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PHOTOS: Braves shut out Mets to clinch series win
Behind a dominating pitching performance from Chris Sale, the Braves defeated the Mets on Wednesday night at Truist Park, 5-0.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale (51) and outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. (13) celebrate their 5-0 win over the New York Mets during a MLB game Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Blooper celebrates the Atlanta Brave’s 5-0 win over the New York Mets during a MLB game Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale (51) is congratulated by teammates after being relieved late in the ninth inning during a MLB game against the New York Mets Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Atlanta Braves third base Austin Riley (27) is congratulated by teammates after scoring on a sacrifice fly ball in the first inning during a MLB game Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. (13) celebrates his home run against the Mets in the first inning of an MLB game Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Atlanta Braves first base Matt Olson (28) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Mets in the seventh inning of a MLB game Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Atlanta Braves first base Matt Olson (28) high fives first base coach Tom Goodwin (88) after hitting a single to right field against the Mets during a MLB game Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Atlanta Braves first base Matt Olson (28) hits a solo home run against the Mets in the seventh inning of a MLB game Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Atlanta Braves second base Ozzie Albies (1) throws to first against the New York Mets during a MLB game Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Atlanta Braves second base Ozzie Albies (1) gestures after tripling to third base against the New York Mets during a MLB game Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Atlanta Braves second base Ozzie Albies (1) triples to third base against the New York Mets during a MLB game Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale (51) delivers against the New York Mets during a MLB game Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) slides safely into home plate on a sacrifice fly ball by designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) in the first inning of a MLB game Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale (51) fields a ground ball throwing Mets outfielder Juan Soto (22) out at first during the ninth inning of a MLB game Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale (51) fields a ground ball throwing Mets outfielder Juan Soto (22) out at first during the ninth inning of a MLB game Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale (51) sets up for a deliver against the New York Mets in the ninth inning of a MLB game Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale (51) and outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. (13) celebrate their 5-0 win over the New York Mets during a MLB game Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Today’s Gallery Headlines

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) celebrates his 11-yard touchdown run with Georgia offensive lineman Monroe Freeling (57, left) and offensive lineman Daniel Calhoun, right, during the second quarter against Marshall in their season opener at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, August 30, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Georgia defeats Marshall in season opener

The Georgia Bulldogs opened their football season with a dominating victory over Marshall in Sanford Stadium on Saturday.

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) runs for a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (David Zalubowski/AP)
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Credit: AP

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech defeats Colorado in 2025 season opener

Georgia Tech defeated Colorado 27-20 at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado, on Aug. 29, 2025. The game was the season opener for each team.

North Gwinnett defensive back Andruw Gist (center) tackles Colquitt County wide receiver A’zhiyen Alridge (left) after a reception by Alridge during the first half at Tom Robinson Field at North Gwinnett High School on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in Suwanee. North Gwinnett won 21-7. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: North Gwinnett vs. Colquitt County high school football

North Gwinnett defeated Colquitt County 21-7 in a football game at North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee on Friday.

Roswell kicker Balint Vorosmarty (26) celebrates with a teammate after kicking the winning field goal against Walton in the final seconds of their game on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Walton High School in Marietta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

PHOTOS: Roswell vs. Walton high school football

Roswell defeated Walton, 30-28, in a football game at Walton High School in Marietta on Friday.

Former CDC leaders (from left) Daniel Jernigan, Demetre Daskalakis and Debra Houry are greeted by CDC staff and supporters as they gather to rally for the departing leaders outside the CDC headquarters, Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Atlanta.  Top leaders who resigned their positions at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after the ouster of the agency’s director were escorted out of the building Thursday morning. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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Credit: Hyosub Shin/AJC

PHOTOS: Supporters cheer resigning CDC leaders

Top leaders who resigned their positoins at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after the ouster of the agency's director were escorted out of the building Thurs

Renderings from architect Cooper Carry show some of the planned upgrades for Cross Keys High School in Atlanta. The original building dates back to the 1950s. (Courtesy of the DeKalb County School District)
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Credit: Photo courtesy DeKalb County School District

See the planned Cross Key High School renovations

These renderings from architect Cooper Carry show some of the planned renovations at Cross Keys High School.

Binta Darbo (front) runs drills during the 5th annual Girls Flag Football Showcase hosed by the Atlanta Falcons Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Photos: Falcons’ Girls Flag Football Showcase

Nearly 200 high school flag football players competed at the Falcons’ fifth annual Girls Flag Football Showcase on Monday night.

Tommy Fleetwood, of England, lifts the PGA Tour Championship trophy at East Lake Golf Club on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

PHOTOS: Final Round of Tour Championship

Tommy Fleetwood captured the Tour Championship Sunday, winning his first PGA Tour event.