Best AJC photos for July, August

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Best AJC photos for July, August

The World Cup, Super 11 players, a presidential visit and a host of news, sports and entertainment events were covered by AJC photographers and freelancers.

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (left) and Denver Broncos quarterback Sam Ehlinger greet each other after the Denver Broncos defeated the Atlanta Falcons during an NFL preseason game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Atlanta. Denver Broncos won 27-7 over Atlanta Falcons. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Huyen Nguyen coaches the Hills4ATL group in Old Fourth Ward in Atlanta on Monday, July 20, 2026. (Abbey Cutrer for the AJC)

AJC Super 11 Kwame "KJ" Green Jr., a Stephenson defensive end/edge rusher committed to LSU, poses for a portrait at Stephenson High School on Monday, July 8, 2026, in Stone Mountain, Ga. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Moviegoers watch previews before a screening of The Odyssey in IMAX 70mm film at Regal Mall of Georgia on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, in Buford. Regal Mall of Georgia is the only theater in Georgia showing the film in IMAX and has been running screenings around the clock, including overnight showtimes as late as 3 a.m. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Kevin Blair, CEO of Pinnacle, poses for a portrait on the top floor of the Ten Twenty Spring office tower at 1020 Spring St. NW on Friday, July 31, 2026, in Atlanta. Pinnacle will occupy 165,000 square feet of premier office space at Ten Twenty Spring and bring an estimated 400 team members to the building. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

President Donald Trump greets members of the Loden family, who signed up for Trump Accounts, during his rally at Wheeler High School in Marietta on July 22, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Lilianah Ahmed, sister of Mason Schermerhorn, walks away after testifying at the plea hearing for Colt Gray, the 16-year-old Apalachee High School shooting suspect, at Barrow County Superior Court in Winder on July 24, 2026. Christian Angulo and Mason Schermerhorn, both 14-year-old students, and teachers Ana Cristina Irimie and Richard Aspinwall were killed in the shooting in Barrow County on Sept. 4, 2024. Gray pleaded guilty. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

T.M. Robinson-Mosley, right, greets one of their horses, named “Leon,” at the Rogue Reins Ranch, Friday, July 31, 2026, in Whitesburg, Ga. The group says it is one of the only Black and native-owned equine-assisted therapy and performance ranches in the country serving athletes, leaders, veterans, and families.(Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Public Schools’ new Tactical Team conducts a training scenario demonstration for members of the media at Atlanta Public Schools’ Brewer Training Center on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Public Schools is adding two new units to its security apparatus to keep students and employees safe: a Tactical Team and a Drone Team. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

People ride ArieForce One roller coaster at Fun Spot America Atlanta in Fayetteville, Ga. on July 30, 2026. The park closed for good on Aug. 2. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Participants run past a flag during the 57th running of the Peachtree Road Race on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Atlanta. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

AJC Super 11 DJ Jacobs, a Blessed Trinity edge rusher committed to Ohio State, poses for a portrait at Blessed Trinity Catholic School on Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Roswell, Ga. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Megan Maloof (left, standing), granddaughter of the original owner, shares a toast with guests during Manuel’s Tavern’s 70th anniversary celebration on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, in Atlanta. Manuel’s Tavern celebrated its 70th anniversary with a three-day festival at its longtime North Highland Avenue location, featuring food specials, rare beers and live entertainment. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Barbara Daniel questions Georgia House Democratic representatives during a community conversation on taxes at the Bogart Library on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, in Bogart, Ga. The Republican-led General Assembly is fixated on cutting income and property taxes. Meanwhile, a group of Democrats is touring the state to promote an alternative vision of government funding. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

