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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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Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Washington, Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
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PHOTOS: Braves fall to Nationals on Tuesday, 5-3

The Atlanta Braves lost to the Washington Nationals on Tuesday in D.C., 5-3

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Atlanta Dream center Brittney Griner (42) shoots over Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) in the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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PHOTOS: Atlanta Dream defeat Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever

The Atlanta Dream picked up their first win of the season on Tuesday, defeating the Indiana Fever, 91-90

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Children in the Head Start program engage in indoor activities with lead teacher Genesis Lavanway at the Arthur M. Blank Early Learning Center, Atlanta, where providers, parents and advocates celebrated the 60th birthday of the federal Head Start program on Monday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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Head Start celebrates 60th birthday in Atlanta

The national Head Start program turned 60 on Monday, May 19, 2025. Providers, parents and advocates in the Atlanta area celebrated the milestone at the Arthur M.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Scott Blewett, left, and catcher Drake Baldwin, right, celebrate after they defeated the Boston Red Sox in a baseball game, Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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PHOTOS: Braves pound Red Sox to take series

The Braves tied their season high for runs in their 10-4 win over the Red Sox on Sunday, taking the weekend series, 2 games to 1.

Actress Taraji P. Henson gives the commencement address during the Spelman College graduation ceremony at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park on Sunday, May 18, 2025.   Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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PHOTOS: Spelman College holds 2025 spring commencement

Actress Taraji P. Henson addressed Spelman College graduates during their commencement at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park on Sunday, May 18, 2025.

A graduating student looks for family members during Clark Atlanta University’s 2025 commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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PHOTOS: Clark Atlanta University holds 2025 spring commencement ceremony

In a rare move, Atlanta’s three largest historically Black schools, Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse and Spelman College, held their commencement ceremonies on the same day

A graduate reacts to family members as he enters the ceremony during Morehouse College's 141st Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
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PHOTOS: Morehouse College holds 141st commencement ceremony

Morehouse College honored Dennis T. Hubert, an 18-year-old student, who was lynched nearly a century ago by a group of white men in 1930 in Atlanta’s Pittsburgh neighborhood.

Atlanta Braves' Marcell Ozuna celebrates as he runs the bases after hitting a home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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PHOTOS: Braves fall to Red Sox on Saturday

The Braves lost a 6-2 lead and fell to the Red Sox on Saturday, 7-6.