver and nanny, Mary Prince. "She's just family," Carter said. Plains, Georgia, July 2, 2025. (Courtesy of Chuck Williams)

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Falcons

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr (left) attempts a pass alongside quarterbacks coach D.J. Williams (right) at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility, Monday, June 2, 2025, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Bulldogs

Alex Hugo, a former All-American softball player for the Georgia Bulldogs, has gone on to play for the USA Baseball Women's National Team. She’ll also participate in Home Run Derby X during 2025 All-Star Week in Atlanta. (Photo courtesy of USA Baseball)

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Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech coach Brent Key (right) shakes hands with Alan Womack after Key signed his poster during Georgia Tech football’s annual First Saturday on The Flats at Bobby Dodd Stadium on July 27, 2024. (Steve Schaefer / AJC)

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Hawks

Asa Newell of the Atlanta Hawks wears his jersey for the first time for portraits from team photographer during a press conference at Emory Sports Medicine Complex, Friday, June 27, 2025, in Atlanta. Former Georgia basketball forward Asa Newell was drafted in the first round of the 2025 NBA draft (23rd overall.) (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Braves

Atlanta Braves' Sean Murphy watches his solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, July 11, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

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Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer reaches to block a shot during the first half in Club World Cup quarterfinals match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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High Schools

Daniel Pierce, who played at Mill Creek High School, is projected to be a first-round pick in the 2025 MLB draft. (Courtesy of Paul Pierce)

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Food & Dining

Host Jamila Norman picks flowers with her friend Jessica, as seen on Homegrown, season 2.

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(L-R) Actors and podcasters Devale and Khadeen Ellis are seen during a press day at their home in metro Atlanta on Monday, June 30, 2025. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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Bird’s-eye view of this year's massive turnout for the Peachtree.

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Lifestyle

This photo provided by Mattel Inc. shows the new Barbie doll with Type 1 diabetes (T1D). (Mattel Inc. via AP)

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Entertainment

The newest season of "Celebrity Family Feud" on ABC returned July 10, 2025, and one episode features "The Dan Patrick Show" vs. "The Rich Eisen Show." (Courtesy of ABC)

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Travel

Going through the main checkpoint at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta might get smoother now that passengers don't have to remove their shoes. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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Wellness

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