PHOTOS: AJC Photos of the Month -- October

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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 Carter U.S. stamp reveal, and general news are just some of the events that the AJC photo team covered for the month of October.

Demonstrators chant during the “No Kings” march in Atlanta on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Thousands marched to the Capitol to protest the Trump administration. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)

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

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) dives for a 10-yard touchdown run against Auburn safety Kaleb Harris (8) and cornerback Champ Anthony (1,right) during the fourth quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium, Saturday, October 11, 2025, in Auburn, Al. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Miss Morris Brown College Alena Marne Harris addresses the audience during the royal coronation held at Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. The annual event comes as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Lolita Griffeth, Cornelius Taylor’s fiance, is comforted by Porch’se Miller (left) during a rally for Taylor in front of City Hall in Atlanta on Monday, October 6, 2025. Taylor was killed by the City of Atlanta during a sweep of an encampment of unhoused residents earlier this year. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Molly (9) tries to get out of the pool to find his owners during the XV annual Splish Splash Doggie Bash at Piedmont Park on Sunday, October 5, 2025. The proceeds support Piedmont Park Dog Parks.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Georgia players take on the field before an NCAA football game against Mississippi at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 43-35 over Mississippi. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Dean Patterson (11) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, October 25, 2025 in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 41-16 over Syracuse. The Yellow Jackets are 8-0 for the first time since 1966 and 5-0 in the ACC for the first time ever. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Morris Brown College Marching Wolverines Alumni Band “Stickin Sensation” drum line members practice for the school’s homecoming festivities in Atlanta on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Dan Moore Jr., president of the Apex Museum poses for a portrait on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. The museum, founded by the late Dan Moore Sr., highlights Black history and culture. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Fans fill Bobby Dodd Stadium at Georgia Tech for R&B singer Chris Brown’s Breezy Bowl Tour on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, in Atlanta. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Six Flags Over Georgia Fright Fest performer Emiris Harper poses for a photo in full makeup on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. Fright Fest is the theme park’s annual Halloween event that features various events, scare zones and live performances from September through Halloween. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Miriam McCann dressed up as a banana to show that demonstrators intend on remaining peaceful. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Photographer Jim Alexander poses for a photo with a small portion of images from his archive at Emory University’s Rose Library in Atlanta on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. His collection is being preserved at the library as part of its permanent archive. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Kellie Lindsey and her husband Allen Lindsey react after taking the stand at the Carroll County courthouse during the sentencing hearing of Anthony Scott, who killed their daughter, Kylie Lindsey, in 2015, on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Anthony “AJ” Scott must serve 10 years behind bars, with the remaining half of the sentence on probation, related to the vehicular homicide in September 2015, Judge Erica Tisinger ruled.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

A man cooks on his grill at the Morris Brown College homecoming tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Thousands gathered to reunite as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Navy veteran Amy Stevens, who is being inducted into Georgia’s Military Veterans Hall of Fame, poses for a portrait at a “Women in Service” exhibit at the Atlanta History Center in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Stevens started Georgia Military Women, which bills itself as the largest and most diverse social networking group for female veterans in the state. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

A Delta airplane enters a Delta TechOps hanger in Atlanta on Monday, October 20, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Mathew Palmer, a former Delta Air Lines employee, displays the collection of Delta pins he accumulated during his time with the company at his home in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. Palmer was dismissed after posting a comment on social media about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

A worker works on an engine at the Delta TechOps Rolls-Royce TRENT shop in Atlanta on Monday, October 20, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Billy Cagle, 49, is shown being arrested on screen during a press conference at Atlanta Police Department headquarters in Atlanta on Monday, October 20, 2025, as Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens (second left) stands in the background. The suspect made it to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Monday morning with a semi-automatic weapon. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Guest speakers appear at a memorial event for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. President Donald Trump proclaimed Oct. 14, what would have been Kirk’s 32nd birthday, a national day of remembrance and posthumously awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Protestors jeer at attendees leaving a memorial event for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. President Donald Trump proclaimed Oct. 14, what would have been Kirk’s 32nd birthday, a national day of remembrance and posthumously awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) reacts after being sacked by Miami Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips (15) during the first half of an NFL game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Paranormal investigator Phillip Wyatt posed for a photograph in his home on Tuesday, October 13, 2025. He has been investigating paranormal events for 15 years, a pursuit that began after personal experiences sparked his interest.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

