AJC Photos of the Month -- July 2025

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AJC Photos of the Month -- July 2025

The 2025 MLB All-Star Game and festivities, the Club World Cup soccer matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the AJC Peachtree Road Race, Good Trouble protest and summer heat are just some of the events the AJC photo team covered in the month of July.

A tribute to Atlanta Braves great Hank Aaron is presented during the sixth inning of the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Runners wait at the starting line of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race at Lenox Square in Atlanta on Friday, July 4, 2025. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Hali Thomas (left) and Phillip Thomas (right) hold up their six-month-old twins Zoe and Phillip II during the 2025 HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park on Friday, July 11, 2025. (Natrice Miller/AJC)

Protestors march toward Ebenezer Baptist Church during a “Good Trouble” protest in Atlanta on Thursday, July 17, 2025, part of a national effort to express frustration with the Trump administration. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Atlanta-born rapper JID poses for a photo at Walter's Clothing Store, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Atlanta. JID will release his highly-anticipated fourth studio album on Aug. 8. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos (left) reacts after his team advance to the semi-finals after defeating Bayern Munich 2-0 during the Club World Cup quarterfinal soccer match, Saturday, July 5, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

An aerial image depicts the new $62 million Buford High School stadium dedicated to Phillip Beard in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sunday, July 27, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

MLB mascots celebrate with fans as they pour bags of popcorn on them during the sixth inning of the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Bishop Bobby Graham is observed at the National Divine Spiritual Church on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. “Since the pandemic, crime has increased. I’ve seen many dead bodies in recent years,” Pastor Graham said. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Rob Field, senior manager of global events at MLB, gives a tour of the Capital One All-Star Village at Cobb Galleria in Cobb County, on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Field is standing in front of the worlds largest baseball. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Runners wearing patriotic clothing as they compete on Peachtree Road at "Cardiac Hill" during the 56th running of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Friday, July 4, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Stuart Fairchild dives for the ball but is unable to catch it during the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Truist Park on Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Zookeeper Kirby Miller feeds African savanna elephant Kelly at Zoo Atlanta in Atlanta on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Borussia Dortmund forward Serhou Guirassy (right) shoots the ball during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and C.F. Monterrey in Atlanta, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta rapper Quavo reacts after Atlanta Braves President and CEO Derek Schiller presents him with a Braves 2021 championship ring during the MLB All-Star Celebrity Game at Truist Park on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

A capybara eats at Capyfriends Café in Helen on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

A runner dressed like Santa Claus wipes sweat from his forehead during the 2025 Peachtree Road Race on Friday, July 4, 2025. (Natrice Miller/AJC)

Aubrey Allen, 17, holds an American flag while posing for photos outside Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the last day of Beyoncè’s Cowboy Carter tour on Monday, July 14, 2025 (Natrice Miller/AJC)

R&B singer Ciara dances with the KIPP Atlanta Collegiate band Sounds of Royalty during the unveiling ceremony for her new Why Not You Center at John H. Harland Boys & Girls Club in Atlanta on Monday, July 28, 2025. (Natrice Miller/AJC)

Participants take off near the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race starting line at Lenox Square in Atlanta on Friday, July 4, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Fans greet baseball players before the Home Run Derby during MLB All-Star Week at Truist Park in Atlanta on Monday, July 14, 2025. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Mix engineer Evan Melville works at Patchwerk Recording Studios in Atlanta on Thursday, July 17, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood bats in the first round of the Home Run Derby during MLB All-Star Week at Truist Park in Atlanta on Monday, July 14, 2025. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Baseball fans in left field try to catch a home run hit by Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero during the MLB Home Run Derby as part of the All-Star Game festivities on Monday, July 14, 2025 at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh wins the MLB Home Run Derby on Monday, July 14, 2025 at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Protestors march toward Ebenezer Baptist Church during a “Good Trouble” protest in Atlanta on Thursday, July 17, 2025, part of a national effort to express frustration with the Trump administration. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

T. Williams, 7, finishes first in his age group during Peachtree Junior in Atlanta on Thursday, July 3, 2025. More than 3,000 kids gathered at Lenox Square to participate in the youth edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Peachtree Road Race sponsored by Chick-fil-A. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Aerial view of the 56th Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Friday, July 4, 2025. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

A runner reacts as he crosses the finish line of the 56th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Friday, July 4, 2025. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Influencer Nicky Cass reacts with a sponsor team after hitting a home run during the MLB All-Star Celebrity Game at Truist Park on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (center) blocks a shot from Paris Saint-Germain defender Yoram Zague (left) during the first half of the Club World Cup quarterfinals match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Baseball players watch the fireworks show after the HBCU Swingman Classic game at Truist Park, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Atlanta. National League won 7-4 over American League. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

National League infielder/designated hitter Ahmar Donatto of Prairie View A&M (right) is caught in a run down between first and second base by American League second baseman Kylan Duncan of Alabama A&M (left) during the sixth inning of HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Atlanta. National League won 7-4 over American League. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge signs balls before the Home Run Derby during MLB All-Star Week at Truist Park in Atlanta on Monday, July 14, 2025. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Fireworks illuminate the sky as Zac Brown Band and Lauren Spencer Smith sing the U.S. and Canadian National Anthems, respectively, to help open the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves baseball great Chipper Jones throws out the ceremonial first pitch of the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Morehouse College’s 13th president, F. DuBois Bowman, poses for a photo at Morehouse College, Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Atlanta. Bowman is a renowned public health scholar and 1992 graduate of the college. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

The Atlanta Braves Heavy Hitters welcome fans during the Capital One All-Star Village opening at Cobb Galleria in Atlanta on Saturday, July 12, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Nacho Alvarez Jr. catches a fly ball from New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells during the ninth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Friday, July 18, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 7-3 over the Yankees. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Dad's Garage ensemble members participate in a show at the improv theater, Friday, July 25, 2025, in Atlanta to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with a through-the-eras TheatreSports competition. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves greats Chipper Jones (right), Andruw Jones (center), and Andrés Galarraga (left) celebrate the ceremonial first pitch thrown by Chipper Jones to help open the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Ikhlas Mohammad, Women's Economic Empowerment Coordinator at New Pathways poses for a photo at the nonprofit's headquarters in Clarkston on Thursday, July 10, 2025. (Natrice Miller/AJC)

A runner reacts as she goes through the cooling station at "Cardiac Hill" during the 56th running of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Friday, July 4, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Reg and Paula Barnes high-five before the running of Peachtree Junior in Atlanta on Thursday, July 3, 2025. More than 3,000 kids gathered at Lenox Square to participate in the the youth edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Peachtree Road Race sponsored by Chick-fil-A. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton speaks at a press conference at SEC Media Days at the Omni Atlanta Hotel in Atlanta on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Laura Jensen (not pictured) feeds Meishan pigs at Jensen Reserve, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Loganville. Jensen is president of the American Meishan Breeders Association and the principal operator at Jensen Reserve. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Paris Saint-Germain forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (left) and Bayern Munich midfielder Konrad Laimer collide on a header during the first half of a Club World Cup quarterfinals match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Atlanta. Paris Saint-Germain won 2-0 over Bayern Munich. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

A construction worker is shown working on the top floor at Centennial Yards in downtown Atlanta on Monday, July 28, 2025 during a heat advisory that affected nearly the entire state. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Beau McElroy, 4, plays at The Battery Block Party before the MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. McElroy, a "big Braves fan," visited from Tennessee. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Participants run The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race near the starting line at Lenox Square in Atlanta on Friday, July 4, 2025. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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A tribute to Atlanta Braves great Hank Aaron is presented during the sixth inning of the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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