AJC Photos of the Month - June 2025

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AJC Photos of the Month - June 2025

ICE protests in Atlanta, the FIFA Club World Cup soccer tournament begins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, hot weather scorches Georgia, Juneteenth celebrations, a NASCAR Cup Series race in Hampton, Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Dream games and breaking news are just some of the events that the AJC photo team covered for the month of June.

Dekalb police advance on activists protesting ICE arrests on Buford Highway in Atlanta on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Al Ain's goalkeeper Khalid Eisa (17) looks back after he was not able to block a shot by Manchester City's midfielder Claudio Echeverri (not pictured) during the first half in Club World Cup group G soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Manchester City won 6-0 over Al Ain. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Carter Blalock, 6, plays runs through the splash fountain at Riverside Park Splash ’N Play in Roswell on Monday, June 23, 2025. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Malachi Chaney, 19, takes a closer look at the remains of their Henry County home for the first time after it was destroyed by an EF-2 tornado, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Locust Grove, Ga. Malachi was released from the hospital Saturday after he was recovering from being thrown 300 ft during the tornado on May 29th. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Fans wait under cover during a rain delay before the first inning of the Braves versus Philadelphia Phillies game at Truist Park in Atlanta on Friday, June 27, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)

Porto FC players jump as Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) hit a free kick to score the go-ahead goal during the Club World Cup group A soccer match between Inter Miami and Porto FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Cortney LaFloy poses for a photo in her home garden in Decatur on Monday, June 9, 2025. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Movie-goers arrive at Starlight Drive-In Theatre as it gets dark, Friday, June 13, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Marlon and Lourdes Chinchilla from Guatemala hold their jerseys in support of Lionel Messi prior to the round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Inter Miami in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Gigi Chism, 4, waves flags from a car during the Juneteenth parade in College Park on Thursday, June 19, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon (00) celebrates after making a three-point basket against Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) during the second half of an WNBA game at the Gateway Center Arena, Friday, June 27, 2025, in College Park, Ga. The Lynx won 96-92 in OT. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Apartment complex community members look at the stuffed animals, snacks and drinks that rest at the base of a basketball goal with balloons in memoriam of Ja’Nylen Greggs in Atlanta on Friday, June 20, 2025. The apartment complex community is mourning 12-year-old Greggs after he was killed in the crossfire of a drive-by shooting. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)

Former State Rep. “Able” Mabel Thomas fist bumps a member of the community following a protest to rally against the new Georgia Power substation being built in Vine City on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Paris Saint-Germain, left, and Inter Miami are introduced before the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Porto’s Samu Aghehowa (9) makes a shot on goal past Inter Miami goalkeeper Óscar Ustari (19) during Club World Cup group A soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

(L-R) Daisy Moran and Constance Felton are seen as police block their marching route during a protest on ICE raids and deportation arrests on Chamblee Tucker Road in Atlanta on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Seokmin Song, 35, his daughter Hayeon Song, 2, and his mother attempt to fly a kite in Piedmont Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)

Independent rapper Gutta Queen performs for DJs at Stankonia Studios in Atlanta for a weekly event called New Music Mondays on Monday, June 2, 2025. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Aerial photo shows demonstrators holding signs to oppose Trump’s immigration policies during “No Cake for False Kings” protest on the 17th Street NW Bridge, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

A young girl holds a sign outside of the CDC in Atlanta on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. As Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. purged and reconstituted CDC vaccine advisory panel, ACIP, convenes for the first time, CDC advocates gather to protest on the dangers to health. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Stuart Fairchild (17) attempts a catch but misses in the eighth inning of the Braves versus Philadelphia Phillies game at Truist Park in Atlanta on Friday, June 27, 2025. The Braves lost 13-0. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Los Angeles FC forward Denis Bouanga (99) disputes the ball against Chelsea midfielder Moisés Caicedo (25) during the Club World Cup group D soccer match between Chelsea and Los Angeles FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, June 16, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Austell chief of police Shameta Jones-Harrell poses for a photo in her office on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Jones-Harell is the first female chief of police in Austell’s history. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Store clerk Connell Daniels Jr. is seen working behind a bulletproof glass as his shift has just started at 12:30 a.m. at JJ Food Mart on Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard. NW, located on Atlanta's west side, on Thursday, June 27, 2025. The 24-hour store remains a key grocery source for residents in an area known for its dangers.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Manchester City's midfielder Claudio Echeverri (30) collides with Al Ain's midfielder Yahia Nader (6) during the first half in Club World Cup group G soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (on the floor) fights for a loose ball against Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams (10, left) and Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton (6) during the second half of an WNBA game at the Gateway Center Arena, Friday, June 27, 2025, in College Park, Ga. The Lynx won 96-92 in OT. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Police advance on demonstrators during a protest on ICE raids and deportation arrests on Chamblee Tucker Road in Atlanta on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Oklahoma St. infielder Brock Thompson (1) reacts as he approaches home plate after hitting a two-run walk-off home run during the ninth inning against Georgia in their NCAA Regional game at Foley Field, Sunday, June 1, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Oklahoma State defeated Georgia 11-9.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Fans film as BunnaB performs at Center Stage in Atlanta on Thursday, June 26, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)

