PHOTOS: AJC Photos of the Month -- November

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Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate (AKA the Georgia–Georgia Tech football rivalry) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the fall season, the Federal Government Shutdown, NFL, College, and high school football, Thanksgiving events, an art studio fire, portraits of CEOs and interesting Georgians, re-electing Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and general news are just some of the events that the AJC photo team covered for the month of November.

Sam Jones, 25, rests in a tree on her lunch break at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. The mid-November heat wave could break metro Atlanta temperature records. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)

A server wearing a pilgrim costume brings a large plater of food to a table of seniors during the Thanksgiving Celebration at the First Senior Center, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, in Norcross, Ga. Von Tran and her sister Linda Tran run and operate the First Senior Center. Van Tran is the CEO and Linda Tran manages the food bank and kitchen. Von and Linda are refugees with a harrowing survival story of leaving Vietnam as children. They fed the seniors with a traditional American thanksgiving meal but substituting chicken instead of turkey. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) is upended by Georgia Tech defensive back Ahmari Harvey (3) on a run by Stockton during the second half in their NCAA game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Atlanta, Ga. Georgia won 16-9. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Cirque du Soleil acrobat and Atlanta resident Terrance Robinson flips through a hoop during rehearsal at The Big Top in Atlanta on Thursday, November 20, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)

Tom Rehkopf poses for a portrait in his home workshop in Roswell on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Rehkopf has collected around 1,000 typewriters. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Football fans enjoy watching from a swimming pool during the first half in an NCAA football game, Saturday, November 1, 2025, Jacksonville, Fla. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Teachers chant with students at The Movement School in Atlanta on Friday, November 14, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)

Ceudy Gutierrez reads a book to her 2-year-old son, Matias (2), at their home in Buford, GA, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. Ceudy Gutierrez is struggling to make ends meet for herself and her three young kids following her husband’s ICE arrest earlier this fall.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Kelly Vinal walks through debris in her space at South River Arts Studio in DeKalb County on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. The artist studio was damaged in a fire on Wednesday. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Detainee Joshua Clay Arp greets Dusty, a belgian draught horse, at the fence of their pasture at the Stout Park Equestrian Center, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in Powder Springs, Ga. The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office has launched an equine therapy-style work release program designed to help detainees develop skills. The horses are from the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office mounted patrol unit. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Theodore Hertzberg, the new US attorney for the northern district of Georgia, poses for a portrait at his office in the Richard B. Russell federal building in Atlanta on Friday, November 21, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Charles Ingram poses for a portrait in Newnan on Friday, November 28, 2025. Ingram’s mother, Donna Nguyen, 62, was fatally mauled by dogs in Union City in August. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Erika Council, founder and owner of Bomb Biscuit in Atlanta poses for a portrait during a quick break on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

A ladle filled with scrap metal that will be melted down hangs in the melt shop at Gerdau Cartersville Steel Mill on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Lonyelle Crocker, delivery driver, is loading her car with packages to deliver at Target sortation center, Friday, November 21, 2025, in Lawrenceville. This is for holiday spending stories. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss (55) sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) during the second half of an NFL game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe poses for a portrait outside of AJC offices on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Hannah Hendricks stands in front of artificial flowers and other art supplies salvaged from her studio space at a fire that burned a large portion of South River Arts Studio in DeKalb County on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Juana Alzaga (standing), director of Buford Highway Orchestra, instructs her orchestra members at Latin American Association, Thursday, November 6, 2025, in Atlanta. Over her 40-year teaching career, Juana Alzaga has maintained a tireless commitment to her students. She’s led many school orchestras, but the Buford Highway Orchestra Project is different. This orchestra is comprised of the children of Central and South American immigrants who’ve made new homes along north Atlanta’s Buford Highway, one of the most diverse corridors in the South. For most, this is their only opportunity for music education. A new documentary, “La Orquesta,” followed Juana and her students over the course of one school year. The film tells a moving story of a community coming together to offer its children opportunities that should be accessible to all, even as they navigate health and financial challenges and increasing hostility toward immigrants. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Angela Cassandra watches her daughter, Avery, come down from the school bus outside her home in Cumming, GA, on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. Angela Cassandra, aged 41, received a transplant 11 years ago, which enabled her to continue living, marry her boyfriend Daniel, and later have her daughter, Avery. After undergoing a second transplant, they are all extremely thankful, especially during this upcoming Thanksgiving.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

An empty chair is shown where Matthew Lanz would have sat during his sentencing hearing at the Cobb County Superior Court, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Marietta, Ga. Lanz wished to not be present during his sentencing hearing. Matthew Lanz is convicted of murdering Justin Hicks a Cherokee firefighter, and his wife, Amber, in their Acworth home in 2021. (Jason Getz / AJC)

