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PHOTOS: Officials search Lake Oconee for missing boater Gary Jones
The search for missing Westminster Schools track and field coach Gary Jones intensified on Lake Oconee Wednesday, days after the body of his boating companion, Spelman College instructor Joycelyn Nicole Wilson, was found. The Putnam County Sheriff's Office has taken over the investigation into her death.
Shoes belonging to missing Westminster coach found in Lake Oconee, sheriff says
Shoes belonging to missing Westminster coach found in Lake Oconee, sheriff says
Shoes belonging to missing Westminster coach found in Lake Oconee, sheriff says
Shoes belonging to missing Westminster coach found in Lake Oconee, sheriff says
Shoes belonging to missing Westminster coach found in Lake Oconee, sheriff says
Shoes belonging to missing Westminster coach found in Lake Oconee, sheriff says
Shoes belonging to missing Westminster coach found in Lake Oconee, sheriff says
Lake Oconee search for Gary Jones Feb. 13, 2025
Joycelyn Wilson and Gary Jones
Lake Oconee search for Gary Jones Feb. 13, 2025
Lake Oconee search for Gary Jones, Feb. 13, 2025
Lake Oconee search volunteer crew
Lake Oconee search volunteer crew
Lake Oconee search volunteer crew
Lake Oconee search volunteer crew
Lake Oconee search volunteer crew
Lake Oconee Gary Jones search Feb. 13, 2025
Lake Oconee Gary Jones search Feb. 13, 2025
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Volunteers with Emergency Dive Response Team search Lake Oconee in Eatonton on Thursday, February 13, 2025. The Putnam County sheriff is investigating and volunteers are searching after Spelman College instructor Joycelyn Nicole Wilson and Atlanta private school coach Gary Jones went missing on Lake Oconee over the weekend. The body of Wilson was found Sunday and Jones has not been found.(Arvin Temkar / AJC)

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Uta Thomas picks up her son, Jax, during a public hearing in Atlanta on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. She implored the school board not to close Dunbar Elementary. 
"You would centralize education to decentralized families," she said. "You would break apart a community hub." (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)
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Detainee Joshua Clay Arp rinses Diesel, a percheron draught horse, after a morning patrol at the Stout Park Equestrian Center, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in Powder Springs, Ga.  The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office has launched an equine therapy-style work release program designed to help detainees develop skills. The horses are from the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office mounted patrol unit. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Cobb County Sheriff's Office Equine Therapy Program

Newly hired Braves manager Walt Weiss speaks during a news conference Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

PHOTOS: Walt Weiss introduced as new Braves manager

Former Braves player and bench coach Walt Weiss was hired as the team's new manager Tuesday.

A Delta employee wearing a uniform from the "Above Wing Core Collection" during a fashion show held at the Delta Flight Museum on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The collection, named “Distinctly Delta,” is expected to be tested by summer and will be introduced to employees in 2027.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

“Distinctly Delta” uniform collection

Delta Air Lines is unveiling a new line of flight attendant, airport customer service and maintenance employee uniforms.

(L-R) Chara and David Lee are married on Halloween at Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta on Friday, October 31, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)
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PHOTOS: AJC Photos of the Month -- October

A Halloween wedding, a "No Kings" march in Atlanta, the Atlanta Hawks start their NBA basketball season, Morris Brown homecoming, NFL and college football games, the Jimmy Car

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) and other players celebrate with fans after Georgia beat Florida during an NCAA football game, Saturday, November 1, 2025, Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia won 24-20 over Florida. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Georgia football players celebrate with fans in the end zone after win over Florida

Members of the Georgia football team jumped in to the EverBank Stadium end zone stands, a victory tradition in Jacksonville, after the Bulldogs defeated the Gators on Saturday

Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) celebrates after running for a first down during the second half in an NCAA football game, Saturday, November 1, 2025, Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia won 24-20 over Florida. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: Georgia defeats Florida, 24-20

The No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Florida Gators, 24-20, on Saturday, Nov. 1 in Jacksonville, Fla.

Georgia fan Richard Fiedler rides a moon bikez at the Fairgrounds parking lot before Georgia’s game against Florida at EverBank Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Georgia, Florida fans party Saturday before kickoff

Georgia has won the last four football games with Florida and seven of the last eight. The Bulldogs were favored to win by 7.5 points, going into the SEC matchup.