A memorial with candle lights and flowers is seen on display inside the Ahavath Achim Synagogue as members of the Jewish community gathered on Sunday, October 5, 2025, to commemorate the second anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) gets tackled by Buffalo Bills defensive end A.J. Epenesa (57) during the second half of an NFL game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, October 13, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Georgia State Panthers guard Jakai Newton (1) attempts to block Georgia Bulldogs forward Kareem Stagg (1) during the first half of an exhibition opener game against the Georgia Bulldogs at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Helen Gilbert is shown taking a knee, placing flowers on her brother, Eurie Martin’s, grave at Camp Spring Baptist Church in Sandersville, GA, on Wednesday, October 2025. Her brother passed away eight years ago following an incident involving three Washington County deputy officers, who are set to stand trial on November 3 at the Washington County Superior Court.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Mister Morris Brown College Samuelle Walker smiles as Miss MBC Alena Marne Harris waves to the audience during the royal coronation at Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. The annual event comes as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Yusuf Shabazz with Devine GA, clears up decades of kudzu and ivy choking the site of Hollywood Cemetery, 70 acres of abandoned grounds that had been left in neglect for decades, Friday, October 24, 2025, in Atlanta. Shayda Frost and her husband Tim Amoui, inherited it in 2023 and has been trying to revitalize it. The couple said: 70 acres of abandoned grounds that had been left in neglect for decades. Over the last couple of years, with community volunteers, we’ve: Hosted four cleanups Removed 7,450 pounds of trash — 3.72 tons, including 108 tires Begun clearing decades of kudzu and ivy choking the site. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Demonstrators gather during the “No Kings” rally at the Atlanta Civic Center parking lot in Atlanta on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Thousands gathered to protest the Trump administration. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)

Kimberly Gibbs (left) and Kristy Reese hold hands with their former elementary school teacher Tresa Gordon, who is currently working as a part-time teacher at L.O. Kimberly Elementary School, Thursday, October 23, 2025, in Atlanta. Sisters Kristy Reese and Kimberly Gibbs are both principals at Atlanta Public Schools. Known as the "Goodson girls" during their childhood, they both attended Atlanta Public Schools from kindergarten through 12th grade. Kristy Reese leads Kimberly Elementary School, while her sister, Kimberly Gibbs, is the principal of Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Quavo performs during the halftime show in Atlanta Hawks home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Toronto Raptors won 138-118 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 43-35 over Mississippi. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin shake hands after Georgia beat Mississippi during an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 43-35 over Mississippi. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Members of Mississippi cheerleading team react during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 43-35 over Mississippi. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (7) celebrates after scoring a touchdown catch during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

From left, Crystal Edmonson, Broadcast Editor of
Atlanta Business Chronicle, Thomas Marshall, General Counsel and Executive Vice President of USPS, Jason Carter, grandson of former President Jimmy Carter, and Beth Davis, Chief Operating Officer at The Carter Center, unveil the Jimmy Carter Forever Stamp during Jimmy Carter Commemorative Forever Stamp First Day of Issue Dedication Ceremony at The Carter Center, Wednesday, October 1, 2025, in Atlanta. The U.S. Postal Service launched a Forever stamp commemorating Carter on Oct. 1, which would have been his 101st birthday. The stamp will be issued during a ceremony that day in Atlanta, the home of the Carter Presidential Center and where he served as governor.(Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia defensive back Daylen Everette (6) breaks up a pass intended for Mississippi wide receiver Deuce Alexander (11) during the fourth quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 43-35. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia offensive lineman Monroe Freeling (57), Micah Morris (56), and Drew Bobo (74) react after Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (not pictured) scored a touchdown during the third quarter against Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium, Saturday, October 11, 2025, in Auburn, Al. Georgia won 20-10. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Members of the Conversion crew take a break as the main scoreboard is lowered to the floor to be worked on as the arena gets ready for the next concert at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Atlanta. The crew were working on creating a stage for the Friday, Oct. 3rd Maxwell concert. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Ludacris performs during the Delta Boulevard Bash, bringing its Centennial year to a close at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, October 11, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro (98) reacts after a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, October 13, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

The wife of late Officer David Rose walks toward the stage during The Atlanta Police Foundation’s annual Crime is Toast Awards Breakfast at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The event celebrated the partnership between the public and private sectors in advancing public safety initiatives to make Atlanta the safest large city in America. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward/center Onyeka Okongwu (17) dunks the ball against Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) 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)

Porchse Miller chants during the “No Kings” march in Atlanta on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Thousands marched to the Capitol to protest the Trump administration. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key celebrates after Georgia Tech beat Syracuse during an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, October 25, 2025 in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 41-16 over Syracuse. The Yellow Jackets are 8-0 for the first time since 1966 and 5-0 in the ACC for the first time ever. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Kentucky quarterback Cutter Boley (8) gets tackled by Georgia linebacker Raylen Wilson (5) as he tosses a ball to Kentucky wide receiver Kendrick Law (1) during the second half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 35 -14 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Brad Guzan, accompanied by his wife Breanne Guzan and their kids, signals to the crowd after the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 18, 2025, in Atlanta, GA. 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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Demonstrators chant during the “No Kings” march in Atlanta on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Thousands marched to the Capitol to protest the Trump administration. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)

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