A one-man circus performer on stilts entertains guests during Manuel’s Tavern’s 70th anniversary celebration on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, in Atlanta. Manuel’s Tavern celebrated its 70th anniversary with a three-day festival at its longtime North Highland Avenue location, featuring food specials, rare beers and live entertainment. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson speaks during the Georgia Chamber Congressional Luncheon at The Classic Center on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. The annual Georgia Chamber of Commerce Congressional Luncheon was held Wednesday at The Classic Center in Athens, bringing together business leaders, elected officials, and candidates from both parties for a sold-out, bipartisan discussion on Georgia's economy and political landscape. The event featured Georgia's congressional, Senate, House, and gubernatorial candidates discussing key economic issues affecting the state and nation. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Selita Boyd (left), her sister Aalja Boyd (right) and her niece Jemini Powell (center) pose as they do when playing Candy Crush on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Stone Mountain. Every year, there's a $1 million Candy Crush tournament in London where the top 10 players compete. The past two years, three family members from Stone Mountain had vied for that $1 million: Selita Boyd, her sister Aalja and her nice Jemini Powell. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Spectators stand on chairs to watch a demonstration run on Hank Aaron Drive during the Red Bull Showrun Atlanta Presented by Ford Racing on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta city officials this week approved permits for the Red Bull Showrun that will allow the live motorsports demonstration event to go on as advertised along a roughly half-mile stretch of Hank Aaron Drive — a backup location after earlier plans to hold the event near Piedmont Park ran into opposition from Midtown residents. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Oracle Red Bull Racing Formula One car takes part in a demonstration run on Hank Aaron Drive during the Red Bull Showrun Atlanta Presented by Ford Racing on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta city officials this week approved permits for the Red Bull Showrun that will allow the live motorsports demonstration event to go on as advertised along a roughly half-mile stretch of Hank Aaron Drive — a backup location after earlier plans to hold the event near Piedmont Park ran into opposition from Midtown residents. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

AJC sports writer Jack Leo’s parents, Heather and Steve (foreground), his brother Max (right) and wife Brooke (left) at Olympic Rings at Centennial Olympic Park on Friday, July 31, 2026, in Atlanta. The story is a first-person essay by AJC sports writer Jack Leo, whose parents met in Centennial Olympic Park on the day of the 1996 Summer Olympics Closing Ceremonies. Leo's Australian father was touring the country when he met his mother, who grew up in Morgan County, Georgia. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Andruw Jones speaks after being inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame during the 2026 National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Clark Sports Center on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Cooperstown, N.Y. Braves centerfielder Andruw Jones is set for induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026, alongside Carlos Beltrán and Jeff Kent. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Former Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker fires up Braves fans before the 2026 National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Clark Sports Center on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Cooperstown, N.Y. Braves centerfielder Andruw Jones is set for induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026, alongside Carlos Beltrán and Jeff Kent. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Wynn Everett, a veteran Atlanta-based actress, poses for a photo at the AJC office in Midtown, Atlanta, on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. She stars as Tricia Yeager, outspoken head of the booster club for the fictional University of South Georgia Catfish football team in Glen Powell’s Hulu comedy “Chad Powers," filmed in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Elite high school runners stand for the national anthem before the 57th running of the Peachtree Road Race on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Atlanta. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

APS drone operate officer Bobby Johnson demonstrates a surveillance drone at Atlanta Public Schools’ Brewer Training Center on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Public Schools is adding two new units to its security apparatus to keep students and employees safe: a Tactical Team and a Drone Team. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Family members of fallen DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose visit the memorial plaque in honor of fallen officer David Rose outside CDC headquarters on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Friday to mark the one-year anniversary of a shooting that locked down the federal facility for hours and killed a police officer. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Angel Cordova speaks as demonstrators chant while holding signs at the corner of Buford Highway and Briarwood Road to protest recent ICE raids as part of a nationwide Day of Action on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

AJC Super 11 Quinterrius “Moonie” Gipson, a Kell running back committed to Georgia Tech, poses for a portrait at Kell High School on Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Marietta, Ga. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

AJC Super 11 Marquis Fennell, a Valdosta running back committed to Stanford, poses for a portrait at Valdosta High School on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Valdosta, Ga. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

AJC Super 11 Elijah Patmon, a Northside (Warner Robins) defensive lineman who is committed to Texas A&M, poses for a portrait at Northside High School on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in Warner Robins, Ga. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

People ride ArieForce One roller coaster at Fun Spot America Atlanta in Fayetteville on July 30, 2026. The park closed for good on Aug. 2. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Colt Gray, the 16-year-old Apalachee High School shooting suspect, stands to be handcuffed following his sentencing at Barrow County Superior Court in Winder on July 28, 2026. He received life without parole for killing two students and two teachers. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Jeffrey T. Jones waits to see President Donald Trump speak at Wheeler High School in Marietta on July 22, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

