The future president and first lady were wed in Rye, N.Y. and then headed south to Sea Island. Georgia had a special place in their hearts throughout their 73-year marriage.

George and Barbara Bush spent their first days as husband and wife at The Cloister. Vintage photos from the Bush Presidential Library and Museum show them enjoying the resort.

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Blooper celebrates the Atlanta Brave’s 5-0 win over the New York Mets during a MLB game Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. This year, the venue is a first-time host of the MLB All-Star game. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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Rebecca Ramage-Tuttle, assistant director of the Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia, says the the DOE rule change is “a slippery slope” for civil rights. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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