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Flashback Photos: The CDC in Atlanta
The Centers for Disease Control, founded here in 1946 as the Communicable Disease Center, originally focused on malaria control but now handles a wide range of public health issues.
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The Centers for Disease Control, founded here in 1946 as the Communicable Disease Center, originally focused on malaria control but now handles a wide range of public health issues. In this 1988 photo, Bertha Farrah, left, and Gilda Perez, medical technologists at the CDC virology lab, work in the maximum containment lab for the most dangerous viruses. The pair work wearing 15-pound laminated plastic suits connected to oxygen lines. RICH ADDICKS / AJC FILE
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PHOTOS: 2025 HBCU Swingman Classic
HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park brings together 50 top players for a night of baseball and celebration on Friday, July 11.
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PHOTOS: Beyoncé fans arrive for 4-night Atlanta Cowboy Carter Tour stop
Beyoncé fans showed out in full force for the Cowboy Carter Tour at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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PHOTOS: Putting final touches on All-Star Village for MLB fans in Atlanta
Media and special youth guests got a behind-the-scenes of the All-Star Village on Thursday as final preparation were being made for the fan experience at Cobb Galleria.
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PHOTOS: MLB helps Atlanta metro area Boys & Girls Club for All-Star Game week
In partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta, the Braves and MLB have revitalized the baseball field at the A.R. “Gus” Barksdale Boys & Girls Club in Conyers.
