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Education
PHOTOS: Georgia State University holds 2025 spring commencement
GSU's College of Arts & Sciences graduated Wednesday in Atlanta.
A graduate blows a kiss during Georgia State University’s Spring commencement ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Haley Scott (left) poses for a photo with Chloe Wright after gradating during Georgia State University’s Spring commencement ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Georgia State University held its Spring commencement ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Georgia State graduates (from left) Rakiya Lee, her mother Quila Lee and twin sisters Kalaya, and Kamiya Lee pose for a photo along with Georgia State President M. Brian Blake during Georgia State University’s Spring commencement ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A graduate poses for a photo at the conclusion of Georgia State University’s Spring commencement ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Abrehaa Nedi receives gifts from friends and family members after graduating during Georgia State University’s Spring commencement ceremony for College of Arts & Sciences Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Georgia State President M. Brian Blake greets a graduate during Georgia State University’s Spring commencement ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Jermaine Louis walks across the stage during Georgia State University’s Spring commencement ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Graduates are seen during Georgia State University’s Spring commencement ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Aniket Majety gestures as he crosses the stage during Georgia State University’s Spring commencement ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Zarique Nutter prepares his graduation cap prior to the start of Georgia State University’s Spring commencement ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Alburt Sun gets help with his graduation cap from his mother Yuan Sun before attending Georgia State University’s Spring commencement ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
during Georgia State University’s 110th Commencement Ceremony Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Graduate Xavier Threatt celebrates with friends and family members at the conclusion of Georgia State University’s Spring commencement ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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A graduate blows a kiss during Georgia State University’s Spring commencement ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Former UGA football coach Mark Richt poses for a photo with his wife Katharyn and four of their grandchildren during the third annual Chick-fil-A Dawg Bowl fundraiser for Parkinson’s and Crohn’s disease research at Showtime Bowl in Athens on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. Richt, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2021, hosted the event. (C.J. Bartunek for the AJC)
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Credit: C.J. Bartunek / cjbartunek@gmail.com

PHOTOS: 2025 Dawg Bowl

The 2025 Dawg Bowl, a fundraising event hosted by former UGA football coach Mark Richt, took place on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025.

Radio personality Bert Weiss speaks onstage during 2025 Beloved Benefit at The Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta. Weiss is ending his popular "The Bert Show" on Oct. 24, 2025 after 25 years on air in Atlanta. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
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Credit: (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

PHOTOS: 'The Bert Show' through the years

Bert Weiss is ending "The Bert Show" after 25 years. The syndicated show has become hugely popular and transformed Atlanta morning radio.

Atlanta Hawks forward/center Onyeka Okongwu (17) dunks the ball against Toronto Raptors forward/center Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) during the second half in the home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Toronto Raptors won 138-118 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: Hawks fall at home to Raptors in season opener

The Atlanta Hawks opened the 2025-26 NBA season in disappointing fashion, falling to the Toronto Raptors 138-118 on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (second from right) passes under pressure from San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chase Lucas (right) during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP)
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Credit: AP

PHOTOS: Falcons lose close game at 49ers

The Falcons struggled on offense in their loss to the 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025.

This is an aerial rendering of the first phase of the Stitch in downtown Atlanta. It was unveiled Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, during the inaugural Downtown Day hosted by Central Atlanta Progress and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District. (Courtesy of Atlanta Downtown Improvement District)
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Credit: Courtesy of Atlanta Downtown Improvement District

PHOTOS: Renderings of Stitch project over Atlanta's Downtown Connector

Brad Guzan applauds the supporters after the game Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Brad Guzan retires from professional soccer, hanging up his gloves after a career that has lasted over two decades. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

PHOTOS: Atlanta United's Brad Guzan plays final MLS game

Atlanta United keeper Brad Guzan played his final MLS game Saturday, retiring with a draw, as Atlanta United battled DC United to a 1-1 draw.

Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (second from right) celebrates with teammates after his third touchdown  Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: Georgia defeats Ole Miss in key SEC matchup

The Georgia Bulldogs took on the Ole Miss Rebels in an important SEC matchup Saturday at Sanford Stadium.

UGA fans pose for photos before the ESPN College GameDay broadcast from Myers Quad at UGA on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (C.J. Bartunek for the AJC)
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Credit: C.J. Bartunek / cjbartunek@gmail.com

PHOTOS: ESPN's College GameDay visits Athens for UGA-Ole Miss

ESPN's College GameDay visited Athens on Oct. 18, 2025 ahead of the Ole Miss-UGA football game.