A moment of silence is held for the late Rep. David Scott at the Democratic Party of Georgia state convention at Savannah Convention Center in Savannah on Aug. 1, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Roswell quarterback Matthew Schletty reacts after scoring a rushing touchdown during the fourth quarter in a GHSA football game in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, in Atlanta. Roswell won 32-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Walton wide receiver Jordan Peacock returns a kickoff against Roswell defenders during the first half in a GHSA football game in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese signs autographs for fans after their game against the Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. The Dream lost to the Aces 109-87. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Ryan Gerard hits out of the bunker on the 18th green during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Scottie Scheffler hits his second shot on the first fairway during the first round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Parkview running back Zandon Mullins (center) is tackled by Coffee safety Jamien Mack during the first half in a GHSA football game in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Georgia State’s Center Parc Stadium, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia midfielder Ava Stack (second from right) celebrates her goal with teammates during the first half against James Madison in the Soccer in Sanford game at Sanford Stadium, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in Athens, Ga. This is the first time the venue has hosted a soccer match since the 1996 Olympics. Georgia won 6-0. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia midfielder Gabbi Ceballos (center) pursues the ball during the first half against James Madison in the Soccer in Sanford game at Sanford Stadium, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in Athens, Ga. This is the first time the venue has hosted a soccer match since the 1996 Olympics. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Former Waffle House employee Edric Riley, known as Rockstar Riley, poses for a portrait in his hotel room, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Norcross, Ga. Riley has been fired by Waffle House after 20 years because he made rap videos in his uniform about his work and the videos went viral on social media. He is now driving for DoorDash, living in a hotel room and trying to make something of his music. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Artist DL Warfield poses in his studio with recent works of art, Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Alpharetta, Ga. Outkast’s “ATLiens,” album was released on August 27, 1996 and turns 30 years-old later this month. Warfield, former LaFace Records creative director, designed the cover of this iconic album. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Brookwood wide receiver Zy’Aire Conaway (second from left) eludes the tackle by Cambridge defensive back JT Taylor (bottom) after a catch and run by Conaway during the first half in a GHSA football game, the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Former Atlanta Braves center fielder Andruw Jones is honored after his recent induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame before the Atlanta Braves’ game against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Antwane Wells Jr. participates in the first day of training camp at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility, Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Vesper Theatre co-founders Jacqui Hinkson, left, and Rebecca Harman pose in their new East Point performance space, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in East Point, Ga. They have taken over the Windmill Arts Center and are leasing a theatrical/dance venue for organizations and artists on Atlanta’s Southside. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Palmetto Mayor Teresa Thomas-Smith stands at the intersection of Toombs Street and Main Street near Palmetto City Hall, Friday, July 10, 2026, in Palmetto, Ga. She is on the on the board of an obscure jail authority that Fulton County hopes will issue bonds for the county’s proposed $1.3 billion jail improvement project. The authority’s board members all are officials or former officials from Palmetto and Union County. Mayor Thomas-Smith is one of two board members who oppose the project. (Jason Getz/AJC)

South Gwinnett quarterback CJ Peoples (7) attempts a pass in the first half against Lanier at the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (center) reacts with teammates after a teammate scores a three-pointer during the second half of a WNBA game against the Minnesota Lynx at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Georgia Tech running back J.P. Powell (left) participates in a drill during practice at the practice facility in Atlanta on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Braves left fielder Mauricio Dubón (left center) runs to celebrate with Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (center) after hitting a walk-off single in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. The Braves defeated the Dodgers 6-5. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (center) gets a splash of an energy drink during an interview after hitting a walk-off single to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 at Truist Park on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Attendees pay attention to the screens during a public meeting with the City Council on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, to consider a master plan amendment, rezoning, conditional use, and variances to allow the redevelopment of North Point Mall as a mixed-use development in hopes of securing an NHL franchise. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Robert Wyrosdick, a Marietta resident, poses for a photograph at his home on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. Wyrosdick’s lawyers are Mike Flint and May Ellen Lighthiser. Wyrosdick won $4.3 million in a legal malpractice case against the personal injury law firm giant Morgan & Morgan, which had represented him in a lawsuit he filed over a 2023 car collision. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

A U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff supporter reacts as they see him speak onstage at a campaign rally at the Center Stage Theater on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

South Gwinnett head coach Bryan Lamar reacts after a play during the second half of the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Lanier defensive back Amari Tucker flies over South Gwinnett running back Jamarcus Petite after a tackle in the first half of the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Dominic Smith is tagged out by Miami Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards during the second inning against on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (left) and Denver Broncos quarterback Sam Ehlinger greet each other after the Denver Broncos defeated the Atlanta Falcons during an NFL preseason game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Atlanta. Denver Broncos won 27-7 over Atlanta Falcons. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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