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The helipad atop the W Hotel and Residences in downtown Atlanta was officially opened Tuesday, and W developer Hal Barry was on the inaugural flight.

Today’s Gallery Headlines

A parent takes a photo of students on the first day of school at Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary on Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Atlanta. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)
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Credit: abbey.cutrer@ajc.com

PHOTOS: School starts for Decatur students

Students across Decatur and Henry County started school on Thursday. The majority of metro schools will begin their school year Monday.

GSU wide receiver Austin McGee (87) catches the ball during Georgia State University’s first day of practice at Center Parc Stadium on Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

PHOTOS: Georgia State hits field for opening practice

High temperatures can’t slow energy at Georgia State’s opening practice. The Panthers have plenty of new players on the team this season.

Georgia quarterback Ryan Puglisi (12) makes a handoff to Georgia running back Cash Jones (32) during football practice at the University of Georgia practice facility, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: Georgia Bulldogs hold first fall football practice July 31

The Georgia Bulldogs held their first fall practice of the football season on Thursday, July 31.

Views of the exterior of Briar Hills Elementary School shown on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)
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PHOTOS: New Fulton school prepares for school year

Briar Hills Elementary School is a new school in Fulton County. It was built to replace Conley Hills Elementary near Woodland Middle School in East Point.

Georgia Tech running back Trelain Maddox (2) participates in a drill during the first day of football practice at Rose Bowl Field and the Mary and John Brock Football Practice Facility, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech holds first day of practice

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets held their first football practice of the fall season on Tuesday, July 29. The season opener vs. Colorado is exactly one month away.

The Mitchell apartment complex at Centennial Yards began pre-leasing units in July 2025. (Courtesy of Centennial Yards)
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Credit: Courtesy of Centennial Yards

PHOTOS: The Mitchell apartments at Centennial Yards

An aerial image depicts the new $62 million stadium on Sunday, July 27, 2025, where attendees, special guests, and elected officials celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new Buford High School Stadium dedicated to Phillip Beard.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

Photos: Buford football unveils new Phillip Beard Stadium

Buford High School's Phillip Beard Stadium, named in honor of the longtime chairman of the Buford Board of Education, seats more than 10,000 people.

A large renovation campaign for Gas South Arena in Gwinnett County was announced in 2025, which is showcased in this rendering. (Courtesy of Gas South District)
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Credit: Courtesy of Gas South District

PHOTOS: Renderings of Gas South Arena's renovations