Los Angeles FC midfielder Igor Jesus (6) walks by a FIFA sign as players from Chelsea and Los Angeles FC are introduced before their match in the Club World Cup group D at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, June 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Manchester City’s goalkeeper, Stefan Ortega (18), deflected a shot during the Club World Cup Group G soccer match between Manchester City and Al Ain at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, June 22, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Demonstrators hold signs at Liberty Plaza, near the Georgia Capitol, for a "No Kings" protest to oppose Trump’s immigration policies, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Graduates pose on stage as their family cheers during Breakthrough Atlanta’s Scholar Send Off graduation ceremony at The Lovett School in Atlanta on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)

Stetson Ely, 12, watches television while his father Matt looks on at their home in Canton on Friday, May 30, 2025. At 17-months-old, Stetson was diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome, a rare neurogenetic disorder. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Lt. Ronald J. Walker, who retired two months ago and is a reserve officer, and his daughter officer Taylor Walker, share a smile as they walk in the hall way at City of Atlanta Public Safety Headquarters, Friday, June 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

The midtown skyline is shown as a bicyclist takes an early morning ride on the active oval loop at Piedmont Park, Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in Atlanta. The head index, which measures how hot it feels by taking into account air temperature and humidity, is projected to reach up to 107 degrees. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Bryce Elder (55) pitches during the first inning of the Braves versus Philadelphia Phillies game at Truist Park in Atlanta on Friday, June 27, 2025. The Braves lost 13-0. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring during Club World Cup group A soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Atlanta. Inter Miami won 2-1 over FC Porto. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Pedestrians react as a food delivery robot “Darcie” made by Serve Robotics makes a demo delivery in midtown, Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Atlanta. The robot was painted by Atlanta muralist George F. Baker III. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Rhealynn Mills, 11, gives a thumbs up as she talks with NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott before Quaker State 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway, Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Hampton. 11-year-old Rhealynn Mills recently won a contest for her artwork to appear on NASCAR driver Chase Elliott's car. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Quaker State 400 NASCAR Cup Series at EchoPark Speedway, Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Hampton. 11-year-old Rhealynn Mills recently won a contest for her artwork to appear on NASCAR driver Chase Elliott's car. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

A photograph of a self-driving Waymo vehicle is seen in motion during a self-test drive on Monday, June 23, 2025. Waymo is preparing to launch on the Uber app in Atlanta, utilizing the most advanced autonomous driving technology.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

(L-R) Actors and podcasters Khadeen and Devale Ellis pose for a portrait at their home in metro Atlanta on Monday, June 30, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Brandon Blaylock takes a break while working on fiber optic pipelines in Atlanta on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) drbbles between PSG defenders during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Inter Miami in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Demonstrators climb a hedge to avoid tear gas during a protest on ICE raids and deportation arrests on Chamblee Tucker Road in Atlanta on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder João Neves (87) celebrates his goal with Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabián Ruiz (8) during the first half against Inter Miami in the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Residents Angela Vaughn, Montavious Vaughn and Amber Miller pose for a portrait after showing conditions in their apartment at Bolden Townhomes in Atlanta on Friday, June 6, 2025. Tenants of the community, along with the Housing Justice League, held a press conference to talk about dangerous conditions and forced evictions. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Atlanta Police officer David Rodgers is greeted by fellow officers after the hearing for Christian Eppinger at the courtroom of Judge Paige Reese Whitaker at the Fulton County Superior Court, Monday, June 9, 2025, in Atlanta. Officer Rodgers was shot six times by Eppinger. Eppinger is the final defendant in the lengthy “Young Slime Life” gang case. (Jason Getz / AJC)

A group of women hold balloons that read, “Restore ACIP” in front of the CDC in Atlanta on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. As Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. purged and reconstituted CDC vaccine advisory panel, ACIP, convenes for the first time, CDC advocates gather to protest on the dangers to health. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)

Los Angeles FC midfielder Ryan Hollingshead (24) and Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo (4) battle for a header during their Club World Cup group D match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, June 16, 2025, in Atlanta. Chelsea won 2-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Bryce Elder (55) pitches during the Braves versus Philadelphia Phillies game at Truist Park in Atlanta on Friday, June 27, 2025. The Braves lost 13-0. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)

Demonstrators protest ICE raids and deportations on Buford Highway in Atlanta on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

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Dekalb police advance on activists protesting ICE arrests on Buford Highway in Atlanta on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

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