A Delta Air Lines plane is seen taking off at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. The Federal Aviation Administration started reducing flights on Friday at 40 major airports, including Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Fireworks go off as Georgia players run onto the field before they host Texas in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia tight end Oscar Delp (4) runs past the tackle attempt by Florida defensive back Sharif Denson (0) after a reception by Delp during the first quarter in a NCAA game at EverBank Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia tight end Elyiss Williams (10) makes a catch near the endzone during the first half in an NCAA football game at Davis Wade Stadium, Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Starkville, Mississippi. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) celebrates his seven-yard touchdown reception during the first half against Georgia Tech in their NCAA game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Atlanta, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia Tech fans cry as players leave the field after Pittsburgh beat Georgia Tech during an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech defensive back Rodney Shelley (left) attempts to intercept a pass intended for Georgia wide receiver Noah Thomas (5) during the second half in an NCAA football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, November 28, 2025 in Atlanta. Georgia won 16-9 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia running back Cash Jones (32) reacts after recovering an onside kick during the fourth quarter against Texas in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-10. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA football game at Davis Wade Stadium, Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Starkville, Mississippi. Georgia won 41-21 over Mississippi State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) goes airborne as he is tackled by Florida safety Bryce Thornton (18) and Florida linebacker Myles Graham (5) during the first half in their NCAA game at EverBank Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) is hit by Georgia linebacker Zayden Walker (10) causing a fumble during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 35-10 over Texas. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) and other players celebrate with fans after Georgia beat Florida during an NCAA football game, Saturday, November 1, 2025, Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia won 24-20 over Florida. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Travelers walk around the North Terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. The Federal Aviation Administration started reducing flights on Friday at 40 major airports, including Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Mayor Andre Dickens shakes hands with supporters at his election day watch party at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, after winning a second term. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Casey Baynes, a use-of-force instructor, works with Garrett Yates as he demonstrates how to immobilize a person during a session on arrest and restraint procedures at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center on October 23, 2025, in Forsyth.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Stylist Shannon Woodard applies hair dye to Jeremiah Mitchell’s beard at Three-13 Salon in Marietta, Ga., on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Woodard is one of the stylists who preps Atlanta’s working Santas for the season and Mitchell has been a Santa for the past three years, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)

Spelman students Nevaeh Falconer and Janiah Collier hold hands during an Atlanta School Board meeting in Atlanta on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. APS held its first vote on school consolidation plans. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)

A person makes a phone call on the front of the train during Tracks of Hope, an event hosted by Norfolk Southern in support of Hope Atlanta, in Forest Park, Ga., on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Norfolk Southern opened its executive vintage business train, typically reserved for company leadership and dignitaries, to the public in support of Hope Atlanta. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)

Jasmine Thomas, center, speaks to reporters as her son, Johnny Jones, 13, and his cousin, Malai Moore, 11, stand outside Fire Station 11 in Atlanta on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2025. Firefighters rescued the two children from an elevator that became stuck in a blind shaft. The teens were trapped for several hours before crews reached them. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Bernice A. King listens to Jamal Bryant speak before a food distribution drive in Atlanta on Saturday, November 15, 2025. The King Center in partnership with New Birth Missionary Baptist Church and The King's Table hosted a food drive as many people are still without SNAP benefits and others are still facing food insecurity. The food distribution is part of a broader effort to address food insecurity in Metro Atlanta and uplift underserved neighborhoods through direct support and outreach. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)

Dexter Weaver, owner, poses for a portrait at Weaver D’s Delicious Fine Foods, Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in Athens. Story is about Dexter Weaver, the man behind Weaver D’s Delicious Fine Foods. Yes, R.E.M. used his slogan for an album title. Taking a look beyond that at the origins of Weaver’s love of cooking, notable people he encountered along the way and building a restaurant that became an Athens landmark. He has listed the place for sale, so it is nearing the end after 39 years in business. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

A portrait of a 1908 Underwood #5 at typewriter collector Tom Rehkopf’s home workshop on October 25, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Mark Boggs, center facing, hugs Kirstyn Bauer after the verdict of the sentencing hearing for Matthew Lanz at the Cobb County Superior Court, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Marietta, Ga. Boggs is the father of one of the two victims, Amber Hicks. Matthew Lanz is convicted of murdering Justin Hicks a Cherokee firefighter, and his wife, Amber, in their Acworth home in 2021. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Supporters gather for Mayor Andre Dickens’ election day watch party at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

A traveler walks through the atrium at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. Atlanta is among the airports where the FAA will reduce flights due to the shutdown, and airports are facing a shortage of air traffic controllers. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Sprayberry wide receiver Jorden Edmonds (1) dives for extra yards after a reception against Lee County defensive lineman Lamar Benzel (56) during the first half in the first-round of the GHSA Class 5A state playoffs at Sprayberry high school, Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, in Marietta, Ga. This is the only first-round game between top-10 teams. Lee County is No. 8 in Class 5A. Sprayberry is No. 10. (Jason Getz / AJC)

City Council President candidate Rohit Malhotra gives a speech at his election night party at The Eastern in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)

Newspaper carrier David Neeley tosses a paper on his route in unincorporated East Cobb county on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

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Sam Jones, 25, rests in a tree on her lunch break at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. The mid-November heat wave could break metro Atlanta temperature records. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)

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PHOTOS: AJC Photos of the Month -- November